13 Feb 1918
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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1918
Page
1
An unclear OCR fragment describes a vehicle or person possibly running over a Vel road or off a bridge near Bowling Green. The readable words reference a potential incident and nervous reactions but lack concrete details or names.
Floods and ice jams swept the White River downstream from Camp Mannin to Maysville. A gorge above Edwardsport and rising waters near Seymour, Plainville, and Lawrenceburg endangered the Baltimore & Ohio line, disrupted rail service, and forced detours as river levels surged several feet and ice blocks drifted downstream.
The Romanian government reportedly ignores Germany's demands and vows to endure. Analysts note the decision affects military strategy and potential allied cooperation in the region as fronts shift toward the Balkans.
American artillery triumphed over the Germans in France. The gun duel began Monday sunset and continued all night. the bombardment fully accomplished its purpose. No man's land was bright all night with good visibility bringing out many anted planes from both sides.
Fragments from a Zurich report show readers debating whether the 1815 treaty remains relevant amid German moves. The piece notes public concern about military and economic tensions and mentions small sums tied to potential border issues and France.
Daviesa county Sheriff C D Guthrie and Emanuel Gates testified on Chattin's confession in Clay circuit court at Brazil. Captain Berry read the confession after officers returned two boys from Terre Haute, where the state aims to finish presenting its case Friday. Vin aL Harrison detailed the October 12 shooting of taxi driver Andrew Munop as the defense contends the killing may have been accidental.
Pope Benedict expresses approval of President Wilson's speech to the enemy and world as nourishing a peace seed. Vatican circles say responsibility now rests with German militarism and must answer Wilson's declarations. The Pope anticipates early replies from Austria and other powers.
Fragmentary wartime note reports a torpedoed vessel near Prain in February with limited readable details. The text mentions damage and a casualty count fragment, but the source is heavily garbled and names or exact identifiers are not clear.
Washington public schools will dismiss early this year for the Bumimer vacation following a school board ruling at Tuesday’s meeting. The district will convene on six Saturdays and omit a spring break, aiming to finish around May 25 and extend summer by about two weeks. The plan seeks to keep students active aiding at home and in the Boys Working Reserves amid labor shortages. Allen Field, the north side athletic field, was named in honor of Hamlet Allen, father of Washington High School, with the naming approved at the January 20 meeting.
Fragmentary OCR note references Monday event at Van Nostran home in Burl. Names unclear. Reads as a brief domestic or local item with minimal readable details.
Obituary notices report the death of Hogard of Bodhi Idaho while visiting his son Orby in Bodhi township, with burial planned after bringing the body home. Also, Mrs. Ruby Ernestine Walker dies at 2, funeral at St Michael’s, and Cloe Nowling, 15, dies after typhoid illness with funeral plans pending.ometown notices recount extended families and survivors across multiple towns.
An unclear report from a Washington high event notes several contests and activities conducted on a night with varied results. Details are fragmentary but indicate several participants and scheduled activities across different venues.
A dispatch from Washington on February 28 argues that peace between the United States and Austria hinges on the Austrian people breaking with their leaders. The text asserts the need for home rule reforms and critiques Von Hertling while stressing the president’s readiness to pursue negotiations.
St Louis Feb 18 John T Adams of Iowa withdraws from the race for chairmanship and supports Witt H Hays of Indiana for the Republican National Committee. Adams announced the move after a conference with supporters, pledging Hays’s nomination and signaling a united slate.
Washington on February 13 reports the first rate push toward actual wealth registration in the country. The bill for wealth registration aims to track and declare assets, signaling the start of a formal system with potential tax and disclosure implications.
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