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Newspaper

Washington Gazette

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1920

Page

4

James Monroe Alstott Dies at Three in Tewlany

James Monroe Alstott, age seventy three, died at 1 30 o clock on Wednesday at St Kaward tal Rew wATbany. He was found after exposure and injuries while attempt ing to el im. His daughter Miss Allston Burrows reported the death. The coroner recorded exposure and infirmities as the cause.

James Monroe Alstott St Kaward Tal Rew Alstott Danter Mirs Allston Burrows

Graduation Exercises Set For County High School Seniors

Diplomas will be presented to 222 graduates at the county high school commencement next Saturday at 2 o clock in the First Church. The program includes an orchestra conducted by William Walker, organist. Prof. Lt. Reugert of Indiana Normal College will deliver the address on The Challenge of the High School.

Gishth Flerdopn Wiliam Walker Lt. Reuget Indiana Note Normal Claesis Ingrest Liebhtary Eshhpols

Los Angeles Surpasses Several Cities as U.S. West’s Largest

The census bureau shows Los Angeles the biggest city west of St. Louis in the last decade, surpassing Buffalo and others. It reports Los Angeles at 273,480, up 25.6 percent since 1900, while San Francisco grows 31.8 percent. San Francisco remains smaller overall.

Los Angeles San Francisco

Fury Finds Against Magee in Suit Over Release

The Cincinnati pitcher Lee Magee, formerly with the Reds, Brooklyn and Chicago, failed to win $4,000 in a defamation suit against the National League. A jury in Cincinnati deliberated about an hour before finding in favor of the defense, stating Magee was not wrongfully deprived of a living as a professional baseball player when released from the Chicago Nationals last February.

Cincinnati Dye Lee Magee Ball Pleyar National Teague Siu Robert Albore Monge Magee Cincinnat Brooklyn Chicago

Custody Granted to Mother in Vincennes Court

In Vincennes the Commercial Court on a Tuesday granted custody of Morris Liberman, three and a half, to Israel and Rebecca Liberman. The mother must keep the child in Vincennes while the father retains visiting rights at all essential times. A prior Washington trial had temporarily granted custody to the father. Liberman later sought to modify the order, with Judge Ogden bringing the case to Rhoals Court.

Vincennes Judes J Opdow Plate Ghouls Morris Licberman Israel Rebecca Lieberman Washingtot Irs Liberman Ogden Rhoals

Protests and Prom Interlude End in Rural Indiana

At Redford Indiana on June 10 a young couple’s engagement and wedding plans sparked family tension. A Chicago man met the fiancée, then events escalated when the mother and a brother confronted them in a park with a revolver, ending in an uneasy, dramatic scene.

Redford Ind Robert Chicago Otiss Mgarek Davis

Taxpayers urged to pay second 1929 income tax installments

The collector William L. Elder urges taxpayers to pay the second income tax installment for 1929 before June 16. Checks payable to the Collector of Internal Revenue, including branch offices in New Albany Evansville Terre Haute Lafayette South Bend Gary Muncie, are accepted to avoid penalties and late-payment consequences.

Wiliam L. Elder Bille Wiliam L. Eider New Albany Evville Terre Haute Lefayetta Sausport Wort Wayna South Ie Gary Muncie

Indiana Woman to Vote in National Convention

Chicago June 10 Miss Dbrn thy Cunningham of Martinsville will vote as delegate to the Second Indiana district in the national convention. Stratton says he will modify time to provide the narrated date and opportunity.

Indiana Chicago Dbrnthy Cunningham Martinsvilles

Marriage Licenses Report From Washington Area

Marriage licenses show Sher man W Hedrick 33 carpenter Washington and Minnie Mievins 42 Washington wed June 9 by Justice J Eheley. Also Cha Lee Patterson 22 Washington and Da Muen Davidson 17 Washington listed as contracted partners in the same notice.

Hedrick-Blisvins Sherman W. Hedrick Carpenter Washtop Minnie Mievins Washtington J. & Eheley Patterson-Davidson Cha Lee William Patterson Washington da Muen Davidson

County Board Awards Scholarships to Two Students

The board of county commissions awarded Purdue University scholarships to Forrest Jaydat of Washington and Robert Me of Montgomery, appointing Ruskell Taylor of Odon and Gale Tomes of Elowra as alternates. Laymon Krpha is noted as the son of James T Leyton, and Weade is the son of Chaclea Meade. The scholarships cover one year and waive charity fees.

Sloan Porter Marriage at First M E Church

A Sunday evening ceremony at the First M E church parsonage joined Andrew Calvin Sloan and Dsx Mary A Porter in marriage with Rev Virgil Thompson officiating. The ring ceremony occurred as guests Miss Laura May, gid Margaret List, Oscar Pats, and Paul Smiley attended. A reception for the newlyweds followed at the groom's father’s home with refreshments. Porter is the daughter of Porter of Greene county while Sloan is the son of War M Sloan, a prominent fruit grower near Washington.

Wi Porter Greene County Er War M. Sloan Washington

Tit Cove Women Strike Bay of Exploits Disaster

Tit Cove women take the sea area by storm triggering a sealing crew clash. Husbands and crews flee as women seize control, but the narrative shows confusion and peril along the northern coast amid icy perils and harsh conditions. A dramatic account of family roles and danger during the sealing season.

Associated Press Bay OF Exploits N. F Tit Cove Tilt Cove

Stork Huy in England Reports Record Population Rise

A late 19th century report notes a surge in stork activity and population in England. English districts show higher nesting, with the Lancashire and London areas recording increased numbers. The data, issued this week, indicates a population rise exceeding recent years by about 1,842 pairs, reflecting broader changes in distribution.

wAdsoriuted England Lancashire Pruwis London

Local Social Rounds Include Sunita Visits and Family

The article records a string of social calls and visits across the community. Names like Sunita, Mary, Mrs. Ainley, Carneline Res fens, Mrs. Sturgel, and Ora Ccl estat appear among family and friends visiting through Wednesday and Sunday.

Wii Taytor Sunita Haries Harper Wedngs- Agytin Diebert Brooks Clinton Mars Martha Clintot George Pownall Bowie Whirkeldidfer Pea Ainley Ohtot Fleteter Nebletti Res Fens Sturgel Odon Idohuees Hottie Ora Ccl Thursernoon Charles Alry Joba Jesalé Roach Dradicdon Spynday Pir Pe Maletie

Cincinnati Nurse Survives Fatal Double Shooting Case

In Cincinnati Ohio on Tuesday night James Kane a 47 year old former soldier shot nurse Ethel Graves 26 and then killed himself after a dispute at the tuberculosis sanitarium. Graves was wounded in the jaw and taken to General Hospital in serious condition. Kane had been a patient at the hospital since May and had been involved with Graves prior to the shooting.

Ohio James Kane Ethel Grives Mills Kane Enquirer Miss Graves General Hospital Bates Avenue Misa Graves Brod Mika Crowe Kane Forrmerly Ariut Rutcern Metds San Iarim Tal Kane Niet Graves Misa Grace Cauelfors Mheiness County Indiana Cincinnati A. Bayer Hung New York Mompany Mre Daniel Woenkes Price Hi Conrad Marker Ies Dy Slaters Wacker Jaume An James Suhe Bithel Groves Canoeborg Cerny AC Rae Bouure Wiss Graven Uosplia Recedsjuk Vallege Mim Graves Vane Miss Graveg Sanilagium Employees Miss Grave Baver

Local Notes From Loogoolae and Epsom Districts

Readers report social calls and visits around Loogoolae and nearby towns. Farmers nearing completion of torn planting. residents such as Janus Wickes and family were seen at Loogoaloo. Lola Parsons travels to Bloomington for university enrollment. Cliss Hilda Kindred returns to Epsom after visiting neighbors. In San Francisco, the Dempsey case nears prosecution close on evading the draft act.

John Hoptinas Loogoglae Maman Woodling Dr. Robinson Loogootad Bloomingtgn Indiage University San Francisco Cal Sarly William Harrison Jock) Dempsey Mlauces Tj N

Trainor Sewing StpsI4 and county farmer deaths listed

Fragmented OCR cites Trainor sewing shop and county farmer death in a project. Notes Hackter of Shilton neighborhood last week. Children’s day at New Pleasant Grave church Sunday. Nancy Clane of Indianapolis visited Sted Andrew. Genealogical mentions include John Van Ostran of Indianapolis and Marie Loppert of Shalbyside returning home.

Hackter Shilton New Pleaxant Wy West Nancy Clane Indigpapolis Marie Loppert Shalbyside

Coal Screenings Boost Indiana Market Prices

Screens at Beluchighs and Terre Haute indicate coal screenings now fetch four to four and a half dollars per ton in Chicago, with consumer prices rising as demand outpaces supply due to ongoing mine shortages. Local manufacturers previously advertised the product as a staple for city use.

Torre Haute Eton Chicago Lgute Wits Advertininus Ibecanse Wich Ge Lille

Officers Ready for Wheat Movement in Wyoming

Baltimore and Ohio railroad officials warn that the wheat season will bring heavy movement and potential delays. They predict shipments will continue with minimal disruption as crews focus on easing navigation and avoiding bottlenecks.

Beymour Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Sears

Name Man Tosped and Washington In Railroad Process

Name Man Tosped dined with Av Betuwan of Cincinnati who appointed agent of the Kentucky and Indiana railroad for service of process in the federal court. Attorneys for Evansville and Princeton sought damages from the railroad but could not proceed until a named defendant was identified. The railroad administration appointed Kottman to the task as the high roads were returned to their owner.

Washington Av Betuwan Cincinnati Kyanaville & In- Glagapolin Iadiana Fereral Cpurt Evansville Princeton Railroad Administration Uging Kottman Hefura Waller D. Mines Raiload Adminfiatealor

D W Gerard Memorial Established At Crawfordsville

A movement to honor the memory of the late D W Gerard founder of the society proposes purchasing and preserving General Wallace's home as a literary shrine and establishing scholarships in educational institutions for the worthy. The first scholar will attend Wabash College Crawfordsville. Next scholar to be placed in a woman's institution. Dr R M Gerard named Supreme Chief with John C Snyder and Dr J F Davidson attending the meeting.

Tad Ribd Crawfords D. W. Gerard General New Wallace, Rand Crawfordsvila Wallace R. Af. Gerard John C. Snyder JF. Davidson Buprem

SCFERRS BEI MATIC ATTACH ROM

June and Bae Heteiet seek to settle a dispute over a firearm attachment at district court. The case involves an alleged crime device and seeks resolution through the legal process.

Rom June Bae Heteiet Ds Suderigg

Marriage License Notice From Washington Theat Stage

A fragmented notice records a marriage license action linked to Washington and a local theater venue. Names are unclear due to OCR errors, but the item confirms a license issuance and associated theatrical location.

Obscure Wiltshire Family Revered in Sunday Mass

Sorting the fragmentary OCR text reveals a Wiltshire family tied to Theta Vinarede with Sunday Mass observances. Names such as Edward Kirkan Ethel CUA Maldred Rue Alby Wlethd Cart and others appear in a tangle of religious ritual and kinship.

Wiltiany Irestmut Jed Ubanes Hurcury Fuily Wes Edward Kirkan Theta Thy Metpudre Seti Beng Ma Ethel Cua Maldred Rue Alby Wlethd Ewan Missenih Magee Moore Siinlay Anernuo

Maver Pan Meals Feature At Central Theatre

A fragmentary note mentions a July at the Maver theatre with meals and central billing. Details are unclear due to OCR errors but reference to a theatre event and prices appear. The text hints at a local show or stage event with unspecified actors and timing.

Princeton High School Principal Joins Public Schools

Ben Watt, a Princeton graduate from Princeton High School and Wabash College, has been placed as principal of the Princeton ward school in the city. The move follows Sunook Embargo and supply movement discussions affecting Lake Erie port transport.

Lake Erie Waley Bumnaslon Ben Watt Princeton Princeton High School Wabash Collage Lass Beept Princeton High Genga Nv B. W.cockrum Hae Gvengy Die Public Schools

Passenger train schedule changes noted for upcoming route

In Ume an advisory lists changes to three trains on Sunday. Train 12 arrives at 2227 hours from a city, then departs at 2400 hours Jest. Other trains depart 1740 and 1900 hours with adjusted arrivals and times as stated, affecting connections at Lobe To and ToT.

al Lobe

Bland to Splitce. Bland to Splitce in Washington trip

Representative Bland of the Second Indiana district will remain in Washington during June before returning to Indiana. He did not attend the Republican convention in Chicago.

Waghengton D.C Bland Indiana Washington

Deaths the Doughertys A Dougherty 63 Terre Haute

Mary A Dougherty 63 appears in death notices with survivors including widower J Dougherty a son WHI two sisters Mrs Mary Buckley of Washington and Mrs Katherine Lawler and a brother Thomas Whitesidori of St Louis Funeral at 4330 o'clock Thursday at residence with service then at St Patricks Church Val in Winadine cemetery Also mentions paralysis June fi and Houck obituary with Concord cemetery burial

Mary A Concord

BULepi Tse and Peter 2 Ab Chenea AE EN

Fragmentary text references names BULepi Tse and Peter with limited context. No clear event, location, or date is discernible. readability is too low to extract a coherent report or outcome.

Bulepi Peter

Baltimore & Ohio prepares space for new departments

A Baltimore and Ohio division freight offices declare changes. Carpenters remove hardilons on the third floor once used as an annex by the New Lun hotel. The tiled door area is being fitted for the accounting department under N. H. Maru.

Departmenta Baltimore & Ohio Ibis Elle Nowlun N. H. Maru

Purdue University Grants Four Daviess Graduates

Four Daviess county residents received degrees from Purdue University at its 48th annual commencement in Lafayette. The list includes Victor Virgil Bowman of Otou in agriculture, Wary Laurette Hastings of Washington in letters science, Azron Rhoda of Washington in electrical engineering, and Charles Milton Hastings of Car Engineering. Two graduates share Hastings as a surname. family notes indicate Mrs PL A Hastings is among the parents. Also included in the notice is a separate item titled NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT stating Sara L. Aikman has been appointed administratrix of the Mma Ageated spine estate, with attorney Arthur Rogers listed.

Daviess County Yeurs Purdue University Daviess County Victor Virgil Bowman Odou Wary Laurette Hastings Washington Letters Science Azron Rhoda Jufman Washington Charles Milton Hastings Femi Arts Oh Hastings Baalaus An Mra A. Hastings Indiana Aikman

Fragmented Local Narrative With Odd Names and Anecdotes

The passage recounts a jumble of odd events and people, including Aunt Sally Hayes, Rev Parkins, and Dor Weradden, with garbled phrases about a store, bologna and crackers at cost, and a vacation to Brown County. It mentions Cleveland celebrated December day, a preacher’s sermons, and a fee for escorting education, all in a disjointed, low-coherence style.

Atore Saty Hayeis Christiag Parkins Brown County Sally Salty

Untitled fragment hints at Ale Martin and Temamy money tale

Fragmentary text references Ale Martin and Temamy money, with unclear names and actions. The readable portions suggest a personal or political incident involving a president figure and financial matters, but details are obscured by garbled OCR. The snippet provides no verifiable events, dates, or locations.

Worthington experiment yields mixed crop report and prices

A brittle OCR fragment describes Worthington fields with farmers and locals, noting wheat in clover and variable yields. It mentions price levels around P27 per dere and references local names and institutions, including a university and farm figures, but many details are garbled.

Worthington Tom Kroa Daviets Moorie Pais Tia Erin Wiatlee

War veteran seeks compensation from War Risk Bureau

A Petersburg, Indiana man, B. A. Hadlock, recounts being drafted, wounded, and later discharged as unfit in 1917. He claims prolonged hospital illness and consumption diagnosed by Army physicians, seeks War Risk Bureau compensation while living in Petersburg and later at nearby stores, alleging ongoing disability and misaddressed inquiries.

Wariington, & C Navy Nidablet Espertonene B. A. Hadlock Petersburg Indiala Iurayer Ilocsa Aelémburgs Healut Dredlock T Glark Fies Joh War Risk Bureau

American dentist forced to perform stunts by Bolshevists

British correspondent Robert Whale reports from Moscow that Dr Lambie, a leading American dentist, was compelled to do scene shifting by Bolshevists after arrest and imprisonment. Whale, carrying £25,900, describes Lambie being coerced into dangerous stunts before a catastrophe occurred, with unclear motives and U.S. government intervention noted.

Imerwans Associated Press London Lambie Moscow Associated ‘Front Obert Wale Asregyrnéd Whale Lumble le Jas Bie

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