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Washington Washington Democrat

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Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 07, 1919

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Easter Peace Renewed in Paris as Talks Resume

Paris April 7—As negotiations resumed, hopeful American circles foresee an Easter peace. Outcome hinges on British and French stance with delegates optimistic reparations may be settled today. The main task focuses on a plan to leave collections to a permanent commission and a yearly settlement, while Germany cites gold payment limits due to interest and neutral holdings.

Fred Ferguson Paris Lloyd -George Picton

Strikes Turn Violent At Everett Mill Attack

In Lawrence Massachusetts on April 7 a march by more than 1,000 textile workers attacked the Everett mill and nearby buildings. Stones shattered windows including at Holy Rotary Catholic church. Police with mounted and foot officers fired over 70 shots. 24 arrested. No serious injuries reported. In Ranger Texas a blaze damaged two business blocks with property losses over 200000.

Common Street Everett Fred Ranger Tex Yast

Bridge Opens on Washington-Vineehues Road for Traffic

Dan Kutter, contractor, announces that the temporary bridge over Prairie Creek on the Washington-Vineehues road is now completed and open for traffic.

Dan Kutter Prairie Creak Washington-Vineehues Road Trafic

Soviet Overthrown in Budapest Soviet Report

London reports the Buda peat soviet has been overthrown amid claims it was staged. Key figures and exact circumstances remain unclear as the city eyes the new power balance.

British relief expedition sails for Murmansk

A London report outlines a volunteer British relief expedition sailing in two sections toward Murmansk. The force, to be led by major Murmansk, aims to aid Russians while urging Allied munitions, supplies, and officers. A Bolshevik army dispatch from Keene notes rising tensions and calls for support.

London Murmansk Russia Keene

Elias Stone 91 longtime Harrison official dies at home

Elias Stone aged 91 died Sunday evening at his home near Ebenezer church after a long illness. He served Harrison township as justice of the peace and kept an office at his house. Surviving: four children Willis Holtzclaw Angeline Wicks Jessece Stone and a brother Jacob Stone. Funeral Tuesday at Ebenezer church with burial in nearby cemetery.

Elias ‘Stone Hbenezer Church Mr. Stone Harvison Stone Harrison Township Willis Marthe Holizclaw Gity Angeline Wicks Waco Jessece Harrow Jacob Stane Ebenezer Church

Tornado Strikes Omaha. Boy Injured Seriously

A tornado damaged Omaha yesterday with a six year old boy reported seriously injured from a broken back. The dispatch mentions a western port and names Mile Awey, while a Vienna dispatch highlights Bolshevik activity as of April 7.

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Stork Brings Plump Baby, Melton Freed From Jail

The Meltons celebrated a double joy as a blue-eyed baby arrived Sunday night, and Jamies Heck Melton was released from jail after charges linked to chicken theft and alleged prohibition violations were dropped. Warden Fogarty granted clemency, praising Melton’s intent to do right, while an unsettled trip to state prison was avoided.

Jamies Heck) Melton Paby Fogarty Melton Sim Pois Auen

Jackson Estate Bequests To Children In Will

A long estate notice details the will of John Jackson who died last week. His children receive land parcels totaling about 5404 acres and Liberty bonds plus stock in Citizens Loan & Trust Company. Executors named. premarital agreement noted. a continuing page references further bequests and the estate division among Anna Singleton Stella Soliday and Harlie M Jackson with specific acreages and bonds.

John Jackson Citizens Loan & Trust Company Heat Ommer Securities Jr. Jackson IV. G. Bister Stephen E. Myers Batlie M. Jack Jackson Ner Luis Anna Singleton Liberty Stella Soljiday Citizen’s Loan & Trust Company Harlie M. Jackson

Jury Discharges Verdict in Haag Drugstore Prohibition Case

In Indianapolis on April 1 a jury trying Julius A. Bagg and Leif Haag on prohibition charges could not agree after forty two hours and was discharged. The brothers, druggists with a chain of blue stores, were accused of selling Aquor s without prescriptions. The jury, sequestered from Saturday night, held a 10 to 2 vote for conviction before being discharged.

Itanpolie Jutius A. Bagg Leif Haag

Americans Evolve Russian Policy Reported

April 7 report states the American peace delegation has evolved a definite Russian policy for ratification by allied delegations. The policy reportedly does not recognize the Bolshevik government but is such that Premier Lenin may accept. Clarence Wade visited friends yesterday.

Lenine

Parr Estate Goes To Widow And Sons In 1913 Will

The will of Dr. G L Parr filed with the circuit court Saturday disposes of an estate worth about 1910 000. All property except 100 is left to his widow Ledore Parr. The 106 is to be divided equally between his two sons James L Parr and Homer Parr. Homer Parr died after the will was made with execution dated February 42 1913. It was witnessed by Fred A Stewart and E Me J Stewart. The widow named executrix to administer the estate.

G. L. Parr Circuit Court Lédore Parr James ‘L. ‘Parr Homer Parr Ita Fred A ‘Stewart Eme.j. Stewart

War on Serbia Reported by Ex Telegraph Rome

An Ex change Telegraph dispatch from Rome today said that Hun Bolsheviki have declared war on Serbia. Serbia is said to be demanding allied aid and martial law has been proclaimed throughout the country.

London Exchange Rome Serbia

President Wilson Still In Bed Amid Big Four Conference

April 7 Phrig President Wilson’s condition shows improvement though Read Admiral Grayson orders bed rest. The president’s cold and fever subside as Col House and other Americans visit the White House briefly. The George Washington, undergoing overhaul, to be placed in commission immediately ahead of the liner’s return, suggesting possible need for the president to leave the conference.

Phrig Wilson Grayson Col. House White House George Washington United States Trante

Homecoming Hope for French War Dead Bodies

Letters and telegrams reaching county families reveal the U S government asking whether to disinter and ship home the bodies of sons who died in France or allow them to rest there. James Mattingly of Cannburg learns his son Emil Mattingly will be brought home soon after being killed in action July 18. Families weigh whether to repatriate remains or leave them in France.

France James Mattingly Cannerburg Emil Mattingly Mattingly

Rainbow Boys Homeward Bound Through Train Movements

A continuous stream of trains carries units of the 42d Rainbow division westward since morning. Infantry movement expected to begin Tuesday with regiments departing as guns already start down the Rhine from Rotterdam.

Cobling 42D Rainbow Rhine Rotterdam Dieptartag

Plots Reported in German Towns Spark Coup Fears

Berlin warned of plots to establish a soviet republic as authorities react with measures. Krupp workers halt production. armed peasants in Munich vow to oppose the new government. Berlin workers and soldiers plan arrests and a general strike. Noske orders blanket warrants for communist arrests as troops move toward Weimar.

Copenhagen Berlin Krupp Idje Munich War Ministry London Daily News Spartacans Weimar Noske

Allies deny Hungarian invasion plans amid Red Army buildup

General Smuts and Bela Juno met in Budapest today denying Allied plans to send troops into Hungary as an international Red Army forms locally. About 1,200 volunteers from Vienna joined, and the Soviet stance limits interference in military matters. Hungarian aviators dropped propaganda over Vienna, were arrested, then released as the regime limits reforms. apprentices face a 36 hour week, and 37,000 schoolchildren receive free baths while tuition fees are dropped.

Budapest Aanuil Smuts Bela Jun Hungary Alliea Vienna

Opposition Fights Plan for Large Standing Army

Washington on April 7 reports opposition in Congress to the War Department plan for a 500000 man peacetime army. Representative Kahn of California studies European systems to draft his own reorganization, opposing a large general staff, while Rep. Dent of Alabama advocates strong army. Democratic members largely share the doubt. London reports a rival view emerging today.

Washington War Department Congress Kahn California House Europe Rep Dent Alabama Habtaar Bis ‘Athitide

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