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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1918
Page
1
Evansville Ind Feb 16 The Indiana Supreme Court is asked to strike down prohibition. Judge Hosletter in superior court overrules state demurrers in the breweries injunction petition. Wilson mentions and political tensions loom amid world crisis.
Vatican circles view President Wilson's latest speech as bringing peace nearer. Report from Amsterdam on Feb 16 says the speech could influence Austria and Germany’s pacifist factions. An interview from Berlin cites Turkey’s territorial integrity and sovereignty as key to Turkish premier views. Paris dispatch notes Romania’s disintegration concerns.
Washington reports a Treasury legal dispute sparked by a woman’s plea to Secretary McAdoo to issue six minor government bonds or coins. She argues melting bronze pallets and silver could fund relief, while the War Department seeks metal use for American red cross needs and mint production constraints.
Rome reports a Russian dispatch states Germany countermanded troop transfers from the east to the west front due to Brest-Litovsk peace talks failing. The dispatch, printed today, notes the reversal amid wartime pressures.
London reports a German submarine bombarded Dover causing casualties and damage. The vessel fired on the town area, with several shells landing and reports of fatalities and injuries. Local defenses engaged the submarine, and authorities advised residents to stay indoors amid the attack.
Twenty-one engines are to be moved from the Washington and Chillicothe shops of the Baltimore & Ohio railroad to Sedalia, Missouri, for repairs. The transfer is said to be due to crowding at the shops once selected, making immediate work unavailable.
Dallas Texas February 16 The death of Captain Vernon Castle during firing at Fort Worth camp marks the fifth fatal accident in the area within a week Following prior incidents in Houston Wichita Falls and Dallas the total Fort Worth fatalities reach thirty one while Houston San Antonio and Wichita Falls show smaller counts The surge in fatalities underscores growing risks at training sites across Texas
The report lists U S soldiers and cadets killed or injured during training flights around Camp Bowie Fort Worth. Lieut Peyton C Marchson of the Army chief of staff died after a 1000 foot fall. Charles J L Wray F R Porter and Clifford Murray died in separate crashes, highlighting rising dangers as flying activity increases.
Official dispatches from the Belgian government report serious popular uprisings against the German yoke in occupied cities. Crowds paraded in Antwerp, Mech, Brussels as German authorities attempted to restore order by forcing outlets to reopen.
Ira Massey age 20 was sentenced to three months in the penal farm and fined $1 plus costs by Judge Qydon in juvenile court for encouraging the delinquency of a minor. He was arrested recently and had been held in jail. The courtroom filled with spectators, then left after Judge Ogdan ordered all juvenile cases heard in private.
Fragmentary OCR reads as a plea for action on a long standing issue. It hints at ongoing concerns and a demand for resolution, though specific names, dates, or places are not provided. The tone suggests urgency and public interest in addressing the matter.
A nationwide walkout of wood root workers in eastern shipyards prompts demands for government action. President Wilson readies a definite proposal to resolve the strike, aiming to address loyalty and bring workers back without conscription. Officials acknowledge the depth of the dispute and warn of possible escalation.
An explosion on the U S battleship Utah fatally injures one officer and wounds several sailors. Injured crew are moved to the hospital ship Solace. Herold Hembres, son of Ozro Hembrea of 614 South West First Street, serves aboard Utah. Names of the dead and missing are not yet announced. Also noted is a historic Methodist salary milestone surpassing 1000 dollars for average preacher pay.
United Press dispatch from France reports a great hill near Mont Sec, visible from Toul, dubbed "Gibraltar" by American troops. Hill lies within enemy lines, hosting machine guns and observation posts, with German observers overlooking Allied territory as American artillery shells land nearby.
Berlin reports that German torpedo boats and lighting craft attacked English Channel guards for ten days. The statement says a large Feuardento flotilla, armed boats and motor launches faced heavy fire. most enemy craft were destroyed with no losses for Germany.
A British raid conducted at night near the Staden railway in the Fiel¢ Marshab neighborhood yielded eleven prisoners and several casualties. The report, released by the military office, confirms a successful operation though casualty figures remain unclear.
Cleveland February reports railroad brotherhood leaders expect wage increases for railroad employees including clerks and office workers. A German socialist leader Horn faces fifteen years for role in naval strike. General Kaldenines, Coser leader, reported dead in Tim dispatches from Berlin. A Massachusetts man tests a gas mask claiming it helped him cryless under stress.
Daniel Willard, president of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, was in the city today for an inspection tour of the focal shops. The visit highlighted ongoing work and regional operations.
James E. Gilley of Davie county accuses Lemmon, a Montgomery district teacher, of blocking copies of registrant records for the war effort. Lemmon says serving his Master supersedes nation, while others report thrift stamps and Red Cross drives at Lemmon’s school. Local officials note the dispute as a rare religious scruple affecting war work.
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