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Washington Washington Democrat

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Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Feb 11, 1920

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Palmer Studies Railroad War as Strike Looms

Washington November 11 an emergency study by General Palmer on the railroad situation as unions threaten a strike. The government views 64 000 maintenances of way workers walkout as illegal and may act to end the disruption. Union officials plan to appeal to President Wilson after meeting Hines to press demands.

Washington Vec Atterser Palmer Pree Bon Ball Direstes Hines Hines Offeisis Aaions

Changes Offered by Lodge in Bipartisan Conference

Lodge submitted amendments to the United States foreign policy and reservations on voting power, seeking bipartisan support. The changes aim to shape the league's expenses and Monroe Doctrine stance, but no agreement was reached on key provisions.

League Lodge Senate

Wilson in better shape says Johns Hopkins doctor

Baltimore February 11 President Wilson is described as in better shape and mentally vigorous by Dr Hugh Young of Johns Hopkins as quoted in the Baltimore Sun. The physician offered to disclose all facts about the president's condition to calm public unease and maintain transparency about his illness.

Baltimore Pres. Wilson Hugh Young Johns Looking University Baltimore Sun Young Dr. Young

Lockett Moved From Lexington to Death House

Eddyville Kentucky February 11 William Lockett thirty two negro murderer of Geneva Hardeman a school girl entered the death house today under guard of federal troops escorted from Lexington He wished to be executed soon He is to be electrocuted on March 11 in Lexington Ky Federal troops moved him after a mob threat during his trial in Fayette County court flags police and troops surrounded the courthouse as orderly transfer occurred

Eddyville William Lockett Geneva Hardeman Lexington Lockett Lesington Nesro Fayette County Wstey United States

Prize Corn Show Highlights and Regional Exhibits

Reports from the Daviess county fair include Henry Wichman winning the grand sweepstakes with a 2.65 disc harrow and other top prizes. The Vance Clark show features a world renowned twelve ear exhibit from Pater Lux, now sold to a Louisiana buyer for 500 dollars. Lux, a keynote speaker, explains his methods and remains involved in Thursday’s program. The article also lists premium winners across classes and single ear sweepstakes, with names such as Theodore Myers Harley Myers R. J. Crane Harold Colbert Ed Covell Michael Bradley and Charley Foss among others.

Henry Wichman Corm Deviews County Daviess County Purdue University Wichman Vance Clark van Trees East Third Streets Chicero Pater Wi Lox Indiana Lux

Fletcher resignation accepted by Wilson

President Wilson accepts the resignation of Henry P. Fletcher as ambassador to Mesico. The news had circulated several weeks earlier.

De Valera Advocates Brittel Type Policy

Irish leader De Valera signals support for a Brittel style program akin to governance used in Cuba. The remark suggests a push toward centralized control echoing controversial measures attributed to Cuban precedent.

Robbery at Freight Depot Stuns City

Police say boxcar theft aimed to cut living costs as groceries valued at $150 vanished from the Erameville & Indianapolis freight yard. Thieves loaded items into a car in two trips, fleeing toward Van Trees and Walnut streets. Henry Smith discovered the loss at dawn.

Erameville & Tech¢Napolis Fitr Bakery Oe Plainville Section Mer EL & I van Trees Street Walnut Street Henry Smith

German minister of justice sends list of accused for Allied charges

Berlin February 11 Eugen Schiffer minister of justice handed to the attorney general at Leipzig the first list of accused Germans whose delivery is demanded by the Allies with instructions that the attorney general investigate the allied charges and prosecute wherever evidence warrants.

Berlin Eugent Schiffer Supreme Court Leipsig Lst

Freight Train Wreck Delays Big Four Route This Morning

This morning a Big Four freight train wreck near Cipakpaati ade Woha caused no injuries. Engineer John Donnetts and fireman W. K. Barlow aboard train number 12 lost control as the engine plowed into a caboose and six cars, overturning the engine. A Cincinnati wrecker cleared the wreck, delaying eastbound traffic while crews towed derailed cars back onto the track.

John Donnetts W. K. Barlow Seymour Cincinnati

Divergence in Opinions Stir European Premiers

Paris on February 11 reports growing signs of wide gaps in views among Premier Miller Lloyd George and Nitti. Officials note recent statements by each leader show clear disagreements on the allied stance toward Germany and Russia. The article mentions the Erzberger interview as part of the context.

Paris Miller Lloyd George Nitti Ofictai Germany Russia Mathias Erzberger Snance

Irish Roses Expensive Luxury in London 1911 Case

Gray admitted giving the young wife from twelve thousand to fifteen thousand nine hundred pounds since meeting her in London in 1911. He denied Miss O Con nor's charges that he promised to provide money or support.

Gray London Miss. O'Connor

Senate Passes Wadsworth Bill to Raise Military Pay

Washington Feb 11 The senate approved the Wadsworth measure increasing pay for the army navy coast guard and the public health service. The action comes as the nation eyes defense readiness with lawmakers seeking to bolster personnel compensation.

Poe Waghington Senate Wadsworth Army Coast Guard

Coal drilling push eyed for southern Indiana mine

Six drilling outfits will be put into operation near Sandy Hook and Wise land within a week to explore for coal. C B Richards of Richards and Bon, Terre Haute, says a new mine near the city could employ 1,000 workers with over 2,900 acres optioned along the Petersburg road. Reports claim thick coal veins under the Doress county tract near the railroad, boosting hopes for a major southern Indiana mine and possible city housing pressures.

Sandy Nook C. B. Richards Richards & Bon Goal Operators Terre Hants Sandy Hook Wise John W. Patcherty Petersburg Road Richards Washington Republican County Wise County Ter« Haute Ess County Graham Land E. I Indiana Mrr

Four U S submarines reach port after weeklong search

Washington reports that four missing United States submarines have arrived at a port following a week of intensive efforts. The消息 notes continuing salvage and authentication work by naval authorities amid the eerie mystery of the fate of the other units.

U. S

Mutinied Crew of Powst Kept Under Arrest in Bermuda

The crew of the U S ship Powst mutinied and were placed under arrest at Bermuda by the ship’s commanding officer on the request of the American consul. They will be returned to Hampton Roads and delivered to the U S federal attorney.

Washington Shipping Board Yeasel Powstkeepsire Bermuda U. S Sacramento Daniels Hampton Roads United States

New York Man Johnson Named Ambassador to Italy

Washington Feb 11 Robert Underwood Johnson of New York is to be appointed ambassador to Italy by President Wilson. His nomination will go to the Senate in a few days to succeed Thomas Nation Page who resigned five months ago. The post has remained vacant since then. Johnson is said to be fully in accord with the president's policy toward Italy.

Wasington Robert Underwood Johnson New York Italy Pres. Wilson White House Johnson Senate Thomas Nation Page Vacams Page

Legion Threatens Preacher With Ras Lancaster March Feb

A segment from Lancaster Pennsylvania reports that members of the American Legion and 69 citizens armed with rails threatened a local preacher. The incident involves a confrontation at a public gathering and points to tensions within the community.

Lancaster Megehers’ of the American Legion Cit Rails Serroandedl Tile ‘Mae

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Mori Feverey Asoo Fats Wilson Trefore Diness Pat Bokbers Louisville Camp Taylor Offdale Laitsville Theodore "Myers Harley R. Myers R. J. Crane Motor Robe Harold Colbert Ed Covell Poultry Coop Michael Bradley Jesse Banta Stove Leo Bradley Charley Ross Bert Horn Poultry Charley Foss Milton Dugger Joseph Allison Claude Aikman Henry P. Fletcher Mesicothas Fletcher de Valera Ates Eatly Bermuds Shipping Board Vessrl Robert Underwood Jokmes Legion Preacher
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