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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1920
Page
1
Associated Press summary notes the president challenged the adjournment demand from congress in relation to domestic legislation. He argued the motivation was political expediency and expressed doubt that constructive relief measures would be enacted, despite certain approved acts.
National Guard troops moved to Galveston to take up duty at the water front amid a heavy traffic congestion. Dispatches report delays in shipments as the guardsmen prepare to enforce deployment orders and secure the port area.
PAFRA Tran reports violent earthquakes Friday near Apenctated City. Two strong shocks struck on June 5 about twenty miles northeast of the area, causing alarm and prompting emergency responses.
Federal Judge A Yiort presides in the district court of Indiana over the Samuel F Rosenhelm versus Hinder Manufacturing Company matter. The court orders a temporary injunction following motions and service proofs, with appearances by sheriff of Davis County Indiana and counsel for the defendants and plaintiffs.
A court order restrains threats of violence and harassment against Hincher Manufacturing Company employees and officers. Beloman McPherson and police chief sworn to protect property and persons, with the injunction binding all defendants immediately and without further notice.
Twenty eight states have organized to resist the Townsend plan in Congress, arguing it would kill federal aid to roads. A conference of state highway officials appointed a committee to perfect the coalition, aiming to preserve the current federal aid system while opposing a nationwide subway or highway restructure. The effort includes leaders from Oklahoma, Kansas, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Idaho, New Mexico, and others, with letters pledged to maintain state distributions. Indiana census data are reported as context, noting higher death tolls and health statistics in recent months.
Hospital annual statement outlines income from hospital fees and charity, with expenses including salaries, dry goods, and utilities. Notable donors include Daviess County officials and local clubs, while events raised funds from residents and business supporters.
A historical clipping discusses Genfray Ach Perberva and retirement from service. The text notes dates and mentions a ceremony or transfer involving military ranks, with references to American penetts and a specific plea or call related to the event. Names and places are partially obscured but indicate an official retirement proceeding.
At a directors meeting Roy Smiley was named president of the Washington Rotary Club succeeding Ben Alten who organized the club. Captain Earl Luder was elected vice president to succeed Ed Burch with Ralph Hantines as sergeant at arms Bain Farria assistant and Game Boyd coordinating Rotary events in Washington. The new officers take charge and Smiley previously chaired the entertainment committee.
In circuit court on Saturday morning Clarence Patton an automobile dealer and Edith Patton nee Coveners fought over custody of their infant son Eugene. The judge ruled the child remain with the father citing family evidence and acknowledging the wife’s petition was denied. The divorce case had been filed shortly before term. Also noted Mrs Aral Chapman of Prrtareville Road gave birth to a daughter at county hospital.
The will of Marene Ta Ward, a son of a Civil War governor, probated yesterday in Newark, leaves over 80,000 to Newark institutions and a plan to establish a home for "rear ertote tackelors and widewere" for bachelors who are widowed or indigent. The estate value exceeds 33,0 hundred, with beneficiaries including charities and loyal servants.
Fred Bushneta, a former ratchant at Gibson County, died at his home in Friend on June 2 at age 79. He served thirty years as a prominent nestmnater and novetgeant for the FE 1 railroad of Buckskin and was a Civil War veteran.
Eight men recount the runaway incident near Shoals where a horse pulling a wagon threw P. Venne. He suffered a dislocated shoulder and a sprained arm. William Tex and John Ashland aided, rescuing Venne and subduing the horse before returning to town.
The Associated Press reports the U S Supreme Court today upheld the federal prohibition amendments and the enforcement act as constitutional. Decisions cover Rhode Island and New Jersey challenges, with rulings on enforcement and related petitions. The court’s opinion emphasizes federal power to enforce prohibition and anticipation of broader constitutional questions.
A fragmented reminiscence recalls Woman Dreese Aran and the Thaw era at a peasant farm and the Contannial evoke. Mice Froollah taught for forty four years in the Cantersial school and planned to move to Denver for a new home. Wes Froelich’s former pupils spread across towns and states, with a large cohort of teachers and students once under her direction.
UMEHS organization holds a joint meeting at Pleasant Hill School Veale township Saturday night. W J Berns county farm agent spoke on the lock reporting system newly in effect. New members joined, agriculture topics discussed, followed by a social with pie ice cream and cigars. Memorial Sunday observed by Washington Knights of Pythias and Pythian Sisters with services and committee visits to memorials and cemeteries.
Mirley of Wabash and Cronin Cochran prepare for a two way flying tournament next Monday and Tuesday at the Jake Briniwetl farm. Cochran, holder of the world’s eme-hour record, will ride in the Mehl. Rathey engineers a campaign in behalf of Senator Hiram Inhosan’s candidacy. Passengers travel from four to five years old, with a schedule touching Waukleslon Princeton and Omklatd City.
An Indianapolis session of the national advertising group opened with reduced costs for farmers and the addition of text to ads. Delegates discussed the sixteenth convention agenda as committee chairs reported results. Renken H. Ten of Chicago led preliminaries and named several committee heads. The key item is the forthcoming committee meetings and major speakers led by chairman Chic Fenria Sharp.
West Penn paper reports a new pay increase bill raising clerk and carrier wages, adding 29 million dollars for higher salaries and extended raises over several years. The plan follows existing pay scales with increases up to 1400 dollars for clerks and carriers, plus additional route and post office allowances.
The Americas Federation of Labor opens its fortieth annual convention in Montreal with Boris Gompers denouncing strikes as unlawful and pledging to defend workers freedom. The executive council reports on wage costs, anti Bolshevik sentiment, and U S labor policy amid critical views on government actions and inflation.
Fragmentary report mentions Joseph Vento of 1794 Shore Road Brocklin found in a bigamy case. Language is garbled with crude phrases and unclear dates. The readable portion notes an arrest or legal confrontation tied to a bigamy allegation amid chaotic OCR.
Fragmentary text mentions a river area near a town with garbled names and phrases about an abandoned dealer and a person named A. The readable content is insufficient to determine a clear event, date, or entities.
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