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Newspaper

Washington Gazette

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 09, 1920

Page

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Daviess County Car Crash Fatal to Ralph Drury

A fatal drowning and car crash near Bruner Bridge on Prairie Creek in Daviess County killed 23 year old Ralph Drury, son of George W. Drury of Jordan Station. His wife and two children survived. Drury was submerged as a vehicle overturned after losing control while returning home. The accident near Washington involved other locals and prompted investigations by authorities. Drury, a farmer from Jordan Station, was a member of the Flint Methodist Church and is mourned by relatives including Mrs. Martha Donaldson.

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Former Washington school principal fined for assault case

The Justice court heard Indiana v Virgil Gunn a teacher and Slater Bartinw Jr superintendent over alleged harsh methods at a May school incident. The jury fined $50, with a separate $5 assessment. an appeal motion is under way as proceedings move on.

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Sugar Prices in Grain Areas Driven by Market Fluctuations

In scattered notices, vendors tout sugar at nine cents per pound amid shifting shipments and market signals. Officials and traders report halted cargoes, with investigation overhead and district authorities weighing actions as freight lines adjust prices.

Taft era trade clamp by Chicago committee on property use

A Chicago dispatch reports on a committee of fifteen probing property owners in major urban wards. They vow to enforce legal control against unlawful commercial use, with remedies including injunctions and seizure to restore sites to public use, aiming to curb corruption and preserve order in the business districts.

Chicago Wilton Howard Taft Cits Tate Ught Anve Fiftren Chirwen Creany

Penstan Witness Rule Creates Pension Check Confusion

The Interior Department official John Parton Payne after a consultation issues an order banning witnesses for pension checks. The change, citing pension procedures, would require two witnesses, triggering widespread concern among applicants and banks about forged checks and potential financial losses.

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Murdock Tamber Company Painting in Mayville

Fragmented report details the Murdock Tamber company in Washington and a painting task at Maysville. It references Zachary Taylor, a hundred men, and a long labor season. The text notes a worker, Mr. Jinkin, born in Ohio, who began painting at fifteen and has 18% years of Indiana service, claiming ongoing proficiency in his trade.

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Advertising Novelty Women Presby How Chat in Commerce Ray

Fragmentary notice reads as advertising chatter about a novel product or service. It mentions a person named Torella An Unerrance and references committees and legal figures. The readable text is highly garbled with many incomplete phrases and names.

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Ampriated Prove in Chicago Firm Faces Debt Strain

In Pike region reports detail a dispute over funds tied to a Chicago business. The piece notes a 180 debt and mentions street field assessments amid questions about the firm's plans and market conditions.

Chicago Rome Chicaen Deveton

Agricultural demonstration and plowing contest at Oakland City Indiana

A public farm equipment demonstration in Oakland City Indiana features plowing, horse and tractor units, and multiple cash prizes from first to fourth, with events including a parade, a vendor display, and a contract examination by officials. Participants and judges outline schedule from afternoon to evening, with equipment and technique demonstrations and prize allocations.

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Harding views on league of nations stir British French speculation

Senator Harding faces questions from British and French papers about his stance on the league of nations after his Republican nomination. Reports say he has not yet issued a formal acceptance but his past remarks on the league reveal a cautious, principled position. He emphasizes moral obligations and the covenant's role in shaping international policy.

Harding Republican Party Hlaayn Senater Senate Axkert Wilson League Setigor Warren G. Harting Tawkre Ceseowney Thornes Foents Vince Jean Wien

Detroit aviation flee leads to unfamiliar naming confusion

Fragmented OCR text describes a Detroit aviation incident or venture involving a club, individuals and possible property dealings. The garbled passage names Cleveland, Fries Chleris, Hyentnr, Mileen, and local figures, with scattered references to a winer, developers, and land. It is unclear and appears to mix people, places, and events in a disjointed narration.

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Harvest Fears Over County Crops Amid Severe Drought

Local reports from Pawae Warag Texas recount drought hitting county crops with harvest days shifting. Farmers and officials, led by County Farm Agent J Berna, monitor equipment failures and dwindling yields while communities prepare for Independence Day observances next week.

Election Fever Grips Home Town as Candidates Rally

The community gathers for a pivotal political scene featuring candidates Morin Mandy and Sesegar Hardy. From Washington the contenders arrive for the first significant home appearance, drawing crowds and stirring local interest in the presidential race and party dynamics.

Yellow Fever Scare and Medical Notes From Rome Chronicle

The article reports a yellow fever outbreak in Rome with medical commentary from physicians such as Betoneht and others. It mentions Venancio and Panama Canal era health concerns, and notes perceived remedies and government surveillance of the fever as experts discuss containment and public health measures.

Williim C. Goteas Rome Estharitire Sn Medicina Panama

Unclear fragment hints at Democratic delegate distribution

Fragment discusses Cox and Fred Fromme in a Democratic county chair context with delegates at Trieco. lacks complete details.

Cox Fred Fromme Dountyschaid T'rieco

Unclear Agricultural Notices Wander Through County Ads

Fragmented OCR text shows farm and county notices with references to agricultural activity, advertisements, and municipal postings. Many phrases are garbled but imply rural economic notices, land deeds, and farm-related announcements within a county context.

Governor Gall Lfilature Meet Next Week

An obfuscated notice references Governor Gall and legislative actions, planning a meeting next week to discuss financing of state programs. The fragmented text mentions convening matters, state finances, and a session to consider mph and related items, with scattered names and places implied.

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Airplane Demolished In Cyclone In Town Crash Scene

A cyclone wrecked a two passenger biplane near Hurst. Four aircraft were destroyed or damaged, causing injuries and a reported property loss of about 15,000 to 25,000 dollars. Names of locals and exact locations are uncertain from the fragmentary report.

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Origin of Name America and Continent Vision

A fragmentary historic article explores the origin of the name America and the concept of the New World. It references Ptolemy, Copernican ideas, and a debate over national identity, claiming America’s birth linked to a God given civilization and a universal, continental role beyond Europe. The text shifts to a Chicago news note on July 2 about a stock market advance, price jumps from 16 to 26 cents.

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Rail Strikes Boost Great Lakes Freight Carriers

Amid strikes that shut rail lines to Chicago and nearby ports, Great Lakes freighters gain as shippers shift cargo. Canadian lines move substantial volumes toward Detroit and Chicago areas, with automakers and mining shipments directing traffic to alternative routes. Freight elevators at windward ports suffer, but boats keep supplies moving.

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