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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1920
Page
2
May 2 1020 Vincennes Capital notes Indiana’s Republicans face a close presidential instruction convention. Delegates from Indiana are urged to align with the party’s best judgment and stability, aiming for a united finish, unified balloting, and a victorious outcome in the crisis.
Report from Vincennes reveals partisan pressure in school administration as John W. Foreman rumored Republican and Edgar N. Haskins, Knox County superintendent, push for control. Foreman awarded Goshen superintendent post despite dissent, while senior high principal Bloomers Meyers faces reappointment backlash amid alleged peanut politics on the board.
Senator Underwood of Alabama, speaking in the Senate, opposed the Republican peace resolution and urged no immediate action on ratification of the Versailles Treaty. He called the scene the closing act of the drama as the effort to conclude peace with Germany continues.
Washington May 15 President Wilson vetoed the legislative appropriation bill containing an executive power clause. The House sustained the veto despite Republican drive and limited Democratic aid, failing 5 votes short of a two thirds override. The measure returns for elimination of the contested section and will be reconsidered Monday in altered form. The vote tally showed 170 to 127 against overriding, denying Senate offsetting action and leaving joint printing powers dispute unresolved.
Prominent politicians a judge and leading business figures mingled with gunmen and underworld figures who acknowledged Big Gem Colosimo as a ruler at the funeral service for the murdered cafe proprietor in Chicago. Local authorities and city leaders faced a stark display of the city’s crime-linked elite at the somber event.
May 15 report states Bull authorizes sending cemetery pictures to Ken Bull and Ken Washington. The brief note clarifies the action and recipients.
The Federal Reserve case centers on Whitehead, head of the bank’s payroll department, who pleaded guilty. He testified he could not live on a salary under 30 dollars per week, and his sentence could be six months to a longer term, with the penitentiary end in view.
Alonzo Heminger, formerly of Hartford City Indiana, died in Africa in an accidental death while he had served as a missionary there for seventeen years. Word reached relatives in Hartford City from O L Meminger now in Riverside California. His wife and two sons were with him in Africa. his last visit to America was two years ago when he spoke at the local Presbyterian church.
A Socialist party committee appointed at the New York convention filed a petition with Attorney General Palmer in Washington asking release of Eugene Weby and all political prisoners. The group plans to present the petition to Secretary Tomalty at the White House and to President Wilson, with other committees to follow, as a decision on the three petitions is anticipated.
Dispatches from Washington City report Min Palmer of the Uatfield and Palmer Company seeking Gen Hall New influence to place a good roads plank on the Republican national platform. New is part of a committee of a hundred Republicans chosen by W H Hays to prepare the party platform for the resolutions committee in Chicago.
Representative Bland of Indiana's Second District resumed duties in Washington after an operation at a local hospital. The report notes a period of weakness and his return to the capitol, with no further complications specified.
In Washington on May 14 Senator Tord demcnad of Missouri attacked President Wilson’s League of Nations policy as autocratic. Opening the day’s debate on the peace measure, the senator declared the president’s telegram to Oregon democrats seeking unqualified support was despotic as the vote approached tomorrow at four o’clock.
Associated Press reports the census bureau shows April consumption of Catton reached 57,809 bales of lint and 29,955 bales of linters. Figures reflect April activity and contribute to industry outlook.
Washington May 15 Republicans on the ways and means committee rejected a tax on stock dividends to fund soldier relief. The measure failed in a 7 to 5 vote after a tie preliminary vote, leaving the proposal defeated and no immediate action. The debate centered on revenue needs for relief programs and the fairness of taxing dividends.
Warsaw May 15 report says the Tenth Bolshevik division was annihilated in a battle near the Beresina River mouth. The official communiqué issued today details the rout as part of ongoing combats in the region.
Associated Press report notes Southern Baptists at a convention deplored Vice President Marshall's remarks on prohibition policy quoted from the Virginia Bar Association. The resolutions criticized his stance as the senate discussed prohibition in executive session, following Wayne B Wheeler's attack on Marshall for his view.
Lineman Newkirk of Bedford, a veteran worker with the Interstate Power Service company, was killed Friday when a high tension line wire he was adjusting came into contact with a live 2000 volt wire north of Williams. He served in the U.S. Navy and was part of a repair gang at the scene.
Fragmentary text discusses a survey in a county, mentions bond concerns and costs between twenty and two hundred thousand dollars, and notes state law limits on payment if bonds are sold. Names and details are unreadable due to poor OCR quality.
Paris reports that French forces have begun withdrawing from the Frankfort and Darmstadt regions in the Ruhr area though formal orders for full evacuation have not yet been issued by the French government.
Seven railroad brotherhoods issue a statement from Chicago before the Railway Labor Board urging a general wage raise. They warn that delays threaten transportation, fuel shortages, and safety as track workers decline. They cite low earnings, undernourishment, and crowded housing, arguing a living wage is essential for millions of families.
Frank Sefrit of Seilingtam Washington and his brother Charles G Sefrit of this city were chosen as delegates. Both are Indiana natives and long time newspaper men now publishers. Frank came to Salt Lake City in 1904, later moved to Bellingham Washington. Charles represents Indiana in the second district while Frank serves Washington in the second congressional district.
A partial OCR fragment discusses efforts to curtail the secretary's power and strip the navy of civil control, mentioning investigations and motives tied to reducing civilian oversight. The text is incomplete and lacks clear names, dates, or places.
In Indianapolis on May 17 twenty nine Bradsville men pled guilty to no charge of conspiracy to violate federal law amid a larger group of forty five defendants entering not guilty pleas. Among those denying charges were Edgar Schmitt, Evannyville police chief, and Herbert Malas, Vanderburgh County sheriff, with Lefora dudge A. B. Anderson arraigned in district court.
Washington May 17 The nation gathers to address teacher shortages and new education demands. Commissioner Claxton hosts a conference here this week with 32 states plus Hawaii and Puerto Rico represented to discuss reforms and educational challenges.
Mayence France May 17 French troops in occupation along the east bank of the Rhine evacuated Frankfort Darmstadt and other cities this morning according to an announced report. The move follows previous Allied advances and marks a shift in control of several key Rhine frontier locations.
Senate adopted a peace resolution on Saturday and sent it back to the House of origin in Washington. Republican leaders expect swift action with likely fast conference work to avoid a normal rush. The measure could go to the president this week.
Washington May 17 treasury department under provisions of the act orders purchase of silver at 1 dollar an ounce. Secretary Houston issued directives to directors in New York Philadelphia Chicago and San Francisco to acquire up to 207.9 million quarts of silver from US mines and domestic works, with product requirements and strict conditions.
Bloomington Ind Dr William Allen of Hartford City departs to lead the Indiana university centennial expedition to South Africa. He will first visit Calles Peru and trek across the Andes to the coast, then travel down the other side toward Puerto Jessup.
A Palmer motorcar and another vehicle collided on Main Street at East Third on Sunday afternoon. Both occupants escaped unharmed as the cars were moving slowly at impact.
Washington May 1 The Supreme Court failed again to decide the validity of the prohibition amendment and the enforcement act and crop law by Associated Press.
The canonization of Joan of Arc, the French national heroine, was celebrated by Pope Benedict yesterday morning at St. Peters. The service was described as the greatest and most impressive function in ages, surpassing recent ceremonies in pomp and significance.
Dr Scrat G Richardson of Brooklyn elected bishop of the Methodist Episcopal church by ballot at the general Conference. Announcement came after Saturday voting and was released today in Des Moines Iowa.
New York May 17 The American Navy today returned the first batch of World War I dead to the homeland. Caval transport ships carried over 130 flag draped coffins as each coffin bearer passed ashore with sailors and Marines saluting in orderly lines.
Valice Court reports that a traveling salesman, detained Saturday night by Captain Greenwell, paid a $1 fine and costs for driving his automobile at an excessive rate of speed. The arrest underscores local patrols enforcing speed limits.
In the House of Commons on May 17 Andrew Bonar Law the government leader said no details could be given but that troops would be sent wherever requested by the Irish executive. The remarks came amid questions on wife desertion and troop deployment to Ireland.
In Toledo Ohio on May 1 a warrant led to the arrest of Claudius A Guthrie in a blaze of confusion. Police claimed alarming proportions and he was returned to the city to face charges of wife desertion. Guthrie pleaded not guilty as he awaited arraignment before Judge Ogdon with bond set at five hundred dollars.
Washington high school graduates heard Rev Virgil Thompson deliver the baccalaureate at First M E Church Sunday morning. He urged a rule of God over men and practice of righteousness as the hour’s need, saying a Godless world is unsafe. He warned of ignorance and fear, urging truth speaking by the church and graduates.
The bodies of an unidentified man and boy were found in Eagle Creek in western Indianapolis after a fishing outing. Police believe they drowned as the man attempted a rescue while wading in the water.
Alejando Bunga after lecturing at American universities returns to Buenos Aires astonished by U S attitudes. The text notes a belief growing in North America that Argentina faces economic or social limitations, with reference to half-braids and negtoos as described in the fragment.
Bloomington Indiana May 17 local preparations are under way by the Bloomington chamber of commerce to entertain the Indiana state G A R encampment in Bloomington on May 25 26 and 27. The finance committee aims to raise 3600 and 1000 from the state legislature to fund the entertainment. The 1000 will cover badges and printing the program. Committees report all encampment affairs in order. Fort Benjamin Harrison has insured use of fonts and cors to accommodate 1407. Bloomington will host about 1000 attendees.
In Indianapolis Roy Johnson former Washington quarterback is at the Malta theater all week for vaudeville. Before starting a western tour he and his family will visit his mother in Petersburg. Appearances by his wife and family accompany the show.
Janter Tolbert, superintendent of plants, and James Alley, right of way agent, have been in the city for days arranging surveys and easements for a new high voltage line. The Indiana Power Co plans the Edwardsport to Williams route about three miles south of the city, with Sleevowrrs 4th as the line. Current from Edwardsport and other plants would feed Williams in case of main plant trouble.
Eighty onht pituminoux coal mines reported idle Saturday due to coal shortage. Production totals were down as per the Indianw cal trade bureau of Terrettaute.
The county board of review for Daviess County Indiana will meet on the first Monday in June to review assessments across townships and divisions. It will set fair percentages, adjust omissions, correct errors, and assess capital stock and franchises for domestic corporations. Filed by County Auditor Daniel L. Myers on May 13, 102n. The second item notes the Morrison Memorial Amphitheater dedication at Arlington National Cemetery with veterans, dignitaries, and a large audience.
Dantell and Calone D M Halls of Columbus led memorial construction talks as Arlington National Cemetery rang with thousands. With a government grant of 845000 dollars, the white marble amphitheater rises as a unique national monument to soldiers and sailors who fought in all battles.
A committtee from U S Grant Post G A R announces Memorial and Decoration days to be observed. Gather at post headquarters at 9 40 am for a march to the First Baptist church for Memorial sermon at 10 39 am. Worshipers urged to attend. Decoration day events include a 9 am court house ceremony and a graveside service at John S Cook's grave. The afternoon program features a gathering at the court house and a sermon at Cheaven church by Rev F W Derby.
A historical real estate transfer summary lists numerous conveyances in Washington and surrounding areas. Names include Elva Smiley, Artin Lunl Jen, Julia A. Peek, Mary L Dillon, Lavelle Lacy, Bertrde Jackgind, Jo H. Potts, George T. Williams, Hazel K. Williams, Levi Knepp, Theodore Slaven, Samuel Lucas, Aloys C. Gogtee, Margaret G. Sum, Mary A. Gwid, John P. Arvin, Wm J Richardson, and others. Properties reference various addrs such as McCord, Rifferskamp Place, Hyatt, and Washington plots with several 2, 9, or 14 lot combinations and figures like 4400, 320, and 30,000 dollars.
William H. Lewis brought the biggest mushroom ever found in Monroe County to Bloomington. He delivered it to Indiana University’s botanical department after forty years of mushroom hunting. The specimen weighed about a quarter of a pound and was said to feed an entire family.
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