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Washington Washington Democrat

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Washington, Indiana, United States of America

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Dec 08, 1920

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Wilson mulls resubmitting League treaty with message

President Wilson considers sending the Versailles peace treaty back to Congress with a special message on America’s foreign relations. Officials say recent Geneva League of Nations developments might make the covenant more acceptable to the Senate. The text remains in the president’s hands after previous failure.

Washington, D. C Wilson Congress America Senate Geneva League of Mentions Assembly League Denmark Creftisine

Is Now Formally Accused Of Murder In Sacramento Case

A case in Sacramento writes that Casfie and a woman named Mrs Poth Walker Hamon wife of Frank Hamon nephew of Jake Hamon are formally accused of murder. The brief lists no further charges or courtroom dates.

Sacramento Casfie & A Mra Poth Walker Hamon Frank Hiamon Jake Hamon

Plan for Formation of Export Corporation under Esch Law

The article reports William Reoth of the Guarantee Trust in New York announcing plans to form a 100 million export corporation under the Esch law at a national convention. The venture aims to export manufactured goods, with potential expansion to repay up to one billion dollars, and includes farmer, banker, and business representation.

Miellanapolis William Reoth Giaranty Trust New York Prokran Chicago Farm Bureau Federation Rebpr United States

Monkey Gland Starts Girl On Way To Life

In Chicago the thyroid gland from a monkey was transplanted into Mary Kedwiszki 19 after 17 years in a cellar. Doctors led by Dr Sigmund Krumholz expected mental and physical growth to begin as Mary, weighed 38 pounds, started toward life though formerly unable to speak think or move. The girl was found in Joliet Illinois cellar last September by officers.

Chicago Mary Kalwiszki Sit American Hospital Wey Mary Kedwiszki Eguta Sigmund Krumholz Mary Krumholz Joliet, AL

Ruth Perry Fatal Gas Fumes In Vincennes

In Vincennes Indiana Miss Ruth Perry 19 died from accidental asphyxiation due to gas fumes in a cafe room where she and her sister worked. The gas was reportedly turned on instead of off as she attempted to leave the room. Her sister, also employed at the Opel cafe, witnessed the incident and was not injured.

Vincennes Ind Muras Miss Perry Jay

Ready for roof at ATL plant progress report

The roof work at the ATL plant proceeds with repairs in progress at Hautslda park. The balding will be completed in a few weeks if weather allows. Gravel work near Mastelie is finished. water to the plant remains blocked by the flume. A commencement is expected within hours for ongoing water management.

Hautslda Park Gounuilman Srogter

Houston Fire Damage Estimated at Million

A Houston blaze caused extensive damage to a business district last night. Fire officials estimate damages around a million dollars with twenty cars and twenty other structures destroyed or greatly damaged.

Houston Tex

Indiana Power Co Seeks Rate Increase

Vincennes Ind December 4 Indiana Power Co seeks a rate increase to offset rising coal labor material and tax costs and maintain service. The filing argues revenue losses from higher wholesale prices and utilities expenses justify higher charges to customers statewide.

Indiana Power CO Vincennes Ind Dee. Y Villdins Tatefial Indiana Jas Fulgal Cot Indias

Advertisement Scheduling Confusion in Local Paper

Confused reader notes ambiguity in ad placement and deadlines. Mentions advertisers names and how to arrange notices on short timelines.

President-elect begins prep for administration as congress session nears

The president elect arrives home to a busy start of work planning cabinet, international policy, and legislative program. He will consult leaders across parties and summon figures like Elihu Root and others as Congress convenes in March to quicken work on the new administration.

Marlod Harding Ado Wei Jlarding Searke League of Na- Honk Herbert Hoover Sunda Warding Elihu Root Mvans Fiaghos Patt Shardins Congress

Independents Meet Wheatland In Important Showdown

The Vera Independent team prepares to host Wheatland with Weaver leading Wheatland’s star center in a bid to upset the visitors. Wheatland counters with Whetsell McClellen Sullivan Barnett Ostjen and Downey as Ingle Ringk attends practice amid hopes of crowd support at St. Sition’s gym.

Vera Wheatland Iuintot St. Sition Sym At Clerk Ier Aly Monroe City Jochls Luognatee Tha P Wheatland Star Center Prather Nicholson Zoltare Lindsay Sullivan Barnett Ostjen Downey

Cox Offers to Appoint Willis to Harding’s Place

Gov Cox proposes appointing Senator Willis of Ohio to fill the vacancy in President Harding’s term. He telegraphed President-elect Harding offering Willis for immediate confirmation and noted plans to resign around January 10 or 11. Cox stressed willingness to aid efficient governance and public needs.

Gov. Cox Willis Harding Columbug Gay Ja M. Cox Ohio Tha Sendita Medt Willig Furth France Ida

County to hold joint meeting on White River bridge

The Pike and Daviess county commissioners approve a joint meeting at Rogers on December 17 to lay out a proposed bridge across White River joining two towns. Daviess county will pay about two thirds of the cost in installments.

Board of County Comaiasioners Pike County Born Conain- Honers Jnlet Rogers White River Kouties Daviess County Inulit

County to Sell Bond Issue For Bridge Repairs

Daniel J. Myers, county auditor, outlined preliminary steps for selling about $79,100 in bridge bonds. Funds will pay contractors to build and repair roughly thirty five bridges across the county. most projects are near completion with only three or four remaining.

Daniel J. Myers

Coroner Holds Kuhen Murder Case Angles Explored

Evansville Indiana December reports say detectives examine new angles in the Dennis Kuhen murder case. The taxi driver’s body was found head wound in a ditch on a road north of the city after a Nov. 26 incident. One angle ties Kunhen to a craps game at the Louisville and Nashville depot where money was won.

Evansville Ind Dennis Kuher Jon Kuheh Hevye Bean Loulaville & Nashville Vernon - Krieekhau Corde Ott Warrick County Herp Basler

Verdict on murder case without blame assigned

A jury returned a verdict of homicide without placing blame on a named suspect. Walter Woodring was not mentioned in the verdict amid an affidavit from Louis Kuhen regarding a deal driver. James Westfall, 26, was moved to county jail and prepared for a hearing before Judge Gould as his suspended sentence to the Jeffersonville reformatory could be acted on. Police said no charges were filed against Woodring or Westfall in the Kuhen murder case.

Woodrhng Walter Woodring Louis Kuhen Woodring James Westfall Phill, Gould Vanderburg Tig Jeffersonvilla Reformatory Wentfall Gould Fay Ruben Wooding Westfall T ‘Dey Kuhen

McSwiney Sister Testifies on Childhood and Struggle

Miss Misa Mary McSwiney recounts Terrence McSwiney’s fight for Trish freedom during childhood and his death hunger strike in Brixton prison while giving testimony to a commission on British rule. Mrs Clara McSwiney was also expected to speak.

Washington Des Terrence McSwiney Brixton Misa Mary MrSwiney Reddy Miss McSwiney Commission National New York Magasine Clara McSwiney Spas Logdys Om

First Step in Fight for the Open Shop

The clothing manufacturers seek to establish the open shop as tensions rise in New York. The Clothiers Manufacturers Association of America and the Amalgamated Clothing Workers Union face a declaration of war as the union plans a strike and the industry contemplates immediate demands for exemptions and production changes.

Seow York Due Pest Thie Clottier Manufacturereers Association of America OP Mery Mave Gstabitah

Tariff Revision to Begin January 6

Republican leaders announced the tariff revision will start January 6 after a brief delay. The push involves House decisions and is tied to the transition period before the new administration takes office. Marine recruiting stations in Indianapolis Terre Haute Louisville and Louisville area will distribute Victory Medals and related honors to former Marines across Indiana and Kentucky. Medals and decorations are issued upon claim or mail request with discharge and medals returned to owners.

Washtaster Dus Carlin Will Ly House Fie Wi United States Marine Corps Wihnats Street Indianapolls Ind Main Svanaville Eihih Wabash Terre Haute Jetterran Louisville Corner Mary Broadway Lesington Ector Marine Corps Indiana Entucky

Treasury chief urges tax shifts to boost revenue

Secretary Houston's annual report to Congress calls for a two percent increase on incomes under five thousand dollars, lower surtaxes on larger corporations, higher excise taxes on tobacco and luxury goods, and new taxes on gasoline and autos. He seeks repeal of the excess profits tax with a replacement tied to corporate undivided profits.

Washington, D. C Secretary of the Treasury Houston Congress Gillette Dolters

Smithville Set for Friday Clash and Saturday Return

Smithville, a top Blooming district squad, visits here Friday as Seymour comes Saturday. The two games are billed as the season’s toughest so far with fans eyeing how Vincennes and Washington compare. Smithville beat Lyons and Oolitic. Vincennes also beat Oolitic by two points.

Washington Ash Smithville Bloomington Seymour Vincennes Washington Lyons

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