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Newspaper

Washington Gazette

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1914

Page

5

Trains 392 393 Discontinued On Sunday In Washington

Trains 392 and 393 on the C and E I road are being dropped starting Sunday. Southbound arrival moves from 7 45 to 7 38 am and northbound from 6 59 to 6 51 pm. Messenger Faith Alva is reassigned to Washington office as wagon man with potential further runs. Cancellation gives Washington four daily passenger trains. One cancelled train left north at 6 08 am, another south in the afternoon.

Alva Faith Washington Weshinctoo

Princeton Champs Defeat Evansville Athletics Eleven Inning Showdown

The Princeton Champs defeated the Evansville Athletics 6 to 4 in eleven innings at Princeton Sunders afternoon. Bus Mayer scored the winning run after a single, advancing on an error and scoring on a Pierce hit. Johnson and Big Six pitched for Princeton. Prolse pitched for Evansville.

Princeton Champs Evansville Athletics Princeton Sunder Mayer Pierce Johnson Big Six Princeton Prolse Athletics

No Hit Game Sealed by Lawrenceville Victory

McDevitt pitched a no hit no run game at Lawrenceville Illinois as the finals club defeated Bicknell 4 to 0. Taylor of Bicknell allowed only four hits in a strong losing effort.

McDevitt Lawrenceville Bicknell Eagles Taylor Bicknell

Drift Toward Republicans Seen in Indiana Primaries

Hays, Republican state chairman, says primary results show a strong GOP drift in Indiana across counties including Lake, St. Joseph, Allen, Marion, Henry, Randolph, Vigo, Lawrence and Vanderburgh. He notes Republican gains and Democratic losses since 1912, with progressives rejoining the party and Democratic tariff concerns fueling discontent.

WH -H. Hays Republican State Committee Indiana Lake St. Joseph Allen Marion Henry Randolph Vigo Lawrence Vanderburg Repub-Ican Lake County Gary Lawrence County Republican Progressive Party Indianapolis Ft. Wayne South Bend Terre Haute Evansville

Indiana's Constitution Debate At Indiana University Conference

A conference at Indiana University debates whether Indiana should adopt a new constitution. Proponents cite outdated limits while defenders argue the current basic law is sound and capable of progressive changes without a constitutional convention. The article labels socialism as a driver behind calls for change and warns of higher costs and expanded government if a new charter is adopted.

Belno Indiana University Indiana Banner of Progress Serrit

Rural church holds landmark rod letters day

Sunday marked a significant event at the Moody Street Methodist Church with three or four dozen attendees for a basket dinner and community gathering. The day stood out in local religious life as a notable church milestone.

Sister Olive Lewis Dies in Wilkes-Barre Home

A telegram reported the death of Miss Olive Lewis at her Wilkes-Barre residence. Mrs Margie Leverette, a Washington pianist, received the notice believing illness was sudden. Miss Lewis was thirty and had years earlier visited Washington.

Olive Lewis Wilkesbarre Margie Leverette Washington Leverette Aliss Lewis

Baptisms at White River Mark Large Sunday Event

About 1,000 people witnessed immersion of thirty candidates along the White river as Rev P S May led the baptisms. May has baptized ninety one candidates in recent weeks as pastor of the Washington circuit.

White River I.amersed P. S. May Mr. May Washington Circuit M. E

Mrs Marsh to wed ex husband finalizing Chicago remarriage

Henry Marsh once a B&O South Western foreman vanished years ago after moving from Washington to Marshalltown Iowa then Chicago. His divorce from Mrs. Marsh was granted in Daviess court after a long separation and search. Relatives later located Marsh in Chicago and he resumed correspondence with his former wife. Mrs. Marsh and two children left for Chicago to remarry him, expected today or tomorrow.

Marsh Washington Marshalltown Iowa Chicago

Miss Smiley Remembered by Women of Church

The women of the First U. B. church held a linen shower for Miss Kizzie Smiley at Mrs. George Nold’s home on Herron street Friday evening. Miss Smiley, an ordained deaconess, will wed Charles T. Walker of this city who studies at the U. S. Seminary in Dayton Ohio, with the ceremony planned in town.

First U. B. Church George Nold Herron Street Kizzie Smiley

Get Rid of Your Rheumatism with Chamberlain Liniment

A brief reminiscence advertises Chamberlain's Liniment as a remedy to rid rheumatism. The note urges prompt use and mentions the product brand and a generic city location, but the readable text is fragmented and unclear in details.

Chamberlain W. A Brites

Constitutional Convention Talk In Indiana Faces Divided Support

Discussion at Bloomington under Indiana University auspices reveals no organized push for a new constitution beyond suffrage and prohibition factions. Republicans split, with Beveridge allies and progressives backing a call, while courts may block or delay a convention. Officials debate whether a simple majority of votes suffices to call a convention, risking defeat if the broader standard is used.

Indiana Bloomington Indiana University Charles G. Sefrit Washington Albert J. Beveridge United States Senate Supreme Court Indianapolis Tae

Vincennes Week of Festival Aims to Attract Washington Visitors

Washington mayor John W. McCarty leads a campaign to bring half of Daviess county to Vincennes for the mid summer festival and Fourth of July. A Washington delegation including a band and decorated cars is expected, with at least 1000 residents planning to attend. Local business leaders pledge support and coverage from The Herald and its editor Backes.

John W. McCarty Washington Daviess County Vincennes McCart Ee ‘McCarty Billy” Meredith John T Arris The Herald and Aft Backes Dellocrat

Tramps Open Fire On Railroad Officer During Confrontation

Two tramps Lashbrook and Alfred Webb fired at B all O Southwestern officer after being driven from a train in the local shop yards. Police report the pair were arrested near Vincennes and jailed for local railroad authorities action.

Charles T. Capehart Whitey Mr. Capehart Wash- Inston Lashbrook Alfred Webb Vincennes Collins Produce Company

Anxious over Elnora Bridge project in Daviess County

Daviess County officials and the county commissioners await progress on the Elnora bridge over White River. County Attorney A H Greenwood has consulted Hugh Barr Knox County attorney to urge action. Commissioners appear in no hurry, noting other bridges demand attention.

Bicknell Herald-News Daviess County Elnora White River A. H. Greenwood Daviess Hugh Barr Knox

Vincennes saloon keeper Jethro Utt commits suicide

Jethro Utt aged 56, a retired Vincennes saloon keeper, shot himself in the right temple Tuesday morning after learning his wife’s health had not greatly improved. He was found sitting with the revolver in his hands near the Marsh concrete works road shed, after walking from his home. Mrs Utt hurried to Vincennes by car.

Washington Jethro Utt Vincennes Utt Mr. Att Marsh Concrete Works Cathanette Road

Calics and Diarrhoea Remedy Endorsed by Reader

A reader from Stewart endorses Chanzerlain's Calic for diarrhoea and stomach upset. The claimant recommends it to friends and notes it is for sale by all dealers.

Chanzherlain K. N. Galloway Stewart

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