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Newspaper

Washington Gazette

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1920

Page

2

Man Lives Six Days in Hermetically Sealed Glass Box

Cambridge April 20 Joseph Barcroft a physiology reader at Kings College lived six days in a sealed glass box to test oxygen in breath and the need for oxygen in high altitude flight. He recorded sensations and observations noting sleeplessness and headaches as the atmosphere became rarified while he remained under continuous watch.

Cambridge Enz Joseph Barcroft Kings Colege Yyngmeo Barcraft Teo

Tokyo Markets Report Mixed on Commodities and Prices

Public markets in Tokyo opened new token listings for food and other goods amid a general price slump. Commodity futures show volatility with wheat and oats declining, while rice prices drift. Officials note varied demand and caution about future price movements in the Tokyo exchange.

Associated Press TOKIO Tokig Pers Tonia Exchange Cal Piers

Hudson Bay Company 210th Anniversary Parade Preview

A distorted AP dispatch outlines a 210th anniversary events program for the Hudson Bay Company. Sir Robert Kindersley and Lord governors lead a ceremonial pageant from Port Garry, with Cree and Assiniboine participants and a parade route via Lower Port Garry, ending with governors marking the company’s long history.

Associated Press Man North Buelaid Hed River Andaonton Crisarys Vancouver Atd Teporia Rt Garry Eurpire Warnigen Krew Hodsesday Jdoes Ofdwarte Froa Lake Superior Saskatches Aly Hierans Assin Oracies Achabard Roivish Sir Hovert Treicht Bovernor

Last Call For Dinnell Ly Adsoribed Preet

CHICAGO May 1 The dining car concept is promoted by Nogyr Collingy a railroad dining car representative. He predicts a full cafeteria on wheels with meals chosen and paid at the counter. He notes the public’s rush and preference for quick meals as evidence a dining car will meet demand.

Chicago Pey Nogyr Collingy Mr. Collins

Butte Street Car Collision Kills Passenger at Main Street Cross

A North bound E. and J. passenger died at the local station near five o clock after being struck by a Washington Street Railway Company car at the Main Street crossing. No other injuries were reported and the street car sustained only minor damage.

Washington Street Railway Company

Awards Given For Noteworthy Service And Valor

In Pittsburg on May 1 the Associated Press reports eleven bronze medals and several silver medals awarded to individuals for noteworthy deeds and courageous acts. The ceremony recognized valor and service, noting the recipients' contributions and bravery in difficult situations.

Associated Press Pittsburg

Drowned rescuers honored in scattered notices across states

A list of individuals from Philadelphia to Spokane and beyond who drowned while attempting to save others is recorded, naming R. William Donaghy, David M. Prince, Frank J. Nagel, Paul K Benedick, William F. Carroll and others. The piece notes a silver medal for Frank Wn. Roberts, and bronze awards to Lorion G. Hallett, Dominick Fanno, Frankbolvey, Walter Hose, George Edward Peters, and several more involved in rescue efforts.

R. Wiliam Donaghy Cal Towhill Street Philadelphia Elkeriven Townpoint David M. Prince East Pinestréal Goldsboro N. C Frank J. Nagel Walton Avenue Spokane Washingston Kingstown Minn Paul K Benedick Irving Hampton William F. Carroll Linden Street Brooklyn X. Y Frank Wn. Roberta Elizabethtown Lorion G. Hallett Lyndhurst Street Dorchester Mass Gmiother Silver Beech Dominick Fanno Divigion Street Elwood City Zelhenople TSS Frankbolvey Viney Chaska Tenn Walter Hose West Spinner , C Huta

Denver Clocks Advance One Hour In Daylight Saving Time

Denver shifts clocks forward one hour in line with the daylight saving ordinance in effect until October 2. The change creates two time standards for workers and residents, affecting businesses, media, and transportation across city and suburbs, with some confusion as schedules adjust. Brokers, railroad workers, and tradespeople must track the new time for accurate operations.

Tly Associated Press Wenver Colo Denver Tre Lion Avelock Ifeluruda Sprites Beneli New York Storre

License Issued To Joseph Nohen And Mary Lewis

A Warstage license was issued to Joseph A. Nohen, twenty two, of Cherly, and Mary Lewis, twenty three, of Laogoulec. The action confirms the grant of the license to both individuals.

Warstage Joseph A. Nohen Cherly Mary Lewis Laogoulec

All Lots Sold in Park and Odon Additions Auction

Auction conducted by a realty company sold all lots in the Park addition and the Odon addition. Most buyers were retiring farmers seeking future building sites and plots.

Park Addition Odon

American Express Moves Downtown From Southeastern Odonto Office

The American Express company relocated its office from the Southeastern Odonto station to a downtown site. The move consolidates operations and aims to improve accessibility for clients and staff.

American Express Company Southeastern Odonto

Gilbreth Strathers Buy Linton Restaurant Parlor Plan

Business notes report Gilbreth Strathers of Linton purchasing the local restaurant and planning to create a parlor with L. W. Freeman of Odon. Marriage licenses list James A. Padgett and Christina Cletter, both 63, a nurse in hospital, as newly registered in the region.

Gilbreth Strathers Linton L. W. Freeman Odon James A. Padgett Tecena Christina Cletter

Wilson Out Again After Illness Keeps Him In

Shoals News reports Thomas C. Wiser of Washington, recently confined to his room at his daughter Mrs Frank Lowell’s home due to illness, is able to leave again. Mr and Mrs Wilson visited several days ago to see their daughters Mrs Dowell and Mrs Grover Jones.

Possible fare changes eyed by coast to coast

Ambiguous notes from a May story indicate associations discuss prospective fare adjustments affecting Calumet Fort Wil, Cooper Harbor, Koweaha, and Wil. Details are unclear due to garbled text but suggest consideration of older rate changes and regional impacts.

Associates Press Calumet Amicbs Fort Wile Ooper Harbor Koweaha Wil

Housing solution via electrical power claim

Winnipeg report notes J W Dorsey of the University of Manitoba proposes using electricity to solve housing shortages. He argues electrical power eliminates costly building materials and cold climate constraints, with dwellings to be built this summer to demonstrate the invention and pursue patents.

Associated Press Winnipeg Jas J. W. Dorsey University of Manitoba Dorsey Wbiia

Jackson 14 Leading Batting in American League

Joe Jackson of the Chicago White Sox tops the American League batting race with a .414 average after 29 at bats and 14 hits in nine games. Cleveland's Johnson is second with .468, Hendryx of Boston .442, Nichols of Pittsburgh leads the National League. Pitchers and other leaders noted. Louisville's Teacup tops the American Association with .600 in five games.

Associated Pregs Chicago Joe Jackson Maryineigny Johnson Cleveland Riteo Hendryx Boston Nicholsobu Pittsburg Ie Battegs Nacional Rague Timas Pat Wildudt Crooklyn Ina Hornsby St. Louis Theiman Srusuin Cincinnati Lebourvand Philadelphia Wheat Brooklyn Pick Moston Rapcreft Philadel- Oreh Ilinrinnathrey Bascoxteblers Teacup Louisville American Association Del Gunnor Milwaukee Mara Indianapolis Braiarfl Columias Ted Wade Mibneapolds Schriber Dyer Toledo Hahder Welfer Plumbus Sweeney Kansas City Kerke Lochnyer Minneapolis

TAMEJUCAN DAY Observances Across States

The article notes efforts to promote a nationwide Tamejuan Day through coordinated events and speeches. It mentions Allen urging participation, antiwar sentiment, and community activities aimed at uniting people in a shared observance.

Search Ends in Omaha After Absent Child Adopted

Mrs Nethe Cayd of Strucure NOY and Carl Herguson report the end of a two year search for a foundling. The infant, taken at a week old, was placed in Des Moines children’s home and later adopted by foster parents who raised him. An investigation seeks to locate the unknown birth mother.

Ivill Congress Kade Koweena Point Lake Superior Trac Houghton Sheewenaw Yleat Omaha Nethe G. Cayd Strucure Noy Carl Herguson Des Moine Sun Atlantic

Populaton Decreake Report From Isolated Press

Fragment has unclear text but mentions population decrees, United States context, and references to increases and headquarters in a league. It suggests a news brief about demographic changes and organizational implications, though specifics are garbled.

Iby Insoelatet Press Smeltenville United States T Cenfas Suse Gon League Metropodnthrs

Reform School Debate Sparks State Inquiry

An inquiry into crimes linked to reformatories and industrial schools is underway. Officials led by Mr Harris discuss studies showing inmates from state reform facilities contributed to crime while parents were urged to monitor and guide children to reduce need for reformatories. The discussion notes low parole success and high violation rates among released prisoners.

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RECEIL Be LOOTER WITT IN 10Ts

In a garbled report the text references a 10th event or date with names and places obscured. The fragment mentions a possible public notice or court related inquiry and a sequence of unclear actions tied to a broader United States context. The readable bits point to a historical ledger or source text with scattered proper nouns and dates, but the meaning is largely obscured.

Admitted in Court The Pontiac Case Highlights Trial Testimony

A confusing transcript describes April 24 events at a scene where a woman testified she had not seen the suspect until officers examined the bed area after the incident. The narrative references a charged individual and the timing of the discovery at the scene.

Hughes Appealing Plea Dictated In Court Fight

In Indianapolis federal court today the attorneys for the United Mine Workers asked for abatement based on new instructions from Judge A H Andersen. Charles Hosted and other miners face trial on charges of conspiracy to violate the Lever Act. John L Lewis, president of the miners, surrendered to a federal marshal on a conspiracy indictment and was released on bond. The hearing adjourned to Friday morning for government replies.

Hughes Assoermted Press Indianapolis A. H. Anderen Chartes 1 Mine Workers of America Murda Jy Phea John Bh. Lewis United States

Miners and operators adjourn in wage talks at labor department

Washington May 3 The miners and operators met with Secretary Wilson for three days over wage adjustments. The session recessed to May 1 after both sides completed most presentations. President Lewis of the miners was called to Indianapolis amid pending court actions. the textile plant engineers cited a forty hour week and a minimum wage near $40 weekly.

Washington Wilson Department of Labor Xecretary Ighor Maéta Lewis Indianapolis Associated Eres Aed Eee Eping

Court House Board Finishes Official Vote Count

The court house board released the official vote tally for the Divless county primary. Democratic candidate Charles ON Mallerton defeated Willian A Cullop with a clear lead on the Republican ticket, while multiple districts named candidates for state and local offices amid a full slate of names and positions.

Court House Charles ON. Mallerton Democratic Camidate Onsreas Willian Incennes Wood Ant Warren Ovear Ingetas Cole Republicas Ticket Bissident Vivae Jaynsen Ph Lawler Dewalt Wyerl Villain Wecester Taktish Avertial Vop NY Pest Panther Depaitita Tbs Terrence

Tentative Coastal Contests Announced for May Track Meet

The article lists tentative contests and names several competitors including Tayceun Washineten, Sullivan Hrogronarton, Boterd vind Warthog. It notes an afternoon event on May SP with armada meet at sea Cepread Haat Peter Nef, and mentions Washington officials and expectations around Barris Williams Toki Whetrell.

Tayceun Washineten Sullivan Washington Archeolary Washington Barris Wiliams Toki Whetrell VaGvard Dusnes

Hoard of election officials for Saturday's vote named

The election commission will include Fred Fromme and William Comp with James FH Kent handling oversight. Polling places open 41 Ga om and close 6 p.m. on Saturday, with wards and schools listed for voting across Walnut street, West End, Fourth Ward, Fifth Ward, and Center precincts.

Fred Fromme City Chek Offen William Comp James FH Kent Lote Walnut Street Mitcateny West End South Side McGiallan's Resin Center Vale

Unclear OCR fragment hints at names and places

Fragmentary text lists multiple names such as Myles Wedag Hovis and Huey baretla with scattered terms like Garden and Crert. Unable to determine a coherent event or the main subject from the unreadable source.

Anil Pat Myles Wedag Hovis Biseitar Ian Ati Thabag Ted Cece Lento Huey Baretla Oetly Haute Fee Filae

Wares Heeats Aensted Pies May to Phe

Fragmentary OCR notes describe a local market or fair with mentions of pies and a wallbenel style item. The readable text references sales, vendors, and a event dated in May with possible product names and prices. Further details are unclear due to garbled text.

Local clash disrupts city council meeting tonight

A chaotic scene interrupted a routine council session as attendees clashed over zoning and development plans at City Hall. Police intervened to restore order while council members adjourned amid tense exchanges and unclear votes.

Undefined OCR fragment on warming position and names

The provided text is a garbled OCR fragment. It lists many unreadable tokens, partial names, and disjointed phrases without coherent events or clear entities to summarize into a readable news item. No verifiable people, places, or actions are present.

Sulre 6 Ren a Rat Trie at Aav TV

Fragmentary OCR text appears to describe a broadcast or station reference. Several garbled phrases mention sulre 6 ren a rat or trie, with possible mentions of TV and a broadcaster. No coherent event, persons, or organizations are clearly readable for a fuller summary.

Sulre Rat “Trie AAV TV

Fragmented OCR summary from historic page

An OCR dominated fragment references people and places including Conn y Leeostres and Abbey, with mentions of a convent, HLA PTA, and a firey incident. It notes a review and an event at Poef er coneiiter real. The text is garbled but hints at a local history column and church or abbey items with names and dates implied.

Fey Coneiiter Real Trent Halhedd

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Reliance Hewley Campany Forms in Vincennes

A new venture named Reliance Hewley Campany has been organized in Vincennes to manufacture and supply equipment for local industries. The facility will include a machine shop and automated assembly lines, with plans to occupy the Wabash Distilling Company site in South Vincennes and produce machinery, conveyances, and refinery-related products this summer.

Vincennes Ind Reliance Hewley Campany Atock Reliance Manufacturing Company Alterix Sommers Eceraya Tangs Induattes All Refining Company Wabash Distaling Vince

Government actions spark labor unrest and health concerns

An Associated Press dispatch from May details debates over labor tensions and proposed reforms. The report notes calls for government restraint amid rising dissent and the push to address public health issues, including medical testing and social welfare measures. It references President Wilson and the broader political climate shaping policy debates and potential penalties for policy violations.

Fragmentary Notice Card From A Dated Local Issue

The readable segments mention multiple names and places in a fragmented local notice style. Names include Martha and others, with references to weekends, dates, and events at churches or gatherings. The piece reads as a garbled collection of obituaries, notices, and informal assignments from a community page.

Primary returns and party shifts noted in early results

Early returns show McCray and Warren leading in the GOP race amid party realignment. Voters weigh Wood versus other figures as delegates to the national convention debate affiliation. Results hint at Lowden and Harding competition with Vorims and Jonson as other candidates, while the governor contest unfolds in a crowded field.

Rebs Miry Mark Moj Favorit Weer Chitage Vorim AW. Jonson Krunk Lowden Lenator Warren Gi Harding

Bolsheviks Capture Village North of Wheeles

An official MoscowStatement dated Wednesday reports Bolsheviks have captured a village about forty seven miles north of Wheeles. The message was received from London via the Associated Press.

Associated Press London Wheeles Ube Moscow

Albany Bill Seeks Misdemeanor for Supplying False News

May 6 Albany Minn: Governor Smith signs a bill making it a misdemeanor to furnish false news to newspapers. Assemblyman Charles L Betts of Wayne introduces the measure. Betts publishes a Lyons paper. Also includes brief unrelated items from Indiana and a line about a "Perdue Roundup" syndicated note.

Alhany Smlth Charles 1. Betts Wayne Lyons

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