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Newspaper

Washington Gazette

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1920

Page

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Carranza Death Attack Amid Mexican Political Turmoil

News from Mexico City reports Venustiano Carranza, elected president in 1917, slain during a night attack near Puebla as General Rodolfo Herrera and Aguinaldo forces contend. Background notes Carranza’s rise, earlier Huerta opposition, and his upbringing in Coahuila with ties to ranching and governance.

Andociated Press Mexico City Nenustiano Carranzs Pueblamn Rodolfo Herrera Herrera Bran¢ieco de Maruel Carranza Aha City Slide Herrera Slide Herrera. It Is Gen Y Geltev al Pims Ballef Maria Huerta Madero Venustiqao Carranzi Cashate Forse Arme Castro Clenoetes State Coahwlia Venustiano Carrara Coahuila Carranca Mexico Carranza Wee Gelula Virginia Carranza Geverge Candido Aguilar

Toy balloon travels 400 miles in six hours

In Brownstown Indiana on May 2 a toy balloon sent from Oskaloosa Iowa by a forge mercantile firm was found by eleven year old Gladys Anthony. The balloon’s 400 mile distance suggests an average speed of 66 miles per hour as it descended in a garden near the Anthony home. The Iowa firm sent the girl a cake piece as a token for the anniversary with a 270 pound cake mentioned in the fragment.

Brownstown Ind Oskaloosa Gladys Antholoy Anthony Iowa

unclear prompt fragment from Philadelphia event

Fragmentary OCR text mentions Philadelphia, May, and names but no clear event or outcome. Summary focuses on readable entities like places and dates, preserving potential references without fabricating details.

May Get Big Freight Thaminab Mystery Unclear

Fragmentary OCR text appears to reference a May event and a name Thaminab with freight and receiver details. Details are garbled and dates unclear, leaving the main facts indeterminate and not reliably extractable.

Unearthed Gold Coins Linked to Eccentric Widow

A 40 year old discovery reveals a cache of gold coins valued at $5 $10 and $20, totaling about $1,200, allegedly buried under a house by the late Mrs. Rachel Charles worth, described as eccentric. The coins, found amid remains dated forty years prior, include use-art pieces and a castle motif.

Jan Coing Inasi Rachel Charlesworth

Offensive Continues as Bolshevik Front Holds Poles

Associated Press report from London dated May 22 notes the Balaheile offensive against Polish forces persists on the northern front near the Deresinas region. Moscow dispatches and wireless summaries relay ongoing operations, with official statements confirming continued clashes and troop movements.

Associated Presa London Deresinas Moscow

Minister Recovering After Appendectomy In Washington

The Rev Fragat Roberts pastor of United Brethren church was taken to the county hospital in Washington last Sunday for appendicitis. An operation was performed Monday to remove the appendix. He is recovering well and hopes to return to the city within ten days. His fine physical condition is aiding a speedy recovery.

Odon Journal Fragat Roberts United Brethren Church Washington Hosel Mpilly

Plan for economic reforms to curb profiteering

A Pi Gram plan discussed by Washington groups proposes federal control over industries in interstate commerce, stamping production costs on goods, and profits redistribution. The report calls for federal oversight of oil profits, wage increases review, and coordinated publicity to fight profiteering while boosting labor organization.

Washington Railroad Labor Board Railway Brotherhogds

Close Tonight at the Big Tent Show

The American Lesson carolydl under a big tent near the Coated Iet closes tonight after a weeklong run. Preparations made to take camp of the banner crawl of the week. The Uhawheck Talkins Machine won one night awarded to Roy E. Kal aR. The Poed sean will be elven gwry tonight. the loot opened this afternoon for the only matlog of the week.

Roy E Bill) Kalar Sean

Branch Bakery Opens New Outlet in Dorsch Fealty Space

Berl Quder proprietor of Yankee Bakery opens a branch in the room formerly occupied by Dorsch Fealty Company. quarters repointed and redecorated giving a neat appearance. Branch establishment will carry a complete line of breads and pastries.

Berl Quder Yankee Bakery Thi Street Th Dorsch Fealty Company

Arrival of Private Harr in Honolulu

Mrs. China Clark received a letter announcing Private Harr’s arrival in Honolulu Hawaii on May 7 after a nine day voyage. The aviation section member Youn Clark and R. J. Co of Sugarland are noted in the same matter with Clark as he reports to duty in Hawaii.

China Clark Harr Clark Tle Honolulu Hawaiian Island Youn Clark Army Hawaii R. J. Co Sugarland

Special Grand Jury to Investigate Rada Case in Mingo County

A special session of the Mingo County court has been called for Monday morning to impanel a grand jury to investigate the killing of two persons. Baldwin-Fields detectives and local citizens are maintaining vigilance amid the proceedings. Grover Cleveland, a draft dodger recently sentenced to years on Governors Island, has escaped from guards at his mother's New York home. Watson named head of board. prices and other details remain unclear amid ongoing coverage.

Associated. Presa Matewan West Va Mingo Cauty Monta Baldwin-Feils Detectives Cithzér Dodger Philade Grover Cleveland Governors Land New York

Unclear campaign talks and political motions dominate May

A jumble of June for May 22 reports from Washington and nearby cities details political maneuvering. It mentions Keock summoned to campaign committees, House votes on resolutions, labor conscription debates, and an adjournment plan. Names and specifics are partially garbled, but references to Mas Wood, G McAdno, and other figures appear amid broader policy notes.

D. C Keock Campalen Thenquiry Mas. Wood Repubican

Indianapolis Motor Speedway 600 Mile Sweepstakes Preview

Indianapol is May 22 Three hundred eighteen cubic inch class cars to race for a record prize of 70000 with entrants led by Ralph De Palma Jules Goux and other famed drivers from both continents. The event marks a leap in speed power as aeronautics of motor cars comes to fore with 1400 pound cars tested on a 2 1/2 mile track. The ceremony promises a historic showcase of machines and men shaping the future of auto racing.

Associated Piensa Indianapolie Ind Tadianapolis Moter Speedway Indianapolis Ralph Ve Palma Julee Goux Reve Thoman Howard Wicos Ot Todfnspolle Cir Durant Louis Gaston Arthur Chevrolet Roeroe Surlpe Joe Horer Hoy Howard Tommy Bilton Jimmy Murphy Eddie O'Donnell Eddie Hearne Tots Rooney Andre Rolflatt Jean Porporata Jacky Seales Ira Vail J. Bilinghos G. Howard Ralph Mulford Jean Castagna Art Klein Kurt Witke Wie Haupt Frank Flliitt Waldo Stein Barrey Olddeld Inte Racor Moee Mint

Circuit Count Notes First National Bank of Bicknell Suit

First National Bank of Bicknell sues Walter Hollinenworth and Ed P Knapp seeking collection of money. Judgment against defendants for a sum of 143.33 dollars. Case noted as a court filing in local records.

First National Bicknell Vx Walter Hollinenworth Ed P. Knapp

Publication of the Mikhert Review Ends After Sale

The Mikhert Review, published in Elewart, Ind since 1860, ceased publication with yesterday's issue after a receiver's sale. Beart and GC Dr Greanloat own parts of the paper’s assets for consolidation. the Review began as a weekly in 1807 and became a daily in 1872.

Elewart Ind Mikhert “Review Beart Greanloat Ors Wikhart Trath

Fragmentary notice on missing person in court case

A damaged fragment describes a missing person case involving David s, with references to other individuals and a court appearance in a local setting. The text is incomplete and contains garbled words and punctuation.

Food prices fall as market reacts to inflation fears

New York May 2 large commodity markets mark down staples amid nationwide price agitation. Pork and other provisions drop sharply while sugar and coffee show violent moves. Cotton and cotton futures slide as banking action signals reserve support. Liberty bonds rise on a quick recovery, with widespread gains in government securities and metals opening lower.

New York Chicago Stock Exchange Banking Institutiona Federal Reserve Board New Orleans Liverpool Alicit Risa London Worten'a Agporel

Secretive claim of hidden funds by Grover Bergdoll emerges

Secretary Baker stated that Grover Bergdoll, the escaped German draft dodger, was allowed to leave Fort Joy after his counsel claimed Bergdoll hid a large sum of money in a secret location. Baker denied reports of authorization permitting Bergdoll’s escape and knowledge that he remained at Fort Joy.

Baker Grover Bengholl Associated Press Washington, D. C Grover Cleveland Beredo Rich Dra Dodger Trom Two Philadelphia Jay Himanu

Energy waste cited at U S engineering meetings

In St Louis, delegates from the American Society of Mechanical Engineers and allied groups opened conventions on energy waste and fuel economy. Victor Arba, a local consulting engineer, urged strict conservation, while talks included proposals for a secretary of engineering in the president's cabinet and plans to cover airplane construction and related wartime engineering needs.

Aasorgred Press ST. Louig Ming United States American Zortaty Iat Mechanical Engineers American Adnoiety of Refrigerating Engineers American Society of Heating and Ventilating Engineers Victor Jj Arba Leneineer Dlayad Rudfock

Probers Target Two Attempts On Hoyne Murder Case

Detectives in Chicago investigate two shooting attempts near the residence of Francis J. Hoyne the state’s attorney involving a 15 year old youth. Officers report two rifle shots were fired at the Hoyne residence prompting a broader inquiry into the case.

Associated Press Chicago Mackay Hoyne Hoyne Fred Francis J. Hoyne

Tax plank opposed by Zoeeeker against current law

Philip Zoeeeker, not a member of the commissioners group and identified as a Democrat, vocally opposed the Democratic platform tax plank. He claimed Democratic governors and legislatures long proposed a stronger tax regime and criticized the party’s history of opposing the present law.

Philip Zoeeeker Ftip

Washington Chapter to Celebrate Its Twenty Third Anniversary

The Washington chapter of the Order of Emalem State plans the twenty third anniversary of its initiation night. May 28, 1987 marks its founding, with officers presenting their roles and the event to include a reception after the meeting and refreshments.

Washington Order of Emalem Bing Indiana Fin Venne Meltip Rea Warder Virginia Hedstinett Mpa Fle Bornes Terie Scoble Moehel Regan Sentinel William No Brown Adah Mary Rohnsat Ruth Clara Sanitz Frank Tugrator Martha Elsie Alberts Flepta Cora Mmnsings

Calgh ton hamge incident near Newhere amid wreck injuries

In Evansville Indiana on Sunday Amos Emin, a local mail carrier, and his wife were walking on a trestle near Newhere when a train struck. Emin died from injuries while his wife claimed a broken chin and other injuries. Witness Linhart reported the event, with authorities estimating the distance and impact.

Evanevili Ind Fynnsville & Newburx Amos Emin Orient Mail Carrer Ofong Newhere Smith Tha Trratie

Thirty-Five Governors in State Legislature Election Note

The article details thirty five governorships, listing current governors and salaries. It notes terms range from one to four years, with several officials earning above five thousand dollars annually. Includes references to names like Lawden and Kalvie and remarks on state executive appointments and tenure.

Navn Oir Aed Ovien Riaten Makelvie Nebranka Lawden Kalvie Jandeva Depid Sr.oan Rajeernor -Cootdee Masaneha Atta

Record of a Tragic Incident in a Mining Room

Fragmentary OCR notes describe a murderous event in a mining room in Georgia. A woman named Arand AvfosiC is linked to a severe bond situation and the text mentions slashed throats of a woman and four of her children, with a fire-related death among them. The passage is garbled and incomplete, but centers on a fatal domestic-violence scenario with multiple casualties and a surviving child.

Cutsrart Ofay Ofra Shoraelt

European champion Carpenter to fight Lavinsky for 275 pounds

New York May 24 Gonreea Carpentier heavyweight champion of Europe and Battling Lavinsky of New York American Usht title holder agreed to meet in a twelve or Ott Found contest at 275 pounds at ringside on or before July 26. The agreement was announced by Jack L Carter Carpentier’s American representative. The venue and date will be decided later under terms of the agreement the two fighters will train four weeks before the bout.

New York Gonreea Carpentier Europe Battling Lavinsky Jeck l Carter Carnentier Nll

Daniels says he was alert to war plans

In Washington on May 34 Daniel s told the Senate Investigating Committee that a schedule of war plans prepared in the Navy Department preceded the United States entry into World War I. He said the Navy secretary testified that the general plan to fight any possible enemy was prepared in 1910 and that on February 10 he admitted to the general board a problem in declaring war against Germany.

Washington, D. C Gecu Ratory Daniela Senate Havol Navy Department United States Navy Nicepore Nantel Xaida Germany Conieman Hale Daniels

Judge Anderson to Rule on Quash Indictment

Indianapolis May 24 Judge A T Anderson of the United States district court announced that the ruling on the motion to quash the indictment against coal miners would be read at eleven oclock Wednesday morning. Notices were sent to call the defendants to appear.

Inotanapolis Ind A. T. Anderson United States

Government Ads on Roads Cost Over Half a Billion

Washington May 24 report by railroad administrator director of France Gwaxar Sholev estimates government road vision ads under federal controls cost 500,473,000 dollars. The final figures cover the period and reflect extensive spending.

Washtmaiten Fedanol Gwaxar Sholev France

Plunkett Declared Canonized in Rome Ceremony

Rome May 24 Oliver Plunkett the holy martyr is canonized as archbishop of Armagh in 1665 and executed July 7 1681. The ceremony yesterday was marked by solemn rites amid tribute to the martyr's steadfast faith and enduring legacy in the Catholic Church.

Rome Oliver Plunkett Arrkbiehon Armagh

Salberig Succes Reports Foreaine Offerings

Fragmentary item notes Washington mercantile turn to foreign offerings and Greene ventures, claiming success as enterprise faced by investors and foreign suppliers. Mentions Wiggest Damainess and historic store actions amid new trade opportunities.

Motetonist For Hops and Morning Program Fragments

Fragmented OCR text mentions various garbled names and phrases. It appears to describe a morning program from a radio or newspaper feature with references to sessions, towns, and a person at home, but the readable content is incoherent and lacks clear events or outcomes to summarize meaningfully.

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