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Washington Washington Democrat

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Feb 24, 1920

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Despairing River Bottom Suspect Faces Desertion Charge

Ray Gross, a farmhand described as physically wrecked, appeared in court on a charge of wife and child desertion. The proceedings, led by Judge Ogdon, followed testimony about his life in Pik a and Weathers origins, with the case pled as guilty or not guilty and a possible two to seven year term discussed.

Ray Gross Iiver J. W. Ogdon Ozan Gross Jho Gdon Ogdon Evans Cross Fitee Pika Pika County Avisa County Pee County

Davis County high school wage talks and rural conference plan

Davis County education officials plan wage scale adoption for teachers and early payments. A rural school conference will inform patrons about statewide conditions, with speakers from the state education board and local superintendents.

Andi D. D. Ball Washin Department of Purteacher State Board Ofeducation Oxcebb Daviesa County Pondisouthern Washington Weale Townships M. Smith Wetheroon King San Montgomery High Deal F.king Epsom, High School

Russia Question Foreseen Evolving Postwar Relations

Feb 24 dispatches in semi official circles forecast a gradual Soviet recognition by the League of Nations framework. A commission may study conditions for commerce and border security while discouraging Bolshevik warfare and seeking diplomatic ties until revolutions end.

Japan Firat Dennis Schitea Russia League of Nations Ipa Europe Ft Ruasip

War rants for Iron county officials denied here

Marquette Mich Feb 24 United States Commissioner Hatch refused warrants for the arrest of Prosecuting Attorney McDonough Iron county and other officials accused of obstructing prohibition enforcement. He sought instructions from higher officials in Grand Rapids or Detroit before issuing warrants. Dalrymple planned to wait until 2 pm for warrants. if not received, deputies would proceed to arrest.

Marquette Mich McDonough Iron County Michigan United States Hatch Balrymple Ted States Watkee Grand Rapids United S Sessions Gene Nf ‘Palmer Walker Grandee Dalrymple Arakesits Hnis Party of Ed Tron Tiv

Lodge pushes to force peace treaty advance in Senate

Washington leaders announce a final showdown over the peace treaty with Senator Lodge giving notice that the treaty will be called up on Thursday and kept before the Senate without interruption until disposed. Senator Hitchcock, Democratic leader, leaves chamber for talks as civil service retirement and dyestuffs bills may be considered today and tomorrow.

Washington, D.C Lodge Senate Civil Service Hitchcock Chamber

Dynamite Truck Collision Shocks Vincennes Streetcar

A loaded dynamite truck backed into a streetcar on Main Street in Vincennes Indiana injuring eight people. The trolley carried fifteen passengers and remained stationary after the impact with no detonation despite fifty pounds of dynamite in the load. Masterson the speaker and local residents observed the incident as a farmer rally continued later at the town hall with about four townships represented.

Vincennes Ind Main Street

Governor weighs call for Indiana special session

Governor Goodrich asks Republican state office candidates to meet after the state committee, signaling uncertainty over a potential special session. He notes he has not yet decided to convene the general assembly and plans a conference with candidates on Thursday to discuss possible legislation.

Ike Ee Indiana Goodrich General Assembly

Fragmentary notes on a soldier's life and wartime service

The text recalls a Royal Irish Regiment agent with a romantic history who served in war, was not captured by Germans, and was educated with knowledge of several languages. It mentions bullets, a body, and mentions of a German prison and a wartime escape.

Hitory Royal Irish Regiment

Rail price debate shapes White House wage policy

Fragmentary notes show lawmakers debating a presidential appeal to curb costs. The article references hopes to align wage demands with a broader economic plan and railroad industry concerns as prices face pressure.

United States probes meat profiteers under price-fix drive

Washington reports the FBI is gathering evidence against retail meat profiteers nationwide. About 40,000 volunteer workers from fair price groups assist in the search while 10,000 bureau personnel handle operations. A federal commission may supervise the packing industry despite Palmer's dissolution agreement with five packers. Representative Anderson cites Kenyon Anderson bill as needed to protect consumers.

Washington D.C United States Bureau of Investigation Department of Justice Altgrney General Palmer Anerpon Minnesota Kenyon-Anderson Abe Anderson’ Hat

Ordinances Aim to Protect City Streets and Alleys

Two ordinances passed to curb ash dumping in streets and alleys and to regulate repairs. A declaratory resolution funds street improvements on East Eleventh Street between Walnut and Gran Avenue, with hearings set. Several petitions relate to sewer taps drainage and sidewalk and street work at various parcels.

Tountil Roe Rerty East Hileyenth Walnut and Granavenue H. McCracken State! Street Ben Clawson George A. Coleman George Kavanaugh Ght Committee A. G. Evans

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