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Newspaper

Washington Gazette

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 02, 1920

Page

5

Philadelphia Tops Nation in Growth as Census Data Released

Census Bureau figures show Philadelphia as the nation’s third most populous city with 1 823 158 residents. The decade saw a 274 180 increase, surpassing prior records and marking a historic rise in population though other states lagged, with New York also growing but at a slower rate.

Washington Philadel‘phia Csty Federe Saranda Sargent Increasa Lare Damote New York Meironnie Prilsantuhia Fan Vance Arnar Anneanad Mont Wilkineshure

Murder charges filed in framing of three men

In an unusual case, Duloth Mien faces murder charges after a never before seen incident involved three men including Van Th The trin Tannard Phatmon Taka Pree and Nate Natelson being held. Local authorities continue investigations in what is described as a complex joint operation.

Duloth Nate Natelson

Indiana Sunday School Association elects officers at Crawfordsville

J N Feary of Indianapolis was elected president of the Indiana Sunday School Association. AL Carnelians Indianaolia is vice president, J Foowthd Indianapolis treasurer. Directors named include John Andres Evansville Ertzinter Huntington Teresa Woodard Indianapolis and KE H Hexemeier Pladmonil. Tanvarrette chosen as 1921 convention city.

Crawfordsvatue Ind J. N. Feary Indianapolis Indiana Sunday School Nao ALB Carnelians Iniananolia J. Foowthd Indianapolia Trerourer John Andres Rvansviles Ertzinter Homtineton Tereso Woaadart Indianapella KE. H. Hexemeier Pledmonil Tanfarette

New Rat Clearing Method At Plehlund Farms

VL Richards of Plehlund claims to clear barns and granaries of rats by using exhaust from his Feed car. He closes barn crevices and releases fumes through a hose, stating forty rats were overcome in a short time.

VL Richards Plehlund Townehin Rata

Assault at Vincennes Woman Attacked with Razor

Miss Seddelmeyer, general secretary of the Associated Charities, reports a brutal assault in Vincennes. The attacker, armed with a razor, inflicted fourteen wounds and attempted to strangle the victim after an earlier threatening visit and hours of pursuit by two accomplices.

Vincennes Camrbercin Paas Basie Hetier Knave Jom Reeault Hetier Mies Marreret Seddeiieves Associated Charities Hell Misa Purdette Mise Tay Thamis Renee Marwell Corege Mies Satdelmever Pn Tavienh TaPiante Offien Mica Saddelmever Mitive Mies Thomas Mier Reddelmeyer Misa Seidelmeyer Mise

York Exchange Board appoints Ryan Vorrerven

The Board of the York Exchange announces the appointment of Ryan Vorrerven as chairman of the Rhite Motor Car Journey and related committees. The move follows a period of restructuring and aims to strengthen leadership at the exchange.

Ryan Vorrerven Ernan Yor York Exchange

Railway repairs advance after German destruction

Paris reports great progress in Tenmmanasie region where Heine notes tracks destroyed by Germans are being rebuilt. The Associated Press dispatch describes efforts to restore railway lines to service as part of ongoing wartime priorities.

RAI Preas Paris Tne Tenmnnasie Vos Leshe Ely Eas

Multiple Wire Dispatches Report 1920s Crises and Trials

A jumble of AP wires reports killings, indictments, and legal actions across the United States. Headlines note whisky conspiracy trials in Kentucky, indictments of brokers and oil men in New York, explosions at Springfield plant casualties, Harding and farmers’ issues in Washington, and a gun battle with a price desk sergeant near Baltimore. Also covered are Indiana prison sentences, a resignation of an assistant secretary of war, and local fatal accidents tied to farm and powder incidents.

Barr Township Farmers Plan Fourth Of July Program

Barr Township farmers announce a community gathering to decorate a Rare town shin and host a picnic at Hefferna by grave ag the State road. Speakers will include John Brown of Indiana Port and Charles Fo Stmenthan with Nathan Killian of Plainy. The meeting aims to be an engaging event, led by chairman Inhn Ha and secretary Tamed Mowerth, with active efforts by the Barr township association.

Hefférna Nanan John. Beown Tineport Indiana Chasiee Stmenthan Nathan Killian Plainy Barr Towenahin Anthe Titlan

Indiana Tourism and Road Marking Updates Across State

Indiana brief reports visitors at Turkeys State Park and road work updates. Park attendance exceeds prior records with an estimated 2,000 weekly visitors and 35,000 annually. The Heukige State Automotive Association outlines highway markings from Indianapolis to Fort Wayne, Detroit, and Memphis routes, with pole markers to start near Evans and Alvaton.

Indianapolis Heukige State Automotive Association Hnaa de Indiangnoalia Dereon Ferry Fi.ville Detroit Moat Tenn Fl Paso Texas Factinnepalia Evang Martin Luerke Ft. Wayne Chai Auto Traffa Committee Pole Merking Alvatineton Warne Fort Weyne H Righway Yellowstone Toledo Cleveland

Mexican RATWAY SYSTEMS REPORTS INAMENTABLE SITUATION

Fragmentary OCR notes describe a troubled Mexican rail system with severe wear and poor traction. Mentions rehabilitation needs and long travel times from Nuevo Texas toward Texas border areas. Specifics are garbled, but signal a distressed transport situation in the region.

Change in Date for K P Convention Announced

The Knights of Pythias Supreme Lodge announces a new convention date set for August 3 after a notice from national officers. Plans focus on expansion of the order and higher membership age with provisions for funeral benefits and national circulations.

K. OF P Supreme Lodge Knights of Phythias Mingenpolis Omerberne United States Choad Tire Trereste Yhemberdhby Cleveland Ohie Thia Bririch Khornewan Pythianiam

Armenia Accuses Ferid Pasha of Turkish Policy Aims

The American Counter for what ndey evidence of Armenia reports Premier Ferid Pasha claims that Turkish provinces Mosul and surrounding regions should be claimed by Armenia. It lists Armenian populations in various provinces and notes Turkish nationalist leaders as adventurers. The Grand Vizier's background and the Turkish ambassador in Washington are referenced.

Associated Press NEW Vahan Cardashiat Ndey Armenia Dasmed Ferid Pasha Turkey Ibs Durant Roy Mosul Meso Dammin Van Erzerum Daly Ibly Armehiaepublic Rusten Proesste Yj Wash Grens

Training School Wills Open at Great Lakes for Tolanda Youths

Mayor S L McPherson received a request from Marion county defenses official to discuss rejecting two Tolanda high school boys for a summer training school opening July 4 at Great Lakes Toliana. The program offers six weeks training with outings and general gear. only travel costs are charged. Participants must be 16 to 20 with parental consent and enter naval reserve Class 4 for three months. The camp aims to foster discipline, religion, and seamanship in a naval style program with a $20 monthly allowance.

Wills Great Lakes S. L. McPherson Ol Raohl B. Harrison Indianapolia Marion County Council of Defenses Washington Phil’ m Hools Great Lewes Toliana Col. Horrigan Fleeral Rev Indianapalia Toland Cours Aia Hart Neni Sienasing Vnetiee Beomnacda Armen

Local Man Granted Pension by Government

Tauri J. Cook of this city has been granted a government pension of 30 a month, according to dispatches from Washington City.

Tauri J. Cook Washington City

Senator Johnson Answers Critics in California Rally

Senator Hiram W. Johnson spoke to several hundred supporters at the Southland Pacific depot in Sacramento praising his campaign strength after the Chicago convention. He dismissed doubt about his bid, defended his stance against compromise, and urged unity as he aimed to win the presidential preference vote and carry California.

Sacramento Cal Inne Chicago Hiram W. Johnson Southam Pacific Johnson Wra John Ran Cred Chis Horn

Fragments Describe Federal Court Session in Toledo

A fragmented report outlines a federal court or jail setting in Toledo with references to legal actions and detainees. The text mentions Port Inter and various unclear phrases about fate, witnesses, and proceedings.

Untitled OCR fragment signals postponed event notes

Fragmentary OCR text shows a disrupted report with scattered phrases about a meet and related items. The readable parts mention a team, a meet, and unspecified notes or results amid garbled words and stray letters. No clear names, dates, or places emerge from the legible content.

Blind Feishefountd at Streavw on FU Farm

In a rural account from Prnemington Work Dr GT Sheen notes a curious find near Mitchell Tad on a late Saturday. A riverine cave complex under the farm is said to drain into underground streams and a system leading to White river, with referenced pipelines and cave passages.

Prnemington GT Sheen Mitchell Tad White River

Not for Presidency Evran Denies Bid Amid Party Debate

Evran pronounces he is not a candidate for presidency as party discussions occur in Nebraska. Reports mention committee meetings and potential nominees, with references to Brevin and Lamdbende amid ongoing convention talks and regional political maneuvering.

Vincennes Population Grows Significantly in Ten Years

Vincennes records 17210 residents per census figures released by Washington and transmitted by The Associated Press. The gain is 2315 people or 154 percent from 1916 when official records showed 8959 inhabitants.

Vincennes Census Department Washington Associated Press The Herald

Untitled fragment from unclear local notice

Fragmentary OCR text with names and dates unclear. readable parts reference a shop man and a police or public notice context but lack coherent events or entities. No definite actions or outcomes can be established from the legible segments.

Sway Oper Ye Loonts Descends on South Breniy

garbled OCR text mentions Sway Oper Ye Loonts and South Breniy with disjoint fragments. It references names like Pires, Perel, Bepep, Clete, and others in a confusing, likely historical piece. No clear event, date, or outcome is discernible.

SWAY Breniy

Breese Officials Face Trial Amid Transit Dispute

Fragmented text reports a court or inquiry related to Breese and Wy Dae Vee de et al with references to transportation, war migration, and a wartime setting. The piece mentions inspectors, legal action, and officials connected to a retail milliner association, plus a national guard deployment and an annual meeting of commercial secretaries.

Gorden Terry Lee Reese Arte

Mooseane Vreed to Buy Liberty Bonds

Aurora June 24 report notes unrest rising and cost of living increases. Convention endorsed a endowment for children of Moose at Schonland farm Wooshenart, with efforts to support the community.

Mooseane Vreed Liberty Bonds Aurora Mane Miss Henet Ehow Biberty Lane Anid Vietege Schonland Farm Wooshenart

Appointment notices for administratrix and road bonds

Notice shows Alice Bixler named administratrix of Yases GQ Bixler estate in Daviess County Indiana. Also announces bonded road funding by Daviess County Board of Commissioners with multiple road projects and public hearing at State House in Indianapolis.

Daviess Daviess County Indiana Yases GQ Bixler Alice Bixle Hastings & Allen BOND State of Indiana Duty Board of Commissioners Déviess County Board of Commissioners of Deviess County State Board of Tay Commissioners Said County Tate Thomas Flebner Walth- Inzion Steele Township Anjos H. Hoes Steble Townahin John DN. Stotts Madison Township Frank Im Walls Et al Townehin State’ House Todianapolis Diana

Will Issue Bonds for New Electric Plant Project

An unidentified local authority announces plans to issue bonds to finance a new electric plant. The notice states approval and funding details, outlining the project scope and financial implications for residents.

Fragmented OCR note with scattered names and terms

A jumble of misspelled words and stray phrases including names like Peay, Tarps, Nav al Pantels, and Vetter. The text appears as an OCR artifact with no coherent story or clear events to summarize.

Federation Women Condemn Opium Use at Biennial Meet

At the General Federation of Women's Clubs biennial in Des Moines a resolution condemning the use of opium by men and urging national campaigns and state action to prohibit sales to minors was adopted. The federation elected Mrs. T. G. Winter of Minnesota as president and invited Shaschal, Springs AZ, and Chicago clubs to next meetings. The executive board will decide the future meeting site.

Des Moines Hesalu- Hans Shaschal Chinn Ark Anite Quesdion T.G. Winter Minneanatis Federation

Shriners Elect Officers at Portland Imperial Session

In Portland Oregon on June 24 the annual Shrine imperial session elected Fletcher of Damascus New York as imperial potentate and Ellie Lewis Garret and Freeland Kendrick of Philadelphia and South Bend for top positions. The meeting filled officers and honored candidates as the order outlined its leadership slate.

South Bend Indiana Thelma

Cleveland to host St John nights invention event

Fragmentary notice from June 10 1994 cites plans for an event in Cleveland titled nights of St John. References to locations Stockholm and Paris appear as unreadable fragments amid scattered phrases.

French aviation links proposed to connect major cities

The article describes attempts by French and other governments to establish long distance airplane service connections. Proposals include links between Paris Vienna Bucharest and Constantinople with branches toward Serbia and the Adriatic region. Plans anticipate coexistence with rail and express trains to extend cross border aviation and support wartime transport.

Thia City Bercemie Eerie Patani Fufel Praeer Oor Preneh Reiesh Preneh Firma Paris Vienna Bucharest Constantinonie Incehaline Sertia Russia Reneh Army Kheen Inet Ovine Ta Sta Té Ig Hiral Contre Armia Rentrahan Moneye

Rail travel across Europe and transcontinental concerns

The fragment describes frequent Moscow to Berlin trips and aviation concerns during upheavals in Hungary and mentions crossing the Carpathians from Budapest. It notes passenger views of danger, improvements in aircraft reliability, and references wireless communications and European routes between Paris and civil fronts.

Moscow Berlin Hungary Carpathian Buedls Pest Fremie Poassencers Seb Telagee Moassenger Paris Mineris

Misread OCR Sketches Myers Race For County Superintendent

An OCR damaged item mentions Myers and a race for county superintendent. It references Vincennes and local school matters with unclear names, dates, and places, suggesting an election or appointment context tied to a school system and a Vernon or similar county. The text is garbled but centers on Myers seeking or holding a superintendent role in a town or county education office.

Fragmentary OCR Note Sparks Puzzle in Historic Page

Unreadable OCR text fragment shows mostly garbled names and scattered phrases. Readable bits hint at a miscellaneous page item or local notice with unclear context and several proper names. The snippet provides no coherent event, dates, or entities to anchor a complete summary.

Warasserridge Committee Pushes Muted Appointment Plan

A local committee meets to discuss appointing a mute notary or similar official, weighing preliminary steps toward building costs and possible site at the Wabash crossing. The Meromiat group delayed decisive action, with Sullivan's session shifting plans after Tyawary 14.

Peli Siglivan Pullong Crawford County Meromiat Ftw Sessien Shell Sullivan Tyawary

Prey Young Man Held on Grave Charge in Knox County

A young man was arrested this morning on a grave charge in Wheatland at Herman Street. Sheriff Faith of Knox County planned to remove the prisoner to Vincennes County jail with Sheriff Adams of Wrox County en route.

Wontcomg Prey Ild Wheatland Herman Street Mont-gomery Sotosman Vouevomert Faith Knox County Knox Wennyy Vincennes Adams Wrox County

Three Men Burned In Cleaning Shop Fire

Fire at a cleaning and dying shop yesterday caused an explosion of quinoline. Three men, Roy and Rivens among them, were injured while attempting rescue. Loss is estimated at unknown. the blaze occurred in Lis. June 26.

Theis Roy Unies

Rural Education Conference Planned for Indiana July 1946

A five day rural education conference will be held July 1946 in Indiana under the joint sponsorship of the Indiana University School of Education and the State Department of Public Instruction. State Superintendent of Education N. Filroie will open and close the conference as part of a campaign to improve rural schools. Prominent educators from several states will attend, including Calvin Kenner, J. L. Meier, and other national figures.

Inal Hlodthineten Indiana University School of Education Renera Indiana Aft Jersey Misa Aeronizer Frantfort Calvin N. Kenner Education of New EL Gagner Associatinga Stucky Kenyon L. Butent Massachusetts

Toad Rass Placed Under Peace Bond in Assault Case

Vincennes police placed a peace bond on Toad Rass after an alleged viet assault on Miss Margaret Redlelrygeey. Rass appeared before Justice McIure on a complaint filed by Seddieimetver. He is charged and to be tried for the offense.

Vincennes Nital Toad Rass Unon

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