Tragic Death Of George Kendall Found Beside Rail Line
The badly crushed body of George Kendall was found near the B. 3 Southwestern right-of-way between Claremont and Sumner around 2 am Saturday by a BR freight crew. A telegram from St Louis was on his person and identified only by the name Kendall. the coroner notified Sheriff Harry Adams. The man, reportedly injured and partially incapacitated, bore a birthmark and wore Hanover shoes with laundry marks E O and E W, and left a silver watch with no initials.
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George G. Kendall
Stuis
The
Western Union
Joseph Flyers
Cote Brilliante Ave
St. Louis
George Kendall
Taton Nepot Hotel
Kendall
Olney
Sumner
Harry Adams
Marty Chaney
Union
Mammoth Cave Furthers Push for National Park
Washington reports that a House rules committee plans to consider H R 3110 to permit a $1,000,000 appropriation for purchasing Mammoth Cave and converting it into a national park. The bill is led by Rep Robert Y Thomas of Kentucky with backing from conservation groups and Louisville officials.
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Associated Press
Louisville
Mammoth Cave
Kentucky
Washington
Leasure
Robert Y. Thomas
Third
Ford
Congress
Forrestry, Association
Rene ‘Lewis
Ithe
Temperance Workers Appoint Delegates At London Convention
The Associated Press reports a London convention of temperance workers ending with plans to send delegates. Mrs Lee Cowie of New Zealand pressed for direct action and parliament influence while noting New Zealand laws on prohibition require a three fifths vote. Agnes Slack cited progress in Finland Ireland and Denmark but Russia Bulgaria China show limited temperance activity.
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Associated ‘Press
London
Parliament
Hes Gause
Memb
Afrs
Lee Cowie
New Zealand
Wellington
Ca Tiple
Agnes Slack
Finland
Ireland
Denmark
Bean
Russia
Bulgaria
China
United States
Ganga
Ambulance Service Men Gather for Allentown Reunion
Milwaukee college men and others from the county will attend a June reunion of the United States Army Ambulance Service in Allentown Pennsylvania. Basil Walters announces a headquarters at 645 Canal Street Milwaukee and a magazine from there to preserve the friendships formed by American college men who served with Allied armies in France and overseas.
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Associated Press
Milwaukee
Wis
Mayot College
Allentown
Unit States Army Ambulance Service
Ediletes
Fair Grounds
Allantown
United States Army
Ira
France
Basil L. Walters
Ambulance Service Assciation
Cans Street
Colege
Alientown
Camp Crane
Duff the Arar
Association
Farmers fear White River floods dash future crops
Farmers and landowners from the White River region hold a meeting amid alarm over flood outlook. Peters burg Commerce secretary Eck elects as organization secretary. Government plans a complete survey of the White River to inform flood control work and possible aid, with a house committee hearing pending.
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Son
Petersburg
Department i Interior
Department of Agriculture
Avhite
Wiite
Saarce
W. D. Curll
Itha
Mtyol
House Committee On
Luhring
Vincennes Man Loses Citizenship Privileges
A Vincennes resident, John Burkhardt, former supporter of a political party, lost his citizenship privileges in an Indianapolis court. The petition cited his past Communist party connections. Burkhardt claimed ignorance and influence by others. Evidence showed activities to recruit new party members.
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Vincennes
John Buchirdt
Sasurertl
Focal Unist Party
Canudge
B. Anderson
Indianapolis
Jederick
van Nuys
United
PY Steret
Buchardt
Counist Party
H Se
Communist Party
Ee Martin
Hogelerdt
Tha
Burkhardt
Petition Seeks Temporary Rate Increase for Telephone Company
Lawrence hearing hears Wehteres discuss finances for growth and service needs. Frank Wampler argues increased rates are necessary to provide capital for additions and maintain reliable service. The commission will set the date of effect and continuance of proposed rates.
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Mtehb
Gia
Commission
Tinsy
Frank Wampler
Last’ Nl Company
Postal Pay Increases Proposed by Congress Panel
A joint congressional committee proposed postal pay raises effective July 1 totaling about 33 million dollars for the first year with further increases for clerks carriers and supervisors. Rural route payments and village carrier wages would be adjusted and pay scales for clerks and substitutes outlined with various class divisions and hourly rates. The report also notes wage plans for supervisory positions and changes across the postal service.
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Washington
Sincréas
Congress
Congressional Committee
Johnsons California campaign spent over six figures
Washington May 29. The senate campaign investigating committee was told that between 100000 and 125000 dollars were spent in the California primary by the Johnson organization. Alexander McCabe California state insurance commissioner acted as treasurer for the Johnson group.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
California
Senator Johnson
Senate Campaign Investigating Committee
Alexander McCabe
Johnson
Americanization Week Observance Begins in New York
May 29 reports observance of Americanization week under the Americanization Foundation Committee. The event marks 290 years of American free institutions and recalls the Mayflower compact in Virginia and the Pilgrims landing.
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Rv Associated* Press
New York
Americanization Foundation Committee
Bristol Bristol II Soldiers Patrol City After Strike Riots
Troops of cavalry and coast artillery patrolled Bristol to prevent a repeat riot as striking National India company workers tried to bar others from entering the plant. Governor Beeckman declared the city in a state of insurrection and planned to visit to assess the situation.
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Associated Press
Bristol
R. J
National India Company
Beeckman
Senate Agri Committee Backs McNary Bill Export Embargo on Sugar
Washington May 25 the senate agriculture committee by eight to four voted to report favorably the McNary bill providing for an export embargo on sugar.
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Washington,d. C
Senate Agriculture Committee
Governor names two to the election laws commission
Governor Goodrich announced that W Spencer and Maurice Tennant were appointed to a commission to compile and continue election laws for the next general election. The governor must appoint such commissions before each general election.
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Goodrich
W. Spencer
Maurice Tennant
Local Phone Rates Petitioned Across Counties
A county petition seeks temporary increases to telephone rates. The proposal targets 35 cities including Washington. Details list the new charges and the public service commission review timeline.
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Indiana
Shireeo Re
Seapvice- Commission Ping Aweep Ng
Taporary
Bnaz
Washinton
Norease
Partition of Ireland Opposed by Dublin DC
London dispatch reports a Dublin committee condemning the partition of Ireland under new Home provisions on commercial and financial grounds. The special report outlines objections and calls for reconsideration.
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Ireland
Dublin
D.C
London
Hill
Planting report recalls cooperative field agents
In a terse agricultural note a cooperative reports field agents surveying planted plots and feeder lines. The fragment hints at equipment losses and miscommunications affecting bean and onion sections.
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Carge. Co. Bryant
Court voids Ohio referendum impact on federal amendments
The court declares the Ohio State constitutional refer endum amendment inoperative regarding federal amendment ratification. In another item, the Interstate Commerce Commission finds United States Steel Products Company may operate a steam line between East and West Coast ports via the Panama Canal without violating the Panama Canal Act prohibition.
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Ohio
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
United States Steel Products Company
Panama Canal
Interstate Commerce Commission
Farver at Work as Lightning Damages Barn in Daviess
Lightning struck the Snider farm in Harrison township during a Sunday storm in southern Daviess county. David Snider was milking in the barn when the bolt hit, shocking him but causing no permanent injury. The barn’s end was torn out and the roof damaged.
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Daviess County
Olet
David Snider
Harrison Township
Sniffer
Average temperatures and weather notes for May 1920
May 1920 meteorological report shows Washington average temperature 65.1 degrees for 31 days with mean max 76.5 and min 44.8. Rainfall totaled 4.04 inches. highest 1.96 inches on May 12. A ball game reports Red Dorey knocked out, Jasper vs Loogootee in rain, final scores 5 4 and 109 3 in Marlin County play.
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Washington
Cr. Peagans
Jack
Grays
Jasper
Tongootee-Grays
Marlin County
Protest over war-field tourism in France evokes ire
Paris reports strong objections to tourists from many nations visiting battlefields. French authorities protest lingering modern revelry at Hartmann Hill and nearby trenches, with General Tabouis issuing formal remonstrance over improper dancing by visitors at Wilerkloof.
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Alsace
Mulhouse
Danring
Hartmahn
Willerkloof
Venrn
WRB
Tabouis
Wallace Leads Da vies County Labor Group Formation
Illiam A. Wallach was elected secretary of the county organization at a meeting in city hall Monday. The gathering aimed to complete the county organization and prepare the county ticket with plans announced for a later pick.
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Illiam A. Wallach
Labor Party
Daviess County
Everett
Whitehead
Ishor
Masang
Alog
Tea County
Record sums to school atatmore June goat ers
Unclear OCR fragment notes a large sum of 490000 to a school and a June event. Contains scattered words like goats and commencement. No verifiable names, dates, or locations can be confirmed from readable text.
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Batatmore
Goaters
Young
Mass textile pay surge and guard escorted restart
In England wages for textile workers rise by about 150 percent over four years. National Guardsmen guard the National India Rubber company in Bristol as clerks return to the Wren offices after rioting last Friday. About 200 of 340 workers, including women and girls, report to the factory while production remains halted.
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Mass
Agenius
England
Matory
Associated Press
Bristol R
Thie National India Rubber Company
Wren
Wach
Indianaplis Star Raises Its Price On Subscriptions
An Indiana Daily Star price increase is noted as the Star plans another sub option. The paper reports higher weekly costs and changes in rates for mailing and newspaper production, reflecting broader price adjustments.
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Indianapolix
St.iBbuls Globe-Democrat
Tobacco planting promises vast acreage near Blodmington
William Shaw announced plans to plant 4,000 acres in tobacco on his farm southwest of Blodmington. The statement notes several hundred acres already ready for growing and indicates strong farmer interest and growth potential in the tobacco sector.
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William Shaw
Blodmington
Pier Destroys Property At Port Texas Wharf
A chaotic incident at the wharf results in damage to a warehouse and several injuries. Police report uneven debris and a damaged pier with property valuation estimated near one thousand dollars.
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