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Washington Washington Democrat

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Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1920

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School Wagon Struck by Train at Cannelburg Injures Driver

Charley Gough driving a school wagon for Ed Laurel was injured when a Baltimore & Ohio passenger train struck the wagon at the main crossing near the depot in Cannelburg. Gough suffered a broken right leg and bruises. two horses were killed and the wagon demolished. He was treated at the depot and returned home to Loogootee after the incident occurred around 3 20 p m Thursday afternoon with no children aboard.

Charley Gough Ed Laurel Baltimore &Ohio Jassenger Cannerburg Cannelburg Gouwsh

Fail in Effort to Rob Truck of Mail

Indianapolis December 24 A thwarted robbery attempt disrupted a mail truck run near the Indiana Rally Times office. Two men blocked the vehicle and signaled the driver Fred McGinnis to stop but he accelerated, narrowly escaping. The suspects fled along the street as the truck continued toward the Union Depot with Christmas mail units.

Indianapolis Fred McGinnis Union Depot

Bolday robbers planned theft near post at three o'clock

Neat office report suggests that two men planned a bolday theft around the time registered mail was to be moved to the post. McGintis drove his truck toward them as they stepped from the shadows and the streetcar rumbled by.

McGintis

Italy fears civil war over Fiume

Rome reports Fiume braces for clash with Italian regulars as foreigners are ordered to leave within three days to conserve food for fighters. Gabriele d Annunzio has militarized services, bread cards are withdrawn, and a curfew is imposed amid a siege by regular troops surrounding the city. Residents flee as shortages loom for the 60 000 inhabitants.

Rome Fiume Gauriele d'Annunzio Totaignors Italy Gabriele Annunzio

Bernstorff Hopes America Will Lead For Peace

Berlin reports former Ambassador Bernstorff urges the United States to take moral lead in championing justice and equity to revise the Treaty of Versailles and reform the League of Nations. He warns that without Western prompt action, Bolshevism may triumph as Europe nears another Christmas. Herschel Beatty returns home from Indiana trips and plans to resume duties in Terre Haute on Monday.

Berlin America Pernstern Europe United States Versaillon Herschel Beatty Indianapols Terre Haute

Harding Today Seeks Shape for League Plan

Marion Ohio reports President-elect Harding shaping a practical league of nations plan after two conferences. Taft hints at concrete proposals, while Harding stresses the need for an agreement excluding objectionable features. Possible Supreme Court bench vacancies and cabinet names loom as Harding’s team weighs the new administration.

Marion Dee Harding William H. Taft Germany United State Resolu Martog William [. Taft Lodgy Harding ‘Dondd Salin Wis Stout Harding Leaat Bree Ea Port Tolise Teayes

Unhappy Christmas Blaze Ravages Apartment House

Fire destroyed an apartment house injuring and displacing up to 126 people including many children. The blaze lasted hours after a pipe ignition sparked the flames. Loss estimated at $260,90 in early reports.

Spithellela Atbig Saving

Christmes in the one day dod ptbe year

Fragmentary OCR text mentions a newspaper item with distorted phrases. It references a Democrat and a one day event, but readable details are limited. The piece appears to be a garbled note likely from an old issue, offering no clear names, dates, places, or outcomes to summarize.

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Seven Coal Cars Derailed By Big Four Wreck Near Sandy Hook

Seven loaded coal cars were derailed in daylight wreck on the Big Four railroad near Sandy Hook. The cars overturned in an extra northbound local train, damaging the track. No injuries were reported. Wrecking crews worked to clear the right of way and traffic was halted while passenger trains were detoured via alternate routes. The line was expected to be cleared by evening.

Big Four Sandy Hook Crort Baveras Big Hook Daltty Iore & Ohio Railroad Athe Dattimore Oto Vincenhes

Ardmore Expectant Mrs Hamon To Arrive

Ardmore Oklahoma dispatch notes a frenzy of excitement as residents expect Clara Smith Hamon to arrive. The report claims she is linked to Jake L Heron and a salionaire politician. Crowd plans to meet her at the station with Sheriff Garrett possibly guiding the return to the city.

Ardmore Okla Clara Smith Hamon Jake L. Heron Salionaire King Poltician I. Heliet Clara Sheriff Garrett

Kansas court aims to regulate industrial relations

A Kansas court ruling is reported to push for state oversight of industrial relations, including hours, layoffs, and worker fidelity tests. Critics warn this echoes paternalistic governance and socialist rule, while supporters hail court-led safeguards for workers and payroll continuity during downturns. A three-day holiday shutdown and a fox drive are noted in distant fashion with local event details and organizers.

Samuel Gomp The United Press Washington Kansas Court of Industrial Aupiort Kansan Kansas’ Industrial Ccurs Ita Itusula

Indiana power rate hike approved for mines and other sectors

Indianapolis December 4 The Indiana Power Company won permission from the Public Utilities Commission to raise rates for mines by 62 percent and others by 35 percent. Increases to most rates are suspended pending a hearing set for January 4.

Indianapolis Indiana’ Power Company Aceorizert Td Invensys Tts cleviricHy Fibaen Gud Sindatrieg Southern Indisia Pauli Vice Commodxxion Pany Wermut

Christmas in England Reflects Old-Fashioned Traditions

The note recalls a Victorian era celebration with Christmas tomorrow starting big holiday observances. Businesses suspend for three days as curtailment of commerce follows old customs, and even the telegraph and cables show reduced activity amid the festive period.

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Car Saddling Bank Robbery Report From Carlisle

In Gartule Indiana the Peoples State Bank of Carlisle reported a robbery after a bank check found $110 stolen from the till during a Tuesday heist. Initial losses were placed between 600 and 500 dollars. No suspects yet. Ozro Latehaw was shot in the abdomen during the escape and is recovering.

Gartule Ind Omiclala the Peoples State Bank Fugio Ozro Latehaw

Several workers at shops recalled to work at B&O railroad shops

About twelve men among furloughed workers at the Baltimore and Ohio railroad shops have been called back to work. Included are several machinists and boildermaker helpers. The report notes restoration of personnel amid ongoing operations.

Baltimore & Ohio Railroad

Plans for vast credit to Germany outlined by Farm Bureau

Washington December 3 plan to extend large credit to Germany outlined by J R Howard president of the American Farm Bureau before a joint Senate banking and agricultural committee. He said about 1 600 000 farmers could back foreign trade via an American War Finance Corporation as intermediary for purchases of food and raw products Germany could seek to buy under priority. He cited potential exports of wheat corn and low grade wool as examples and argued funds could be secured by bonds on property.

Washington,d. C Germany American Farm Bureau Federal Senate Banking “and Agricultural’ Committees Howard Austria France Russia Ananca Corporation Howard Sald

Debs Pardon Opposition Reported by White House

Washington December 24 The White House officials say the president will not pardon Eugene V Debs a socialist leader jailed for his antiwar speech. The stance comes as debates over wartime patriotism and civil liberties continue in federal circles.

Washington Pressiany Witden White House Offelala Debs

Jury unable to agree in case against Arstoin and co defendants

Washington jury failed to reach a verdict in the case of Jules Nickey Arstoin and others charged with bringing stolen New York securities to Washington. Norman Bowles, a defendant and local attorney, was rearrested on a New York request but released on bail. Charles Winston arrived from Dayton, Ohio, to spend Christmas with relatives.

Washington Jules Nickey" Arstoin New

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