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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1920
Page
5
A damaged OCR fragment describes a woman in a bind who calls headquarters by telephone for help. Police are alerted and move toward a wagon as a tense scene unfolds with unclear details and missing words.
In Indianapolis and Dublin reports highlight political strife within labor and central government, plus forestry debate. Dewey Koeller wins seven fifty prize in forestry essay. Carey Corpita appointed treasurer. county council elections and tax disputes spark tension over compensation and local funding.
The Seymour Republic reports a local company formed April to develop coal and oil leases spanning about 1,700 acres in Daviess County. P C Ross, Henry Kasperktin, and Thomas Rozz lead management with wells nearby producing several barrels daily. The venture includes a refinery plan and railroad access, signaling local investor confidence amid expanding extraction efforts.
Fragmented OCR passage references Great Lakes Station as a major facility with scattered mentions of Creal Laken Navel and various names. The noisy text includes garbled phrases about dates, people, and locations, implying a broad claim but lacking coherent events or clear facts to confirm.
The week carried murmurs of a continuing supply crisis affecting prices and availability. Officials warned of delayed shipments, while vendors reported rising costs and sparse inventory across multiple districts. Local residents brace for tighter access to common goods as shortages extend.
The fragmentary report describes a homicide involving unknown assailant and Joe Pa Bowne Elwell found dead in West Fort Street residence. Housekeeper Marie Larsen discovered the body around dawn after a theater engagement, with an automats pistol and racing corral notes among the unclear clues.
A tangled 19th century style account recounts a murder inquiry into Elwell’s death, detailing a late night dinner, alleged powder burns, and a web of suspects including Margaret Ertl and Elwell’s circle. The piece traces motives, alibis, and the impact on families as detectives press to uncover a motive for the crime.
A garbled prewar era report describes betting corruption at French tracks with accusations against bookmakers, trainers, and jockeys. It cites daily turnover, large wagers, and evidence of match fixing, noting officials and a deputy referenced in the inquiry.
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