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Washington Washington Democrat

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 05, 1925

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United States rejects arbitration in reparations dispute

A Washington note handed to the Belgian government by Ambassador Kellogg states the United States refuses arbitration on war reparations. The note defends American claims, asserts some oaths must be kept, and says the Allies’ arbitration is illegitimate while urging continued talks, with British representatives prepared to debate the American stance.

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Thomas Kennedy Succeeds Green as UMW Treasurer

The article notes Thomas Kennedy of Arleton named secretary treasurer of the International Mine Workers Union, succeeding Samuel Gompers. The move fills the unexpired term of the late AFL president, amid Indianapolis reporting.

Road improvements in Davlesy county total 88868.69 in 1924

County records show 62 miles of improved roads in Davlesy costing 88868.69 for 1924. Labor totaled 31915.80 excluding 1078.17 paid to the highway superintendent. Stone and gravel cost 31919.83 and 8272.55 was spent on new equipment. Receipts including tax money state funds and a 1923 balance brought total receipts to 97164.45, leaving 13295.66 on hand. Labor by district lists several names with varied payments.

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Faith Reappointed County Attorney by Board Vote

In the first meeting of the year the county commissioners reorganized naming Clifford Farris president and Royal Allison secretary. George A. Faith was reappointed county attorney at 600 dollars per year payable monthly. Danial Horrall kept courthouse custodian at 75 dollars monthly. Miners examining board members were named Thomas Wieson Frank Sharan and John T. Price. Special fund appraisers were appointed by district with listed members. The board plans to consider proposed county unit roads in Reeve and Harrison townships tomorrow.

Lifford Farris Royal ]Allison George A. Faith Danial Horrall Thomas Wieson Frank Sharan John T. Price Speriool Fund Thomas’ Singléty Thomas Kinneman W. O. Bateman Dan Hopkins William A. Hunter Henry Setrit R. J. McCallian Thomas Beastey Charles Banta Reeve Harrison Townships S Board

World Growing Better Declared By Rev Atia Sermon

Rev. L. Atia voiced optimism on civilisation during a sermon noting rising religious interest among youth. He cited 355,009 Methodist youth in camps pledging to religious effort and urged faith in progress through better public life, philanthropy, and cleaner politics as a sign of improvement. The congregation voted on the same belief with results to be announced next Sunday.

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Accident On Walnut Street Causes Multiple Car Damages

An afternoon collision near the intersection of Streets and Walnut in Louisville involving Gargotta and Pershing drivers led to Gargotta’s Buick suffering major damage while Pershing’s car was turned but not hurt. Gargotta hired Ray Chestnut to drive them to Louisville for repairs. Several other vehicles were damaged in related incidents but no serious injuries were reported.

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Local News Digest from Steele Area and Surroundings

A fragmentary notice outlines a Saturday morning gathering in the Steele area with a general mall event and candidates named for local posts. It references people such as Bert Marble William Booker and Bruce Chandler, plus Wes Stitchford, and mentions travel, a railroad, and a fisherman vibe about Evergladians with plans to be home soon.

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Death of Joseph D Laughlin longtime Odon attorney

Joseph D Laughlin founder of a local law practice and former teacher and Civil War veteran died after a long illness. Born in Martin County in 1843 he moved to Odon in 1869, taught school for years, studied law in 1877, and served as notary public and town attorney. He married Laura Laughlin in 1878 and was a Republican. Funeral at his Odon home Tuesday at 10 AM, burial in Wildcat Hills Cemetery.

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Walter Hack Is Sent Up For Sixty Days

Jr Vinedines Indiana Japanese born man and Walter Hack were taken to city court Saturday after a collision involving an agromobiles vehicle. Each received sixty days in penal servitude and both appealed to higher court and were released after posting bonds. A scholarship fund by the Rockefeller Foundation assists mental hygiene efforts.

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Anonymous warning to Edna Scott in divorce case

An anonymous letter warning Mrs Edna Scott wife of Congressman Frank Scott was received in Alpena Mich The note urged her not to name more congressmen in testimony and offered sympathy and aid The Scott trial drew curious crowds as Mrs Scott prepared for proceedings amid press witnesses and hotel lobby attention

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Re Appraisal Order Issued For Real Estate This Year

Indianapolis June 1 The tax board today issued an order for re appraisal of all real estate using this year as the base year and providing for law appraisals every four years. County assessors agreed to order re appraisal this year if the base year is amended accordingly. Governor and his party agreed to wait for the provision in messages to the legislature.

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Fornwalds Meet Bad Weather on Journey

A letter from Janagey dated January reports Mr Fornwald his wife and Milton Wilson traveling from Pornwald Turnitupe store in Gaffney South Carolina to Florida for the winter. They left December 27 and faced slow progress through Washington D C due to rough conditions. The author expects better weather in South Carolina to improve travel.

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Armed Men Patrol Streets of Rome Amid Crisis

Mob of militiamen with machine guns patrolled Rome as a cabinet crisis unfolded. The fascist regime pledged to clear up the situation while two liberal ministers resigned, described as weakening the regime’s position.

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Stockholders Meeting Notice for Leonard Range Company

Stockholders of Leonard Range will meet at the office to elect directors for the ensuing year and to consider other business. Brockholds have been asked to attend. if unable they may appoint proxies or be represented.

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Local Tax Aids and Vehicle Plate Figures Noted

The document lists various monetary figures and locations including Westt ington, Winslow, and Lasper with values up to 152,500 and 66,000. It references life office numbers and distributions, mentioning Mt Vernon and Sullivan among others.

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Open incident reported with damaged text fragment

An unreadable OCR fragment mentions an open incident and damaged details about Wells and McCiel with unclear actions and dates. Limited readable items include names Rael McCiel and Dre B.. source provides no clear event outcome or location.

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