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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1918
Page
1
School superintendent Gilley seeks to oust a teacher described as merged and unpatriotic amid unrest. Officials report tensions at the district level as measures move forward.
In Washington Indiana in 1918 John C Lemmon faced a threat of license revocation after the county superintendent warned that teachers must loyally support the country during war. The letter cites disagreement over education aims and loyalty requirements, noting a five day notice rule before action.
A copied notice found on James B. Gilley's home porch warned he may lose his teaching license on February 23 1918 over alleged disloyalty to the government. The anonymous letter blamed religious dissidents and urged an appeal to a formal authority. Gilley refused a meeting with Lemmon backer to discuss the matter, while remaining at his court house office routine.
In Bicknell Indiana on a Friday in February the American Goal and Wining Company set a new Indiana record by loading 5.46 tons of coal in eight hours. The feat involved three train loads and an engineer’s last hour spurt, as workers reported rapid achievement amid wartime mobilization and local market activity.
The report sketches a grim wartime panorama from Berne, noting Swiss impressions amid a drawn out conflict. It suggests peace remains uncertain despite German setbacks, with Austria-Hungary’s wavering stance and Russian artillery shaping a volatile western front narrative.
Indianapolis Feb 1 W J Henley secretary of the state Republican central committee is expected to succeed Will Hays as head of the Indiana central committee. Hays plans to resign as national party chairman to devote time to war work under the state council of defense. The choice may reflect wartime leadership and influence upcoming elections.
Washington on February 18 reports striking carpenters in eastern shipyards return to work under Wilsons push. The government prepares a proclamation to stop future walkouts by asserting no strike is justified until all other adjustment methods have been tried. Any action against this principle will be seen as aiding the enemy.
Petrograd reports the Bolshevik forces have surged toward Moscow in a major raid aimed at halting General Cheen’s march on the Petrograd front. The rapid advance targets the strategic railroad hub as authorities scramble to slow the Bolshevik push.
General Pershing conducted a general inspection of American forces in France. He found the men in excellent spirits and noted them in good health. Weather remains clear and cold.
London reports a Berlin Bolshevik declaration deepens rift between Germany and Austria Hungary. A Copenhagen correspondent says Austrian press protests reopening hostilities and resists participation. Austrian papers hope Czernin Wilson statements persist and that Germany stays neutral.
London reports that German military critics expect a major German drive directed at the American front in the center between Bar-le-Duc and Blamont, with possible secondary thrusts toward St Quentin toward Paris and from Metz toward Nancy. Hindenburg reportedly aims to reach Paris by April 1, as large German concentrations threaten the sector.
The dispatch describes fighting on high ground near Wytschdete and St Quin with German forces below. It contrasts a costly British attempt to seize heights with the Nancy valley being more open and potentially allowing French and Allied corps to maneuver through the Meuse gap southeast of Verdun toward the Vosges. The terrain features the Maeuse corridor and the Couronne of Nancy as a local obstacle in a sixty-five mile stretch from Biarmont to St Mibbiely.
In Hashington Feb 18 Senator Watson of Indiana tells the senate government ownership of transportation and communication lines would erode the republican form of government. He warns that such a policy would lower work standards and sharply raise costs while the Herald system would impose a heavy tax burden on other industries by diverting $100,600,000 currently paid to states by railroads.
Paria Illinois endured its worst blaze when the hotel and two city blocks burned. the courthouse and entire business quarter were threatened as damages reached about 300000 dollars. Firefighters from Terre Haute aided in the eight hour effort to contain the flames.
The Carlisle team edged Washington 16 to something in a Carlisle floor game showing basketball uncertainty. Earlier, Washington defeated Carlisle 64 to 10 at home. A displayed tableware set made from shell cases appeared during the event.
The case against George Giniarke, owner of Washington hotels, opened in the Daviess circuit court. Prosecutors allege negligent operation of a car that struck Grisith Griffith, killing him while crossing Meridian Street near coal wagon owner Hapty Cranger’s home. Twenty eight witnesses planned. defense cites brakes and speed as factors.
London feb 18 premier Lind and Lloyd George plan a statement tomorrow about General Robertson resignation as chief of staff in the war cabinet. In the house of commons today answers were sought from Asquith and other officials regarding the general’s future.
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