19 Feb 1920
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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1920
Page
1
President Wilson dictates a concise note to convey the allied disputers on the Adriatic and political terms. Acting Secretary Polk to transmit the document to Europe. The reply was prepared swiftly at the White House with no outside advice.
Washington reports the American Federation of Labor will fight the Esch Cummins proposal as railroads return to private ownership March 1. AFL leaders and railroad executives meet with Rail Director Hines to discuss wages and related issues surrounding the transition.
The Newberry trial moved to testimony as clergy members took the stand in Grand Rapids on February 19, with the church providing key context to the proceedings.
Fragmented text mentions a priest and the name Reed in unclear context. No clear event, date, or organization is legible. Summary notes insufficient for a full card.
The Boger family of Glendale faces multiple illnesses with John R Boger and Claude Boger among the affected. Pneumonia and influenza cases rise in the county with health officials reporting near ten influenza cases and more in the disease cluster.
Washington reports on February 19 that the treaty is poised to enter campaign discourse as politicians judge Senate action. Key figures including Hitchcock and Lodge are cited as shaping expectations while questions linger about the treaty’s fate and procedural moves.
Ray Cross and his wife and four children faced severe illness after a fire tragedy. Dr A H Holder and Sheriff Hugh G investigated rumors and found the family in a shack with filth and multiple pneumonia and influenza cases. Gibbs Cross, 24, had tied hemorrhages from pneumonia. Ray Cross showed partial improvement while others remained gravely ill. Officials delay action until health improves enough to move them.
The piece discusses the 18th Amendment and the 1919 federal enforcing act, noting state police power can regulate manufacture and sale but cannot allow acts prohibited by national law. It cites Mr. Orbinson urging that individuals charged under state law not hide behind permissive federal sections to avoid violations.
Ludwig Martens, Soviet representative to the United States, testified before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee admitting he is a Bolshevik. He denied plans to undermine the U.S. government and challenged the questioning method used by the committee counsel.
Italian newspapers react to President Wilson’s note, calling it brutal interference in European affairs. They say the note will influence internal affairs and upset the balance in Rome, with editors viewing American stance as overreaching.
Justice Bailey halted the sale of ex German passenger liners by the United States Shipping Board. The ruling questions Congress power to authorize selling ships and sets a likely hearing next week. The case centers on whether the ships can be sold under present law.
A Mountain Springs farm home burned at night injuring and killing the husband Wilfain Johnson who died from burns and shock. The wife was seriously burned and later died as investigators note the blaze started near a stove. A second family member escaped without injuries as the roof collapsed.
Washington February 19 in a senate speech Sherman asserted that Eise Ford son of the automobile magnate was protected from the draft by an executive official in the white house. He did not specify whom he meant. Belgium recently ordered 4 000 000 worth of American locomotives.
The local American Legion chapter expects to present 32 WWI service certificates to next of kin of Daviess county soldiers, sailors, and marines who died in the line of duty. The ceremony, with engraved certificates showing allegorical U S themes, is planned before Sunday in connection with the post's observances.
In Speotis ML on Feb 19 a fire killed a farmer, his wife, and three children. A seven month old baby survived. Mrs Williamson woke to crackling timbers and escaped.
Fragmentary text describes a sheriff discussing an execution and deterrence through hangings. It mentions a prior attorney Peters and beliefs about hardened crime and public response. The garbled wording lacks clear entities or a coherent event to date or place.
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