Census figures show Washington ward population modest gain
The 1920 census lists Washington with 6 705 residents an increase of 851 or 10 9 percent compared with 1910 while 1900 and 1890 figures are higher. The report details ward by ward counts farms barns and hours worked by ten enumerators including pay averages and notable earners.
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Washington, D. C
Census Bureau
Washington, Ind
Greenfield
Ind
Sullivan, Ind
Georgetown
CES
Washington
Washington Field
Robert Reister
Margaret Walsh
James E. Hog
Anna Harris
Ae Eisie Jones
Mahel Seal
Whation
Alen
Margaret Donnelly
Stubert
Reister
James I. Hogan
Tajr
Margaret
Walsl
Anna Tarts
Fourth Ward
Mary Alice A Noall
Fifth Ward
John PL Morgan
Pitt Ward B
Rail strike drains railroads with $3 million daily loss
Washington reports a major railroad strike reducing daily revenues to about $3,060,000 and forcing tax-funded relief to cover losses. Officials warn operating costs will rise and future tolls may rise as expenses increase. Senator Cummins seeks rapid confirmation of Railway Labor Board appointees by the Interstate Commerce Commission.
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Washington
Ireeter Julian JH. Parmelee
Bureau of Broad Economics
Reeds Whiffer
Canin
Esch-Cummins & Transportation
Ihamloe
Cumnins
Yall Rush
Railway Labor Board
Disappointment Expressed Over Census Figures for Washington
Washington residents voiced disagreement with the 1920 census showing a population of 8 705 within city limits. Critics argued the figure undercounts, noting growth inside corporate lines and waves of new homes, and contrasted it with past estimates and 1910 figures.
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Washington
Tharp
Wiskinstob
Rity Council
Xtathe Corporation
Etl i
Kathly
Wade
Canaus Lareail
Washington sees census count with revisions at city hall
An adjourned meeting at city hall discussed a proposed electric plant to replace the present one. Mayor Meade invites public input as the Washington census shows population above 12 000 with notable changes across wards, especially a correction adding about fifty homes in the third ward.
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Cit Nt
Purdu University
Meoe
Washington
Hamlet Allen
Nie
Waedt End
Switching Crew at Vincennes Goes On Strike
A local meeting Tuesday night led to one C and T railroad yard switching crew in Vincennes Indiana quitting work. A committee from Indianapolis attempted to induce all formal switchmen to join the strike and walk out.
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Vincennes
Mrs Martha Baldwin Dies at 67 in Knox County
Mrs Martha Baldwin wife of Warren Baldwin died at the Baldwin home 13109 Vincennes avenue about 5 30 Tuesday afternoon. She was born January 12 18hd in Knox county and was 67 years old. Her maiden name was Martha Edwards. Funeral services will be held at Second Methodist church at 2 40 Thursday afternoon with burial at Oakes Grove cemetery.
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Martha Baldwin
Warrner Baldwin
Baldwin
Vincennes Avenue
Knox County
Martha Edwards
Second Methodist Church
Oakes Grove Cemetery
Cabinet Hears Report on Railroad Strike
The cabinet discussed the railroad strike after Attorney General Patner reported on the dispute. Officials indicated the matter was central to the day’s dialogue with plans for a follow up meeting and a potential broader discussion among cabinet members.
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Washington
Pees Wilsai
Patner
Palmer
Coniglohs
Adina
Anaiang Ag
Ptrmu
Shimer
CIA
Cormy
Senate
Divinte Ac Sion
Dounate
Brotherho y Men Oppose Walkout
Fragmented clipping notes Brotherhood members opposing a walkout. Officials of Clarke Switchime songs ens deceiver they cant wen. Readable details are limited and unclear in this damaged text.
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Bak Fs
Clarke
Trainmen and Switchmen Seek Wage Settlement Fight
A wartime labor dispute reports unauthorized railway walkouts by Trainmen and Switchmen. Leaders including Whitney and Gruneau deny wage links to a separate opposition group seeking reinstatement. The union claims the new faction aimed to deceive locals with a “one bus union” agenda.
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Fa TN
Naumietit
Tee
Lode
Berother
Rauroad
Bia
Pod Frog
Ve. Whitney
Boar PR. T
Batdy Sear
Gruys
Roval Brotherhood
Gruneau
Fromn Woo Lee
Stone
Carter
Phowierd
Acequo
Orsalka
United States
Maloney
Grand Trunk
reny ints + Tete
Railroad switchmen vote to strike in Vincennes yards
Vague notes report engineers and firemen returning to work after a chairmen’s statement. Union members delayed by a yard dispute at Vincennes vote not to stay at York and Crookton to honor their Brotherhood contract with the railroad.
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Stone
Carter
Kansas City
Worl
Cano
Nininicht
Vincennes
Vandalia
Nonot
York
Crookton
Brotherhood
Railrogd
U.S. Reports German Execution Delay in DeMott Case
The State Department said Paul R. DeMott, an American, was killed while attempting to escape from Wesel prison in Germany. Germany agreed to delay execution after a request by U.S. officials and conveyed regret for the incident.
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Germany
Paul R. DeMott
de Mott Lad Weer
Aerie
Berlin
Hed Mott
Staté
Wesel
Special Sermon for Young Folk Tonight at First Methodist
A revival service at the First Methodist Church features Evangelist Eagle delivering a youth focused sermon tonight. District Superintendent O Kaper attends, having held quarterly conferences preceding the revival.
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Peojie
Vrongerss
Methodist Chordh
Gdersehrowd
Puesdal
O'Kaper
Railroad Strikes Improve as Arrests Predicted
United Press reports gradual improvement in the nationwide railroad strike. Federal agents predicted arrests of radicals, with six arrests in New Orleans and two in Kansas City already. Chicago dispatches note plans for talks with the Railway Labor Board as the labor movement views the situation as a labor victory. Mrs. Mary Myers arrives from Chicago due to her sister’s illness. Mrs. Jeffers shows improvement from influenza.
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New York
Chicago
New Orleans
Kansas City
Cleveland Striking Switchmen’s Association
Washington
Railway Labor Board
Interstate Commerce Committee
Senate
Wilsone
Palio
American Federation of Labor
Mary Myers
W. E. Jeffers
Plan to Rush Action on Soldier Bonus Bill
Political leaders in both parties agreed to accelerate the soldier bonus bill. Senator Lodge notified Representative Fordney that if passed in the Senate by May, the measure could reach quick action before the national conventions. Fordney intends to hurry the bill through the House after subcommittee approval.
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Senate
House
Lodge
Fordney
Michican
Ways and Means
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