20 Feb 1920
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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1920
Page
1
Railroad union leaders in session frame a protest aimed at the interstate commerce commission plan to adjust rates. They warn the presidential approval of the bill could unsettle weeks of semi agreement on settlement terms. A special meeting of general chairmen is planned Monday to decide next steps.
Grand Rapids Michigan February 20 1918 session sees renewed focus on 1918 patriotic motives in the Newberry Ford senatorial fight. Defense questions juror Clare Higbee to present the defense version of events, challenging the prosecution’s motive and recounting the large defendant pack.
A fragmented OCR fragment reports discussion in Indiana on expanding highways and a secondary system to connect county seats, aiming to boost truck hauling and overall road development. It mentions booster groups, potential funding, and a special legislative session context, with focus on the need for permanent roads and statewide infrastructure growth.
Buyers packed the sale to bid on purebred Poland Chinas with many prices topping two hundred dollars. Notable purchases included Dennis Girl at 30 and Dana Mammoth and Mammoth Wonder fetching up to 280. Prices surpassed those at the Cabell sale amid strong local breeder interest and 300 seats on hand.
The Farmers Mutual Insurance company met at the home of the secretary C Raney 1109 Grove Street in Daviess County. McMauslen assistant sheriff was present and delivered a statement regarding a mutual insurance general. The meeting occurred in Miam.
London reports seven Armenian villages in Asia Minor massacred by Turkish rebels. The Armenian people seek allied arms to defend themselves as authorities consider aid options. The note mentions resident figures and ongoing unrest amid the crisis.
Disorderly OCR yields unclear text describing Smiling Jack O'Brien and a policeman's murder. It notes O'Brien retained rights, a witness or jury situation, and an accessory charge. Execution and trial status are mentioned with awaiting trial.
Coroner A H Holder reported the Cross family in Veale township river bottoms showing improvement after a tragedy. W H Mattingly trustee of Vesta township said the mother and two children were better, reducing the need for further medical visits. a follow up is planned Saturday.
Chicago Feb 26 The Leonard Wood campaign announces Mrs Tarkington of Indianapolis has accepted the Indiana chairmanship. Curtis Hogs of Indianapolis will serve as vice chairman at Wood headquarters today.
Elihu Root delivered the keynote at a convention urging ratification of the treaty with distinct reservations to protect American interests. He called for immediate action and framed the issue as central to the campaign, stressing the need for clear reservations.
A garbled OCR passage references a Republican keynote, mentions Bolshevism and tariffs, and notes calls for stricter laws and budget reforms. It hints at a national campaign theme with provisional remarks about conventions and political strategy.
Washington feb 20 the senate favors a report on the tones in sale of former german liners the board shall reconfirm use available funds and confirm operation initiation postponed for bartetta Rebekah lodge march 4 initiation followed by banquet indiana visitors and Vincennes banker on business notes at st patricks day mentions local figures and a king with many friends.
The readable fragments reference Britain and Italy and an Adriatic area. It mentions a proposal and possible statements or outcomes tied to a national context. Details are incomplete and names and places are unclear.
Col John R. Fesler longtime Indiana Grand Army of the Republic official and Civil War veteran died suddenly in his 70s at Robe Long hospital from a cerebral hemorrhage. He commanded the 27th Indiana and was a trusted figure among veterans in Dayess county.
A 11 to 9 vote by the military committee clears a measure described as Sapneaved by observers. The decision marks a tight party line split and sets the stage for potential floor action in coming sessions.
Fragmentary OCR recalls Peary at age thirty in 1888, noting his time with a naval hospital and a bloat transfusion operation. The text mentions leaving the hospital for home last week and a brief line about his association with the navy.
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