01 Feb 1922
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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1922
Page
1
The opening of a major plenary session sees officials discussing naval restrictions and national security in a wartime style conference. Delegates from Britain, the United States, and other powers gathered to consider treaty terms and potential future actions amid tense global strains.
A head on collision between passenger train number 62 and a freight near Noble Illinois injured several and killed engineers Smalley and Lucas. The crash shattered two engines and halted rail traffic as officials prepared an inquiry.
A disrupted telephone exchange caused by a wreck near Fourth Street crashes outages and prompts manager Georgia Dye to fire the operators. The incident triggers calls and inquiries about the line’s reliability, with reports of heavy traffic and ensuing efforts to restore service. Local responders and officials describe the event as a significant disruption to the city’s communications network.
Hazy notes describe Mr. Barr in poor health after a long illness. Doctors and entment physicians have consulted and no recovery is certain at present as he remains confined to his home. Family members received information Tuesday afternoon about his condition.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions payroll timing and tomorrow’s date, with unclear names or specifics. It hints at a payroll matter or notice related to wages, but readable details are minimal. Further context or legible text is needed to identify involved persons, organizations, or exact actions.
Four men were ordered to appear before Mayor McCarty for alleged violation of a city ordinance after they reportedly drove automobiles over a fire hose stretched across a street near the Kiwanis Building Tuesday afternoon. The hoses were placed across the road, hindering traffic, as fire crews worked. Names mentioned include William Lett, Veale, Jay Harnett, and Art Potts. affidavits had not been filed by noon.
Washington reports James I Howard of Iowa as the likely successor to Senator Kenyon of Wisconsin for the eighth federal judicial circuit seat. Plans call for Howard to take the Senate seat mid February, with possible changes if an unexpected shift occurs. The move aligns with President Harding and Governor Gared Ken dall discussions, while McNider of the American Legion may be considered if Howard delays.
A 25 year old lineman, Prod Fyffe, was injured Tuesday afternoon when he touched a live wire while servicing a pole near Welug. He received two puncture wounds but his safety belt kept him from falling. He was treated at Dr H C Wadawworth’s office and later taken home on South Past Second Street.
A major blaze damaged a Woolworth building on Main Street with total losses estimated around 4 million dollars. Fire officials traced the origin to a storage room used by a local company, and investigators worked to assess damage to the structure and adjacent areas as crews fought the flames.
January temperatures ranged from 7 to 60 degrees with the coldest day on the 26th and the warmest on the 1st. The monthly average temperature was 1 inch in the report by Fee Sanp, weather observer. Snowfall occurred in quant mosaic on the 20th.
Report from early February notes two major mining unions and rail firms planning broader actions. John L Lewis leads United Mine Workers urging miners to back a rail strike effort, aiming to pressure wage cuts and influence national policy. The confrontation centers on wage reductions and coordinated pressure across industry and transport sectors.
Whitt, Purdue premier forward, disclosed a rule fracture and will miss games. The star guard Mutist faced similar charges as the team struggles to defend its title.
Fragmentary OCR notes report additional testimony related to Watson’s charges. References include mentions of military officers and private individuals in a wartime context, with unclear details about who attacked women and who directed actions. The text is garbled and lacks clear dates or locations.
Fragmentary OCR shows a fatal air crash involving a man and his son in law. The report mentions flight schedules and potential investigations, but key names and places are unclear due to damaged text.
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