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Washington Washington Democrat

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1920

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Employers threaten open shop as unions fight back in industry

Chicago reports that William Butterworth of the Manufacturers Association issued a call for a national conference of big employers amid a drive toward the open shop. He charged unions plan to push a national board to regulate labor and warned of intensified attacks on union dominance across industries. The note cites President Harding and AFL leaders as observers of these tensions.

Chicago William Butterworth Butterworth Wiiners’ Manufacturers Association Chamber of Commerce of United States National Conference of Manuacturers Association Indang Illinois Harding Rallwa Gennt Washington Rank Morrison Bworth, Ietehiaar Atinois Mi Clurera Association Fortiwon Hofnt Butterworths Fara Waka Samud Gompers Cso Touneil American Federation of Labor

Four Die In Duront Powder Works Blast Near Scranton

Four men are known dead after an explosion in the number two packing mill at the Duront Powder works in Ldayale, seven miles from Scranton. Fire and rescue crews rushed to the scene as authorities began investigations into the blast.

Scranton Ldayale

Filibuster Delays Aid Bill In Washington Debates

Washington reports show a filibuster stalled a major aid bill as opposition parties push to jam through a rescue package. Lawmakers clashed over a one hour time limit and procedural tactics to start debate after the presiding chair announced delay in the measure.

Washington Western Agriculhe mem@ ealth manufacturing Chairay Oxagy Wingo Arkansas

Noted hero weds bride as cash wedding loot event

Jacksonville Florida reports a dramatic tale as an American ace marries Frances Hannan, receiving a cash dowry estimated over $2,000 and staged parties. The groom, linked to brass sales and a Stutz car post, faced fraud allegations with suspects noted in Philadelphia and California.

Jacksonville Fie Pec Abacher Frances ‘Hannan Jacksonailia Hannan Qaid Phildelphia Stutz Motor Car Company Rickenbach California

Judge Thompson Fines Grand Jurors 250

William C Jude of the circuit court and the Delaware county court member faced fines of 250 dollars after their final report was reviewed. Spectators in the courtroom described tense moments as discussions touched on royalist plots and Bolshevik activities in foreign policy within the ministry.

Thompson William C Jude Iy Latte Delaware Tulge Thompson Thaistry Joninion

Bank Robbery and Shootings Near Carlisle

Two masked men robbed a Carlisle bank in the afternoon, forcing cashiers to open the vault with a brick while a teller was wounded. The bandits fled in a Ford toward Freeport as armed officers pursued them. a cash drawer was emptied and injuries reported to Latshaw, awaiting county hospital updates.

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Bank Renovation Plans Detailed for Peoples Bath

Plans and specifications for improvements at the Peoples Bath in Campbell center are ready. The project costs an estimated 25000 dollars and will modernize the front entrance, corridors, room layout, and furniture. New features include a cloak room private room telephony booths and a safe vault with a safety deposit section.

Tha Campbellius Son Thipa Maia Bank Orridor Bis

Lloyd George Opposes Armament Rivalry in London

In London on December 22 Premier Lloyd George urged a common agreement to end arms race and start anew. He called for universal participation under the League of Nations and discussed possible U S talks on restrictions. He warned the league remains incomplete without all ten states. Britain weighs martial law measures as Ireland unrest grows and India faces Christmastide tension.

London Iona Lloyd George Welcom Great Britain League of Nations Geneva House of Commons United States Oh Ten States Ireland Sir Hamar Greenwend Commons

Democra cy caroler boys collect Friday for charity

Christmas causes schedule changes as the Democracy caroler boys will collect on Friday instead of Saturday. Readers are asked to follow the corrected collection amount and location to support the fundraiser.

Democracy

Wilson to Lunch With Harding on Inauguration Day

Washington details show Woodrow Wilson and President Warren G. Harding will lunch at the White House after the noon inauguration on March 4. Secretary Tumulty announced plans for the day and noted Wilson’s improving health as he prepares to begin writing again.

Washington DE. G Woodrow Wilson Warren G. Harding White House Tumulty Tumulty Walt Capitol Harding

Quartet Accused of Murder All Dismissed

Mocen Georgia December 22 the four defendants including three women and one man charged in the murder case of Fred Shepard were freed as Judge Matthews dismissed the charges amid conflicting testimony. One defendant sobbed aloud declaring she did not walk in the Garden of Gethsemane and that Shepard was with her.

Mocen Fred Shepard Georgi Wachting Matthews De‘une Aa Ule Poline Elmer Shepard Hy Court Room

Christmas charity baskets to aid city poor

The local charities organization is arranging Christmas baskets for the poor to be distributed Friday at city hall. Each basket costs about 2.50 and will include potatoes apples oranges canned goods and fruit with some toys for children. The effort builds on last year’s forty four baskets as part of a broader fundraising and community aid drive.

Pha Charities Organization A Chriathres Morehan Wil

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