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Newspaper

Washington Gazette

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1919

Page

3

Public stamp exchange rules for damaged June cards envelopes

Damaged June cards and stamped envelopes may be exchanged at full postage value with limitations. Owners may redeem up to three cent stamps and a select envelope stock for postage values, while postmasters issue dated acknowledgments if storage is insufficient. Returns are to be held for future demands, and stocks will be redistributed to departments as needed.

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President Wilson Criticized At Fort Wayne Meeting

Will H Heys chairman of the Republican Nations Committee spoke at a Twelfth Indiana district Republicans gathering in Fort Wayne Indiana saying Wilson failed to heed vital public works issues. He urged immediate congressional action to address delays and propose legislation toward economy and business confidence with topics including railroads costs capital labor a budget system trade and diplomacy.

Associated Press Fort Wayne Ind Will H. Heys Republicat Nations Committee Indiana Hara Bird Congress

Unclear Wisconsin oil well report amid scrambled text

Fragmentary OCR notes refer to a Wisconsin oil company drilling in Pike County fields near Patersonburg. Mentions a Scott-Tarvey case, a twelve mien weaty of Patersburo, and an open twenty-barrel swell. Describes an Ors dgen well in a new Pa equaty off fields with unusually road quality.

Wisconsin Off Company Scott-Tarvey Patersburo

Autoincident near Worthington injures family of six

The Courtneys from Bisora survived a near fatal auto crash during a negotiating turn. Mr. Courtney drove the car and four children were inside. A baby was ejected into the water from a cushion and almost drowned. Mrs Courtney and others sustained minor injuries.

Fdmfy Courtney Bisora Worthington Mre Courtney

Goop ErR Old-Jordes Day On Swallows Farm Field Notice

Swallows farm north of Plainville road experiences trouble with field conditions as Mr Swallow cultivates six acres involving a Moline tractor. A neighbor Mr Palmer attends with an invitation while two rows of corn cross the field and a worker moves gear along an America rod.

Swallows Farm Plainville Road Oro Asrstamford Swallows Mit Pelmer

Local Indiana Probate Notes Highlight Daviess County Claims

Fragmentary OCR notes reference estates and claims in southern Indiana, mentioning Daviess County and nearby towns. The text hints at a probate process or attachment and a river or waterway term, but specifics are unclear due to damage. Named places appear to include Daviess County and adjacent locales, with scattered references to claimants.

Bank Robbery Foiled by Elderly Messenger in Manhattan

An elderly bank messenger pursuing six holdup men down stairwells at a Manhattan elevated station opened fire, felling one assailant as they fled with a bag said to hold 100000 in securities from Colonial Bank. The robbery target involved funds to the federal reserve.

Associated Press New York Manhattan Colonial Bank Federal Reserve Bank

Tariff push for pearl buttons voiced by McCormick

Hiram McCormick, a Buools lawyer, asks Senator Watson to back a republican protective tariff for the pearl button industry. He warns Japan and other Orient producers, aided by cheap labor and shell imports, threaten U S factories in Indiana and nearby counties. A tariff is urged to preserve jobs and prevent erosion of the domestic button trade.

Hiram McCormick Buools Warwen Watson McCormick United States Japan Xem Orient Indiana Thid Martin Wath Vircennes Rockport Othr

Invoico Railway Under Government Control Review

J Poyton a government representative for the United States railroad service arrived in Terra late morning to inspect the equipment of the Van’s Bile and Indianapolis railroad. The inventory aims to determine the railway’s future after government control ends. The line has been operated by Chicago and Eastern until June 1917 under government oversight. Clark and other railroad officials will visit Greenwood yards south of Torr, to compile a full invoice of equipment engines yards and machinery tied to the line. The assessment will influence who operates the road once control is relinquished. The Chicago Office will finalize the plan with the administration.

J. Poyton United States Railroad Sabe Terra Laute Vansbile & Indinoapalis Chicago & Fastern Iin Oir Railroad Administration J Uné Clark Torraute Anginas InAs Twne Chicago Cis Ead

Elkhart Leader Seeks War Hero Story Cited

A fragment from Elkhart details a wartime hero narrative tied to Vailiana Aerie, with a likely emphasis on leadership and civic honor. The text includes garbled names and locations, suggesting a local human interest focus on a veteran or community figure.

Soldiers to Hains

A typed and garbled dispatch notes limits on military equipment and railcar allocations. It mentions seventy Pullmans for New York Central service and general orders affecting excursion trains, with references to railroads, universities, and personnel changes amid a broader wartime mobilization context.

Hains Presa Weperal Hines Armita Spe York Central New Willard-Dorapacy

Iridall Association Increases Capital Stock To 3 Million

The Iridall Association of Washington reports necessary papers filed to raise capital stock by 500000, bringing total from 2600000 to 3000000. The Union Savings and Loan Association was organized March 1, 1895, with Hamlet Allen as president of the board.

Iridall Association Washington Fhgrkose Union Saringa & Loan Association Orrandred Hamlet Allen

CKINS'S AUTOMOBILE Slightly Damaged by Fire

The Kernans Automobile 15 Slightly damaged by fire. The Western Ninety automobile of William Perkins caught fire in the garage at the rear of the family home on Front Street this morning. The central fire department was called to the scene.

Ckins William Perkins Cought Orven Central Fire Department Anc Mygeles O Fon

Girl Missing From Van Uaren Township Barn

A search of local areas found young Elva Harper, daughter of Axear Tater, missing since 9 o clock last night. She was last seen in Van Karen to Wneblo and located later in a barn near Dan Hathey. The coroner reports a nervous breakdown as cause.

van Uaren Wentau Elva Harper Cishteed Yenes Axear’ Tater van Karen Wneblo Lawes Dan Hathey Damatio Saii Ahe

Government expands amid post of Can Jor expansion

Fragmentary report notes government actions and personnel changes with unclear details. Remaining legible items reference posts and potential titles in a regional context, mentioning formalities and administrative steps.

Can Jor

Veterans burial bill amid wartime memory debated in legislature

A fragmented report discusses a proposed amendment on honoring American soldiers who died abroad during wartime. It notes appropriations and honors such as Croix de Guerre recognitions, with mentions of delegates and shifts in memorial policy reflecting ongoing national sentiment.

Notice of Filing and Hearing for County Board Review

Public notice details dates for county board of review hearings on real and personal property across multiple townships. Names of county officials and hearing schedule appear, with instructions for taxpayers to study the notice and present cases on specified days.

Petition for Road Improvements in Daviess County Indiana

A messy historical notice item detailing petitions for public highway improvements in Daviess County Indiana. It references the Board of Commissioners, auditor J G Clare, dates in 1919, and multiple proposed road projects including widening, grading, draining, paving and graveling with mentions of specific townships and routes. The text notes hearings, deadlines, and the right of interested parties to appear to argue the petitions.

Road Improvement Petition for Porter Township and Leogoatee Areas

A public hearing will be held in the county court house at Woobington on July 11, 1929, to consider a petition requesting the county surveyor and engineer to lay out and improve a rock road from Luogoclee Portersville Road through sections in township 1 north to connect with a Portersville Bridge across White River. The plan covers sections 22, 27, 28 and 30 with a proposed distance of about two and a half miles, beginning at an unspecified point and ending at the northwest charter, with improved rock roads in Lozoelee and Horthrigitly read. The petitioner JACOB G. CLARK, Auditor of Mainesr County, Montana, represented by attorney F. A. Sent, requests approval of the petition and notice of the hearing for interested parties to object or support.

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Berkshire hog sale draws bids at Barker farm auction

Ernest Hy Rullou of Plainville and other buyers attended the Berkshire hog auction near Thorntown. Bids reached 12,985 average, with notable purchases including Jon Nosparlel Superbus Lady at 57 dollars and Barkriver Late Leg at 240 dollars. Emblem's Symboleer sold for 360 dollars.

Ernest Hy Rullou Plainvilla Berkshire J. Barker Barker Farm Thorntown Yene Rillion Jon Barkriver Locksleg Cheien Emblem Symboleer

Washington's Governor Dies at Seattle Home

The governor of Washington, Ernest Lister, has died at his Seattle home after a period of illness. Lister served as governor for several years and his passing ends a long public career.

Washington Seattle Feattle Wash Ernest Lister

Arrest of Vincennes couple tops police report

In Vincennes Indiana on June 16, police chief Thomas Martin and officers apprehended Jagd Mra James Leonard and a companion after a theft at the Scott store. The pair allegedly stole silk garments valued around 1000 dollars plus whisky cash and other items, with Leonard identified by Mitchell as part of the theft.

Vincennes Ind Jagd James Leonard Pplicd Thomas Martin Fetantivs Wyrhitam Poll Eleles Leonard Aa Mitchell Scott Bick Nell Aby Lecmird Bartin Police

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