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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1919
Page
1
A fragment notes seizures in a conflict context with revised terms referenced. Details are unclear, but the phrase hints at shifts in control or conditions impacting opposing forces. No identifiable persons or organizations are confirmed in the readable text.
Paris June 17 The council of five weighs remaining clauses in the peace terms with Austria and other matters before President Wilson's Belgium trip. Seven German cabinet members favor amended terms while seven oppose removing concessions. Demonstrations in Versailles injure German delegates as talks continue.
Indianapolis Star reports Hoosier guests aboard private yacht Severin, owned by Charles G. Serrit, fishing off Havana. Notable catch includes tarpon weighing 140 pounds and a 6 foot length, with exhibit plans for Mr Cletlan and the Severin crew.
A Bon Frango California dispatch from Alexico City on June 16 reports Mexican officials saying many Portuguese residents in the United States seek admission to Mexico to find work. The Portuguese are skilled in wine making and related industries, and authorities note over 60 Portuguese in the United States while plans exist to establish colonies in three Mexican states in response to prohibition in the United States.
The Rev. FLA Arthur former pastor of Bethany Presbyterian Vincennes returned home Friday after an lengthy absence in France. He served as chaplain for the 313th infantry with the Indiana National Guard and later the Baltimore regiment spending nine months overseas. He witnessed Paris on Christmas night and toured major battlefields after Armistice. He expects to be mustered out soon after returning to Camp Taylor Louisville.
Spauaus Texas June 11 two generals and nearly 175 others signed the revolutionary manifest issued at Parral Chihuahua May 22 Colon Dario W Silva former Villa staff now in business here says The signed names include General Felipe Angeles and Francisco Villa who are named provisional president and minister of War respectively The report also mentions Anzelex as Soupe Chief of the Division of the North with Limaels referenced unnamed.
In Indianapolis Fort Leavenworth tale, Agus Gulley a 7 8 year old deserter from the 10th United States Infantry denies knowledge of Miss Mine Wilkins death. He claims fear of pursuit and admits avoiding the woman after desertion while being held at barracks hospital. Local authorities pursue clarity on his possible involvement.
Fragmentary notice mentions a person named Michela for Buripl and a transfer to Washington. Readable bits show two entities and a place, but details are unclear. This card summarizes the available names and locations without adding facts beyond the legible text.
The report itemizes delinquent tax amounts owed to the state and various institutions, detailing sums such as $3920 owed for a local property, $61.9 in benevolent institutions, $12,511.0 for the educational fund, and other specific balances. It notes the county auditor and treasurer oversight and includes references to Parrish and Education Endowment funds, with totals showing the fiscal strain across departments.
Subscribers receive a letter from George W. Dyke, local manager of the Central Union, stating that merger of two telephone plants will finish by June 30 and on July 1 a new rate schedule takes effect. The message promises nationwide reach and a single system linking all subscribers with secure connections, under postmaster general authority.
Atlantic City reports plans for a government rebuilt town where soldiers with tuberculosis can work night trades to regain health and reenter civilian life. Col Ester Nivhaig, commandant at Army General Hospital No. 16, says the effort fits national re education aims to shift disabled men into new occupations post armistice. Captain F A Waugh also proposed communities to bridge sanatorium care and industrial return.
A report from New York on European famine shows eight to twelve year olds underfed for four years. Dr Vernon Kellogg describes extensive malnutrition and deaths among war orphans. Herbert Hoover leads the ARA push, citing $2,000,000 of U.S. funds for relief out of a $600,000,000 appropriation for war ravaged Europe.
Declamative ability shone as ten participants performed in an elocution contest at Heffron and East Baconad streets. Judges Alvin Padsatt, J Farle Thompson, W P Dennigan, and Rev Aloysius Duffy awarded honors, with Miles G O'Neal substituting. Charles Sorrel led the standings among boy contestants.
The first annual commencement at St Marys parish featured speeches by Rev. Pathor Michael P. Seter of Evaisville. Awards honored graduates and advanced students, with certificates and gold pins for music, attendance, and scholastic excellence.
Roy Williams, a resident of Yreaisi, was severely injured when knocked from the brick pavement by a moving vehicle at Flora. He was rushed to a Washington hospital where he remains in a precarious condition suffering from painful bruises and severities about the body.
Invitations show Josiah Clement Fee, a prominent Kattimerre Land Ohio railroad employee, and Miss Patinie Wis Museley, daughter of Mr and Mrs Masgthey of Indiana, announcing their marriage soon after June 25 in New York City. The event is described with high regard for the couple and family.
The Vickers Vimy crew Alcock and Brown complete the first nonstop Atlantic crossing from Newfoundland to Ireland, while the NC-4 and its American counterparts set records in cross ocean air travel. British aviators Hog and Brown face danger, but land safely, as rival flights earlier crossed portions of the ocean, highlighting early aviation progress and safety measures.
United States politics report from Washington details the House Judiciary Committee voting three to one against reviving prohibition to extend to light wine and beer. Other items note President Wilson’s speaking tour plans and comments on the peace treaty.
June 16 report from Sullivan details Lt R B Weddelton pilot Corporal W Berham mechanic narrowly escaped injury as a "Whitey Gambit" aircraft failed to lift. The end carriage struck a telephone line, causing the plane to dive nose first to the ground. Three aviators were involved. all survived with nonfatal injuries.
Firefighters battled a blaze at a barn near the church, with straw, hay, and other contents destroyed. The line of smoke and embers spread across the area as the wrecked structure burned, drawing attention from residents and authorities responding to the incident.
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