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Washington Washington Democrat

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Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Feb 06, 1923

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Turky-Ismet Pasha Shifts Tactics at Lausanne Talks

Washington reports the United States seeks to avert war in the Near East as Lausanne talks strain between France Britain and national Turkey widen. Ismet Pasha signals a potential move to await allied decisions while Paris and London weigh next steps and economic clapses.

London Waa Bri Near East Ismet Pasha France Britain Washington Europe Turkey

French Troops Kill German Soldiers in Occupied Territory

Muenster reports two Germans killed today by French troops in newly occupied territories. Ruhr and Rhineland quiet aside from isolated incidents as France presses to disrupt Berlin Switzerland rail traffic. Chancellor Cuno tours occupied areas urging unity to save the republic.

Muenster Weishaden Ruhr Rhinelfied Berlin-Switzerland Germany Paris-Orient France Switzerland Cuno

Savannah Ready for Doughboys Arrive in Occupation Era

Savannah in military parade mood as the American army arrives ending occupation presence. Flags fly from buildings and ships while a cold wind blows. The transport St Mihiel with about 1,200 officers and men of the Eighth Infantry prepares to dock tomorrow amid German mothers-in-law and other noted passengers.

Savannah St. Mihiel Eighth - Infantry Kiddes

Unrequited love leads Cherokee chief to shoot self in department store

Chief Whitehorse of the Cherokee Nation, from Oklahoma, shot himself after declaring love for 27 year old Mrs. Pearl Moora Smith in a New York department store. He fired three times, causing a panic among about 300 women. he died instantly on the scene. Police say Smith admitted exchanging love notes but said the affair was for fun.

New York No Pearl Moora Smith Gabriel “Whitehquss Hera Te Whitehorse Oklahoma New Mexico

Fire damages East Fourth and VanTrees area store

A lighted cigarette caused a fire at 10 45 last night at the Marts store on East Fourth and VanTrees streets. The blaze destroyed a new $40 item, scorched the storefront, and the department responded to the dance hall incident at the American Legion hall nearby.

Marts East Fourt VanTrees

Wreck on B and O near Huron delays eastbound train

Seymour February 6 reports a wreck on the Baltimore and Ohio main line near Huron Lawrence county delays hit eastbound No. 12 for about nine hours. The Cincinnati wrecker aided, detours moved No. 12 via Monon to Mitchell, and the eastbound passenger train was delayed until about noon before service resumed.

Seymour Ealt & Ohio Railroad Baltimore & Ohio Huron Mitchell Lawrence County Cincinnati Paver Monon

Tidal Wave Strikes Hilo Bay After Earthquake

After Saturday's quake, a tidal wave hit Hilo Bay killing tens to twelve. Four children swept away near Kampen and three Japanese fishermen trapped in a sampan engine room. Estimated damage at $100000 with ongoing tallies of lives. Matson liner touched mud bottom, then floated away. Doand tanker rode surge but escaped. Residents fled to higher ground as workers left docks to save families.

Honolulu Hilo Bay Kampen Rma Wailuku River Hilo Matson Navigation Company Matsoniaj Standard Oil Company Doand Anchorage Iower Hill Bravedors

Debate Over Reformatory Funding Splits Indiana House

Indiana lawmakers battled over a $2,000,000 reformatory appropriation with a 47 to 46 party line vote amid Democratic moves to curb the governor's contingent funds. Amendments trimmed the governor emergency fund and other allocations as both chambers adjourned after a tense morning session.

Hospital report for January shows deficit and expenses

Viesg County Hospital lists January receipts 1 168.10 with total expenses 1 87.90 and a deficit of 4.4. The clinical report records 40 admissions, 18 major operations, 14 minor, 4 medical, 2 maternity cases and 14 deaths. Donations include blankets meat a Christmas basket and utensils for the kitchen from local groups and individuals.

Hakridge Jeffries and Hunt Frank Kramer

Harding backs conservation push to save nation’s forests

In Washington on February 6 President Harding expressed open support for a national conservation policy. In a letter to Representative Clarke of New York he urged larger cooperation among federal state and private timber land owners to protect dwindling forest reserves. He also aligned with Secretary Wallace against transferring the forestry bureau to Secretary Fall’s interior department.

Washington, D. C Harding America Clarke New York Forcesi Agriculture Wallace Forestry Bureau Fall Department of Interior

Young Woman Reports Piecing 12 Quilts in 12 Years

Kitty Smith of Elnora writes that she has finished twelve quilts by age 27, with one quilt containing 8,232 pieces made at 22 in 1918. She notes other quilts from 1919 with 4,362 pieces and at 19 with 3,276 pieces, saying she began quilting at 15.

Kitty Smith Elnora Wen H I Kittie Smifh

Republicans back McCray budget in secret House session

In Indianapolis on February 6 the Republican majority pledged to support Governor McCray's budget. Forty seven of sixty two Republicans attended as ruling leaders said they would vote as a unit, backing a 14 million dollar operating appropriation over two fiscal years and a 2 million dollar Pendleton reformatory project. Democratic opposition remained in place in both House and Senate.

Indianapolis Barrow House of Representatives McCray House Pidge Pendleton Senate

Nutter Trial Set for March in Circuit Court

Date for the trial of Mrs. Ruth Nutter on a acid throwing charge was fixed for March 5 with two days set aside for evidence. Judge M S Hastings and lawyers prepared the February term calendar. Miss Helen Cave, prosecuting, was employed at the American Steam Laundry where D N Nutter is a partner.

Ruth Nutter M. S. Hastings Hélen Cave Miss Cave American Steam Laundry D. N. Nutter Indianapolis Valda Sims Willis Overton Overton Ray Chandler Chandler Cah Hawkins William Bengey

Train wreck injures seven near Terre Haute

A Big Four passenger train wrecked after hitting an open switch west of Terre Haute. Seven coaches derailed with two engineers from Indianapolis dead or dying and five others injured, while passengers were shaken. the crash marks a second such incident at the same site in months.

Terre Haute Sweet McDonald T. N. Denham Indianapolis McDonald

Deaths of Sarah Ann Wood and John Henry Brewer

Obituaries report the deaths of Sarah Ann Wood at her daughter's home in Plainville Road age 87 not 88 and John Henry Brewer near Montgomery after a week with paralysis. Wood, born February 14 1835 in Washington, formerly of Loogootee, was a member of First Baptist church. burial in Goodwill Cemetery. Brewer a respected Barr Township farmer born March 4 183? in Marion County Kentucky, died after a week of illness. funeral at St Michael's Catholic church.

Sarah Ann Wood Diba John G. Sanford Plainville Road Wood Aga Loogootee Mrs. Sanford Washington F William G. Cole Maryland James Wood Sanfoord J. W. Mathewson Vanceburg Goodwill Cemetery John Henry Brewer Montgomery Brewer l Barr Township Kentucky Marion County Mr. Brewer Katherine Sgm

New Bill Proposes Standards for Embalmers in State

Indianapolis report outlines a bill in the state house to regulate the embalming trade. The proposal would require embalmers to be high school graduates and meet stricter qualifications. The measure passed the senate and moved to the house, where it may face opposition. The article notes veterans Paul and Fouis who served in France and the Franco-Prussian War era.

House Hays Senate John Sweeney Dilieier Dunn Spencer Adnate Indianapolis Lmany Francois Paul France

Legion meeting aims to unite posts across district

An afternoon session at the American Legion hall brought together representatives from twenty eight posts district wide. The gathering, expected to draw at least 75 attendees, focused on acquainting officers and coordinating district activities with state and local programs led by officers including Eka A Curries and Ed Jackson.

Bureh-Woodly American Legion Nes Bosc Methodist Ed Jackson Faulkner theeRptary Roca Eng Tegien Cipendons Jbanks Elitora Town Carlisle Martingville Bflom Bloomfie Monrovia Edway Sandborn Fredville Wheatiangington Lodge Worthington VE Versity Bickne Ieington

Take Dubois 800 Drive Leads to County Capture

Fuzzy OCR passage reports a pursuit in Hartledn township with many people along the route. It mentions eight hundred or more involved, with implied arrests. Details are unclear due to text damage but indicate a large county operation resulting in captures near Hartledn.

Fiean Sat Hartledn Alogi

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