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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1917
Page
4
A collage of small notices includes classified offers from I Mazer on laundry service and price quotes, a camp promotion by Clinton B. Tharp in Washington Indiana, breeding stock details at Zinkan’s livery barn, a Knights and Pythians memorial service notice with transport, and a sermon note about Rev W P Hosken’s assignment in Vincennes.
SL Louis beat Washington 4 to 3 and Cleveland 3 to 3. Boston game postponed. National League New York defeated St Louis 1 to 1. Philadelphia beat Pittsburg 9 to 1. Brooklyn won 6 to 4 over Chicago. Boston Cincinnati race details unclear.
The report lists grain prices in Indianapolis with Wheat Firm No 2 Red, Corn Strong No 3 Yellow, Oats St. Manjo White, Hay Street No 1 Timothy. Market tone is steady to firm across staples with no dramatic changes noted.
Washington June 2 Representative John Q Tilson of Connecticut unveiled a dummy of a supposed ultimate aerial bomb. He described a land strike version that detonates six feet above ground and a submarine version with a depth triggered fuse. The device, built by Lester F P Barlow, allegedly operates only on land and is produced by a Connecticut Army unit.
Stockholm June 3 Hungarian Socialist delegates at a belligerent socialist conference call for immediate peace on no annexations and full restoration of occupied territory. They urge Germany to bear Belgium’s restitution costs, propose shared burden if war continues, and see Serbia and Alsace Lorraine settlements as issues for France Germany talks.
Washington reports members of Congress aiding anti registration plots as the Justice Department uncovers the conspiracy. Franking privileges spread anti conscription speeches including Speaker Champ Clark, fueling fears of civil war era draft riots. Treason charges surface in Ohio and a new plot emerges in the South urging resistance. Germany’s influence appears in propaganda, while some plotters are driven by conscientious objection.
Rio de Janeiro June 2 A strong political movement seeks army reorganization. Mario Hermes urged in the chamber that war ministry representatives appear in secret session to discuss the question and voting of credits for military purposes. Another measure would authorize increasing army strength by voluntary installments and create a national defense.
Sophia Gadberry widow of Juin Rh Gadberry died this morning at her Barr Township home after a paralytic stroke. She was eighty, born January 5, 1907, in Richland County Oklahoma. She married Gadberry in Washington on November 11, 1875, previously known as Sophia Wright. The family lived in Odin before moving to Washington where she passed away. Funeral arrangements not yet finalized, services planned for Tuesday.
In Wabeno Wisconsin on June 2 Dr Hugo Miller a Laona physician and government doctor on an Indian reservation was seized by townsfolk. He was thrown into the river hauled out and forced to walk at the head of a parade carrying the American flag. He later knelt kissed the flag and retracted his alleged remarks as federal authorities investigate.
Paris June 2 President Poincare and Mme Poincare formally opened the Red Cross Hospital of Paris organized by Dr Joseph A Blake surgeon in chief and supported by the American Red Cross. Poincare conferred the Legion of Honor on Dr Blake calling his work a service to France. Notable Americans in Paris attended including Ambassador William G Sharp Mrs Sharp Robert W Bliss and others.
The Second Rapist church members hosted a pound party honoring Rev. Mr. Esteal for his efforts. Local residents and friends attended as Miss Harriet Eleanor Cool will teach in Canonsburg Pa next week and summer sessions in Indiana Ohio. Several teachers, including Elsie Jones Edith Cottingham and Mayme Nicholson, have graduated from the State Normal. Mr. and Mrs. Brouillette of Vincennes plan a visit, and others from Indianapolis Aurora and Hike County are noted visitors. W A Perrine bought an Overland touring car from Charles Roades agency.
Market notes show bid and ask levels for wheat and oats with No 2 red and hard wheat prices. Live stock at National Stockyards includes beef steer and heifer bids, cow and stocker ranges, and hog and sheep figures. Chicago and St Louis listings cover cattle, calves, canners, and spring lambs with varying prices. Produce notes mention case counts and butter prices in St Louis markets.
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