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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1920
Page
3
The Birmingham Age-Herald reports from 42 of 67 counties in Alabama that Senator Underwood leads J B Musgrove in the long term Democratic Senate nomination race. Totals show Underwood 12 827 votes to Musgrove 3 902 with 385 remaining.
Washington May 15 existing second class mail rates would be continued until July 1 1921 under committee action. The measure would postpone automatic rate increases for one year each, with two increases scheduled to take effect July 1 and one year later.
Samuel Richardson farming two miles east of Petersburg unearths a rare ancient Indian relic while plowing. He finds a stone carved with a large tomahawk and an arrow head nearly 14 inches long and six inches wide. The find is said to be a relic of a former Indian fort near White Oak Springs.
Official results certified for the May 4 Republican presidential primary list General Wood leading with 285,708 votes. Senator Hiram W. Johnson trails with 74, Cov Frank C. Lewden and Senator Warren G. Harding also noted. Wood holds a plurality while gubernatorial figures show Warren T. McCray and James W. Fesler with McCray leading.
Associated Press briefs report Ohio state auditor refusing to pass several judges expense accounts. Judges Willis Vickery and T. S. Dunlap of the Cleveland appellate court protest. Auditor A V Donahey defends position noting meals costing 5.40 dollars. Other items cover Leonidas Thermopylae anniversary, Berlin money supply, Interlake Yachting regatta, Buenos Aires labor congress, Vienna crop concerns, Netherlands rent dispute, and Cincinnati traffic code proposals.
A patchwork of early 20th century transport notes outlines New York to San Francisco air routes, Chicago plans for a tourist train with seaplanes on the Great Lakes, and lake connections to Mackinac Island. Reports from Omaha, St Louis, and Cincinnati mention tall buildings sales, rail and river traffic shifts, and aviation planning amid a broad mobility push.
About twelve story brief business towns wiped out by a Thursday fire in Oaktown with an estimated $40 loss partly covered by insurance. KR L Nona & Company general merchandise and W A Polk's building housed Floor & Craft pool team and Maronie lodge on second floor. Bond company's store stock valued around 15 to 20 dollars. Oak town in Knox county relies on outside fire units due to no local waterworks.
The Linton Citizen reports a fire at Antioch Dineka about six miles northwest of Linton that destroyed eleven closely built houses. Fire spread rapidly between buildings, hindering occupant exits. Some residents insured, most uninsured. buildings owned by United Fourth Vein Coal Company and partly insured.
Washington May 12 Hearings on the application of the Fairtoad carrier for increased rates in eastern, southern and western transportation territories were scheduled by the Interstate Commerce Commission Tuesday for May 14. The increases requested amount to a steep rate advance of not less than per cent in eastern territory 23.91 per cent in western territory 31 per cent in central.
The text presents garbled remarks about carriers and revenue, mentioning western territories and hearings. It references evidence, propagaion, and a possible opposition to a Jehwe h branch, with unclear dates or conclusive details.
Shortage of coal nearly forces the Mayaville pumping station to shut down yesterday. Superintendent Biel expressed concern as the facility faced fuel shortages that jeopardized operations. Nearby residents reported no power outages but warned of potential impact on water systems if fuel delivery remained unreliable.
A fragmented notice describes a protest linked to a training or survey event. Representatives from various groups are urged to attend a prayer evening at a church and to present mandating statements to Gov. inetine- Hone, with focus on the upcoming state and church councils.
Fragmentary text shows garbled names and phrases with references to packing, a dean, and a state experiment. Readable elements include Jane Hines and Weak thelle gal, but key facts, dates, places, and actions are not discernible.
In Washington and elsewhere reports describe envoi leaders gathering amid a trial involving a former agent tied to a sensitive case. Details are scarce but officials emphasize procedural integrity and official records. Prospects for forthcoming testimony and next steps remain uncertain.
Reported accident Thursday afternoon at the Bland residence area leaves a child unconscious since Thursday. Knox County officials will investigate to determine fault and full details of the incident. The Vingenheil Capital notes all four years and eight months involved, with confusion over names and directions in the initial report.
A rugged section of the main highway near Waymanaville collapsed after a rali gra storm caused the Pike to tear up and cave in about seventy five feet. Residents report openings more than ten feet deep and fear further damage to the roadway.
Delegates from Indiana gather for a meeting ahead of the Republican National Convention in Indianapolis. The group discusses expenses, delegate seating, and coordination with state and national committee members amid transit and security plans.
A garbled OCR style record lists numerous individuals and places including Lawrie Mossas Gren, Minnie Phair, Martha Mapper, Tyron Andersen, and others. The text reads as a scattered roster or event snippet with no clear narrative or verifiable context.
Fragmented OCR text mentions state owned wine and governance, referencing a council or institution discussing probe scope. Primary entities appear garbled, but imply official oversight, benevolent institutions, and a governmental inquiry into state property. Details are unclear due to damaged source text.
Reported in a local political brief, the Indiana Democratic party lines up key offices with May 7 election prospects. Incumbents and nominees including Teddy and Charles J Murphy head party leadership while Adelaide Steele Baylor is recommended for Water Superintendent of Public Instruction as the state convention nears.
Washington May 18 revision of platform suggestions of the special republican committee of 171 was continued today by a group of party conferees including national chairman Will H Hayes and republican leaders in congress The task of putting the committees report in final form for the Chicago convention was said probably will be completed during a day The report does not touch on some issues expected to be foremost in the platform and party leaders expected to continue this week conferences aye splanks
May 19 New York reports details for extending the inter church works movement to May 15 1921. The general committee on representatives of cooperating organizations completed the budget presented by John D Rockefeller Jr. It allows expenditures of nine million six hundred thousand dollars.
Ieformatroy Trustees announce the appointment of Cave of French Diet as trustee through Governor Gouwfrieh. The term lasts four years and expires March 1.
Washington notes show Milson asserts a firm treaty line in the campaign, defended amid criticism of the president. Senator Chom and others question his stance, while Calderon among critics weighs Lincolnian themes in the Democratic position.
A long disputed Indiana and national party scene unfolds with Keynote speaker Ye K ey note at a West Thuradie gathering. Nominees and candidates for various posts are debated as party leaders weigh endorsements and reservations. Debate centers on aligning with the President while balancing factional pressure and potential votes.
Washington May 15 A Republican majority on the Ways and Means Committee approved a new plan to raise funds by taxing stock dividends. The proposal links revenue to the cost of proposed soldier relief legislation. The discussion focused on a transitional approach and potential impacts.
A fragmented, OCR style note discusses a policy favoring a hands off stance for the American Legion in conflicts between employers and employees, or capital and labor. It references Franklin Ober and Thomas Goldine, mentioning New Jersey and national leadership positions, with unclear lines about who should mediate and how the policy should be applied.
Fragmentary OCR text appears to reference a historical event with multiple distorted names and phrases. The readable segments mention death, a person named Elee, and an event involving Viet Phe hares from a bieh three eto Peyine, suggesting a disrupted obituary or notice with unclear specifics.
A garbled historical report describes a chase or legal action near a stately venue. It mentions New York, police, trials, and multiple interrupted phrases, with odd insertions and stray names suggesting a disrupted OCR page. The core events and precise subjects remain obscured by corrupted text.
Indiana Methodist leaders push to create a distinct episcopal area by combining the three Indiana conferences into one region with Indianapolis as a key hub. The drive began last September at Central Avenue M E B church and gained support from Bishop William F. Anderson and other church officials.
Delegates Dr Alfred Hughes and Rev L C Bentley attend the general conference as Northwest and Richmond meetings clash over the plan. Indiana area bishops remain uncertain with prospects of appointment discussed. names include Alfred B Grosé Ernest Ware and Joshua Stansfield. Contenders for bishopric of the Indiana area feature among clergy and editors.
Lily Associated Press reports in New York that General Carranza with eight hundred men has surrendered near Nogales as Mexican forces retreat across the border after attacking rebel positions. General Santiago also capitulated with General Chiranza, per a commercial attaché in the city, via Manuel de La Pena. Reports cite Alfonsa Adcona as source for the information.
Stated rulings say grocers requiring a minimum commodity mix with each pound of sugar violate federal trade commission rules. Attorney General Primertry instructed local department of Justice about the enforcement.
Washington May 15 The Supreme Court was asked to fix a date for hearing re arguments on appeals from Kansas involving the elimination of the federal farm loan act. Arguments of the term have concluded and the case cannot be began until the earliest date set for reargument.
Members of the Indiana Bankers Association gather in southern Indiana for Group Eight's annual meeting at Kartshle park in Washington. About 200 bank representatives from Dubois Daviess Pike Martin Sullivan Knox Greene Gibson Posey Spencer Vanderburgh and Warrick counties are expected to attend Wednesday June 2 starting at 1 PM. Hosts include bankers from Fort Wayne Martinsville and Pike counties. Speakers listed include J N Dyer RE W Akin and Charles Zigler.
Chicago Coliseum handed to the Republican National Committee for the June convention preparations. The annex space near ready for use by May 31 as hearings begin, with offices nearly complete and workers already on site.
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