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Newspaper

Washington Gazette

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1914

Page

5

Shoals Attorney Links Civil Service Probe to Merom Plot

El Gilkison of Shoals in Indianapolis claimed Cullop and Kern tried to discredit civil service inspectors Hesse and Lindaman by pressuring the president over alleged distortions in the Merom post office investigation. He tied the New Albany fraud cases to efforts to hinder prosecutors and protect figures like Fabe Gwin and Donn Roberts.

EL Gilkison Shoals Indianapolis Indiana State Bar Association William A. Cullop John W. Kern United States Civil Service Commission Wilson Merom New Albany Fabius Gwin Gwin Hesse and Lindsman Civil Service Hesse Lindaman Cleveland McKinley Marom Donn Roerts Terre Haute Fabe Gwin Martin County Bally Cullop Kernazains Hesse and Lindaman

No-Glove Sunday Clash Ends in One-Run LooGootee Loss

Captain Hicks and the Washington Greys win a hard fought road contest, but a late steal attempt by McKinney and errors keep LooGootee from sealing a shutout. Houck pitches well for Washington. Kovoner falters in the third as three hits and a shin injury tilt the game.

Indiana Martin County Bruce ‘Ismay Donnelly Schlemmer McKinney Blann Graham Jeft Loogootee Hicks Holder Kyte Houck Kovoner Carothersville Carey Grefe Dunlap Kooner Greys Kyle Schultz Carlisle Garrett Martin Horsehoe Gantz Loozootee Undertaker Washington Cap‘tain Hicks Glassworkers Tte Commonwealth Loo Yootee Donnely Loo Wash Loo- Bootee Loogoo Tee Kavenor balle—Houck Wild plitch—Houck Johnson Scanlon

Officers Spot Wild Goose Chase Near Petersburg

Sheriff and deputies debunk a note found in a bottle on White River claiming a woman was held captive by a fisherman near Petersville. They find the supposed girl is married, camping with her husband, while nearby campers from Indianapolis deny any kidnapping plan.

White River Petersburg Nell Haworth Petersville Hammeun McCauderty Folice McCrisaken High Hock Indianapolis High Rock Riverland Petersbars

Hottest Day of Year Sets Washington Record

Washington sweltered as Sunday tied and then broke the 105 degree mark in official government readings. The previous high of 103 was hit last month, with heat affecting even shaded areas and downtown blasts likened to oven air while doctors report no prostrations so far.

Washington

Train Crash Injuries Spotlight at City Crossing

Details emerge on the injuries of George Stuckey after the wreck at Fourth Street crossing. Doctors find scalp wounds and fractures including the base of the skull feared earlier, while George Gillatt shows a collar bone fracture. Witnesses disagree on train speed as the emergency response and public reaction swell.

George Gillatt Gilliatt Q D. Seelinger Seymour The Herald I. Mahoney Beymour Dr. Seelinger Stuckey Central Union

Automobile Crash Near Earth Street Crossing

A touring car driven by C. Martin with three women and Mr Martin struck by a switch engine at the Earth Street crossing. The car remained upright as it was pushed along the tracks and narrowly avoided a deadly outcome due to side curtains restraining the occupants. Another recent crossing incident at the same location involved a spur injuring a man beat­ing a freight train, who died the same night.

C. © Martin Martin

Farm silo storm damages multiple structures

A Monday afternoon storm caused damage to silos on the farms of G. Kinaynan and Charles Turk and John Gilflatt, with Frank Keith's silo badly damaged. The event disrupted operations near the rural property.

Kinaynan Charles Turk John ‘Gilflatt Frank Keith

County Treasurer Receives Voucher for School Revenue Apportionment

Treasurer John L. Clark received a state voucher for Daviess County in the semi annual common school revenue apportionment. Daviess County is among counties getting more from the fund than it contributes.

John L. Clark Daviess County

Parcel Post and Revenue Report Along With Local Clergy News

The report details parcel post growth including stamp sales and insurance uptake, noting two cent stamps led sales at 270,142, and parcel post volume rising with prospects for double in the next year. It covers fees, C O D service, and registers 1,974 domestic letters, with a memorial on Rev Louis Gueguen of Vincennes who died aged eighty after long parish service.

Uncle Sam

Death of Mrs. Ruth C. Hunter in Daviess County

Mrs. Ruth C. Hunter died at 11 a m on Sunday at her daughter Mrs Mary F Smiths home near Cannellburg on her 71st birthday born July 12 1854 She was mother to Levi Hunter former city patrolman George W Hunter county infirmary superintendent and three other children Mrs Smith Albert Hunter of Barr township and Mrs Matte E McCracken of Bloomington Also survived by sister Mrs Louie Webber of Washington Funeral services at Bethany Christian Church with burial in Bethany Cemetery Matthew Hunter her husband died in 1885 and she had lived with her children since then

Ruth C. Hunter Mary F. Smith Cannelburs Smith Albert Hunter Barr Township Matte E. McCrasken Bloomington Louie Webber Washington Bethany Christian Church Burtat Bethany Cemetery County

Washington Post Office Report Highlights Local Money Orders

E E Forsythe postmaster reports for the year ending June 30 show 14 345 domestic money orders issued totaling 73 211 90 with 690 fees, a 78 902 49 outlay. Local office paid 7 075 money orders totaling 44 786 95, with 123 689 44 overall across 21 420 orders.

E. E. Forsythe Washington Chicago Forsythe

Promoter James W. Vincent Found Guilty in Property Fraud

After a morning trial in the city court Mayor McCarty declares James W. Vincent guilty of obtaining property under false pretenses. Vincent, jailed since Saturday, posted a $2000 bond and was bound over to the September term. drilling contractor John Wonderly of Vincennes accuses him of taking a drilling rig and tools to bore a well east of Washington.

James W. Vincent New Hyatt Hotel McCarty Vincent Satuday John Wonderly Vincennes Wonderly Washington Marie McCarty Thompson & Donenigan Seal Wonderty

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