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Newspaper

Washington Gazette

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1919

Page

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Labor Council Report Sees Peace Aid Workers Prospects

Atlantic City dispatch outlines AFL executive council report on labor advancement and better conditions. It notes peace will help labor, discusses measures to curb judiciary encroachment, and urges broader circulation of labor-friendly bills. It highlights meat packing monopoly concerns and calls for action on shorter workdays and international labor relations.

Associated Press Atlantic City Congress Executive Council American Federation of Labor Federal Trade Commission Wagon Commerce Committee Segmes Contes Exécutive ‘Council J. Paul Executive ‘Council Jenith pan-American ‘Federation of Labor L&re Fox Americ Federation Labor Sambel Gombers American Federation of la United Mine Workers of America Baye-Bedn Sainers Niou Athe. Mnitea’ Fates Supreme Court

Hoover warns end of all distributions on food aid

The text reports Herbert Hoover remarks on the interallied food commission, discussing the peace situation and fears that New York could face privations. It reflects concerns about ongoing aid and potential private handling of relief.

Associated Press Peare Herbert Hoover Intérallied Food Commission New York Nate Dakin

Army Captain Weds Graduate Nurse in Reed, Missouri

Army Captain Wilbur, formerly of the medical corps at Fort Benjamin Harrison, marries graduate nurse Mrs. Wilbur at the home of her sister in Reed, Missouri. The ceremony is officiated by Minister J F Farr Jones of the Methodist Church. The couple departs for their future home in Granby after a ten day furlough.

Nisouri Com‘b. Scott Mra. J. Gaed Bedford Street Rpr Wilbur Meditgal Corps Army Ft. Benjamin Harris Ebi Herberta Shineton

Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen Convenes in Denver

Eight hundred delegates of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen travel to Denver for the triennial convention opening. The group, including officers and secretaries, will stay over a month to conduct business and discuss measures for members.

iBy Associated Press Ipnver Colo Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen Denver

Banner Day for Ferst Baptist Sunday School

First Ferst Baptist Church Sunday school marked a banner day with a record offering of 1150 dollars after services held Sunday morning. Superintendent G Allen led a capable staff praised for guiding a well-organized program. Ruth Weter and teachers of the primary department were lauded for their work training the children. The school is noted as one of the best in the state, up to date and growing.

D.g- Allen Ruthweter Privy Department Allits

Mrs Jess Willard Hurt in Auto Crash Near Lawrence

Mrs Jess Willard wife of the heavyweight boxing champion and her three year old son were thrown from a car near Lawrence Kansas when Willard drove into a curb colliding with another automobile Neither was seriously injured and no bones were broken in the accident on Monday papers report.

Lawrence Kan Willard Alien

Custody Ruling Favor Uncle in Sullivan Adoption Case

In Sullivan Indiana on June 10 two adoption petitions for five year old Robert Batt were heard by Judge W H Bird. The court awarded custody to the child’s uncle Morris Baty while denying both petitions as sole petitions though the petitions were decided together. This marked the first such joint ruling in Sullivan county court.

Bi Illivan Ind W. H. Birdwalk Sullivan Circuit Monphervacn Peetre Roberty Batt Robert Farnham Morris C. Bal Washington Morris Baty Sullivan'sjrcuit

Former Fad Ofan Navy Leader Dies in June Report

A garbled notice reports the death of a former high ranking naval staff official. The brief mentions Adm Ktzandorf as head of the group during a major conflict and notes retirement in August. The fragment references a death on or around June 10 and lists associated titles.

Adm Ktzandorf Auguay Prest Erein Fral ‘von Ethan Para

City votes for Hawkins creek improvement plan

The council adopts a resolution authorizing the city attorney to file a petition for widening and deepening Hawkins creek and altering its outlets near the White River intake. The measure, deemed a public necessity, calls for agreements with firms and corporations and sets anticipated budgets and bids for fuel and maintenance.

Hawkins Creek Yeoluuion Itherwater Company White River Daont Aaredie Petl W. L. Dant Thad Ue Halandé Iti Suni The Treasury Mfes Ena Ensim T Washington- Wheatlard “Coal Company Daviels County Fuel Company Commerce 3 Coal Company South Washing Ard ‘Coal’ Company Indian * Tree Coal & Mining Comany Washington- Wheatlard Cal Company Rudd Coal

Four-Party Talks Stall Over Peace Terms

The council of four met amid festive mood as the larger peace questions remained unsettled. Premier Clemenceau has not shifted from his firm stance against amending the peace terms.

Associated Press Council of Four Clemenceau

Villa Occupies Guadeloupe Near El Paso

Associated Press report from Texas dated June 10 states Villa occupies Guadeloupe six miles east of El Paso, with forces moving toward Juarez. No combat reported as Carranza troops were described as in transit.

Texas Villa Guadeloupe Frbens el Paso Pday Nkeled Juarez Carranza

Amendment ratified by legislature with near unanimous support

A legislative vote approved a constitutional amendment by broad margins. The Assembly backed the measure, while the Senate approved it overwhelmingly with a 132 to 3 tally in favor. The action sets into motion state level changes anticipated this year.

Unscrutable OCR Fragment From Vincennes Ad Copy

Fragmentary text from Vincennes region advertising draft mentions capital and finance terms. Readable parts reference 30UND ADVICE incennes and capital notes. Content is incomplete with no clear event dates or actions.

Railroad deficit noted by Hines with no immediate rate hikes

Director General Hines reports April deficit near 58 million dollars for the rail system and notes total yearly shortfall. He cites lower business, wage and material cost increases, and only a 25 percent rate rise compared with higher cost growth, promising economies rather than immediate rate changes.

Washingtn D.C Hines Railroad Administration Dfr Ma&terinis

Veteran sports column laments aging baseball era

A colorful editorial voice mocks aging fans and reporters as baseball nostalgia surfaces. The piece playfully compares old Washington teams to a worn wagon and recalls youth, clinging to baseball battles, local towns, and cherished memories from Loogootee Vincennes Princeton and beyond.

Washington Hatheey Carmel Republican Squint Webster Watson Bud Dyer Hall John D

New Telephone Schedule For Indiana City

A new telephone schedule for Indiana City takes effect at midnight Wednesday after filing with the Public Service Commission by Central Union Telephone Company. The notice outlines rate changes and the effective time for service adjustments.

Knox Plan Seeks Treaty Revision Before Senate Approval

Washington June 10 The Knox resolution proposes editing the peace treaty before senate ratification to allow regional reservations while preserving Germany and co belligerents obligations. It calls for concerted action with other powers to remove threats to peace and freedom. Also senators and financiers testified on private access to treaty copies and dissemination in Congress.

Associated Press Washington, D. C Senate Knox Pennsylvannia Kex League To Nations Germany United States Europe Thn Tarrys Wabheington D. C P. Morag H. P.iDavigon Thomas We Lamon Jacob Schiff Paul Warburg Frankl A. Vanderlip New York Finnelers Senate Foreign Relations Committee Tomorray Chaitmah Lodze Méanti Congress Cps Congressional’ Record Borah Tdho

Knights of Columbus Initiation Held in Linton

In Linton Indiana a Knights of Columbus initiation was conducted with delegates from Bicknell Washington Indianapolis Bedford Bloomingdale Jasonville and other towns attending. A high Mass at St Johns Church followed by a banquet featured remarks by Hon. Fase A McGowan of Indianapolis and Father Ada Kapeie with degrees conferred by Neon Leo Schuitheis.

Linton New Greene Gofinty Knights Columbus Gofinell e-Haute‘council Bicknell Washington Indianapolis Bedford St. Johns Church Fase A. McGowan Anayolis Ada Kapeie Sullivan Schuitheis Degres - Bys Indiana

Prisoners Escape German Camp Ghitmlan Garb Story

Alonzo Lynch of Velpen Pike County is among German prisoners who escaped from a German camp. They wore German clothes, slipped past guards, and moved toward the front. After four days they surrendered to the English and were repatriated to their units. Lynch was thought dead before returning and escaping again to rejoin his squad.

Alonzo Lynch Velpen Lynch Pars

Calis Not Answered Delays In City Fire Service Report

The city council received a written report from the fire chief describing a water pressure drop from June 3 to June 4 19L9 that left the city without fire protection for about nine hours. He details failed calls to pumping station personnel and the chart showing zero pressure from 28 p m to 2 20 a m. He notes a broken pump and urges acknowledgment of the facts in the report.

Fire Department Central Five Briggol Aise Water Company Lyle Kays E.C. Burch Gus Gutsch

Troop trains carry tuberculosis patients toward New Mexico

A Baltimore and Ohio convoy brings 179 soldiers from Parkersburg West Virginia to Fort Bayard New Mexico for tuberculosis treatment. The group left Hoboken and includes Red Cross nurses, part of several trains moving wounded overseas personnel toward western camps for recuperation.

Baltimore Ohio Parkersburg W. Va Fort Baynard New Mexico Hoboken N.J Parkerburg Red Cross France Hore Camp Mills Louisvillé North Leisville

Fragmentary OCR note on monetary figures and ration shares

Readable scraps discuss $54.54 and $54.56 ration amounts, class divisions, and government statistics in Washington. Mentions county shares and a program named Tasteyeare eo Old High Cost, with unclear context and garbled wording.

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War bride from France arrives in Barr township

Harry Frank Marbled, from Lazesburg, met a French bride in sunny France during World War I. He transported her toward America while she sailed, while he remained behind. Mrs Graham is hospitalized in New York. Graham is en route and expected to reach Barr township soon. Frank and Mrs. Frank arrived in Washington and reside on McCormick Avenue.

Graham Barr France Mei America New York Tifa Barr Township Harry Frank Harry Frank Daviess Luxembure Hrank Washington McCormick Avenue

Dentist Dr Smiley Reelected to Washington School Board

In Washington, Dr Roland M Smiley, a well known local dentist, was elected by city council to another three year term on the school board. Councilman Streeter nominated him with Winterbottom seconding. other board members C Wise and M Hastings remain. Two fraternal lodges honor deceased members with a memorial service led by Pastor Motter at Westminster Presbyterian Church.

Roland M.siiley Ty Board C. Wise M.S. Hastings R. Smiley DFAD Tyo Washington Knights of

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