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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1923
Page
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The jury returned an unexpected verdict of acquittal for Stanfield after a trial in which the state argued motive tied to a past family feud. Key testimony came from the defendant’s wife placing him at home during the murder, while Claude Archer’s death on Aug 19 remained an unresolved thread in the case.
Mrs. I B Carlisle testified Burnet former deputy sheriff and longtime acquaintance was identified as part of the black hooded mob that abducted Watt Daniels and Thomas Richards and three others days before their murder. Burnet charged with complicity and held on $5,000 bond. Osborne testified he fled Moorehouse Parish at the vigilantes order, recounting his brother’s flogging but denying personal punishment.
Delegates of the United Mine Workers in New York confer with operators today and rejected an immediate proposition. John L. Lewis, president of the miners, announced a statement for publication after the meeting.
A Washington Iowa quilt contest celebrates large piece counts with entries from Mrs Williams and Mrs J W Roe Rust. A letter from Mrs John Stith of Auburn Iowa cites a quilt with 2115 tiny pieces and a note about a 3520 piece quilt named Lonely Stars and Hit prompting readers to respond.
A damage suit filed in Indianapolis Superior Court by Climax Grocers’ Co. asks for an injunction to stop alleged ongoing activities harming its business. The complaint says the defendant companies pushed a wholesale co operative system that weakened Climax’s sales and left it insolvent and unable to supply staples at cost.
Vetersburg Indiana January 20 the apparent disappearance of William Hawkins a coal miner at Littles mines in Pike County has relatives alarmed and prompted a nationwide search Hawkins long employed at Littles mines was a hardworking father of two children separated from his wife Nellie Ahney a sister in law helped care for the children Hawkins disappeared about six weeks ago with no word since and friends fear he may have fallen into a river or drowned while hunting with dogs at night
Washington reports Italy has made a tentative offer to mediate the Ruhr crisis and reparations issue. The move, the first notable European readjustment step since tensions rose over the Ruhr, was conveyed to the United States and other powers. Paris dispatches claim German secret groups plan to strike allied troops, with Berlin said to have hidden arms and ammunition moving into the Ruhr.
In Muncie Indiana on January 20 dynamic charges demolished a damaged wall at the Farrell Department store corner of First and Main streets. The blast damaged the downtown area and killed or injured several people, with officials estimating losses around 250,000 dollars. Mrs R M Smiley underwent a major operation at Davie County Hospital with Dr Noble of Indianapolis reporting she was recovering from anesthesia.
A tenement fire in Lawrence Mas on January 20 kills eight people two others injured one seriously. A mother Mrs Sam Be Guorta died trying to save her children and a child De Gloria on the third floor leaped from a window before dying. Firefighters arrived to find the building a mass of flames and the blaze began on the lid floor near a coffee house.
A reader letter discusses expectations for women focusing on appearance and traditional skills. It compares the value of sewing quilts to modern roles and dining work, suggesting women should balance homemaking with independence and selfreliance.
Indianapolis January dispute over Governor McCray's 1 million reformatory plan intensifies as legislators, lured to Pendleton on a junket, shift from active opposition to cautious support. Critics claim railroading tactics followed the assembly debate on the state conts mamulary bill and committee actions.
Wheatland Ind Jan 20 Mattingly 16 was hurt escaping a gob pile and taken to Good Samaritan Hospital Vincennes in serious condition. Report notes Kendal the celebrated English detresd remains a frequent subject in public view. The fragment ends with unclear references to TB age.
Indianapolis January 20 Governor McCurdy received a Portland mayoral appeal asking an inquiry into alleged Ku Klux Klan ties of four Indiana National Guard units. Adjutant General Harry Smith defended member rights while noting no interference with private affiliations.
Marion I January 20. Mississippi county moves toward a second murder trial linked to the Herrin massacre from last June. Assistant Attorney General CG W Middlekauff says prosecutors are ready to proceed once the court convenes, following an acquittal in the first case and indictments against eighteen for the murder during the riot.
Report from the convention notes designers consider decorative feather choices for men’s hats to relieve fates of clothing. A suggestion favors pink feathers on derbies while lavender feathers are also discussed.
Alexander Howat former president of the Kansas district United Mine Workers and five other union officials who defied the industrial court were released from jail in Giarrard Kansas. Judge D W Wolley ordered the releases. Howatt made only a brief comment as he left the gates at noon.
Oden Jan reports wheat in Northern Daviess looks healthy despite open winter. Farmers hope for thawing and snow for a strong crop. acreage is good and most fields show promise. Livestock wintered well, with more farm sales anticipated early spring as stock has been fed longer.
Vaughn Tobey was knocked down during basketball practice in Oaktown. He lay unconscious for hours as no doctor was available in town due to attending a trial in Vincennes. An ambulance from Sullivan and a Carlisle doctor later arrived, and he was taken to his sister’s home in Carlisle before returning home.
Wallace Reid honored in Los Angeles with a funeral service at First Congregational Church. Hollywood stars and industry figures filed past the bier on a flowered dais as wreaths surrounded the catafalque and a solemn religious service followed by Rev. Neal Dodd of St Marys of the Angels.
Report of a mass meeting in Blanford on January 20 where over 30 percent of White residents gathered amid threats and a demand for leadership to prevent violence. Prosecutor in Clinton Indiana warned the crowd to avoid acts of aggression as tensions flared in Vermillion County.
A fragmented record lists monthly interest payments to the county totaling several entries. April shows 185.40, May 408.92, June 601.46, July 190.48, August 151.41, September 209.79, November 382.34, December 529.09, with other months partially legible.
Carnahan is set to move to Shore Ridge next week to assume duties as an instructor at Washington School. He is described as a splendid teacher and will take on roles including AL W. chor van and other duties across schools as the town discusses immediate changes.
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