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Newspaper

Washington Gazette

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1920

Page

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Rail labor reports limited resumption of nationwide strike

Associated Press reports that some railroad workers affiliated with the Chicago Yardmens Association walked out in scattered localities but no general return to the nationwide strike is seen. Vice President Whitney criticizes the labor board for delaying wage decisions. In Philadelphia and Beard Iowa, twenty two Chicago and Northwestern workers quit, affecting coal districts near St Louis. The labor board cannot set a definite date for a decision, which may come in a week or ten days.

Associated Press Chicago Ill Chicago Yardmens' Association Whitney Brotherpoo Philadelphia Burtington Iowa Chicago & Northwestern

Indiana Woman Casts Ballot at Republican National Convention

Miss Cunningham of Sullivan Indiana, a alternate delegate from the Second Indiana district, returned from Chicago where she voted for General Wood on one ballot as instructed by her committeeman. She sat with the Indiana delegation, met national figures, and earlier favored Cov Lowden.

Wiss Dorothy Cunningham Chicago Indiana Gen. Wood C H. Stretton Sullivan Miss Cunningham Cemed Peope Watson New New York Chqunney DePew Misa Cunningham Cov.Lowden Illinois General Wood Stuent Indiana University

Denies Czech Soldiers Guilty of Looting in Siberia

The Czech minister in Tokyo, Karel Pergler, refutes reports that Czech troops leaving Siberia with gold and goods looted. He says the items on American transport are their own property bought with their own resources, noting the soldiers’ education and long service in Siberia and the existence of a Czech bank and trading company backing legionaries.

Associated Press Tokio Karel Porgler Seris

Fragmentary note on 1948 Czech Slovak council and Hurpos

In 1948 a fragment mentions a 5 000 figure connected to a Joan led by the Czech Slovak national council for the Hurpos of h supporting this army. The text is garbled and lacks clear names, dates, or places.

Czecho-Sv&k National Council For the

Bolshevik Propaganda Spreads in Southern China

A report from Ramdy China dated June 14 says Bolshevik propaganda circulates in southern Fukten under Governor Chen Chuns-min with a Chang Chow based society distributing literature praising Russia's Bolshevik feats and urging China to imitate them including aims to abolish marriage and private property.

Associated Press Ramdy China Holshvik Fuketn Chen Chuns-minr Chang Chow Russia

German Attacks William at Castle In Utrecht Region

A German man allegedly forged a permit to enter a Dutch castle near Doorn and attempted to kill former Emperor William of Germany. William reportedly escaped unharmed while the assailant, initially thought to be a villager, was identified as German.

German William Br Associated Press DOORN Holland Une William of Germany Hig Count Hobehzolern

Londonderry in Uproar as Trish Factions Clash

Associated Press reports Londonderry Ireland endured another violent night with rifle fighting between nationalist and unionist factions. Two hours of battle along the riverbank ended only after troops restored order as several men were wounded and armed groups controlled large city areas.

Associated Press Londonderry Ireland Sveral

Lejeune Named to Command Marine Corps

Secretary Daniels announces Maj. Gen. John Lejeune will command the Marine Corps succeeding Gen. George Barnett. Lejeune led the Second Division during the Meuse Argonne offensive and will assume command next week, honoring officers he served with during the war.

Associated Press Washington, D.C John Lejeune Marine Corps George Barnett Daniels Lejeune

Gimbel Arrested on Profiteering Charge in Clothing

Frederick Imbal, head of Gimbal Bros. New York store, and aides J. J. Dowdell and C. D. Slawter were arrested by Justice Department agents on profiteering charges. Authorities alleged 9 to 275 percent profits on clothing. All pled not guilty and posted $1,000 bail. July _preliminary examination_ set before Commissioner Hitchcock.

Associated Press New York Frederick Imbal Gimbal Bros Ne York Department of Justice J. J. Dowdell C. D. Slawter Gimbell Dowdell Slawter Hitchcock

Falls From Ladder Injure Mrs Dunlap In Odon

In Odon, Mrs. Dunlap fell from a ladder while picking cherries Tuesday morning. She sustained bruises to the breast and hips but no bones were broken. she is expected to recover and be out in a short time after medical inspection.

Odon Mra R. B. Dunlap BK. Bowman

Ding Gives Up Vacation plans for nomination in Washington

President hopeful Ding announced in Washington that his vacation is cancelled and he will stay until he secures official nomination in Marion Ohio. He did not specify a final date and said a formal event would take place around mid June with the committee to meet.

Associated Press Ashington D. C Aste Marion Ohio Spe Rikers Hetwon

Railroad merger plan filed for Indianapolis Terre Haute line

A notice records a proposed transaction where FE G L Tae W Owners and related parties join to operate the Indianapolis and Terre Haute railroad. The filing covers $2,500,000 indebtedness and lists E Wright as county recorder, with trustees and parties named from Capeaintes and New York financiers' loan firm.

Flroad Charles Marrett T. Townsend Smith E. Wright Ngsend E. Infianapolis & Terre Haut Ilroad Macnale Andegsoh Federal District Tdve Farmers’ Loan & Tank Panvl New York Lanne . Miller Indianapois

Divorce Filing Details in Circuit Court Case

Avilinda H Shreet claims Mahet left their Montgomery home for Heeps and planned to marry another man. She accuses him of immoral conduct with three women and alleges he refused to provide meals. Slimp represents the plaintiff in the circuit court filing.

Avilinda H. Shreet Mahet Montgomery Jane Heeps Falae Slimp

Maori Visitors Debunk Theory on Hawaiian Darga

New Zealanders arrive in Hawaii for a series of tests led by James M. Lambert head of Mormon mission. The tests challenge the idea that the darga of Hawaiians stem from a ramel stack with Maoris staying two months in the Hawaiian capital as guests of the Mormon church.

White Mule Prohibition Plot Targeted By Carlisle

An incomplete report from Washington County details an alleged attempt to sell a tainted White Mule liquor in Carlisle. Authorities warn the potent distillate can cause severe harm, with a man reported to have fled as two others resisted buyers.

Bank bonds stolen then recovered after Owensville river flood

The Merseville Banking Company bonds valued at over 1000 were stolen during a bank robbery near the water and later recovered. Officials report the notes were in decent condition given flood damage and are being examined by authorities in Owensville.

Merseville Phou State Bank of Owensville Watert Exansville

Bride Sent Home After Attire Row At New Orleans Wedding

In New Orleans at St. Louis Cathedral a wedding was delayed when Father Antoine refused the bride for immodest dress and a dress code breach, ordering lights out and sending her to change before the ceremony proceeded with another gown and the marriage completed.

New Orleans St. Louis Antoine Order of Oblate Fathers of Mary Immaculate Shay

Fire damages several homes in Bedford incident

A fire at the wholesale fruit house of FLBL Rails hoack and Son in Bedford Ind damaged four nearby dwellings and destroyed the Roark family homes. The Wadney home ignition from a stove started the blaze and strong winds spread the flames.

Bedford Ind Flbl Railshoack & Son Evan Roark Steve Harkness Solman Roark Wadney

Magee winner appealed in salary case

A district judge overruled a motion for a new trial in the Magee vs. Chlearn National Learns case seeking 39500 in salary and sticky bonus. a jury ruled against Magee. Also reports note bubonic plague found in Meenico City and other dispatches from Cincinnati and Des Moines, plus details on conventions and elections.

Associated Press Cincinnati United Series Perk Saic Lee Magee Chlearn National Huh Magee

Wilson Nomination Seen as Doubtful By Health Concerns

AP dispatches report Democratic figures question President Wilson’s third term bid due to health declines. Assistant Secretary J Shoasne says only if he regains vigor would a third term seem possible, while Republicans discuss July 15 notification plans at Marsdi Ohio. In Ireland, unrest and rioting in Londonderry cause deaths and injuries as civil rights clashes flare.

Associated Press Kansas City Wilson J. Shoanse Paite States Treasury Shousedgg Democratic National Covention San Francisco

Elwell Shot In Depth at Spent Woman Mystery Deepens

New York June 1 After the dilbecat inquiry by prosecutors and detectives the district at torney reports slave Joseph A Elwell turfman and expert was shot in the back near his home in Spots Woman here on the morning of the murder and was found alive at 2 20. A circulating rumor claimed a jealous lover woman involved. Police say evidence does not justify holding a witness.

New York Tle Dave Dilbecat Sepren Nolire Atiarner Joseph A Elwell Dy Ioe Snortsman Erpithad Grav Arrompaulen Elwell Palm Beach Pealing Warratt

Deny Attempt On Life Of Former Emperor William at Doorn

Holland dispatch says village officials and Doorn state police captain denied reports of an assassination attempt on former Emperor William of Germany. Secretary M Pershoom reportedly claimed no serious injuries or danger to the former ruler.

Doorn Holland Wiliam Germany M. Pershoom William

Wisconsin farmer owns hen with record egg size

A Vesner, Wisconsin farmer claims the largest egg laid in the state this year. The egg weighs an eye measuring ten inches the joint way around and seven and three quarters inches around the side.

Wis Win‘consin Vesner

Oklahoma wool growers fail to sell at delayed sale

Wool growers of Oklahoma are trying to dispose of their wool after a wool sale in May failed to take place. Only one buyer, a commission firm from Wichita, Kansas, bid 2d cent a pound, which was refused and the sale was called off. About 150 growers attended with ten carloads of wool.

Associated Press BNID Okmiema Elsesshere Con Minaion Wichita Kan Mfo Ana

Petersburgh Becomes Coal Terminal for Railroad

Petersburgh in Indiana is named as a coal terminal for the Big Four railroad. Ten coal mines lie between Oakland City and Washington with Petersburgh midway, promising increased freight traffic and a high stripping mine operation in the coming weeks.

Petersburg Ind Petershure Oakland City Washington Tersburgies Midway Globe Coal Camp

Auto Luxury Taxes Reach Record North American Total

The Associated Press reports Detroit in June 1910 notes the United States collected the highest automobile luxury taxes to date, totaling 21,509,000 dollars from manufacturers and related sources around Detroit. The figure reflects tax intake across manufacturers and associated revenue centers in the region.

Py Associated Press Indianapolis Ind Indiana San Francisco Cal Thomas Tuccani United States West Associated Press Detroit Mich Manuufacturers Renee

Railroad workers called to organize amid unrest

A convention was convened to discuss organizing railroad workers amid ongoing disputes. The event gathered labor representatives to outline actions and solidarity, aiming to address wage, safety, and work conditions concerns.

Bolshevik advances Across Dnieper as Polish push falters

Russian Bolshevik troops crossed the Dnieper in the Retheyten region and push the Poles back, while a Polish attack southwest of Polotsk was repulsed, according to a Moscow statement reported by wireless dispatches.

T.ondon Dnieper Reteh Iten Kaersten Moscow Polotsk

Rains Welcomed by Daviess County Farmers

Farmers across Daviess County welcome weekend rain that benefited crops. Corn and other fields, stressed by a dry spell, show improvement as ground moisture should sustain the plants for about a week.

Daviess County

Special Patrol Squadron to be Vacanized for October 1

A special service squadron of cruisers and yachts will be varenized and available for duty in Mexican Central American and adjacent ports. The detachment, announced by the pre navy fencrement, will be stationed at the canal zone starting about October 1.

Washington Pdoc Canal Zone Avilable Navy

Evanaville district Sunday school workers conference opens

The Sun day schools of the Evanaville district AME church hold their annual convention at Taste weloek starting tomorrow morning at Beulah LM MCC ly Fo clyarch 895 west Walnut street. The three day event includes a Tuesday evening reception for delegates and pastors. The opening service begins at 6:29 p.m. Public invitation extends to all sessions. JL Talbert serves Washington church.

Evanaville District A.M. EB Taste Weloek Beaulah AL MM. Fo Clyarch West Walnut Street JL. Talbert Washington Church

Minister to Greece Named by Wilson in Recess

Edward Kappes of New Jersey was named by President Wilson as minister to Greece. Parker Gilbert Jr. was nominated as assistant secretary at the treasury.

Associated Press Washington Tone Edward Kappes New Jersey Wilson G Reece Parker Gilbert, Jr The Treasury

Greece Granted Free Hand in Military Measures in Turkey

Boulogne June 21 Greece was given a free hand in military measures in Turkey decided by the Hythe conference yesterday. Information here today says the premier and the Shefradyters found action required immediately due to the grave situation from Mustafa Kemal's nationalist forces reaching the Dardanelles.

Axaccinfell Press Boulogne Greece Turkey Hythe Wsremiers Shefradytgers Mustanha Kemal Dardanelles

Grand Jury Probes Escape of Bergdoll in Philadelphia

A Philadelphia grand jury met to determine who was responsible for the escape of Grover Cleveland Bergdoll, a wealthy convicted draft dodger. The proceedings focus on identifying those involved in aiding his escape.

Grand Jury Excape OF Bergdoll Philadelphia Grover Cleveland Rercloll

Man Loses Speech Waiting For Wife in Terre Haute

Harry Sacos of Pittsburg suffers speech loss in Terre Haute while chasing his wife after a car carrying her party of motorists to California plunged down an embankment. A local doctor says he will recover once his nervousness subsides.

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Washington Jazz Orchestra Fares on Despite Farewell Dances

A Washington jazz orchestra keeps performing despite multiple announced finales. The young crowd resists rest as farewell dances are staged repeatedly, with the band signaling another possible last show yet continuing to play.

Nsvyille Journal Washington Alaren Washington Jazzere Aosta

Influenza Epidemic Widespread Across Nation

The influenza outbreak returned nationwide with rising cases since the first wave. The total cases since the initial breakout last year stood at 285000, with 119009 reported deaths across the country.

Rioting in Chicago South Side Leaves Several Wounded

Federal investigators questioned nine suspects as rioting in Chicago's South Side left two white men and multiple blacks wounded including a black policeman. A flag burning incident sparked the clash as spectators observed armed youths and a back to Africa movement.

Chicago South Side R. L. Hose Joseph Hoyt Joseph P OwWwehs Rose

Harvest Hands In 1920 Ride Cushions To Work

Oklahoma City June 21 1920 harvest hands move with the times says Claude Connolly labor commissioner of Oklahoma. The state labor department once swamped with letters before the cutting season now sends telegrams in 1920 as harvesters head to the southwest fields.

Ty AssoCiated Press Oklahoma City Times Claude Connolly Oklahoma State Labor Department Harvester

Streets Not For Playful Infants Says Public Notice

A historical public notice urges motorists to slow in streets and warns parents to forbid children from playing in roadways. It cites frequent close calls and suggests careful introspection about childhood safety and driver responsibility.

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