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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1916
Page
1
A fragile Franco German clash reports several French positions near Verdun evacuated as German pressure along the Meuse increases. French counterattacks suffer heavy losses with gains limited, while frontline forces fall back toward the Charny line amid renewed assaults.
Official announcement named Mrs Iles section in Yattoing, with Mrs Felix McWhirter of Indianapolis elected as Indiana's member. The general Federation of Women's Clubs held its convention, declaring the new state representation and leadership during the session.
A conference between President Wilson and Attorney General Gregory today revealed contempt proceedings may be ordered against Standard Oil directors for alleged violation of a Supreme Court decree to dissolve the trust. Det., June 1.
Fragmentary text records a secretary named Okie and a gleaming bill. It references Dawson and mentions an ordinance about taking items or placing something in a pan or bucket without permission from an employer. The lines are garbled with stray letters and partial words.
The Knights Templar parade film shown at the Granif Opera House did not arrive as planned tonight. Local reports indicate delays and confusion amid audience expectations.
United Press report from Chicago notes Frank Hitchcock and Justice Charles Hughes moving to unite anti tight elements with Roosevelt Republicans. A possible Hughes agreement looms as pressure builds for a combine against him. The arrival of William Barnes Jr and Senator Penrose of Pennsylvania is awaited as key to shaping the battle. Rumors swirl of DuPont of Delaware potentially switching to support Hughes, with delegates to the Hughes column in flux.
Arthur Warren Waite was sentenced to die in the electric chair at Sing Sing during the week beginning July 10. The restrained murderer of John E. Peck of Grand Rapids Wisconsin spoke to the court, saying he would give his life in partial payment for his wrongs and that his sons would carry on seeking reparation.
Mrs. Perkins, wife of Oscar Lownship, sues Joan Beck for 86 dollars alleging fraud in a loan scheme. She claims Beck obtained a 300 dollar loan for G. E. Mattingly and, with improper releases and notes, kept 77.50 plus a 25 dollar commission. She says the first mortgage release was procured improperly and unpaid, seeks judgment for 90 dollars, with Seu and Walsh as her attorneys.
Sir Ernest Shackleton and 24 men survived after The Endurance sank in the Weddell Sea last October. They drifted 700 miles in ice, landed on Elephant Island, and left a small party to seek relief as a relief expedition was organized in Britain. The relief plan includes bases at Ross Sea and Tasmania with Shackleton to lead the Buenos Aires crossing.
Edward Ward and a group from Har ih township drove a wagon load of wool to a buyer on Wednesday amid a brisk trade. The incident affected several farms as buyers showed interest in wool consignments, with Ward reporting steady demand and favorable prices.
A United Press dispatch reports in Washington that there will be no withdrawal of American forces from Mexico at Curradoa's behest. The administration will issue a statement denying changes to policy while signaling Carranza’s position. Langhorne’s expedition is not expected to alter Carranza’s control amid border tensions. The piece notes U S resolve and cautions Mexico about allied support.
Washington June 1 Senate Indiana will nominate Vice President Thomas R. Marshall at the state Democratic convention. The Indiana delegation asked Senator Kern to nominate Marshall and Kern reportedly agreed. The White House conference with President Wilton signaled approval.
New York June 1 Representatives of 325 railroad systems and their unions opened talks here to resolve working hours and wages in freight service. The conference includes 18 general managers for the railroads and four reps from each union including the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Firemen, Brotherhoods of Locomotive Firemen, Trainmen, and Order of Railway Conductors. Delegates, numbering about a thousand, were brought by the railroads at an estimated cost of 50,000 dollars, with a strike viewed as last resort if no compromise is reached.
London reports ex heavyweight champion Jack Johnson has started a boxing academy in Madrid with King Alfonso as a patron. Johnson reportedly left England under an invitation from authorities and paused in Spain en route to Argentina. He fought two bouts at the Grand Theater Madrid, defeating Frank Crozier on March 10 and stopping Arthur Graham, Spain’s heavyweight champion, in the eleventh round on March 23.
In Chicago the Republican national committee opened hearings at 10 30 this morning on forty contests involving the seating of 62 delegates for the upcoming convention. Sessions will run daily with a plan to finish by Saturday to prepare the temporary roll of delegates under Secretary James H. Reynolds. In London British casualties for May total 1707 officers and 28,470 men across all theaters according to published lists.
Mrs Eloise Nelms Dennis and sister Beatrice Nelms vanished in San Antonio in 1914 while allegedly pursuing marriage to Victor E Innes and a quest to found a new religion in India. Testimony in Atlanta details letters from Innes and delays in Marriage dates. The case includes larceny charges against Innes for funds taken from Mrs Dennis and a separate murder acquittal in San Antonio involving Ina.
The Illinois Prohibition party convened in Peoria on June 1 as delegates met for its state gathering. A women’s adjunct conference was called, with John P. St. John of Kansas and William Spitzer of New York delivering addresses.
The large class of sixty one at Elmwood High School will be honored tonight in the gymnasium ceremony. Relatives and friends are expected to attend as diplomas are presented by B. E. Hastings. Rev W V Plaminer will deliver the address on Heroism Militant and Moral. John Fornwald is valedictorian.
Hy Cited Press reports Gaira Will seek formal request to Pershing amid northern chatter. Carranzi’s note allegedly carried to Casas Grandes for talks with General Pépshing. Regardless of withdrawal discussions, Gavity plans a formal note per terms mentioned.
Ira B. Wilson, son of George Wilson of Harrison township, died at the home of his parents in Harrison township after an illness. He held a position as an official in Daviess County and was well known in the community. The obituary notes his family and local ties in Harrison township.
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