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Washington Washington Democrat

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1923

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Movement to bring European crisis before League of Nations

Washington reports authorities confirm a move to present the German Rhine occupation dispute to the League of Nations via diplomatic channels in Switzerland. Officials say no official action from Switzerland yet. France unlikely to alter its plan regardless of league involvement. Germany not a league member.

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Fragmented OCR state court note on trial and adjournment

Fragmentary report from Mountbright about Raymond and John Si trial, state attorney and prosecutor handling case. Mentions a late afternoon adjournment, a parent referenced as Alyer or Aler, and uncertain details of a murder investigation with a boy as subject.

Mtbright Raymond Wee John Si “Tor Gwin Penny Bylyeater Aler

County Unit School Reform Opposed by Farmers and Indians

A farmer legislators and Indian Federation of Farmers Association members voiced strong opposition to county unit school reform. About fifteen persons gathered in the Indiana chamber to condemn the measure, calling it experimental legislation and alleging withheld chapters of the educational survey report. Leaders denied box of pledges and asserted the house education committee had been packed with proxies for county unit supporters.

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Meeting notes incomplete phrase hints at legislative debate

Fragmentary OCR text hints at a Monday night meeting about legislative matters with unclear details. Names, places, and actions are missing, preventing precise reconstruction of topics or outcomes.

Plover City Tax Payers Face Unique Property Levy

In January 1927 Plover, Wisconsin, becomes notable as the only city in the country where residents must pay a property tax to cover city expenses after a large paper mill failed to profit. The town relies on a small levy to fund treasury needs as the principal industry falters.

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Ruhr miners defy French orders in coal delivery dispute

German representatives and Ruhr operators refuse to obey French demand for coal deliveries. Reported threats of arrest fail to deter a planned general strike as tensions rise over occupation. Berlin notes indicate the move could slow coal output and provoke further actions by occupying forces.

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Merchants Basketball Team Seeks Loyal Fan Support Tonight

Merchants fans are urged to fill the arena for a home game against an unspecified opponent. Orledus is noted in the lineup with Anderada and Fritchlon among the players expected to start as the team aims to secure a key win for the remainder of the season. The game clock starts at 1 pm local time with referees listed.

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Labor Fights Indiana State Police Bill in Legislature

Organized Indiana labor campaign declares active war on a bill to create a state police force proposed by Senator Morehead of Indianapolis. The plan calls for 84 men, patterned on New York legislation, with labor arguing the force serves only to repress labor. Labor leaders warn of heavy costs and oppose the measure on grounds of unnecessary rural policing and state burden.

Indianapolis Organized Labor of Indiana Morehead State Federation of Labor New York Meni N. Taylor

Indiana high school tournament regional centers expand

An Indiana high school athletic association announcement shows basketball teams from Schog, Vincennes, and many counties entering the regional sectional tournament. Due to high participation, centers increase from 52 to 93 with over 500 teams signaling a large field across Fort Wayne Bloomington and other sites.

Schog Vincennes A. L. Tester Aéerdiary Indianas Artan Watt Vincennes Hiehy Fort Wayne Fauw Evin Ndstum Centae Woomington Fort, Wayne Againr Welle Adams Yansville Vaarlerburg Vosyy Sperker Purcy Crawford Allei Whitley Franksin Johnson Frankfort Clinton Carroll Greencastle Sutham Greenfield Hlancork Hemmond Lakr Dagger Hannover Jefferson Scois Aarrison Boyd Clarke Switzerland Hoptington AH Glue Fountain Wiveren Vintetires Tinox Daviesd Uptondby Randaipt Warsaw Koneluske

Three Coal Cars and Caboose Leave Rails In Crash

A derailed caboose and three coal cars disrupted the B&O line after a wreck at night. No injuries were reported as crews cleared the track and repaired the line under the familiar equity schedule, with a wrecker from B&O assisting.

Rogers Tequity Hart

Health story fragment hints at child weight and care

A garbled passage mentions a child found underweight and in need of medical care. It references a doctor who examined the child, administered treatment, and began medicine. Details are unclear, but the scene centers on health concerns and early nursing efforts.

Tilyiaion

Legislative struggle on tax and state departments unfolds

The assembly debates raising property tax funds while suspending a tax bill and considering abolition of the banking and insurance department. Bills seek to seize control of the state police and curb law violators with felony penalties up to 1,000 dollars or a year in prison.

Secon Itn Billa Senate Bark Ing Uid Andour Jblls Judiciary

Drive wheel falls from engine 5110 at B&O depot

A drive wheel fell off engine 5110 while backing up to look on to passenger train 28 at the B&O depot in Eloy. The crippled engine was sent to the round house for repair and another engine substituted. Train 28 experienced a brief delay due to the accident.

Baltimore & Ohio Officials Inspect Local Shops in Whallington

General Superintendent of motive power Emerson and other high officials of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad visited Whallington for an inspection of the local shops. They arrived in private car No 23 and returned on train No 24.

Emerson Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Whallington

Montgomery Ministers Union Bans Divorce Marriages

The Montgomery Ministers Union in regular session passed resolutions to refuse marriage ceremonies for divorces unless the grounds are recognized by Biblical law. The action signals a limit on future marriages or divorces in Montgomery based on religious criteria.

Montgomery Nlopey of Tha Montgomery Ministers Union Union Macting

Harrison Arkansas lynching and railway strikes unfold

Details emerge from Harrison Arkansas as Tom Boler reports the lynching of C. Gregor amid rail strikes on the Missouri and Northern Arkansas line. The mob attacked Gregor, a radical labor secretary, after a strike and alleged sabotage, while others linked to the incident faced intimidation and police investigations.

Harrison Ark C. Gregor Tom Balke West Eleventh Walnut Boler Miasouri Northern Arkansas T ‘Moan Air Balter Hartwo Washington Maurionep Tom Baler Kate Beler Walnut Streets Harrigan

Guards Disband In Harrison After Tense Incidents

In Harrison Arkansas guards were hurriedly organized to restore order amid protests over a railway disruption. Citizens, aided by a governor’s warning, urged countermanded orders to deploy troops as warnings of potential saboteurs and deportations surfaced. Local crowds dispersed after peaceful demonstrations near the Missouri and North Arkansas railroad line.

Harrison Ack Dreserra Gregor API Coren Sorjy McRae Citizana Minsouri & North Arkansas Railroad Battom

Harding Shows No Proven Illness After Grip Attack

President Harding, slowed by a severe cold contracted a week ago, remains confined to his room but is not seriously ill per Secretary Christian and Dr. Sawyer. He left his desk yesterday and will likely stay resting for a day or two while officials note his strength recovery.

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Paris Trials First U S Traffic Signal on Grand Boulevards

Crowds gathered at a major Paris intersection to watch the first automatic traffic signals in operation. The revolving white signal attracted observers as Paris plans to deploy the system across busy rush hours, reducing the number of men needed for traffic control.

Schlorende Inc Leads Thes Pres Scene

Schlorende Inc holds the presidency role as the company navigates leadership changes and strategic decisions affecting its direction and market position.

Fragmentary fire report from unknown city and date

An incomplete OCR fragment mentions firemen guiding clothing and a blaze with flames tilting, referencing a Chilean individual and a Joe, but the details are too garbled to identify the event, people, or location.

Bingham Jan Joe

Bloodshed in Sees Possibility in Ruhr Valley

A United Press report notes Hugo Buinnes foresees bloodshed if French forces force Ruhr mining at bayonet point. He cautions German workers and Westphalians may resist fiercely, given their stubbornness and readiness to fight.

Berlini Hugo Buinnes Germany Ruhr United Press Posatblijty

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