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Newspaper

Washington Gazette

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Sep 17, 1920

Page

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Maine Vote Shows Parkhurst Victory In Governor Race

Maine results reported by the Associated Press show Frederick J. Parkhurst of Bangor elected governor with a large plurality. The statewide tally cited 133,817 for Sackhuret and 69,249 in the lead, while Democrats gained a foothold in the state house with fifteen seats.

Frederick J. Parthnarst Bangor A. Paareia Rodr Pluranties State House of 'Representatives Democrats Raton Associated Frees Maine Harding Parkhurst Eure Avell Associated Press Portland Sackhuret Reiercer Geault Mainn Senate Juan L. Wardwel Augusta

O'Dell birth reported after prison transfer

Pearl O'Dell Rochester girl convicted of killing her former lover Edwin Kaefon now serving twenty years in Auburn prison for women raids moved to a hospital under a new date to have her child. Father’s death noted. Mother and child doing well.

Associated Press Nenrrn N.Y Pearl O'Dell Rochester Etvand Kaefon Snr Auburn Pricon

Woman Dies After Five Weeks Without Nourishment in Indiana

In Bicknell Indiana, Mrs. Lottie Gilmore widow of William Gilmore dies at home after five weeks of starvation due to hardened arteries. She had not eaten for about a month and had only moisture on lips. unable to speak, pray she sought relief. She lived in Maria Creek neighborhood, Franklin county.

Bicknell Ind Lottie Gilmore William Gilmore Joel Gillmore Gileere Maria ‘Creek Inet Santamler Faee Charlotte’ Ann Wallace

Archie Roosevelt Joins Harding Campaign Effort

Four members of Theodore Roosevelt’s immediate family enlist with the Harding Coolidge banner in Chicago. Captain Archie Roosevelt accepts a post on the national committee’s executives of clubs and organizations. Mrs. Nicholas Longworth, a daughter, joins the Ohio Committee. Col Theodore Roosevelt Jr joins a speaking tour in the West. Mrs. Miriam Douglas Taftsen assists New York state campaign work.

Chicago Sept.s Theodore Roosevelt Harding Coolidge Archie Roosevelt National’ Committee Nicholas “Longworth Col Theodore Roosevelt, Jr West Mera Douglas Tetinsen New York State

Dearly for Unpreparedness Warns of War Costs

Senator Harding argues that democratic delinquency and deliberate unpreparedness cost the nation in lives and money. He faults the administration for avoiding prudent preparation before World War I, saying neglect was premeditated and leaves future generations to bear heavy burdens.

Chicao Har‘ding United States Harding Sild Ninrion

Dubois County Citizens Plan For Hoosier Highway Picnic

The Dubois county motor club formed at a Jasper meeting aims to send a large delegation to the Hoosier Highway picnic at Eastside Park on October 6. Washington good roads advocates listed include Hugh L. Cox and J. Edgar Burton with local leaders from Orwell joining en route. Delegates heard talks on community development and road movement, with about 100 present at the gathering.

Dubois County Motor Club Jasper Gerd Hoosier Orwell H.t.craig J. V. Chaille Ira Mansfield H. A. Scrapper P. Rhoades John W. McCarty Hugh I. Cox Mr. Burton Cox Dubois County Hoosier Highway McCarty Burton Seth Jarner Uniard W. Bong Congre Aman Ronten Rex xi

Robbery ring defendants enter pleas in circuit court

A group including Dale Rogers Ole Bruner and Lester Sheley were arraigned in circuit court on charges of grand larceny tied to robberies at multiple stores including Jolifnardwere and Mel Williams general merchandise in Plainville. They pleaded guilty to the affidavit and faces sentence. Judge Oxford lamented the crime wave urging stronger action. Suspects Gilatt and Williams are held in Madisonville awaiting hearings.

Jolif Nardwere Mel Williams Nat Plainvile Dale Rogers Ole Bruner Lester Sheley Washington Young Oxdon State Farm Korers Bruner Sheiry Ceci Gilhatt Willian Bialth Lep Washington Gulaut Madisonville Sophia Spartielpatton Gilliatt Ogdim Golbatt

Explosion Injures Hastings in Gas Heater Blast

A Sunday morning gas heater explosion on Water Street burned Hastings and caused permanent eye injuries. The blast occurred as the heater ignited after a student flooded the area with air, producing a bright flash and widespread smoke. Hastings, a well known resident, suffered burns to the face and eyes, though other details remain unclear.

Omer Hasiines Ein Wadaut Gus Wien Hastings Anu Ramus

Denials Emerge Over SWITCHMEN Strike Halt Reports

The Chicago Yard men's union president Grunau denies a revort was called off and said reports of ending the SWITCHMEN strike are widely circulated. Across centers, workers refuse to terminate action as the Chicago district notes thousands still idle awaiting a resolution.

Grunau Revort Nau Chicago

Daniel Announces Boast About Elite Team Cuts

Fragmented text announces Daniel making a bold claim about a strong team and cuts. No clear names or dates are readable to confirm specifics.

Daniel

Johnson jailed and fined in Mann Act case

Former weight champion Johnson was sentenced by Federal Judge George A. Carpenter to one day in Leavenworth and fined $1,000 for Mann Act violation. A clerical error in the source text links a March 4 1841 inoculation and Navy Band details to the case, with Captain William H. Sandeman directing about sixty musicians in government supplied gear as Fennaville’s band tour opens September 27 and ends November 20.

Hnson Leavenworth George. A. Carpenter Hardinger Cox Papt Wilam H W. Sandeman Marine Corpu Fennaville

Pershing Celebrates His Sixtieth Birthday

Washington notes Gen. John J. Pershing marked his sixtieth birthday at his home on September 1 with a small gathering of staff and a few guests. The occasion also coincided with the anniversary of the second day of St Michael, described as the all American offensive against Germany.

Washington, D.C Generel Pershing St Michiel

Big Profits Charge Denied By Packers

At the Atlantic City convention of the American Meat Packers Association, Thomas B. Wilson of Chicago challenged the claim that the major meat packers earned large profits in 1919. He argued no major packer earned more than one and a half dollars profit per dollar of sales, and the average profit was about three and one half cents per dollar.

Associated Press Atlantic City Thomas B. Wilson Chicago

Bankers Push for US Entry to League of Nations

A Washington letter argues that international bankers favor American membership in the League of Nations to secure debts and influence in Europe. It contends the United States would guard territorial integrity and political independence, while denying risks of lending and exploitation by foreign lenders. The piece notes perceived banker support for Governor Cox and claims vast campaign funding from financial interests and media influence.

Washington S. C Una Jauba United States League of Nations Woithout America Haana League Dexpolkvaen Euurope Xert Cox New York Evening Post J.P. Aforgan and Company

Railroad Folk Enjoy 616 Day in OdOn Picnic

Terre Haute reporters describe a large gathering of about 2,500 railroad workers from Southeastern Indiana who rode special trains to Odon for a first annual picnic. The event featured games, races, speeches, a welcome by Ernest Roberts, meals, and entertainment including a panoramic film. Trains departed Terre Haute Westport and St Bernice earlier in the day, returning after a full slate of activities.

Terre Haute Allenid Oton Indiana Hulman Street Wabash Avenue Welcune Ung Lin Ui Westport St. Bernice Tey Ernest Roberts United Bretorey Church Snk Renassembling Frank Martin

Indian War Mothers form first chapter for Indians

Associated Press report from Indianapolis notes Alice M. French head of American War Mothers announces formation of the first Indian War Mothers chapter, organized at Fort Yates North Dakota, as part of the national group.

Associated Presa Indianapolis Mia Alice M. French National American War Mothers Meathoven Fort Yatex N. D

Unsound of Mind Bernard McGrath Seeks Admittance

Bernard McGrath of Barr township has been adjudged unsound of mind. An application for his admittance to the State Hospital at Evansville will be made by J B Pershing, county clerk.

Bernard McGrath Ohl Barr Boagottal al

Langley Field Fleet Report From Army Air Service

Associated Press reports that Army air service officials released today a report on the fleet of dirigible aircraft held at Langley Field. The briefing notes conditions and status of the airship program and outlines next steps for management and operations at Langley.

Associated Press Washington, D. C Army Air Rervice Langley, Field

Taken from jail and shot in Meridian murder case

Will Echols, a Black man recently convicted of killing Henry W. Davis, an elderly night watchman at a lumber plant, was seized by a small party from a fall at Quittman and driven two miles into the countryside where he was executed by gunfire.

Meridian Miss Will Echols Henry W. Davis Quittman

Hidden Seventeen Years Crippled Girl Found in Cellar

Joliet authorities prepared to probe how Mark Kolchenky, a 19 year old crippled woman, was kept hidden for seventeen years in the cellar of a local home. The case prompts an investigation into guardianship and possible abuse.

Joliet E8tate Couity Mark Kolchenky

Indiana traveling men plan Marion event meet with Harding

Traveling men from every state will gather in Marion on September 26 for a special day. Indiana organizer President Beals expects at least 125 Indiana delegates to attend and a special train from Indianapolis is being arranged for Saturday September 25. Reservations for the tram, leaving 8 a.m., and returning the same day, are taken via Harry P. Jones, Secretary, Severin Hotel, Indianapolis.

Marion President Beals Indiana G. O. P. League Indianapolis Harry P. Jones Severin Hotel

Fat Records Groken at Tailanapelis Saturey

Officials say the event at Tailanapelis Saturey closed as the farxent and prestest in history with attendance over 140000. Poor weather and rain likely kept many away on severe day, according to reports from Sadak ex ore.

Tailanapelis Sadak Severst

Bicknell Man Electrocuted Near Odon Incident

A Bicknell high school football fullback named Bill Mormersn suffered a severe electric shock while working on a utility pole near Odon. He touched a live wire with a device he called a diseagneet, narrowly escaping fatal injury due to safety measures. He climbed down from the pole unharmed aside from serious burns on his right hand.

Picknell Daily News Bill Mormersn Tan

Russian forces march toward Lemberg amid turmoil

Fragmented dispatches report Russian forces advancing toward Lemberg as anti-Bolshevik rioting and border tensions unfold. Source letters indicate probing advances and shifting lines with reports of cavalry movement and army posture near the front.

Lost Tree Struck by Lightning in Storm

A tree was struck by lightning during a storm, tearing large splinters and causing damage to surrounding areas. The impact snapped the tree and left debris scattered across the ground, with evidence of a forceful strike resembling a shot from a gun.

Irspur

Found Dead in Iowa Bloomington Details Missing

Fragmentary report from Bloomington notes Frank Oliphant found dead in Sloux Palle street. No further details provided. Oliphant had recent ties to Harvalsborg and Menon milradd area. Survived by his mother and two siblings. father deceased. Local authorities withholding specifics pending investigation.

Bloomington Oliphant Frank Oliphant Harvalsborg Sloux Palle Menon Milradd Becky Wildee Lepeuihe la Harrodsburg

Exiling Statutes On Poll Tax For Women In Indiana

Meade, deputy county auditor, explains poll tax exemptions for women under existing statutes. He notes no law requires voters to show tax receipts, and that delinquents cannot lose suffrage. Debate covers gender voting rights and potential amendments to require women to pay poll tax.

Indiana KB. Meade Common Council of Jefferaangine Measht Clark

Indiana physician gains medical corps appointment

Bloomington Ind September 15 Dr Fletcher Gardner a physician here has received an appointment as a member of the medical corps of the army and will report for active duty soon at Fort Benjamin Harrison. Gardner formerly served as an officer in the Indiana National Guard and in the 1st Indiana Infantry He went to the Mexican border and later served in the Philippines during the world war he was in France with the medical corps of the Sunshine Division from California

Bloomington Ind Fletcher, Gardner Ft. Benjamin Harrison Gardner Indiana National Ent Indiana Philippines Durie France Sunshine Division California

American Legion to Use Cleveland as National HQ

Cleveland Ohio September 13 The city will serve as national headquarters for the American Legion until the close of the annual convention on September 29 The clerical staff began arriving today A campaign to raise 50000 to cover convention expenses is under way Funds are being solicited by members of the loyalists of the legion

Associated Cleveland Ohio American Legion Loyalts of the Legion

Coal Production Rise Noted in Southern Baltimore & Southwestern

A report shows coal output from April to September in the southern Baltimore and Southwestern region exceeded 1919 levels by about 200000 tons. Secretary WW Little of the Southern Coal Bureau at Evansville cites higher working hours and ore processing figures, with some mines not reporting fully.

Baltimore & the Southwestern Railroad aHr WW. Little Southern Ana Coal Bureau Evansville Hlentember Vrdceefe Rennrta Aber Bas

City considers eminent domain for Eastahs park rail line

The Baltimore and Ohio Railway plan to extend a new light plant prompts a council resolution to condemn a 30 ft right of way through Purepak Producta property. Bonds of 11 200 will fund work while John H. Kretz lands a 26 040 contract for the electric light building.

Enastahhs Park Ken Ita Baltimor and Ohio Raiload Van Purepakt Producta Company Ty Civ Nan John Be Kreta Londuyn Ian John H. Kretz He Licht Krere

Tammany Brand Chicago September 11 Political Manipulations

A distorted New York political piece argues Governor Cox would shift influence to the administration. It cites Clarence Anges and others backing Harding, claiming the Republican vision demands deflating excess and restoring economy. References to Democrats defending inflation and federal appointments appear, with calls for disciplined leadership.

Chicago Cox Clarius Exans Auighes Harding Algieter Sondors Senaige Federal Gomocra

Indianate Front Dr.'s receipt of a letter discussed

A fragment from a Indiana front page notes Shoala Newn recounts a letter to Glenn Crish from Davies County dated months ago. The item mentions Lucknow and a claim that Angric establish offices are first. The readable text is disjoint and ofrece little verifiable detail.

Shoala Newn Glenn Crish Crim Davies County I Bell

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