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Newspaper

Washington Gazette

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1920

Page

3

Harding and Coolidge Seen as True American Leaders

The piece argues Harding and Coolidge embody typical Americans fit for the presidency. It praises Harding for McKinley qualities, leadership, and willingness to cooperate across parties to restore the republic and balance three branches within the Constitution.

Chicago Harding Coolidge Middle West New England America Washington Warren G. Harding McKinley Senator Harding Republican Party

Unity and trust in Harding rise to lead nation

The text lauds Warren G. Harding as the unity chosen leader of the party, presenting him as stalwart, honest, forward-looking, and capable of guiding the United States through tumultuous European affairs and grand national responsibilities. It portrays him as the next president and a standard for the party founded on Lincoln, McKinley, and Roosevelt.

Apelo Harding Farren G. Harding Rhing Ohio Lincoln McKinley Roosevelt United States

Divorce Granted to Roxie D Kessler in Indiana Case

Mrs Roxie D Kessler received a divorce from George Kessler, a convicted murderer, in the Indiana Superior Court with Judge T J Moffins presiding. The suit followed Kessler’s murder conviction for Minnie Maye Wilkins at a Zazo line station in May 1919, with the plaintiff stating belief in his innocence.

George Kessler Roxie D. Kessler T. J. Moffiins Renior Court Indianapolis Kessler Minnie Maye Wilkins Pris Wilkins Washington

Convention guests to see kew reminders of old-time San Francisco

San Francisco nostalgia frames a report on the Democratic national convention visitors seeing faded echoes of the city’s past. The piece recalls the Barbary Coast era figures, old clubs, and coastal landmarks like Cliff House and Chinatown’s Yee Mee era, noting vanished saloons, dance halls, and famous establishments once linked to early California lore.

San Francisco Cal Mother Lode California Koenig Meyers Ehident Hall of Justice Montana Coast John Barleycorn Chinatown Litude Dupont Street Frank Norris Portsmouth Sqaare Dennis Kearney Addison Teela Irmnean Nichol’s

Mission Dolores Legacy and a Waterless Lawn Echo

A fragment-like account traces the Mission Dolores built in 1774 by the Franciscans and its enduring legacy. It mentions San Francisco and South American ports, naval crews, scurvy prevention efforts, and a waterless lawn in cement described as a modern stand‑in for a traditional lawn.

San South American Los Angles

Knox County Drilling Activity Report

Reading through Knox County records shows limited drilling activity with one operational well near Alford and another abandoned site east of the city. Experts assess sands related to Pike formation and gas potential while a city mains supply remains a concern for local energy developments.

Rae Cally Wildcat Knox City Rites Oil Company Leaned & Td Alford Ithin City Winslowen

Fed Policer Chief Resigns Position

A police chief resigns after a hearing before Judge A B An liquor con as given a

Fed Policer

Hoyle Miner Fined with Suspended Sentence After Intoxication Plea

Hoyle, a miner, was fined and given a suspended sentence after pleading guilty to intoxication. He was arrested around noon Sunday while reportedly unable to stand and described as barely conscious.

Hoyle

Dangers at Prison: Inmate Fatality After Quarrel

An inmate at St Josephs Marin died after a hospital transfer following a quarrel with another inmate. The altercation involved a shovel during a June 3 incident leading to injuries. Greenwell and Norris are noted in the account.

Ywell Walstine Greenwell Washinga St. Joagphs Marin Benacey

Indiana moves to limit primary law changes in special session

Governor Goodrich signals a special session to consider repeal of the primary election law with proposals to expand poll clerks and allow mixed voting methods. Legislation would also empower county commissioners to redraw precincts as needed before the next election. Democrats report no fixed change plans.

Indiana James P. Goodrich William H. Thompson Charlier O Roemler Indianapolis Marion Marion County Faye Plana Burt New Atpte Committee Tida W. W. Bpencer State Board of Seeajan

Water outage hits Princeton after main leak near Patoka river

A major water main leak four miles north of Princeton near the pumping station on the Patoka river cut supply. The city lacked water Monday, forcing the closure of all industries including the Southern railroad shows and leaving Princeton without fire protection. All water in the standpipe was exhausted.

Trinceton Patoka River Southern Railroad

Coplace in Maine Visits for Bath College Commencement

Governor Coplace traveled to Maine and will stay overnight in Augusta with Governor Milliken. He will attend the commencement exercises at Bath College in Lewiston tomorrow.

Associated Press Boston Coplace Maine Augusta Milliken Lewiston Bath College

Burris Seeks State Financing Reform for Public Schools

Indiana state superintendent Tadipna urges new basis for school funding. He cites high local tax inequities, noting Benham County backs $22,086 in taxable property per child while Crawford County backs $924. He proposes statewide funding to create a uniform taxing unit for public schools.

Tadipna Bur’ Iris Benham County Crawford County Yadinon Indiana Rutha Legislaure

Extensive Highway Procrastination Outlined for State in 1912

A garbled 1912 highway plan outline indicates state officials discussed routes, projected costs around 2.5 million dollars, and committee involvement. The text shows fragmented figures and committee mentions amid uncertain place names and dates.

Indiana State Highway Levy Debate For 20 Cent Tax

The commission plans a special legislative session to seek a 20 cent state highway levy based on every 100 of assessed valuation. Estimates place the state total tax at about 6.09 billion with revenue near 18 million for the department. Additional funds from federal programs and inheritance tax are noted, bringing the department’s next year total to around 26 million.

Indiana Weight Jevy de Wricht Peversment Rand Bulidigeert Wah

Inflation of Mead and the Giants tense lineup tale

A fragment hints at a sports scene involving the Giants and a temperamental player named Toush. The piece remarks on shifting temperaments and mentions a shift in the lineup amid a tense, mead flavored context.

Martinsville Roy KiVett Dies in Automobile Accident

Relatives in Martinaville report Roy KiVett died in an automobile crash in China while serving in the United States Army. He was the son of Mrs Sarah KiVett of Martinville. The body will be shipped home for burial.

Martinaville John Chilvett China United States Runiet Kivett Mire Sarah Kivett Martingville

Fur Coat Stolen From Local Store in 1919 Robbery

Sheriff Hugh G Faithhan recovered an expensive fur coat from the Washington Cloak and Suit store robbery dated September 11 1919. Silverware and a box of knives were also recovered from various locations but investigators found no decisive evidence against suspects.

Hugh G. Faith Han Washington Cloak and Suit Aterifta Washington Cinak Ona Renenats Stk Civ Bedford Forkas Ennanr Odo Washington Frith

County Tax Ruling Ties If Corporation Property

In Indianapolis June 22 a court opinion holds tangible corporate property taxed where located not where central offices are. Judge Vincent Cilfford orders the state board of tax commissioners to certify excess taxes of 266.98 to auditors of Sullivan Greene and Vigo counties, affecting Vigo county with a higher tax rate and potentially raising the total by about $1 920.36.

Indianapolis Vincent Cilfford Vira Mining Company State Board of Tax Commissioners Judce Cifford Commissionere Carnarnte

Indiana geologists find kaolin boom in southwestern state

Rich kaolin deposits lie beneath southwestern Indiana soils and may spark renewed mining in Martin and Lawrence counties. Under JW Nogan direction Indiana University geologist team reports potential expansion with new shafts likely as several wells begin in southern Indiana.

Bloomington Ind Indiana JW. N. \.ogan Atite Diana University Martin Lawrence Martim

German Rpy Fatal Play Ends in Tragedy Near Branmington

A tragic shooting near Branmington left eight year old Tifswell Walker dead and eleven year old George Walker mortally wounded after a loaded revolver was used during a rough game. The incident occurred while parents Mr and Mrs Thomas Walker were away shopping. Brothers George and Rus sell, aged eleven and thirteen, found the revolver earlier and re enacted a play resulting in the fatal shot to Georges head. The father is a superintendent at the Consolidated stone quarry, Bloominim, near the scene.

Branmington Tifswell Walker George Walker

Lockjaw Report From Reno Hospital Update

A fragmented Wallace era item notes a patient at Reno Hospital developing lockjaw. The unreadable text references a young man and an incident dated on a Monday afternoon, with unclear details about cause or outcome.

Administrators Named for Two Big Estates

Grant Perkins qualified as administrator of the estate of William Wesley Reed with a $14 000 bond in Daviess county. A C Wise was named administrator for the estate of Andrew Miller with a bond of $76 000. Land values and estate totals are cited, with Reed's personal estate and Miller's assets noted.

Committees on Notification Events Appointed by Chairman Hays

The Associated Press reports in Cincinnati that committees are named to arrange details for the formal notification events. The article covers selections led by Chairman Hayes and notes nomination plans for Harding and Adee, with various officials named to organize the process.

Hays Aseecuited Washington Netitlenton Senacar Harding Governor Adee Blaves Nathan Carrie T Eee Coleman Dubont Delawnare Dalaman Camruttee Ininnal Johnry Hersek Deerryrrydt Neuthen Dion Cawernar

Freight operations disruption across eastern routes reported

Fragmented OCR note describes maintenance oversight on the Baltimore and Ohio routes and a complete freight embargo to destinations west of Cumberland. No clear dates beyond a June reference and ambiguous names.

Apaltimome Balmore and Chin Cumberland

Longest Day Headlines and Weather Glimpse

The article notes the year's longest day marking the start of summer. It discusses daylight hours and weather conditions with references to sun, rain, and temperatures, though details are fragmented.

Fontay

State Department Names Two New Appointees

President Wilton selects Eed KK Nielsen of Nebraska as teller for the State Department and land R. Mahanvy of New York as director of the Department of Labor.

Associated Pres Awashington Nielsen Nebraska Wilton Teller Department of State Land R. Mahanvy New York Department of Labor

Will dispute settles after contested heir claim

In a hate court ruling dated June 22 a dispute over the will of Mrs Clam R peg ended. Charles T Drea who challenged his wife's will testified that much of the estate went to a cousin and stated Mamie Senta of Anmh Tenn was named in the document. The husband claimed his wife was of unsound mind when she made the will. He said he had never heard of Mamie.

EMR Haute Hushand Mamie

Price War Clouds Swedish Rail Electrification Plans

News from Stockholm June 24 notes rising railway coal and fuel costs as the government sharpens its stance in a price war. Officials forecast grants supporting the Malmo Stockholm line and the Stockholm Poden corridor, with parliament expected to approve similar financing for the larger Ajnknee project.

Prag Ockholm Sweileh Hetwrnen Stockholm Stockholm. It Is Expected That i1 Wil Grat Malmo-Stockholm ockholm-Poden

Purdue Names New Dean in Engineering College

Professor A Potter has been chosen as dean of the engineering college at Purdue University. The announcement came last night from President W E Stade.

Arrest Reported For Stock Fraud In Pittree Mining Case

Wichita War Times reports the arrest of Rev. Jonere Nogle McDonald, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church of Pittree, on charges linked to the sale of mining stock. Details indicate alleged public fraud and securities misrepresentation in the affair.

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Earthquakes Cause Heavy Damage in Los Angeles County

Quakes began near 6 o clock last night and continued until 5 30 this morning causing about 100000 dollars in damage. Most destruction centered on Inglewood where twenty one business structures and many homes were ruined. One death occurred indirectly and several people were hurt by falling debris. Nearby Riverside and Orange counties felt tremors as the quake moved through the region.

Associated Press Los Angeles Cal Los Angeles County Inglewood Sentara Riverside Orange County Inlewodd

Inventor Wheriang of Wo Va Dead in Brief Illness

June 22 reports the death of Withom Bronnecs of Wheetlns known as an aged inventor. He died at his home after a brief illness following a nerve-related issue. He was 82 years old.

German cabinet turmoil and Allied council delays

Reports from Paris and Brussels detail a sectio n of the chancellor forming a bourgeois cabinet in Germany amid Allied pressure. The supreme council met for three hours in Bou r s and planned to reconvene July 2 while conflicts over German reparations remained unresolved. In Dublin a fatal car attack near the station wounded the Irish director general and the driver escaped, with no arrests reported.

Roulogne France Supreme Council Foueneal Brussels Germany Dublin Forrelas Arapheless Revelver Ambera Stresh Cavital Todas Akalatunt Genwent

Russian reformer sees little hope for Russia in exile

Constantinople June 22. Nikolai Trehaikowski a veteran Russian reformer and former Denikin minister arrives in Constantinople from the Crimea. He says the current leadership is too reactionary to rally Russia and notes his long exile work, including a Utah colony episode and lectures across North America.

Associated Press Constantinople Nikolai Technikonek Consta-tinople Crimean Rusa Genera Denikine Council of Baron Wrancelland Crimenia Russia Ekateriala M. Tyehaikenst Favana Peretuation Prince Lay Sivonoff Maklakoff Savinkeff Bakmetleff Tix Trehaikowski Tachaikowski Philadelphia America Ace Aod

Prudential agent threatens libel suit over campaign blowback

John F. Charlies, local manager of a Prudential Insurance firm, allegedly threatened The Herald with a libel suit after an advertisement left on the editor's desk referenced his bearing and politics. The incident sparked debate on a potential courtroom clash as readers weighed the claims and political tensions in Washington.

John F. Charlies Prudential Ingheance Company The Herald Charles Lheledr Washington Alvin Paigett Abe Rehf Herakd Will

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