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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1919
Page
2
A garbled passage discusses defending democracy through university learning and restraint from tyranny. It stresses the role of educated citizens and institutions in countering factional power and preserving freedom, urging a measured, nonviolent approach and highlighting concerns about political decay and public trust.
In Napolis on June 20 police report a series of thefts over recent weeks. A museum case was entered and Smith’s silverware vanished along with other valuables. An old cash stash was among items seized from the scene.
Ohio voters in Columbus may approve or reject action by the state legislature to ratify federal constitutional amendments. A Franklin county court decision was upheld, enabling a referendum on both the federal prohibition and woman suffrage amendments ratified by the legislature.
Paris June 20 Col W T Durbin former governor of Indiana attended a reception at the Franco American club. Cept Andre Tardieu high commissioner proposed a toast to Vice President Marshall also a former Indiana governor. A cablegram with the club ashes was sent to the resident.
June 20. Dr Harry J Sebollinger dies after a long illness in Cuba. The physician had been stricken with a serious illness while serving in Cuba, where he was engaged in efforts related to the controversial case.
Fragmentary OCR text shows garbled phrases about tax and a general, with unclear names, dates, or places. No coherent event or person details emerge to form a reliable summary card.
A disjointed OCR fragment describes police action around a car scene near Guthrie and a suspect named Haynes. Officers pursued, with mentions of a Sherr ythe, Shelly Broe, and an Edwardsport Roma, and a claim that the suspect pleaded to be released claiming a first offense. The text is garbled with uncertain times and names.
James Herman, an elderly farmer, died in his sleep on the morning of June 20 at his home two miles north of St Michaels church. He is survived by his widow, one sister, and one brother Nicholas. He had been in failing health and under a physician’s care. during the night his condition worsened and prompted attention from Mrs Herman before he passed away.
A terse AP dispatch from London notes Russian forces sank a British submarine on Wednesday following reports of an aerial attack on a Russian vessel. Details remain sketchy as officials confirm the incident and casualties.
In Shoals on June 20 a demented man shown wandering near West Hokle was taken in by Gerbit Burress. Labeled Bank of Westey Stewart, he lived on a Halkert Township farm. Officials report epilepsy and plan asylum care. He is improving but no decision yet on further action.
Hopes rise for early and full recovery after a Washington public schools superintendent, R N Tirpy, underwent immediate stomach surgery in Indianapolis this week. His brother, visiting, reported the operation was successful at the Sternodist Hospital.
AP reports a major blaze last night at a motion picture theater in Mayaguez Puerto Rico. About 150 people are killed or injured including many children. Twenty seven bodies are recovered from the ruins, unidentified.
A storm battered the region causing significant damage in Davleus county on Tuesday. Authorities report downed trees, damaged roofs, and scattered debris with restoration efforts underway and assessments continuing. Local agencies coordinate assistance as residents brace for further weather.
A disorderly report from June 1 details stengthened agitation over tea telegraph rate changes and property control. Police tracked a suspect, Teason Ha, after a reported nighttime incident. a physician noted the subject was seen in the city mine area earlier.
A special correspondence from Indianapolis reports a roundup of workers to be recruited among troops still present in La Mans. It notes Indiana residents including John W. McCarty of Waab ington who has important work in La Mans, with considerable property there massed.
In Atlantic City the American Federation of Labor convention refused to press for release of political and industrial prisoners. A revised resolution urged pardons upon peace, while local events marked the seventy fourth anniversary of J. E. Mushey with a reception. Sergeant Malcolm of Company L testified on wartime expenditures and property damage in France.
The report notes Governor Goodrich and aides amid discussion of clemency and pardons. It mentions pleas for executive mercy, a potential halt on pardons, and the state board of institutions weighing options as the legislature considers proposed amendments and policy changes. The piece references ongoing political maneuvering and anticipated actions in the coming session.
A writ seeks habeas corpus for Prestine B White guardian status and restraint of Webber. February letters describe a dispute over possession at a hospital ward with a court hearing set for June 23. The case centers on the order to produce the ward and the authority of the district court.
SADLIVAN Ind June 21 after eighteen months the trial ended with Gray Molle of Terre Haute killed by her husband Milo Moll a at the December 1997 incident in Sullivan County. Moll a received a term of twenty one years in state prison for the fatal attack and attempted suicide after slashing his wife and then himself. The jury found the act, described by police as a razor assault, as the motive for the violence. The couple had moved from Bullivan county earlier and Moll a had worked in local mills. The case drew national wire service coverage with Associated Press notes on the verdict and related wartime reports.
Three Kisht districts on the conference Mores of the Methodist Episcopal arch in Indiana have exceeded their quotas in the centenary drive. The remaining ten districts have given from 7 to 9 per cent of their votes, with officers planning to push all districts before July 14. The Toyota Vincennes district including Daylass county churches subscribed $454,516, the subscription percentage below 102.
County superintendent James E. Gilley returned from Indianapolis to attend the Indiana County organization meeting. Officers elected for the coming year include Port Free as president, Ednar Serviés as secretary, and James Mo Pripaty as vice president with Ben A Burris reelected treasurer. The convention featured speaker James H. Burris on Stephen Selinot business.
A chaotic report describes Edward Taye wine fined and a two day sentence for Kitty days, while Haynes faced whisky related charges. Mayor Ma Teron presided as officers and police chief investigated a disturbance involving Haynes and Haynaa, with whisky evidence cited and a $72 levy paid.
A fragmented notice describes Indiana thrift week plans urging households to save for war relief. Citizens are asked to mail thrift cards to postmasters, committing to weekly saving or war savings stamps, supporting the national defense fund.
The Associated Press notes the government plans broad deportations of Bolshevik and other radicals. Aware of returns, officials discuss sending agitators back to their home lands, signaling a hard line in national security policy.
A brief item notes Ruth Newkirk of Carmel visited the Wahastrive dam for a catfish fight event. The report mentions local interest in the unusual activity and highlights a festive atmosphere around the waterside gathering.
A garbled payroll or expense listing shows numerous names such as Edward, Simpkl, Hopkh, Gough, Guthrie, and Taylor, with various monetary amounts and initials. The legible items hint at a large organizational payment record or committee disbursements, but the overall text is too fragmentary to extract a coherent event or outcome.
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