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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1920
Page
3
The torn column snippets critique nations and politics from the League of Nations to presidential candidates. Benign asides wonder about poets with wealth and comedians in politics, while several papers weigh views on candidates Bland and Cul lop and explore immigration hopes.
Federal prohibition agents raided the Edgewater Beach hotel in a northside residential area and arrested J. P. Spagat, a steward, amid claims he bought liquor from a supposed million dollar whiskey line. After arraignment before US Commissioner Mason, he was released on a $2,400 bond for a June 4 hearing.
New York May 27. The American Woolen Company and its Boston affiliate were indicted for violation of the Sherman Act, alleging they charged high and unjust rates for cloth. William W. Wood named as principal. case outlines charges and seeks court rulings on will provisions affecting a widow and heirs.
A stampede-like scene in Anderson Indiana drew about 7 000 women to a local store Thursday for an advertised sugar sale at 9 1 2 cents a pound. Crowds blocked aisles and tram lines while shoppers stood for hours. no serious injuries were reported as the sale continued through the day.
In Indianapolis on May 27 reports filed with the Marion County clerk show a total of 53525 dollars spent during the day on James W. Fesler's campaign for the Republican nomination for governor. The filing covers expenditures by Allen Eugene McEfferty 24 Washington and Flossie Adele Stafford 74 Washington Benjamin Jonie Qibba 43 Washington and Mul Smith 42 Washington.
In Vincennes Indiana May 27 farmers William F Mesler and William B Meyer filed separate petitions in circuit court against Hamet D Hinkle for 512000 and 15 dollars alleging they were bulleted thimble rigged cheated and detained in stock dealings of the Standard Royalties company a South Dakota corporation operating in Oklahoma oil lands Hinkle was once linked to the Vincennes State band as its president when the group was closed by examiners after a fire in the county courthouse or associated context.
Fragmented OCR describes a May 27 gathering of a religious group in a church setting with references to Old Order Branch rituals and a conference. It notes a handmade clerical scene and mentions telegrams to President Wilson and conference leaders regarding unity and resolutions.
In Washington on May 27 Associated Press reports President Wilson supported a republican peace resolution stressing that any method for Germany to make peace would stain the nation’s honor and affect Treaty of Versailles terms. He warned rejection would shift focus to other interests and jeopardize American objectives.
Fragmentary report from Petersburg dated May 3 notes The Remonit Company drilling Selby lease five miles near Patencurg. A well with 1.007 ran eulie results in a gas sand test. Details unclear as transcription breaks obscure exact action and aim of the well.
Washington May 27 The Interstate Commerce Commission acted on facts from Senator Watson directing the movement of empty coal cars to Indiana to boost employment for miners and keep plants running. The commission has begun moving cars May 28 from freight yards to serve mines in Indiana. this may ease shortages that affect other states too.
Irate Indiana canners face rationing of transport as crop needs loom. Senator Watson relays the commission's offer of aid to canners at Summitville Winneba t Jeffersonville Greenwood and other firms, who respond with a united appeal.
Mexico City May 27 Associated Press reports General Álvaro Obregón asked for a commission to investigate the circumstances of President Venustiano Carranza's death. He proposed a panel of Supreme Court justices led by a named head. Obregon noted prior commissions faced legal hurdles under Mexican law and did not contemplate changes to the Corranza tragedy.
In Indianapolis on May 27 seven federal prohibition officers raided a local ginger and lemon extract joint run by George Williams and George Stogulor. They searched for alleged unlawful ginger and lemon extract sales and reportedly found ginger and lemon extract at the establishment. More arrests were expected as the raid marks a first in the area tied to Jamaica ginger products.
Washington Union notes the National Typographical Union held its annual meeting Wednesday night. Officers elected include President C. E. Steward, Vice-president John Raymann, Secretary-Treasurer J. B. Teufels, and other officials. E. Hiram McCafferty elected delegate to the international convention with William Himburg as alternate.
In West Virginia on May 22 Senator Hewart Sutherland leading a healing general wand backed by 24th voted for Republican president. Tuesday's statewide primary shows returns totaling about 1,860 in the area. Details are fragmented but indicate strong support and ongoing vote counting.
Fragmentary entry records partial scores and names in a state tabulation, showing limited details such as times and figures tied to individuals like Sutherland and Wood, with no clear event or outcome.
By Associated Press. The proposed wage settlement by three anthracite coal operators was strongly rejected today by the tri-district convention of hast jeoud miners in WLR Esbarte Po. The report notes the Labor Secretary Wilson’s approval of a maximum offer, amid ongoing labor tensions and negotiations.
A compromise bill reported to Congress aims to establish a federal budget system beginning next year. It would place joint control of the budget with the Treasury and President, require annual budget submissions, and establish new financial offices to coordinate estimates and accountability.
A garbled passage attributes commentary to Professor William Hodlutme of West apn Treteese University, mentioning generations and geuymotogicabit lore. It cites Shum dias sp pedi rens and refers to Kings early spellings and the influence of linguistic studies on medieval nomenclature.
Fragmentary OCR text discusses meanings of drink related terms like boose bouser and bousing, mentions 1690 jest and 1611 bouser, and references Prefessac Hulie as a female English department member at a university college, noting her writing on some modern slang phases with late local writers comment.
In Vincennes Indiana on May 27 a ceremony united James McClura Justice of the Peace officiating at the county clerk office. The groom, Mirksgeperencysee years, wed Mary Hicks in a fourth marriage for him and third for her with two former wives deceased and a later divorce. Both parties reportedly did not recall their former spouses.
Fragmented report notes decoration day events in Iaglesville Willows Saturday morning. Mentions individuals and families visiting relatives in Owan oo Evansville and Violetidgeins, with Ann Myere and daughter Lois moving to their turnt from Evansville.
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