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Washington Washington Democrat

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Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 13, 1921

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Legislators Junket to Lafayette as Purdue Visit Highlights Trip

Indiana lawmakers on a junketing leg to Lafayette visit Purdue University and the State Soldiers Home with meals by the home economics class funded by the Lafayette Rotary Club. Some objectors stay in Indianapolis amid debate over state agriculture and highway funding.

Indianapolis Tediana Lafayetta Terre Haute Calumet Lafayettte Purdue University Lafayette Rotary Club State Board of Agriculture McGray Matty Senate Lafayette State Highway Commission Highway Commission Pte Gptoh Ie Sérvice Commilssion Die Farmerk Miahway

Harvard Student Missing Since Monday Found Safe

Cambridge Massachusetts Harvard senior Prem Lautner missing since Monday night has been found and identified by his physician. Lautner wandered away reportedly not due to illness and will be cared for locally as his father travels to Detroit to be with him.

Cambridge Massy Dail Dneseph F. Lautner Harvard Prem Jhe University Aemedittus Byway Ind Lautner Langner Tauter Denti Cote

Vincennes Laughs at Washington Walkover Challenge

Vincennes Sun reports Vincennes Y M oC A gains state attention after trouncing rivals and mocking a Washington Walkovers challenge. The piece notes disbelief that the Washington team exists and mocks the novelty of the so called challenge.

Vincennes Sun Vincennes Y Washington Vincennes Fang Washington Bunch

Washington challenge shapes sectional tourney clash

Bee-eee ips at game claim sectional semifinal bid as Washington contest approaches. Wingerness BI CA ready to meet the gang while the Y M A specials of the Boys department weigh accepting the Washington challenge.

Southern Washington BI. C. A

Representative Smith to Introduce River Project Bill

Princeton legislator to introduce a measure within days to clear the way for the predging and straightening of the west fork of the Whita river from Greane county to the Wabash river. The bill, prepared by J G Allen and George A Faith, amends drainage flaws specifically for this project.

City Council Fixes 905 Damages in Purepakt Case

The council held a special meeting to approve 905 for damages arising from a condemnation for a railroad switch right of way affecting Purepakt Products. The proceeding moves toward a suit by the cann ing company against the city, after earlier litigation was dismissed and $25,000 sought.

Purepakt Products Company Canning Company Othe Hispute

Campaign Against Booze Prescriptions in Chicago

A state wide drive to end prescription booze begins with twenty federal agents from Washington. Warrants for the arrest of twenty doctors will be issued immediately as the investigation targets excessive permit issuance. Attorney Cline and Hurley announce the probe into prescriptions used by physicians across the state.

Chicago Linais Washiigton Dds Cline Uni J

Clothing Fire Flares From Open Grate Injures Woman

A woman, daughter of Mr and Mrs Alex Carl living on the Princeton firm road was badly burned when her dress caught fire from an open grate. Clothing burned away to her shoes as the effort to extinguish the flames continued with uncertain condition as of today.

Dau Dauchler Alex Carl Ving Pia Worth Princeton

Representative Bacharach Recalled for Marion Conference

Rep Bacharach of New Jersey, a Republican Ways and Means member, was summoned to Marion for a conference as President Harding outlines revenue law revision. The call to Marion signals a key moment in shaping fiscal policy.

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Hunger strike to force husband to join church ends

Mrs Harrington, fasting to persuade her husband to join the Church of God, was urged by Rev Payne to end her hunger strike. Payne traveled from Tennessee to aid her, saying the church does not sanction such methods and urging prayer for guidance. Local reports note the hunger striker indicated she would end the fast if advised to do so.

Fitste Danville Sadie Ae Prdva Jer. Payne Harrington Church of God Eldorddy Ni Jax O. B. Payne Eadie Haverington United Press Payne Texas Mra. Harrington Vue Mra Hazeldon Nok Faye Sadie Norrington G.'R. Pasate Marrington Harridgton Me. Payne Church of Pay Sultan Rey Mr. Payne

Cathedral High School basketball trip to Washington

The Cathedral High School basketball club of Thdlanapotih will arrive in Washington this afternoon by Vincenne ev. Brother Theodore is coach AY Feeney and ten players will travel. Ralph Kramer Wilber Crawford and Paul Resingel of Kemp High School will greet the visitors at House nm Fobond Street as they tour the city.

Cathedral High Stool Thdlanapotih Washington Eeternoon Vincenne Theodore AY Feeney Ralph Kramer Wilber Crawford Paul Resingel Cemple High’ School Howse Nm Fobond Yiay

Thankful Death Sentence For Wade In Connecticut Murder

Bridgeport Conn Jan 1 Ed wood Wade was sentenced to be hanged for the murder of George Natt with the execution set for May 20. Wade killed Natt and hid the body in a swamp and smiled saying Thank you as the sentence was pronounced by Judge Hinton.

Bridgeport Conn Edwood Wade George Natt Wade Hineton

Basketball Exhibition At School Draws Oversold Crowds

The upcoming indoor basketball game at the school gym features visiting and home players with $2.30 dining room service by the congregational ladies. The Juniors from the Old Cathedral Vincennes travel with Rev Raymond Mellen and will perform at the school building. Center Crawford and Cla wards lead the lineup with substitutes Corgrova and 3p C.H. 8. Indianapolis prospects include Ruckelhaugefronek Trooney Harmon O Conger Harrington Basso Roddington O Donwell. The event promises a high level exhibition and strong attendance, with special seating arrangements to handle the expected crowd.

Cathedral Vincennes Che Wane Troln Nell Mechan Han Jieame Crawford God Clawards Reinuel Stevong Corgrova C.H Indianapolis Ruckelhaugefronek Trooney Harmon O’conger Harrington Basao Roddington Xenon Air Tavera Bess C. H. S. Washington

Senator Proposes Year Waiting Period to Calm Divorce

Indianapolis Jan 1 State Senator John S Alldredge of Anderson proposes a remedy for what he calls the Moorey evil in Indiana by delaying divorce filings. The bill would require a year between filing and trial instead of the current forty days. He argues half of divorces arise from domestic affairs and a year could prevent many broken reconciliations.

Indianapolis John S. Alldredge Anderson Indiana Alldredge

Sherwood Takes School Books To Indiana Legislature

Rep Sherwood of Linnton arrives at the session with his army of school books and notes. He is under 24 and a senior at Indiana University continuing studies in the house when not in session. Sherwood was excused from duties to conduct his campaign in his home county after winning the nomination against a former foe from Linton.

Indianapolis Rap Cres Elmer W. Sherwood Linteh Fardust Ycreaty Indiana University Big Deck Sherwood Camrein Eteen Linton

Indiana State Board of Agriculture and Education Funding Debate

The article discusses proposals to create a state department and expand funding for higher educationInstitutions including Indiana University Purdue University and the State Normal School. It notes legislative inquiries into state aid, plans to raise a one cent levy for education, and the political dynamics between the legislature and the Board of Agriculture. The piece cites concerns about indebtedness and authority, and predicts collaboration between new administration and lawmakers to secure educational funding.

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O Callaghan Testifies on Irish Outrages in Cork

Donal O Callaghan, lord mayor of Cork, testified before the unofficial Amatipan commission in Ireland briefing on outrages. He spoke about murder burnings and personal attacks, noting Cork's conditions following the death of Terence McBreaney.

Cork Washington Jen Ireland Donal O ‘Callaghan O'Callaghan Térrence Mc Bwiney

Fragmentary Irish unrest excerpt on Cork violence 1919

The text notes nightly disturbances in Cork since 1919 with many houses burned or looted. It claims Ireland has seen four years without banished security and suggests Irish freedom sympathizers face no arrests yet are not charged. The fragmentary account mixes garbled phrases and partial quotes.

Mitteed Tore Trown Cork Ireland

Sinn Fein claims 200000 strong republican army in Ireland

Dublin January 13 The Sinn Fein organization announces it has 200000 armed supporters in Ireland. The force, reported to be five percent of the population, is organized into zone groups under central command with military discipline. Members range from 18 to 30 and perform ordinary farm and city duties while being available for ambush or secret service duties and weekly drills.

Dublin Ireland TheSinn Fein America Sinn Fein

Forces Prepared for Spring War on Russian Front

Paris reports over 3 million troops will be mobilized along the Russian boundary this spring per French military experts. Front lines are seen extending 200 to 254 miles with Bolshevik spring offensives anticipated. Allied contingents from Italy and other states mobilize to support opposing factions in the region.

Paris Yice Italkan Henmunta Czecho-Slovakia Poland Rusatt

Navy Lieutenant Killed by Japanese Soldier Suspicion Behind Shipboard Tensions

Lieutenant W. H. Langdon of the cruiser Albany was shot in the back while returning from a shore visit. Admiral Greaves orders the American Asiatic squadron to arrive at Jedivostok to investigate the killing as tensions rise aboard the Albany.

Shanghia Celia Dan Greaves Mapiiis Jedivostok W. H. Langdon Steut Langdon Vistazhore Albany

Local Resident Harry Beddee In Critical Condition

In St Louis Missouri Hospital Harry Beddee former resident and brother of R Beddee and Mrs Clay W Duncan of this city lies critically ill from double pneumonia that developed last week. Beddee and Duncan were alerted by telegram and a report later said he was slightly improved though still in danger.

Harry Beddoe Bedford Democrat Harry Beddee

Sinnett plans Indiana industrial court modeled on Kansas law

Indiana representative William R Sinnett intends to push a bill to establish an industrial relations court in Indiana similar to Kansas. The court would regulate industries making necessities, curb strikes, and permit appeals to the state supreme court. The bill is not drafted yet, but would centralize power away from existing commissions and extend state supervision to food, clothing, fuels, and transport sectors.

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