21 Jan 1916
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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1916
Page
1
Washington D C January 21 General Gregory advised the house judiciary committee that the government has indicted seventy three persons and four corporations in connection with its investigation of hyphenated pote and conspiracies.
Lipomington Ind January 21 Fire yesterday destroyed the new SION 000 stone mill and plant of I Hoad ley Sons at Stinesville along with $10,000 worth of stone inside the building, insurance $45,100. Salvage will not exceed $15,000.
Linton Indiana hosts a local option election amid active campaign by both sides over saloon if passed. The city of fourteen saloons faces a community vote today with keen public interest.
Fragmented text shows Montenegro seeking aid from allies with an urgent appeal for immediate assistance. The garbled message mentions authorities, Italy, and a request to transmit orders, but specifics are unclear.
A garbled clipping outlines proposed emergency funding totals including 2,006,000 for railroad and 329,000 for government building construction in Washington. It mentions citrus canker fight and a 12,000,000 emergency fund, but details are unclear and text is heavily corrupted.
Fragmented report covers heated discussion on impending trade blockade involving Germany and Britain. Senators accused Germany of perpetual robbery, Britain of interfering with American commerce, and censors extracting intercepted mail. Various critics urged or opposed embargos and war measures, naming speakers and parties.
London telegraph notes four Derby planned groups of uninducted men ages 19 to 22, totaling about 100000. In Downing Street, Derby and recruiting committee push a defense plan, while US debates Wilson readiness. Minnesota moves to place Wilson on its presidential primary ballot.
Rome reports the Montenegrin army retreating toward Scutari as Austrian forces press the pursuit. Esad Pasha’s Albanian government forces, who declared war on Austria, have arrived at Scutari and are set to join the retreating Montenegrins.
The will of Cynthia Tate bequeaths her estate to her grandson Mavis and her grandson Otis Gillatt, witnessed by Loy, Nora E., and Mortha A. Snider. Details are faint in the damaged text from Plainville and refer to a matrilineal legacy.
The article notes Rev. E. Kavanaugh of St. Simatrs congregation, located in Mt. Vernon, has served as assistant star since September 6, 1943, and today received no fiscalism from Rev. Sosebh Thar.
Postponement announced due to high water and transportation issues in Steele township. The event, planned at Plainville, was to occur Friday night but was delayed, affecting the local Simon’s congregation and related community activities.
Indianapolis figures figure in church appointment news at St XN and Mt Rev noff as Rev F W Linlbsman health updates surface. Also noted is T E Kavanaugh transfer and James L Holm to assist Boland. Separate item covers arrests for drunkenness including Patterson and Martin, plus the Satterfield Montgomery home return.
Reports from Jan 31 describe severe floods across northern Illinois including LaSalle Ottawa and Chicago suburbs with cities and towns submerged. Casualties feared as several drowned and hundreds homeless. winter storms complicate rescue efforts while Vermilion River cause widespread damage. Arizona floods near Phoenix reportedly threaten four lives amid rising waters and evacuations.
In Muncie Indiana an oil lamp explosion ripped through a home near Doleville. The year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Leslie Shoemaker perished in the blaze while the father tended a nearby barn breakfast prep. The mother and two other children escaped with burns. The flames quickly consumed the structure and the babe was found burned beyond recognition. Authorities investigate the cause as the family fights to recover from the tragedy.
Fragmentary OCR describes Allied landings on Bulgarian soil during a January engagement. Mentions French troops advancing northward, bombardment, and a fort town showing damage. Source text is garbled with unclear dates and names.
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