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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1920
Page
4
The mangled text reports a mix of international dispatches from Washington Constantinople and London, mentions Mary Sperry as president of a private soldiers aid society, and references labor strikes in Chicago, border incidents, and US naval provisions. The fragmented items include political, military, and labor notes with no coherent single event.
The Philadelphia defendant Grover-Cleveland Berg Holt faced habeas corpus proceedings for evading the draft. Testimony on his sanity was presented and a neurologist from Philadelphia testified President Wilson said he was normal and without signs of nervousness. Separately New York officials urged a 10 percent cut in newsprint consumption and asked advertisers to reduce ad rates during the emergency to conserve paper and costs.
A Massachusetts court ruling addresses the removal of directors of the Christian Science church trust. Judge Dodge states two concurrent boards exist and that one director may only be removed by equity, while a bylaw director faces forceful removal. Hearings commenced June with a final decision set for September 13.
The readable parts show a jumbled line list with possible names and a header. Details remain unreadable, making it impossible to identify events, places, or dates.
A garbled OCR fragment lists names and legal mentions including Dorothy Agapeisiz daughter of Richard Pooling and references to courts, petitions, and officials. It hints at appeals in justice court and various individuals connected to a civil or family matter, with scattered dates and place names unreadable.
A veteran named Great of Loransport recalls being captured by German forces and held in a German hospital. He mentions his participation in the Allied campaigns including the Argonne forest and other battles around that period, noting his flag and unit details.
Fragmentary OCR text with names Jay Marek Fred Aperied and Mayra references. Mentions Airidsn Stoves Francee and a signed oath related to a Litt case. numeric and location fragments appear garbled.
Readable fragments mention Faydeg and Jack sed with unclear context. References to Jane Strahacked, Ad amaine Ohio, and Pershing Festal imply disrupted notices. The text also alludes to internal revenue matters and a hospital, but specifics are obscured by garbled OCR.
In Indianapolis on March 6 four drivers piloted an Overland four car for seven days and nights, totaling 5452.15 miles. Weather ranged from two to twenty five degrees above zero as the endurance test measured daily mileage with shifts every four hours.
March reports from London indicate a plan to sell the British West Indies to the United States to help Britain balance war debt. Lloyd George is expected to raise the proposal in the House of Commons next May. The dispatch cites Associated Press copy.
A report states Mr Reed is charged with receiving a $300 salary as a bridge engineer in a post created by the commissioners not provided for by statute. It also alleges $22.50 allowances for today’s gravel road work, which examiners say is illegal.
Washington March 5 action on the nomination of Brigadier General Colby to be secretary of state was deferred by the foreign relations committee after members objected to moving the nomination forward. The decision to let the question of confrontation proceed was reached by broad bipartisan consent.
The report notes Bolns hoping to save the treaty and seeking direct talks with President Wilson in Washington. It mentions Democratic negotiators presenting proposals such as a new basis for peace but the wording is unclear and partly garbled.
A series of brief items report wage increases for Cincinnati workers and related labor actions. The unions reach a labor agreement raising weekly wages from 17 to 20 dollars and bonus percentages on revenue above thresholds. Other items include Mexican and Canadian diplomatic notes, Galveston plague prevention funding, and assorted city notices.
Princeton Inc announces a retrenchment program effective March 6 reducing about 15 percent of workers. The cut affects Louisville division sites Lew Albany Hinsburg Princeton with around 100 Princeton shop employees. Seniority among shop foremen governs reductions amid broader payroll adjustments.
Fred A. Stewart has been appointed administrator of the estate of Mrs. G. Parrido in Indiana. He qualified by filing a $50,000 bond with E. Hastings, J. G. Allen, A. W. Allen, and Matthew F. Burke as sureties. Under Indiana law, administrators must provide a bond equal to the value of the personal property.
An Associated Press report from Indianapolis on March 5 states charges against Joseph Pineasker, corner auditor of Knox County, for misappropriating 4,441.19 and against H. Reel, former Knox County surveyor, for 522.30 in illegal 1918 allowances. The case highlights alleged irregularities and weak accounting by the county board.
Will Hays, national chairman, told a Hyans Me Jolraai correspondent that Indiana would go Republican by an overwhelming majority. He said Hullock was never brighter for Republican success in Indiana and that the state would show a strong result in the coming election.
The report outlines fiscal figures and expenses including a net profit figure, bond issues for public colleges, and salaries. It mentions a naval situation with ships, a druggist association opposing prescription restrictions, and a Chinese forestry movement aiming to plant forests nationally.
A filing by Fabrett Man to oppose Tom Taglart in the upcoming primary for the United States Senate sets the stage for a Democratic nomination fight. Thomas Taesart, a former senator, is also expected to enter and challenge both in the party race.
March 15 exchange plan outlines bonds from Liberty fat s and Tewite Hate bends swapped through local banks and the federal reserve. Indiana Bankers Association urges prompt action after March 25 with receipts issued and banks covering postal, express and clerical costs. Fees proposed include 5 cents per $100 bond and 75 cents per $1000 bond among others.
P L McManus superintendent at Bransville and Indianapally carf road reports after inspection with receiver William Kappes that the road is in better condition than expected. Repairs begin at once including replacing light rails on the southern end with heavy rails and attention to bridges.
Captain John Lewis, 82, long known west of Longvotes, died in St Louis hospital after serving from 1861 to 1865 as captain of Company A, 24th Indiana Infantry. Survived by widow and seven children. Burial arrangements not yet listed. Local obituaries note his role in key Civil War battles and his Indiana volunteer service.
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