09 Aug 1921
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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1921
Page
1
A steamship ran aground off San Pablo Island. the top deck is listing and remains crewed but unable to reach port. Rescue and salvage teams were dispatched, with arrival expected later in the day.
An August forecast estimates total wheat production at about 890 million bushels with winter crops around 540 million and spring crops near 250 million. The projection uses a 55.6 percent normal condition basis, updating July 1 conditions and comparing to prior reports.
A confusing clipping reports a couples elopement and hurried marriage at 2 AM. The ceremony took place at a local location with witnesses including Byron Glover and Miss McAndrew. Details are garbled but indicate a private arrangement and a rushed license.
Fragmentary text references Loh Sea Wi Jobs, Meyer, and a finance corpora topic. Mentions frozen credit, government role, and railroad issues with vague attributions and missing details. No clear event or names to confirm.
Vague notes show a city council meeting focusing on nuisance weeds and requested repairs at East Seventh Street and nearby areas. Officials urged improvements and delivery of materials, with mentions of specific streets and members voting on actions.
A fragmented report notes Rivera Park closing as part of a local business shakeup. The brief cites uncertain timing and limited details, with prevailing focus on the park's status and community impact.
Fragmentary text discusses a program with a person named Nulter and stakes implied by the garbled source. Details remain unclear but indicate a listed event or initiative connected to an aid or action program.
Henry Mester accused Gov. of embezzlement and pressed a warrant through the governor’s office. Police and bondsmen faced the sheriff as Sangamon County figures discussed a $10,000 bond. Richard Sullivan, a partisan boss, helped decided to risk the arrest.
New York August 5 Lou Toltegen husband of Geraldine Farrar reveals in his first interview since being locked out of their apartment that he plans to sue for separation. He claims he had no idea of reconciliation and alleges he was injured by the lockout.
The fragment describes community members including Altzon and Mark Reeve organizing a local event. It notes a treasurer and secretary roles, a parade or gathering day, and mentions poultry and livestock themes. The text is incomplete but centers on communal effort and civic action.
In a bid to curb corrupt dealers a faction demands strict control and calls for a Senate Agricultural Committee inquiry into suspected aid to conspirators within the trade. The aim is to dismantle the Parmier Cooperative Grain Exchange amid alleged theft and collusion.
A garbled clipping notes that American prisoners in Russia were released. The fragment references officials and claims of freedom but lacks clear names or dates.
Los Angeles police say the grand jury will hear evidence today linking Arthur Burch to the murder of John Belden Kenne. Investigators focus on tire marks from a car used in the crime and the identity of a pariga keeper mentioned in police notes.
The biennial convention of United Mine Workers opens here September 20 amid talks of wage disputes and licensing. Leaders warned the men may resist certain wage actions while pushing for licensing terms and changes to previous agreements dated March 1922.
The state board endorses wage hikes across numerous counties including Daviess, Fayette, Floyd, Orange, Ripley, and others. Some counties faced delays or refusals, but the board maintains authority to order raises where data supports compliance and property and employer readiness.
Fragmentary OCR depicts a dramatic account of a failed exile return attempt involving a Boris foe and Ferdinand's son in Bulgaria. It mentions border halts, quiet propa ganda east of the Balkans, and plans to gain external support from regional powers.
Fragmented report details a murder case involving a boy who killed his mother and faces possible death penalty. The testimony references a brother Dolly and an older figure, with unclear dates and places.
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