Senate Passes War Finance Corporation Revival Over Wilson Veto
J Washington January 3 The senate voted to revive the war finance corporation despite President Wilson's veto. He argued the move would not aid farmers or businesses and would raise taxes through government borrowing. He warned it could create false hopes and disrupt normal business finance.
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L. C. Martin
Washington, D. C
Senate
War Finance Corporation
Wilson
United States
Tam
Bf Stil Dager
Europe
Treasury
Finencé Corporation
Open Shop Drive at Kansas City Stationers
Kansas City residents report a lockout at Schooley Stationery Company as workers refused to continue union or non union status. A note to employees declares only American citizens will be hired starting Monday January 3, with no union members invited to return. Police present briefly as tension remains high.
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Kansas City
Kansas
Ily
Oklay
Schooley Stationers ‘Company
Guth & Neal Millinery Firm Dissolved Sale Noted
The millinery house Guth and Neal is dissolved as Mrs William H Neal buys the partner’s interest from Mrs Margaret Guth. Mrs Guth departed Washington for Chicago, ending the partnership in the business.
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Guth & Neal
William H. Neal
Margaret Guth
Guth
Washington
Chicago
Lost Balloonists Now En Route Home From Moose Factory
Three US balloonists missing since December 1 near Rockaway, New York, were reported today to be traveling toward home by dog team along the National Transcontinental railway. Telegram from Moose Factory, Ontario, indicates they landed December 14 near Moose Factory. Authorities believe Indian runners delivered the message. officials hope the party left Moose Factory soon after. Flight distance from New York to Moose Factory cited as about 3,000 miles.
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New York
Dan
Canada
United States
Iockway
Ward Cochrane
Avy Air Station
Rockaway Point
Matice
Moose Factoty
Ont
Cochrane
Marriage of Mane Marth Wilson and Miles Silley
The couple wed Saturday after moonrise with Rev J Wy Darby officiating. They were joined by eight sons and several daughters, with many in attendance from Madison township. Mrs. Wilson is the daughter of Janes Wikson of Headford Road, and both families joined in the celebration. Mixed with holiday travel updates, notes mention Mr and Mrs Smalley of Merivin and Mr and Mrs George Swords of South Street.
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Mane Marth Wilson
Miles Silley
J. Wy Darby
Swords
Detroit
Smalley
Seni
George Swords
South Street
United States Court Interprets Cityten Act Favoring Labor
The court issued a broad interpretation of the Cityten act to shield trade unions from court injunctions, a ruling viewed unfavorably by labor. Justice Brandeis criticized the decision as a twenty year struggle by employers and employees alike to operate on an equal legal basis, highlighting the Duplex Printing Co case in Michigan and the International Association of Machinists dispute over open shop practices and alleged conspiracies to obstruct interstate commerce.
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Dungbealain Ce
Ndt
Fnminder
Jawa
Washington
Jan. d
United States
Brandeis
Duplex Printing Co
Meal Creek
Mich
International Association of Machinists
Mg Company
From -Leifig Wet Oper
Wraduel
Vatse
Tans Donterry
Awe
New Year’s Reception at the Hamersly Home
Mrs. Lesha Hamersly and Hazel Greenwood hosted about 14 friends at a New Year’s reception on Meridian Street. The Hamersly residence featured holly wreaths and holiday decor. guests were received at the door by Mrs. Hamersly and Miss Green. The dining table display used crimson and green decor, with a menu including chick salad and waters, cakes, and confections served by Mrs. A. G. Michel and Mrs. Steuer. Out-of-town guests included Mrs. Arthur Schuck of Terre Haute and others from St. Louis, Evansville, and Grottascastre.
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Lee
Lesha Mamersly
Hazel Greenwood
Hamersly
Meridian Street
Rome
Run Hamersly
Mrane Hamaredy
Lee Yomersley
Lesle Lineesly
Mazel
Receiving Inc
Sim A. G. Michel
UT. Steuer
Genesth
Miks Helen Neh
Terre Hautes
Arthur Schuck
East St. Lovin
Clark
St. Louis
Conk
Groticastre
Ray Kollentachér
Evansville
Ars
Vorsey Arvi Sesmour
Reprisals Against Sinn Fein Official Report
An official report from London describes reprisals against Sinn Fein as issued today. Crown forces were active at Middleton and Knock Griffin with warnings of punishment for those failing to prevent disturbances. General orders from Cork threaten penalties against those harming property or people, amid fear of unrest.
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Land
Cork
Bolshevik Move Sparks Debate Over Besgarabih Assignment
Vienna reports in January officials noted preparations near Rouma ile after the bleh coma as Bolshevik factions identify new units on the Dneister front. discussion centers on assigning Besgarabih, once Russian, to the allied Hes, with potential military action contemplated by Bolsheviks.
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Vienna
Jan
Besgarabih
Ruwsieh
Hes
Directors vote to raise Union Savings capital to four million
Directors of the Union Savings and Loan Association voted to increase the capital stock by one half million, lifting the total authorized capital from 3,006,000 to 4,000,000. Paperwork was sent to the county auditor and the secretary of state. The association ranks among the largest in southern Indiana.
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Union Savings & Loan Association
Eéraudry of State
William Heffernan
Indiana
Deaths: Peter Trosper of Steele township dies at Plainville
Peter Trosper, a widely known Steele township resident, died Monday morning at his Plainville home. He was between sixty five and seventy, a retired further, and survived by his widow and five children Henry Fred Charles John and Mrs May Edwards who lives in Kansas. Funeral plans not announced. Louis Lamb brother of Mrs Michael Doyte died in Dayton Ohio last week and was brought to Washington Sunday. He was 75.
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Peter Trosper
Steele Townsship
Plainville
Trosper
Steele Township
Henry
Fred
Charles
John Trosper
May Edwards
Kansas
Louis Lamb
Michael Doyte
Dayton
Ohio
Washington
Buriak
Glencoe
Lamb
Presbyterians Triumph Over Vincennes in Saturday Game
The Presbyterian Sunday school basketball team defeated a Y M C A squad 12 to 7 at Vincennes last Saturday with Charles Linday scoring three baskets. A crowd witnessed the 2:30 pm tip off after the high school team from Olney played earlier that morning. Postgame, the players cooled off with a swim in the pool. The Vincennes team plans a return match in the near future.
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Pressbyterian Sunday School
Vincennes
High Hoor
Tom
Olney
Washington Oys
Charles Linday
Cut Order Reduces Baltimore Cup Shop Workers
A morning notice reports another cut order arriving with 145 workers slated for potential furlough. Later revised to 440 more per Cincinnati demand, affecting about 99 Baltimore Cup shop employees and reducing motive power staff from around 960 to fewer than 100, with many departments warned last days of work.
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Baltimore & Cup Shop
Cincinnati
Ki Perintenddat
Agroxim
Jack the Peeper Runs From Pursuing Homeowner on Street
A prowler described as a “Jack the Peeper” fled after a confrontation with McCafferty on Mast Gate Street Saturday night. McCafferty fired when the intruder leaped through a window as he checked a furnace. the shell snapped and the prowler escaped toward the railroad. Neighbors report increased prowler activity on the south side and urge vigilance. Mrs. M. A. Brown, visiting from McLeansboro, Illinois, has returned home.
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Garl McCafferty
Mast Gate Street
McCaafferty
Jone
McCafferty
McCalferty
Oak
Southside
Washington Cloak and Suit Mid-Winter Clean Up Sale
The Today's Democrat advertises a mid winter clean up sale by Washington Cloak and Suit store. It announces starts Wednesday at 9 am with greatly reduced prices and bargains. The notice invites all readers to view the sale offerings and prices.
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Democrat
F& Washington Cloak & Suit
Gov Cox Delivers Final Message to Ohio Legislature
Governor James M. Cox addressed the Ohio legislature in Columbus on January 3 in his final message, reviewing his administration’s achievements and offering numerous recommendations. He highlighted reforms in the judicial system rural school code and the workmen's compensation act as his three priority reforms.
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Calumbua
Jas. M. Cox
Ohio
Soverror
Methodist Choir Scores a New Triumph in Cantata
The Methodist choir under Dr. R. M. Smiley delivered a notable cantata The Messiah is Coming drawing one of the largest crowds at the Washington church. Miss Mary Feagans led organ duties as the Ladies Aid presented carnations and a Masonic emblem rink to Dr. Smiley in appreciation of his years of service. The First Methodist Church of Washington is recognized as one of the best choirs in the Indiana Conference due to his leadership.
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R. M. Smiley
Fong
Methodist Church
Misa Mary Feagans
Mupee
La‘les’ Aid Society
Dr. Smiley
Smiley
Washington
Ingdina
Methodiat Church
Vincennes High Defeats Shortridge 34 to 15
Vincennes high school's basketball team defeated Shortridge of Indianapolis at Vincennes by a score of 34 to 15 Saturday night. Shortridge narrowed the gap in the second half before Vincennes answered. Washington high school observers, returning from Olney, attended to study Vincennes' play ahead of a January 28 rematch.
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Vincennes High School
Shortridge
Indianapolis
Vincennes
Barty
Tis
Antira Washington High School
Olney
Cannes
Washington
Committee Learns Of Other Nation Plans
Washington reports indicate a committee will request briefs from the War Department as it begins serious consideration of disarmament measures. Admiralty arguments mirror global talks with Borah urging a US Britain and Japan naval agreement or limit on naval strength.
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Washington
Can
America
United States
Great Britain
Japan
Grandchildren sue to set aside deeds in Wilson estate fight
Three lawsuits filed in the Dayless circuit court challenge deeds from James H. Wilson to his children and grandchildren, alleging undue influence and unsound mind. The disputes involve about 321 acres worth $86,000 plus other parcels totaling more than $100,000, with calls for setting aside deeds and partitioning the estate. Plaintiffs George A. Wilson Nora Laceus Dorothy Gurtetonson and Ada Wilaga claim one eighth share.
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James B. Witosn
George A Wilson
Nora ‘Laceus
Dorothy Gurtetonson
Ada Wilaga
Agnie. E. Edwards
Andrew 3
Wilson
Yau & Gon
James
Susan @ Wilson
James H. Wilson
Susan Q. Whitson
Maraha
Martha G. Smiley
Marthal
Wilger
St Smiley
Washington
Milton H. Wilson
Thomas Wilson Brant
Stillwell
Bedford Road
Odd Fellows to Eat Oysters Tuesday Night
Odd Fellows lodge number 110 Indiana hosts oyster feast at the Odd Fellows home in Greenwood. Grand and noble Rosa R are expected to attend, with an appointive lead also planned. A large crowd is anticipated.
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Hrerndal
Inda- Fellows Home
Suse
Wittaia Greenwood
Rosa R
Appolntive
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