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Washington Washington Democrat

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Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1920

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Five bandits rob Culver State Exchange Bank firing in street

Five bank robbers held up the Culver State Exchange Bank in broad daylight. A gun battle with civilians followed, injuring two businessmen and three robbers were captured after a chase. Most of the loot was recovered, with authorities estimating about $10,000 taken. Two wounded men remained in critical condition.

Alth Jake Smith Ea “Moet Ant Ware Jerome Ketchell Ketchell Saba Schilling

Distribution of Taxes Completed in County Offices

The December tax distribution totals money for county corporations. Washington school city reserves $330,462.59. civic city receives $24,470.89. Other allocations include State $29,676.78. Washington township $12,825.04. Harrison $3,460.52. Wesle y $3,199.03. Reeve $2,633.84. Cannerburg $0.07. Montgomery $545.91. Barr $10,581.14. Madison $5240. Oden schools $2,146.98.

Ofice J. BE. Meade Corporal Hong Washington State Washington Township Harrison Township Wesle Reeve Township Cannerburg Montgomery Barr Township Madison Township Oden

Local Tax Figures Include Townships and Towns

The report lists sums by area including Buren township at 2302.54 dollars and 1more.township at 11587.48 dollars. Other entries include Steele township with 5011.84 dollars Bogard town 8122.20 dollars Odon town and Elnora with 999.52 dollars.

Buren Steele Bogard Town Odon Ae Elnora

Darby Able to Be Out Again After Typhoid

The Rev. J. W. Darby pastor of the Christian church has left his home after months confined by typhoid. He appeared Wednesday morning with a cane and walked with aid. Friends greeted his recovery with warm congratulations.

J. W. Darby The Christian Church

Terre Haute Fire Ravages Downtown Stock At $500000 Loss

A large blaze in Terre Haute Indiana gutted two Lederer Seibelman and Metropolitan G stores and damaged several others, causing about 500000 in losses. Firefighters were injured as flames spread through a three story brick building near Mait and Sixth, threatening nearby Herz and Aster Bros. facilities.

Terre Heute Ind Wabash Avenue Lederer-Seibelman 50 Cent Hromeni Wae Shina Scott- Denate Seibelman Terre Itrate Iter Terre Nate Jederer-Fievelman de Sartipti Mait Shay del Scato Talli Metropolitans& and 19 Cent Thurman & Schloss Lederer-Fiebelman Herz Department Aster Bros. Furniture Terre Haute Hortse

Fire guts Liebers Art Emporium in Indianapolis loss

Jaffianapolis Indiana December 29 Lieb ers Art Emporium was gutted by fire early today with a loss estimated at 175000 dollars. Paintings statues and other works of art were destroyed. Fifty thousand dollars worth of photography supplies in the basement were ruined by water.

Jaffianapolis Ind

Ford closes Highland Park Plant in inventory shutdown

dit Michigan December 29 The Fore Company's Highland Park W plant employing about 60 000 workers is closed for an indefinite period inventory reports say the entire operation will be at a standstill until at least February 3 while other Detroit area auto plants scale back. Ford Motor Company layoffs and a partial stoppage were reported though officials could not confirm the closure.

Mich Highland Park Announ Ford Company Eds Detroit F Ford Company Letreit Dee. Y Sa Ford Motor Company Comany Chas. Brownell Ford Corpady Lagt Finday

McCray and McClure Confer on Speaker Fight

In Indianapolis on February 2, Gov McCray and Rep McClure held a long conference amid talk of the speaker’s race. The legislative scene included a review of tax law workings by a visiting committee and plans for state institution appropriations.

Indianapolis Fid Republican State Committee McCray

Stores Prepare Cozy House for Special Saturday

The note urges stores to open Saturday with ready stock and friendly attitude, aiming to make shoppers comfortable and ensure sufficient supplies for the day.

Senday

Tools Lost In Well Rescue Effort At Rosa Farm

Workers at the Rosa farm near Sandy Hook recovered drilling equipment but lost tools remain missing after a hole dug for oil reached 260 feet. Drillers returned with new gear and planned to resume once the tools are recovered. Prospects from Saym indicate ongoing efforts.

Rosa Farm Sandy Hook Saym

Truce Ends Flume Fighting as Army Takes Control

Parly reports a truce halting two days of fighting in Flume with regular army now in charge. Authorities seek recognition of the Adriatic treaty, aims to secure permanent peace amid nationalist protests over the shooting of five legionaries. Casualties run high with about fifty dead and possibly two hundred wounded.

Gabriele di Italy F.ifty

Republican leaders plan to scrap Daniels naval expansion

Marion Ohio December 29 Republican leaders plan to scrap Secretary Daniels proposal for further naval expansion. Congressman Kelly of Michigan said here consulting President elect William Harding on naval matters. No new ships will be authorized and appropriations for the coming year probably will be slashed 50,000,000 below last year's figures. Temperature data included.

Marion Qec Ieaders Daniels Kelly Michgan Wmarding Houge Naval Afatrs Committee

Rumors of War Reach Europe Councils

Henry Woop reports rumors of war in Europe as Allied powers push for reparations and demobilization. Allegations claim Bolsheviks move munitions toward Moscow while France and Britain press Germany in Berlin.

Europe Henry Woop Ti Press Council of Europe Ieee Moscow Germany Berlin Brus

Civil Service Fears as Republicans Seek Indiana Posts

Civil service workers at the Federal Building fear a return to the spoils system as Republicans in Washington move to block nominations for Indiana postmasterships and remove Democratic appointees. The dispute centers on civil service protections and potential extensive staffing changes in internal revenue and collector offices.

Indianapoliz Ind Civil Service Feders Bayo Hogttn Washington Wison Senate Indiana Harry S. New Fatty Collector of Internal Revenue Collectur William L. Elder Repubcana Internal Revenue Indianapolis Ratthtyl Merl Elaine Neal Neal Ayafam

Republicans Praise Civil Service Reform Support

A fragment notes the Republican Party has claimed to be a steadfast ally of civil service reform and that federal building employees hope this claim holds true in practice.

Republican Party Federal

Laughlin and Horrall Reappointed by County Board

In the final year end meeting the board reappointed FE. T. Laughlin as county attorney and Dan Horrall as custodian of the courthouse. The session marked the end of George W. Osmond’s term as commissioner from the first district. Louis W. Keith will succeed him on December 31.

Board of County Commissioners FE. T. Laughlin Ndon Dan Horrall Court House George W. Osmond Fils Louis W. Keith

Billy Sunday May Come To Vincennes For A Big Revival

A Vincennes revival committee discussed bringing evangelist Billy Sunday next year. They estimate a 5 000 seat tabernacle and a $10 000 to $12 000 cost for arrangements. William Asher, Sunday’s advance man, said he would coordinate with local churches though no official agreement exists.

Billy Sunday Vincennes Billy Vincennes Young Ston's Christian Association William Asper Evangelior Me Asher Fairmon Wes Va Pervine Irs Hilly Sundas Evanselist Ashes Vincennes Nest Audi Asher

Lloyd George Attacked Over Ireland Policy

London December 24 Premier Lloyd George’s course in Ireland was described to 300 delegates at the national labor congress as “work of a bully backed by physical force.” The crowd warned that a white guard era may rise against labor in a class war. Rev T J Simpson and wife plan a Westminster reception for church members and friends. Mrs James Parker travels to Montgomery to visit daughter Miss Nelson.

Lodon Dee Livy George Ireland National Labor Congress Law Britain T. J. Simpson Westminster Presbyterian Parsonage Westminster Presbyterian Church Sher Washington

Two teens die after train robbery attempt in Illinois

In Greenville Illinois two youths Jacob and Joseph Scott attempt a Wild West style train robbery aboard a New Orleans Chicago flyer. A deputy bullet wounds Jacob while Joseph is captured near Aroma Park as passengers surrender valuables.

Kankakee Ill Dee Aréenville Jacob Joseph Scott New Orleans Chicago Joenh Wen Greenville Beart Fidgman Jonbink Gilman Wien Attck P Big Aroma Park

Congress Opens Debate on Civil Appropriation Bill

In Washington on December 24, Congress began consideration of the civil appropriation bill for fiscal year 1921 1922. The bill, reported by the appropriations committee, totals 383 611 292 44 dollars, cuts 52 837 524 41 from last year and falls about 421 000 000 short of department requests. It funds preparation of 228 000 080 dollars for disability compensation veteran care and vocations programs and outlines planned activities for the next fiscal year beginning July 1.

Wakington Congres Cong

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