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Washington Washington Democrat

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Feb 27, 1920

Page

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Rose Cross Family Tragedy Shocks Jeffersonville Shanty

In Jeffersonville a mother Rose Cross and several children faced exposure and illness in a remote river bottom shack. After a farmer found them and Trustee Mattingly intervened, relief arrived but two died and others survived with pneumonia and neglect linked to dire conditions.

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Immigration policy sparks debate on deportations and coast limits

A garbled text outlines a controversy involving officials over immigration procedures and special trains from the Pacific coast to New York. It hints at deportations and political pressure related to migrants and radical elements, with mentions of immigration authorities and possible confinement or transfer actions.

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Local mine strike prompts firing and reinstatement dispute

Eight workers at the mine north of town face expulsion as a strike unfolds. The case centers on efforts to reinstate a worker after a dispute over job terms and alleged misconduct. Officials and union representatives are quoted amid the labor tension.

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Incomplete OCR fragment mentions February dates and a decision pending. It references a person or event but lacks clear names or context. The readable items are disjoint and do not yield a coherent news item or outcome.

Wilson expected to act on railroad control bill soon

Washington reports say President Wilson is expected to spell no on the railroad control bill late today or early tomorrow at the White House. Preparations remain to discontinue most railroad administration departments next Monday. Attorney General Palmer advised the president to sign the measure and make it law, which would trigger automatic interstate commerce commission control.

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Geddes Named British Ambassador to United States

London reports definite word that Sir Avilian Geddes has been offered and will likely accept the post of British ambassador to the United States. In Syracuse blizzard news the sixth of the season halted travel and disrupted interurban service. Washington received the Allies reply to President Wilson's Adriatic note as the day closed. Edward Traylor traveled via Otwell to Terre Haute for his aunt Belle Shiveley's funeral.

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Old settler Ellie Fyffe remembered in Greene County notice

The long obituary notes Ellie Fyffe of this city Milton Ison of Barr Township James Wilpon of Wakweree Kansas Thomas Wilson of Parr Town and J C Stilwell of Wash Township as survivors with 100 descendants linked to a Christian church life In Van Buren township she helped build Liberty church camping on site and boarding the workers She recalls being among pioneers in Davie ss com and claims to have eaten the first peaches she knew of

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Gov Calls Special Session as State Finances Strain

Indianapolis reports Gov Goodrich faces pressure after a Republican state committee vote against immediate action. A special session appears likely, with leaders gridning for a May convention timetable and a statewide legislative program.

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Local notices and obituaries from Porteraville area

The article lists deaths and funerals from Porteraville and nearby towns. Amy Peterson aged 36 died after years of illness and is to be buried at Oak Grove cemetery. John Wood died at age two. burial at Pigmogile Cemetery follows a 4 PM service. Bertha Wilhite, widow of Ernest, and siblings Sidney Anney and others are noted among mourners. Services led by Rev. at local churches and cemeteries are scheduled this weekend.

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Religious faith frames town talk and Rotary echoes

Fragmented notes capture a Rotary meeting with Mayor McPherson and local remarks on religion as the moral backbone of liberty. A speech on war, heaven, and patriotism recalls historic leaders and asks for ecclesiastical inspiration to guide the state. Continued on Page Four.

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