05 Feb 1918
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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1918
Page
1
Secret government material tied to Allied positions at Versailles suggests officials were aware of food crises across Europe. Reports indicate worsening conditions in central empires, with hunger straining German and Russian fronts and letters showing dire domestic discontent.
London reports German militarism dominating central empires as a famine and fear drive workers back to factories. Only one scattered protest remains at Jena where about a third of workers walked out. An extraordinary court martial in Berlin punishes strike leaders, risking further unrest.
For the first time in many years and perhaps the history of the local court there were no prisoners in the county jail at the opening of credit court. Ebert Guthrie found it easy to make out his jail report. The sheriff reported no prisoners. Business at the county jail was quiet.
London reports say enemy submarines have killed many British civilians and soldiers. Chancellor Bonar Law faces wartime decisions as casualty figures rise and the nation braces for further raids.
Fragmentary OCR reports prison fees and sheriff service in January 1918. Mentions a $1.40 amount, a legal fee, and seven meals served to prisoners. Text implies waning popularity of the county court and public interest in prison costs.
Washington February 5 workers on railroads await Senate action this week on the practice act. A committee stakeout indicated no strike or walkout by employees as maintenance continues and the bill’s fate remains uncertain.
Washington report states that the United States and Canada have reached an agreement preventing the import of laborers from either country into the other without consent of the respective labor departments. The accord aims to regulate cross border labor movements and protect domestic workers.
Paris reports German aeroplanes were destroyed and five more brought down flaming by French fighters in three series of air battles over the German lines on Sunday. The announcement stressed the heavy French victory and listed the losses for Germany.
Police chief Mr. Allen announces plans to register aliens as required by law. The register opened Monday but supplies were scarce, delaying full enrollment. About twenty one men appeared to register, with expected local reaction and administrative steps ongoing.
In Washington on February 5 Senator Wadsworth warned that lack of vision could stall America’s war efforts. He urged expanded troop deployment, more shipping, greater food stocks, and increased transportation and manufacturing capacity. He criticized current war administration organization and lamented congested facilities, stressing the need for decisive, coordinated action to drive toward victory.
The Bible school of the Fist Christian church will unfurl a six by nine flag for Sunday morning with about fifty boys in the service. Hon M S Hastings to speak as special orator. A full program of patriotic airs solos and instrumental music planned. Name call at roll call and several members advanced in ranks. Court notes list multiple cases including accounting and receivership dismissals and injunction continuations. There are over 200000 stammerers in the United States.
Feb 6 report notes hotel and dining car services may keep rationing under the food administration regulations. No provision to require lower prices on reduced portions.
Dewey Chattin of Terre Haute is held in Clay county jail on murder charges. He asked the court to replace his attorney Phil Long with John W. Baumunk, claiming inability to pay. The court granted Long a $50 fee. Chattin will plead guilty, blaming associates for pressuring him. Trial set for February 11.
Indiana Public Service Commission investigator Charles A. Edwards stated the exact cause of the Baltimore and Ohio passenger wreck near North Vernon, Indiana may never be determined. He oversaw the inquiry as the commission’s public session closed Saturday, with Edwards noting the available evidence and map details.
A historic railroad wreck inquiry found negligence by an administrator and a telegrapher led to a fatal collision on the Cincinnati to St. Louis line. Train No. 2 and a passing freight blocked a right of way, causing eighty deaths and many injuries as engines and cars plunged down an embankment near a bridge.
An official bulletin directs county food producers and distributors to enforce state Sunday closing laws. It denounces open groceries bakeries and trust shops on Sundays as wasteful and contrary to food conservation. The notice warns against maintaining Sunday operations to avoid unnecessary use of manpower and fuel.
Reports from India show one third of the corn crop covered by frost and rain delaying harvests. Experts warn farmers not to husk prematurely while December weather improves field work. In Norway, hydroelectric development exceeds steam power as a future energy source.
The event reports a group including Harris, Jackman, Summers and others traveling to a health resort near Martinsville after a cold outing. Cars were repositioned with one pulled out by another auto and driven to Washington, expected to arrive late afternoon.
Indttams report that millers from Indiana gathered for their annual convention. Joe Ward, director, urged vigilance against grain waste and fires. Federal food director H B Bare urged steps to prevent loss of Nour and other products and to keep farmers pushing production unless plots endanger stored grain and mills.
State Secretary of the Board of Health warns readers to cover a sneeze with a handkerchief to prevent spread of diphtheria, whooping cough, and other winter illnesses. He stresses germs travel through unventilated rooms and urges vigilant hygiene to curb contagion.
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