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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1920
Page
3
A disjointed summary of a late 19th or early 20th century political screed blasts the Wilson administration and its allies. It rails against imperial aims, anti-immigrant policy chatter, and alleged corruption while naming various regions, figures, and factions in a heated but unclear critique.
Fragmented OCR text mentions Taft era politics, farmers' pay, a slogan battle, and figures like Elliot of Harvard. It references a Washington contest and a possible shift in allegiance from a Democrat leaning stance toward Republican alignment, with names tied to Horford College and Woodrow Wilson era politics.
The article depicts travelers arriving from New York seeking change and adventure. It notes men and boys armed for roaming the streets, looking for amusement, distraction, or new vocations, while some women travel with companions or for short trips with encounters along the way.
Fragmentary OCR text presents a poetic piece by Mary flermond Shijinen Andrews titled Reluctantly Diana and features garbled lines about hunting, a night scene, and a cast of characters. The readable portions glimpse a dark woodland setting, a question about fate, and scattered remarks on guns, cartridges, and derangements of verse.
A reader's harsh critique of federal spending questions wartime bills and mismanagement. The text condemns paying for military camps, ships, and propaganda, accusing leaders of theft and corruption. It laments future debt and urges vigilance against entrusting state government to those who botch national affairs.
Colonel Harvey presents Governor Cox as aligned with President Wilson on joining leagues, opposing reservations, and pledging to respect foreign independence while allowing alien mandates. Cox would back a nonwithdrawable league, restrict domestic autonomy, and defer to international judgment over U.S. policy.
A former Democratic figure publicly backs Bland amid shifting party lines. The unusual cross party stance signals growing support for Bland from diverse political actors.
The piece cites Woodrow Wilson urging moderation and unity, warning against entangling alliances and costly militarism. It notes Democratic candidates Fox and Taggart support similar stances and cites Senator Watson on treaty powers and wartime authority.
The Terre Haute Star reports women voters in Indiana's Second district favor incumbent Oscar Bland over W. 4. Cullop for Congress. Bland, who supported the nineteenth amendment and various reforms, holds a clean legislative record. Women seek electable men and back Bland for better homes, work conditions, and government.
A fatal shooting occurred around 160 mm after midnight near the riverfront. The victim, a known city miner, died at Gemaritan hospital. Police say initial investigations point to an accident, with three young men detained for questioning as potential witnesses and coroners awaiting statements from regional authorities. The deceased leaves two sisters, Mrs Harber Obbs and Miss Ruth Dunn, both residents of the city.
The November gathering in Terre Haute seeks state wide support for the normal school and public health efforts. Dr W W Parayas presides as key advocate with leaders from civic groups urging donations for comfortable quarters and preparatory aid. A national conference in New York is highlighted as a model for collaboration and progress.
Fragmentary report notes Governor Cox speaking on a constitutional matter and the idea of election by the people. Writings and names appear obliquely in the OCR, with unclear details about participants or outcomes.
A damaged newspaper fragment provides partial readable words and phrases from a local public notice. No complete names dates or actions are discernible beyond generic terms.
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