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Newspaper

Washington Gazette

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 19, 1920

Page

5

Cincinnati and Nationals in a Patchwork News Roundup

A World War I era patchwork of items from Cincinnati to Vancouver reports on coal price legislation and rail administration, a zoo monkey remedy, a Columbus circuit meeting, Cincinnati mayoral history, Iowa house voting reform by machine, fur price concerns in British Columbia, a University of Illinois drainage conference, Albanian unrest, and Argentina wheat exports. The collection highlights varied local notes, political developments, and international incidents with brief, factual mentions.

Vancouver B. C British Columbia

Global capitals report influenza outbreak and civic notes

News briefs from several cities cover influenza spread in Europe and North America, Tower of London security upgrades, and U.S. irrigation studies. Reports mention Brazil’s relative immunity, deaths in Shanghai, shipbuilding plans in Philadelphia, and crop yields from irrigated versus non irrigated Colorado lands.

T. Petersburg Berlin London Rome Europe

Love of God sermon by Big Jack Walsh brings peace to striking workers

John J. Walsh conciliation commissioner of the U S Department of Labor urged fellowship and duty from workers and management after Swift & Co striking employees agreed to return to work. The walkout stemmed from pay inequity with women paid less than men and bonuses owed under Judge Alschuler's Chicago award.

Love OF God Jack Walsh John J Big Department of Libor Indiana Thomas Walsh McCormick Avenue Indiana House of Repreentatives Assocated Press Cleveland Marcel Jr God John J. Walsh United States Department of Labor Switth &Co Mr. Walsh

Modern Woodmen Magazine highlights top state deputies

The March issue features a group photo of three Modern Woodmen of America deputies with George E. Hopkins of Indiana among them. The accompanying note lists January certificates: Townley 556, Hopkins 469, Walker 442, praising the trio and inviting others to join.

Modern Woodman Magazine Modern Woodmen of America George E. Hopkins Washington Indiana Townley Hopkins Tudiana Sad Walker Kansas Walker

Paternity verdict awards child support in Meek v Franklin

After seventeen hours the circuit court jury returned a verdict for the prosecuting witness in the paternity case Floy Meek versus Nolan Franklin. Judge Ordon entered judgment for 510 dollars to be paid in installments for the support of the unborn child with contingencies noted for future action.

Floy Meek Nolan Franklin Ordon Franklin

Fragmented OCR Note Reigns of a Local Event

A fragmentary OCR excerpt mentions a local event with vague details and names obscured. No clear participants dates or locations are readable, leaving only hints of an organized activity or notice.

Fragmentary note on schools and fuel sightings

A damaged snippet mentions a teetering situation with large groups arriving within hours. It notes that several schools may be supplied as fuel issues and refueling activity are referenced, but details and identities are unclear.

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Council discusses League of Nations commission in Russia news

In a city meeting the council debated appointing a commission to obtain impartial information on Russia. Mrs Nebecca Lieberman sues her brother-in-law Louis Leiberman in Knox circuit court for 30000 alleging alienation of her husband Israel Lieberman. The divorce hearing was moved to Daviess circuit court on venue change.

Presida Council of League of Natia Saturlay Council of Thetleague of Nations Russia Nebecca Lieberman Louis Leiberman Knox Gaimagesn Israel Lieberman Yeent Daviess Venus

Diamond Dyes Promises Easy Fabric Color Transformation

The ad proclaims Diamond Dyes can color any fabric from wool to silk or cotton and even feathers. It guarantees flawless results with simple directions in the direction book included in each package.

Vinennes Bonding Case Tied to Insurance Firm Embezzlement

Sheriff reports Robin W. allegedly connected to Metropolitan Insurance Company in a bond case tied to embezzlement. The bonding company filed an affidavit against Mhinsey and Adamson for a substantial shortage after leaving the insurer’s employ. Details reference a cleaning business in Vincennes and a possible owner named Robinson.

Mhinsey Vincennes Harry Adamson Kinson Pas Robin Robinson Propricor Bury Vinernnes Meegptly

Washington and immigration stalemate in March political notes

In Washington March 12 reports indicate divisions over peace treaty tactics and wage reforms. Senate debates on republican positions surface amid party splits and references to unity and opposition on key issues.

Agigel Hed Press NID. O Arele Senate Iby Hitan Geeder Tidge Zdneral Republic

Naval program of Daniels disapproved by House subcommittee

In the interest of economy the three naval construction programs urged by Secretary Daniels were rejected by a House naval subcommittee. Evansville notes governors of seven states invited to attend a good roads congress in the city on April 22.

HOUSE Daniels Associated Press Washington, D. C Naval Construction Evansville

Pollock Case Wiles Held in Local Court

Miss Mabel Pollock faced a larceny charge in Knox circuit court before a transfer to Davis county on change of venue. The case stems from jewelry reportedly taken from Mrs Maude Williams home. Pollock says she found the jewelry in the street and sought a fair trial outside Knox county.

Young Womw Mabel Pollock Knox Maude Williams

Missouri flood menace after deadly tornado in Beanson area

Flooded streams in southwest Missouri heighten danger to residents as rains continue after a tornado killed at least thirty people. Ogark hills region reports creeks and rivers overflowing with heavy precipitation threatening more damage.

Associated Press Beanson Missouri Ogark Hills

Wood Urges Higher Pay for School Teachers and Public Health

Maj. Gen. Leonard Wood spoke at the Columbia club in Indianapolis urging better pay for school teachers and a national public health department. He praised constitutional safeguards and warned against autocracy while urging stability and careful progress amid global unrest.

Indianapolis National Department of Public Health Leonard Wood Columbia Club

Father and Mother Die as Children Sicken in Princeton

In Princeton Indiana on March 12 influenza claimed Mire Stevens and her spouse. Their seven children suffer illness with three of them in grave danger and one unlikely to recover. The family resided south of Krrariseo in this county and will be buried together in a brief double service.

Princeton Ind Iarch Stevens Krrariseo Linia Joseph Joseph Abel Eixty South Washington Daviess County Biary Crown Anna Payne Shoals Henry Wiltz Washington,ton Lagenour Rice Lagenour Knox County Julia Bateman

Chicago Druggists Face Liquor Caps and Moonshine Critique

Chicago druggists face a daily whisky limit of 32 000 pints with each druggist allowed 100 gallons monthly despite 1 200 druggists in the state. Moonshine sales and prescription liquor issues prompt possible post office dispensaries and tighter enforcement as officials warn of illicit production.

Associated Press Chicago H. E. Howard Druggists’ Association A. ¥. Dalrymple Central States Unis Mr. Dalrymple

Local Team Drops First Tournament Game At Hartford City

Hartford City defeated Washington 32 to 20 and Milan fell to Ridgeville 75 to 36 in Friday morning tournament results. Greencastle beat Martinsville 20 to 14 and Evansville Central edged SHUERSDAY 14 to 0. Washington high school suffered a 48 to 20 loss to Hartford City in Bloomington Ind tournament action.

Hartiford City Tary Veedersburg Hartford City Washington Milroy Ridgeville Teefinlenl Indianapolis Kendallville Shuersday AR Pernqgon Greencastle Martinsville South Bend Angola Spigeland Academy Central Evansville Anderson Rochester Franklin Young America Novaul Terre Haute Hunteington Hiedford Lebanor Bloomingtos Ind Washington “High School Elatines Vincennes Nat Bour Hich Nant Indiana

Dying Rev W F Sheridan and Rebecca Taylor Tribute

The Rev W F Sheridan emeritus of the Epworth church died Wednesday after a three week illness. He served in Indianapolis Detroit Louisville Baltimore and other cities and was a member of the flying squadron in the prohibition era. The body of Miss Rebecca Taylor, 64, of Morgan County, died Thursday in Good Samaritan hospital Vincennes. She leaves siblings and was a Methodist Episcopal member.

W. F. Sheridan Etary Epworth United States Hague Wilbur Fletcher Sheridans Rossville Eae Ie DePauw University Effie L. Lamar Richmond Rebecca Taylor Good Samaritan Hospital Vincénnes Washington Walter H. Hafield van Trees East First Streets Graham Brothers Roderick Wright Uestricken iMiss Taylor Vincennes Hoppital Wright Zack Taylor Maysville W. A. Taylor California Arminta Willams Idaho Callie Ruggiless Phoenix Arizona Taylor The Methodist Episcopal Church

Talks to Farmers Made by Prominent Speakers

John F Hull of Patoka in Gitson county a noted farmer and stock raiser spoke to area farmers in Montgomery Thursday Cannerburg Friday Loogootee Saturday and St Marys Saturday night amid active Indiana Farmers Association outreach. Barr township association names officers President John Hart Vice president Grant Myers Secretary James Dwyer Treasurer L Edgar Feugun.

Loogootee Tribune John F. Hull Patoka Gitson County Indiana Farmers Association Montgomery Cannerburg Looquotee Peoples Detective Association Opera House St. Marys School House Fmr Hull Indiana Foreia Sthe Barr Township John Hart Grant Myers James Dwyer Edgar Feugun

Railroad Officials Plan $75,000 T Improvements in Vincennes

Vincennes Ind March 12 Officials of the Pennsylvania announce extensive improvements for the Vincennes Indianapolis division including $75,000 for terminal work rearranging tracks and erecting a four engine roundhouse on their first inspection since government-to-private ownership transfer.

Vincennes Ind VincEants Pennsylvania Winnenoos-Indianapolis

Railroad to build coal yards and expand tracks at Petersburg

Petersburg March 17 The ig Four railroad company plans coal yard construction and new trackage to handle 1 000 coal cars. Heavy rails will replace light rails as yards are expanded. Evansville to Terre Haute line will carry heavy trains. Local coal firms Oliphant Johnson and Pike County Coal push testing and leasing at nearby mines amid railway activity.

Petersburg Ig Four Railroad Company Evansville Terre Haute Circleg Globe Coal County Rogers Oliphant-Johnson Coal Comany Alert Pike County Coal‘company

Feagans Death Follows Sudden Losses in Washington

William W Feagans died at his home in the Fifth ward after a brief illness from erysipelas. His death follows the recent deaths of his son in law Charley Hedges and daughter in law Mrs W W Feagans. Feagans leaves sixteen children and was a longtime painter, contractor, and former county official.

William W. Feagans Feagans Charley Hedges Mr. Feagans Oliphant Ark Washington W. W. Peagans William W. Feagana Elwood Joseph Gordon Mason G. Read Isant Willam Sanford Frank Colum Dia Winneiss Leonard Burley Idaho Ray Heavener Oklahoma John Charles Paul Harry Fred Roy Naomi Feaganas Spokane May Hedges Arkansas Amy Peeler Mobile Alabama Elizabeth Valliant Quincy Illinois Ray O'Donald This City Feagansa The Royal Arcanum

Mortgage Exemptions Open For Filing With Auditor

Tax relief allows deduction of mortgage indebtedness up to 1000 dollars from the assessed value of mortgaged property. limit is half the assessed value. Applicants must swear to oath and file between March 1 and the first Monday in May, listing unpaid mortgage amounts and a brief property description.

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