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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1913
Page
4
The public utility commission ruled that Indianapolis detectives and police may ride city street cars free of charge in civilian dress when bearing official badges. The decision likely pleases officers and supports law enforcement mobility across urban transit without fare costs.
Fragmentary text hints at a debate over publishing approach and readership expectations. Ambiguous phrases reference surprise and a sense the same issue was caught or noted, but details are unclear.
Mrs. Mary Fornwald wife of Pater Fornwald and sister of Joho M Peek of Veale township died Sunday at 10:2 at her Monta Vista Colorado home from tuberculosis after months of suffering. She was born in Daviess county and married there before moving to Colorado twenty five years ago where Mr Fornwald runs a ranch. She leaves a sister Mrs Messmer in Monta Vista and no children. Funeral services will be held in Monta Vista Wednesday morning at 9 o'clock with burial there.
The Shenandoah Herald reports Rev Jeremiah J Mahon a 27 year old priest of the Church of the Annunciation celebrat ing his first mass in Shenandoah Pa The young priest is a cousin of Misses Agana Biddle and Mary Coyle of this city who attended the service The church was packed with devout worshippers showing high esteem for him since he served six years as an acolyte in the church and led the vast congregation on this occasion
Rowe Taylor twenty of Bedford Indiana was drowned Sunday when a boat capsized at Armstrong Cabin resort on White River. The high school graduate and class president spent Friday at graduation and joined classmates for a day trip before the tragedy.
The United States Britain and other nations face renewal deadlines for arbitration pacts. The British treaty is the fourth to be renewed this year, with France Italy and Spain also involved. Japan Mexico and the Huerta government in Mexico loom in the renewal discussions, as President Wilson weighs recognition and treaty expiration dates approach.
Harry N. Atwood, the aviator, was rescued from Lake Erie by a tug after his hydroplane ran out of gasoline. He had attempted a crossing from Sandusky to Cleveland, but worsening weather forced a landing near Bar Point, Ontario. He noted rough conditions hindered his progress toward Put in Bay.
A New Jersey engraving extortion plot used a detectaphone to record conversations with David Wilson Moore Jr of Colorado Springs and his son. Joseph J. Summerill Gloucester County official and G W Dicker Gloucester City bank head were arrested, with others named in the arrest reports. The suspects allegedly coordinated with Moore and his brother-in-law John Quatkenbyshi of Paterson, recanting later.
Sofia June 1 Bulgarian and Servian princes met at the frontier and entertained hopes of settling the disputed questions. Salonika June 2 Greek headquarters urge restraint but Bulgarians push to regain positions and several encounters occur. Greek premier in Sofia protests, declines responsibility for Bulgarian provocations.
A broken axle on a Big Four freight line near Stockwell, Lafayette, Ind. led to a deadly derailment that killed two men and injured five others. Police and hospital reports confirm five victims, with one identified as from Clark, Chicago. Investigators await clearer identifications as wreckage blocks the rail.
Pategas of the Airdome will host a novelty marriage ceremony during the opening three nights of the Airdome engagement. Groom Dick Yur yan and bride elect Miss Larkie Ball arrived from Bedford. Mayor J. W. McCarty will perform the ceremony at the end of the first show on Wednesday night.
The final stone carload has arrived to advance the soldiers' monument project with the shaft and statuary in place. Jet Jon Grover was fined $1 and costs for intoxication. Mayor McCarty's police court report shows four teen cases including intoxication, assault and battery, provoke, and bastardy.
The Cincinnati Enquirer critiques an elastic currency dream, arguing it would be dangerous due to unwise control by financiers. It urges amendment and reform of the current banking system to meet growing industrial and commercial demand, noting gold production cannot solely supply media of exchange.
The discussion centers on elevating currency value and the future of paper money, pitting government supervised financial control against a bank-centric approach. Supporters urge a plan gaining broad backing from bankers, business leaders, and the general public, while noting potential tariff action alongside currency reform.
Women of the Episcopal church will sell homemade ice cream and strawberries on Tuesday evening at the lawn of Mr. Boyd's residence on East Street in Tupaday, with proceeds benefiting church activities.
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