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Washington Washington Democrat

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1921

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Indiana Legislature Adjourns Until Friday Amid Bill Deliberations

Indiana lawmakers idle through Friday with several new bills under consideration. Proposed gas tax levy to fund state parks, primary law revisions to affect localities, and a salary raise for supreme and appellate court judges feature in debates. The group will tour Terre Haute and Lafayette sites, including Purdue University, with a January 18 junket date noted.

Indianapolis Ind Indiana Terre Hutte Rotary” Club Ciy Lafayette Purdue University Wartzell Ft. Wayne Goodrich Weardsley Hisawanilo

Purepart Suit for Injunction Filed Against Construction

Plaintiffs claim the council acted improperly to condemn and seize a portion of real estate for a new road switch to the weight plant. Parepakt Products Company seeks an injunction in the circuit court to halt the planned construction and preserve property rights. Attorneys Allan Padsett and Hast Inge A Allen filed the suit.

Cheelty Council Mewight Parepakt Products Company Alein Padsett A Allen Sinitar

City Council Meets Over Industrial Expansion and Damages Claim

A fragmented report notes a long filed case stricken from the docket while city officials convene at City Hall to weigh benefits and damages in a canning company dispute. The firm argues new sheds and buildings are necessary for growing business and asserts the proceedings are wrongful and would harm plaintiffs premises and operations.

The Canning Company

Local Marine Member of Fifth Regiment Famed

A Washington family notes son Norman B. Mather joined the Fifth Marines, famed for its World War I Croix de Guerre record. The unit, pictured in uniform, is set for foreign expeditions and likely transfer to San Diego for special training.

France Ose Normint B. Mather Mra Julia Mathena Washington Alartic Corps Quantico San Diego Cal

John W McCarty Visits Rotary Club in Seymour

John W McCarty, a local Rotarian, spoke at Seymour during a Tuesday luncheon. He announced a planned joint meeting between the Seymour and Washington Rotary clubs on January 2 at Washington. He urged attendance and praised Rotary work in the community.

Dubo

Boner Named to Seven House Committees

De. GW Boner representing Davist and Marline counties in the General Assembly has been assigned to seven House committees. The assignments include Benevolent and Selene Institutions, Eurota Bis, Legislative Apportionments, Mito and Migny, Sale Mediene and Public Health, and State Soldiers' Home.

Boner Daviest Wid Marline House of Representatives Benevolent Mito Mingy

Reliance Plant to Resume Operations Amid Investments

The Reliance Manufacturing Company announced its Reliance Plant will resume operation soon after a period of repairs and upgrades. Officials cited a $1,100,000 investment, Grinnell sprinkler system installation, and ongoing salaries and wages for eight months, with 14,000,000 yards of material on hand at wartime prices. The facility seeks to expand the workforce to about 691 within months.

Rafer Bardand Yehburny Acials ReHance Manufactt Nriis Company Washington Tioaday Grinnell Reliance Manufacturing ‘Company Lin Curt United States Josn Séverd Transvaal

Supreme Court Order Received in Gilley Appeal

A certified copy of the Supreme Court order in the appeal of Jamie K. Gilley against the county commissioners has been received by the clerk of the district court. The petition claimed an increase was required, but the court found no obligation to grant it.

Supreme Roots Jamie K. Gilley Sthnal Board of Cons Drewit Cgort Gye Einrt Witek Gilley

Bravery Questioned as Balloonists Fight in Cabin

Two U S navy balloonists Minton and Farrell argued in a trapper cabin after Farrell attacked Hinton Tate. Hinton allegedly wrote to his wife that Farrell had urged killing him for food. Navy officials said the fight appeared extraordinary and an inquiry would await official information from Rockaway before action.

Mattice Parley Nel United States Navy New York Minton Farrell Hinton Tate Wien Hinton Farrel United Press Washington Lares Woods Navy Department Ning Iftah Navy Department Rockaway Matthee Ont Daniels

Indiana Division Men Are Furloughed

furlough affects Indiana division railroad workers with many departments idle for days. union concerns rise as management cites business slump and backlogs while some employees anticipate return based on length of service and company policy.

Indiana Waltimore & Ohy Railroad Baye Triuheytks Rydueton Nuny Bhige Climaxx

Unclear passage on workforce changes and war order effects

Fragmentary OCR notes indicate diversity in staffing and possible impact of a new wartime order. No clear names, dates, or actions. readable items are limited to generic statements about employees and division sizes.

Council to Fix Damages at 905 Dollars

City council met at city hall to fix damages arising from condemnation and confiscation of a strip of Purepake Products Company property for railroad construction. Officials stated the damages would be the same figure as before, totaling 905 dollars.

Purepake Products Company

Announcement of Cabinet Expected in 48 Hours

Marion Ohio June 12 Official announcement from President Harding regarding his cabinet expected within forty eight hours according to authoritative sources today The appointment of Char made public In the announce Harding awaiting acceptance from a former Supreme Court Justice for his cabinet Explain the long silence over nearly three weeks Opposition grows to the politics cabinet plan with names including Harry M Daugherty A T Herr Will Hays and John W Weeks listed as possible figures

Marion Ohio Blact Hadiing Interon Charmade Harding Supreme Court Hte Ust Harry M. Daugherty A. T. Hert Kentucky Will Ho-Hays Jehi W. Weaks Massachusetts

Woman in Caucus Can She Keep a Secret in Indiana

Indiana legislators debate secrecy as they meet behind closed doors to discuss state issues. The article notes a historic first for the State House with Mrs. Jute D. Nelson becoming the first woman in the House to handle confidential state matters. It also reports the Knights of St. John Immaculata Auxiliary No. 183 installation of officers led by Clara Faust with Catherine Bassler as First Vice and Emma Ranmet among others, plus delegates Bassler and Bertha Tempf appointed.

Indianapais Inds Cauyux Luaders Mnjorcty House of Representatives Firat Sus Tia Jute D. Nelson Munele Neltnor Immaaculata Conception Auxiary No Knights of St. John Order Challe Clara Faust Masmo Sum Catherine Bassler Emma Ranmert Begsle Dosch Flu Sac Alma Treas Schtinel Barbara Bassler Josephine Feagans Toard Camilla Faust Anon Walters Throasa Kramer

Conference on disarmament urged by U S leaders in 1921 call

A dated report details calls for a world disarmament conference to be held in Washington with Great Britain France Japan Italy and the United States urged to participate under League of Nations oversight. Statements from Tasker Bliss and others discuss naval strength comparisons and the need for cooperative talks to limit armaments amid postwar tensions.

Washington D.C Hif General Tasker Biles House Naval Blixy Aberlaty Xiam United States Billy Great Britain Japan Italy Uiite League of Nations Liiftdhs Piso Koa Nowers Ds- Armand Germany Bisa Dantola Pb Comsattioa Britain Jinan Alan America Danfolg

Government supervision of coal bill advances in Senate

A proposed bill from Senator Calder of New York seeks presidential power to fix coal prices curb profiteering and control production in emergencies. It licenses coal operators and dealers, limits brokers sales to curb price spikes, and bans certain interlogistics corporations.

Waaliniston Sint Trent Te Coal Ta Calder New Yorks Senate Coal Investigant Committee Bil Profitecra

Unwritten Law Involved In Newport Trial

Spectators packed Newport circuit court in January for the trial of J. B. Murray on charges tied to the shooting death of Howard Phillips as he left a Newport boarding house with Murray’s wife. Jurors pondered the unwritten law as Murray’s case proceeded with five jurors to be selected today, seven already chosen.

Newport Circuit Court Justiy DB Murrhy Howard Phillips Phillipa Howse Jurrey Mat Murray

Beo Lodge C O F reports growth in members and finances

At the regular meeting of Beo Lodge No 1 C O F the officers for 1920 presented final reports. The lodge is described as a thriving growing institution in both membership and finances with details on initiation and district affairs.

N. E. ‘Killion Ee Lodge Noble Homer Smith Henry ‘Trosper Ree Bec George W. Sheetz Fin H. T. Walls Trostee Lyman G. Stall Oda Perlowabtp Order Rebekah Lodge Plalinville Plainville Montgomery Noble Grayd Bertha Smith Jennie Burkhart Roc Beo’ Lodge T, C. O. F Beo Lodge Aleve Miemberahin Inititon Barnes Naid Wan Aap

Ist arving Wife Holds Prayer Service in Danville

In Danville WL a distressed scene unfolds as Ernie Harrington, seeking Rev Payne, fled in a headomobile after his wife Mrs Harrington fasted 45 days. Church of God members prayed for him while Ada Percy notes Mrs Harrington improving and conducting a prayer meeting aboard.

Ernie Macrington Sacha Uarrington Church of God Harrington Si T. Payne Warrington Wayna

French Ministry Overthrown in Confidence Vote

Paris January 12 the Leygues government fell as the chamber of deputies passed a vote of no confidence by 463 to 125. Leygues went to the Elysee to offer resignation to Premier Millerand who was expected to accept it. The motion followed requests to delay discussion of foreign policy and disarmament until the supreme council meeting on January 14. The interpolator pressed for immediate answers as the vote resolved confidence in the government.

Paris Leygues Lodiy Chamber of Deputies Chamber the Elysee Millerand Leygnds Supreme Council Interpolator ii

Open Shop Movement Outlined By Indianapolis Leader

Andrew Allen, secretary of the Indianapolis steering group, outlines the open shop campaign to the United Press. He argues that only ten percent of workers are in unions and cites forty million workers with four million organized, urging unions to return to their original purposes and noting waning meeting attendance. The plan seeks to open county industries to all workers regardless of union affiliation.

Gifago Cipaign Andrew Allen Omstoyel Indianapolis Gand United Press Today Allen Luel Savontyhye The At Aa “Wot

Pick Ups And Incoherent Street Gossip From Old Notice

Local clippings report William McCormick improving from pneumonia at 200 West Walnut Street. Clara Cunningham, injured when her carriage tipped, remains in serious condition with external bruising and internal pain. Indianapolis News notes large annual immigration to the United States and grape industry chatter. A Kansas divorcee, Yim Craw, visits here, claiming happiness since 1910. A home incident yielded two pearl revolvers and a shotgun valued at 41.75. Liverpool Gold Fellows meet at East Main Street. two candidates initiated. First degree to start next Tuesday night.

Ave Martin Indianapolis United States Yim Craw Mill Tales Kansas Burstars Nipton Bud Jewals Livepool Qold East Main Street

Whitcomb to Arrive Home This Afternoon

Whitcomb, president of the Central Labor Council of Washington, was sentenced to ninety days in Marion County Jail, Indianapolis, by Judge A. B. Anderson for violating an injunction during the strike. He was expected to arrive home this afternoon as the case concluded.

Ean “Whitcomb Central Labor Council Washington Marion Counnty Indianapolis Fedora A. B. ‘Anderson Anderon William A

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