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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1917
Page
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Washington on January 12 reports President Wilson's next peace move hinges on confidential German terms. Officials say no further advances unless Germany furnishes grounds for the next move. The British view stresses tangible results and a concluded peace, with Germany’s concessions shaping Washington’s possible new effort.
Fragmentary dispatch from United Press cites Ed L Keen with garbled lines about Britain and allied responses. No clear events, dates, or names emerge. text appears corrupted and unreadable.
January 12 Indiana moves to debate Prohibition and woman suffrage questions. The Indiana Dry Federation backed prohibition is sent to the Rights and Franchises Committee in the Senate, a notably dry panel, while the suffrage bill is introduced in the House. The measures aim to limit presidential elector duties and push for a constitutional convention vote.
A proposed law would create a four member state highway commission appointed by the governor with four year terms and no more than two members from the same party. One member would serve as chief engineer with a fixed salary, and the body would oversee highway funding, construction supervision, and main market highways. A three cent inheritance tax and petroleum taxes would fund a highway fund, with counties receiving allocations proportional to miles of main market highways within each county.
In Jersey shells could still be heard early today in the ruins of the Canadian Car and Foundry plant destroyed by an explosion. Estimates of damage run into the millions, with about 1,000,000 dollars cited. No lives were reported lost, authorities said.
Fragmentary report from Amsterdam Hungary indicates Austadl Hungary sent a note to neutrals. The text appears garbled with references to Germany and forwarded messages, unclear specifics and dates.
Figures compiled by E F Meade, clerk of the Daviess court, show 495 marriage licenses issued in 1916 and 41 divorces granted. The year also saw 58 divorce suits filed, with 11 denied or dismissed. Of the 41 divorces granted, abando nment and inadequacy of support were common causes. Civil suits numbered 272, with 106 cases disposed. There were 55 letters of administration, 36 guardianships, 10 foreclosures, 12 sheriff sales, and 732 hunting licenses issued. Criminal cases totaled four with three felonies and one misdemeanor verdict.
Indatapulis Ind Jan a Rep Weedfall of Knox county introduces a bill in the house to stop chicken thefts by requiring poultry houses to keep records of all chicks. Senator Humphreys of Linton proposes a bill to prohibit stripping land to mine coal unless replaced. Cleveland Ohio Jan 12 Nurse Jeanette Leveau described as a sneeze detective is presented.
Funeral services for E. W. Matthews, a Montgomery merchant, will be held at St. Peter's Church Saturday at 9 o'clock with a solemn high mass. Burial will follow in St. Peter's Cemetery rather than St. Mary's.
An Indianapolis report outlines a Republican majority drive against progressive measures and a call for a constitutional convention by January 1918. It notes party unity against convention amendments, cites Gov Goodrich and party leaders, and mentions the Lee case and a proposed non partisan public service commission inquiry.
Fragmented report notes concerns about a judge's impartiality if the statute makes him a judge for the case. It mentions a plan to raise funds for a public building, political maneuvering by Goodrich and the republican state machine, and hints at Goodrich targeting a U S senate seat with party leadership. A separate item notes a bill to curb liquor advertising across state lines passing the senate.
Kansas City officials plan to photograph each man convicted of wife beating in police court. Judge J Hy Brady announced the policy as a deterrent, with images displayed in the city hall lobby. The measure targets offenders like Steve Malaski, age 30, who faced a $500 police court fine.
Washington January 12 The State Department says it may suspend German Consul Bopp of San Francisco pending appeals of his case for conspiracy to a further court. Official notice from the department confirms the action and its pending status.
Washington Jan 12 Republicans demanding further investigation of degree of the president's note to belligerents believe Congress fears to involve men high in the government. Representing Wood of Indiana, author of that probe resolution, declared in the House today that Republicans want a leak on President Wilson and belligerents. The party voted unanimously to press the inquiry despite warnings from leaders.
Fragmentary OCR notes report a fraternity incident labeled as a vole event with limited readable details. No clear names, dates, places, or outcomes are discernible from the available text.
The circuit court handles the Frees estate with treasurer William Hi and clerk Elizabeth Day presiding. Valued at $25,900 the widow Otis Velimely is ward of the court as heir, with about half the share allotted to a relative. The will also funds a $5,000 mausoleum and sets trustees for the estate and related properties.
Betted Press reports a public service commission hearing where Governor Goodrich refused to continue the case. The dispute centers on whether Lee was validly appointed to the commission during his term, a fact not resolvable by immediate testimony.
A late report notes demands were cabled to Athens regarding Greece and possible action before a conflict or escalation. The document hints at a wider ultimatum and questions about U S policy and regional reactions in London.
Ball 10 presents a report on strikes chaired by the day official. The item notes the presence of a tee and references a chairman overseeing proceedings.
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