22 Apr 1913
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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1913
Page
1
A body was found at 8 40 this morning by Bob Weight in Oakland Maryland. The well preserved body appears to be Shaffer and was returned to local authorities for identification and further investigation.
The body identified as Shafer was recovered from deep sand near McLemore’s spot during search operations following the Hué Yole tragedy. The discovery occurred as workmen toiled to unearth remains, with Shafer’s gear and personal items confirming identity. The body will be shipped to Oakland Maryland for burial with funeral arrangements coordinated by local Knights of Columbus members.
The Indiana Supreme Court upholds the campaign practices act as fully effective, rejecting arguments that the act’s title is insufficient to penalize violations. The decision signals stricter primary and regular elections, with prosecutors seeking cleaner processes and indictments emerging from linked cases. A separate fire in Terre Haute caused $25,000 damage to Swope Nehf Jewelry, confined to a three story building after electric wires sparked, with looting prevention and one arrest.
Logs from Linton report attendees at a Woodmen of the World convention in Indianapolis with events listed including welcoming addresses by Mayor Pennington and Samuel Anderson of Chicago. A boxing program features Keller of St Louis and Nick Russell of Frankfort with a wrestling match between Greek Terry and Jack Hurke.
Railroads in the United States are quietly preparing for higher freight rates after arbitration board reports. Firemen on fifty four eastern railways seek pay increases, which could raise railroad payrolls by about 9.6 million dollars annually. Engineers already received a 2 million yearly boost, with trainmen also planning wage demands.
The Clements-Cullivan wedding was celebrated with attendees including Lotie Dorsch and Mrs Kate Cletaient. Mr and Mrs Callan departed for Chastain, TIL after the ceremony, with Mr Joe Matthies and Mrs Cullivan noted as neighbors, both newly furnished homes on Salamore Street.
Oil shows in Well Three on the Wuertz farm south of the city. Oil at about 140 feet indicated possible deeper productive strata. The deeper strata reached around 1080 feet differs from those in the earlier two wells.
Riverside coal mine was sold at a receiver's sale Monday afternoon to W. B. Catching of London Kentucky for 4000 cash. He was the only bidder. The property was assessed several months ago at 16000. Catching is president of the London Kentucky National Bank. Several prospective bidders looked over the mine, but no other bids were offered.
Railway service on the B and O Southwestern line is recovering after disruptions. Additional trains were added Monday to improve east and west service. train 3 detours via L and N routes to North Vernon and Louisville, with train 12 using the same path. Delays persist but a better schedule is hoped by week’s end. The article notes widespread impact on freight movement and passenger security on the rail network.
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Eikmethnd April 22. The Uf Amuso have begun the foundation for Me pee Veeter in North Mali street. Time writer Upton Sinclair and Mr Mare Craig Isfindtrouph, daughter of Judge and Mrs A M Kintrowsh, attended the event at the home of Mew Jobe Thurman. The bride-to-be planned a trip to Fred ericksburg before meeting Mey Sluelik. They left for New York and expect to make their home in Holland.
Mrs McCullough wife of William McCullough a farmer ten miles north of the city died Monday afternoon after a long illness of tuberculosis She is thirty five years old left a husband and one child Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 10 at Sugarland Church with burial at Grove City Cemetery
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