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Washington Washington Democrat

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1922

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Democrats Nominate State Officers At Indiana Convention

Five state candidates were unanimously chosen at the Indiana Democratic state convention for secretary of state Daniel Link auditor Robert Bracken treasurer George Deharity superintendent Daniel McIntosh and judge of the supreme court from the second district Joseph Shea. The event featured a clash with home-rule factions over floor platform proposals and rules amendments.

Daniel M. Link Auburn Robert Hracken Frankfor Frneasurer George HL. Deharity Elwood Clirk Supreme Court T. Dungan Huntington Daniel C. McIntosh Wworthington Seceoni Konda H. Shea Seymour Indianapolis Ingl Tyne Ti Dungan Streme Court William J. Doogs Cannelton Perry County Daniel’m. Link Robert Bracken George H. Deharity Public Instruction Joseph H. Shea Heymour William A. Cullgp Vincensics Shea Iit Resolutions Committee Saar Walter S. Chambers Hairman Frederick Vat Peru Charles Greathouse Stile Carlton DG Patie Marion Vigo Vigo County Spencer Marian Campbell Andersor Marion Equity Thei Resolutions Committee Stib Pianks Obligt Service Commission Marisa Courty Nto Itetoath Debais Eggman Nies Ena Tattian Criek Mrederic A Ively Becau Charles R. Cufliff

Wilson Telegram Swells Missouri Campaign Interest

Local residents followed a telegram from former President Woodrow Wilson with keen interest as William Groh asked Wilson to advise on rallying points for the Missouri veterinarians race. Wilson replied from Graefulns expressing confidence that candidates are near and that renewed triumph must be won, fueling expectations for the upcoming contest.

St. Laathis Mdl Hing Woodrow Wilson Missouri Vetera Willian Groh St. Loui Wilson Wilegit

Local Petition Filings Detail Campaign Expenses

On May 2 candidates filed expense statements with the circuit court clerk. Pershing and other committees list totals including Robinson’s advertising costs and travel expenses. Notable entries cite Greenwood’s Democratic primary filings and assorted payments to newspapers, gas, and postage across multiple townships and counties.

Athar H. Greenwood Washington Uereie Pershing Bloom Oden Gasolline L.eogootae Alan Gasolline Land Linton LGN Twinton Lintom Owen Coehuty Democrat Ity Committee Mtetn Sun Vyiacdnnes Bull Hencin Pater James Dollehs Clifford George He

Township Officials and Trustees Salary Totals

A garbled OCR list shows numerous township officers and trustees with small salaries or payments, including township assessors, trustees, a county surveyor, a county commissioner, a clerk of the circuit court, and the peace keeper. Amounts range from nothing to several hundred dollars, with names such as Charles I. Smiley Elisha Stuffle Homer E. Beasley and others.

Elustee Smith Charles I. Smiley L. E. Brown Elisha Stuffle Coop Theo Williams George Dore C.uAinkan William H. Swin Elmer Nihmick Thustee M. T. A County Soot QO du Jonas E. McCauley John H. Gilliatt John H. Spencer Atorney William J. Ritter Coanty Berk O'Dell Ernist Clark Joseph T. Brewin John Dh Waggoner Eee Gigie Clifford Farris Ffarle John Vo Eaver J. E. Pershite Circuit Olrt A.m.williams

Mayor McCarty Pushes Brick Road Tax Plan

Mayor McCarty met the State Tax Commission in Indianapolis and discussed brick road improvements. The county board refused to authorize bond issuance due to high costs, prompting plans to form a city council and county commissioners committee to visit Springfield to study experimental roads and gather cost-saving suggestions.

Mie Colina Shaw Yates Mimnidijia Washington John S. McCarty Indianapolis Debet Eastside McCarty Remialas Jonn Jd MrCarty Board of County Springfield Brown

Branded Fortune Hunter in Chicago Affair Shakeup

Stix Oser was branded a fortune hunter today by Emil Burge, a Chicago cousin, who intruded with Edith Rockefeller McCormick to oppose the marriage of Mathilda McCormick, seven, granddaughter of John D. Rockefeller, amid a tumultuous family dispute and rumors of a Swiss connection.

Chirdgeo Stix Oser Emil Burge Hig Chicago Burg Edith Rockefeller McCormick Mathildal | McCormick John’ H. Rockefeller Uinta Life Burge

Mrs Carl Breaks Down in Murder Trial Testimony

In Sheillyville Indiana on the murder trial of Mrs Carl, the defendant's emotional collapse unfolds as prosecutor Wilde Ging presses evidence that she allegedly poisoned two husbands Frank Carl and Alonzo Carl. Judge Clair prepares jury instructions as final arguments loom.

Carl Sheillyville Indi Adams Wilde Ging Gourl Aleged Femi Frank Carl Alonzy Carl Fras Robert Gibson Clair Ging Ievey Pittishiest Howevey

Ralston Sets Sues On Canal Policy and Senate Bid

Indiana Governor Samuel Ralston outlines four policy aims for national issues including US power status and tariff reform. He plans to run for the Senate as a Democrat and warns of support for President Harding only if aligned with his pact policies and party.

Ralston Samuel Senate Indianapolis Ind United States Congress Lington Presid Sam P Beveridge Lea Dante Harding Cabi Ile i Itatis Ant Indiana

Sovereign Authority Mention in Peri Queen Legend

A fragment notes the first word tied to sovereign authority is Saahr spoken of as the Queen of Peri, indicating an ancient or mythical royal title. The text centers on a queenly figure named Saahr and her sovereign role.

Saahr Peri

Indiana Democratic gains cited in debate on power

The speaker argued that Indiana benefited more under Democratic rule with four years of legislation than eight years under the opposition. He praised public improvements financed by the state and credited Woodrow Wilson for prosperity during his administration.

Indiana Democratic Party Ralston Woodrow Wilson

Fleeing Belfast Catholics Pour South Amid Bloodshed

Belfast reports mass exodus of Catholics fleeing to the Free State as sectarian clashes intensify. Authorities warn the past week saw many killed or burned, with violence described as among the worst in the city’s history.

Belfast Ireland Free State England

Ward shooting case near solution as another arrest made

White Plains June 2 The Ward shooting case edges toward solution with the arrest of James Cunningham known as Hmmie the Rat. Cunningham claims Ward’s blackmail motive sparked Peters death and that Ward killed Peters in self defense. The trial of four men in the Blue Hole dynamiting case is postponed to next Friday.

White Plains Ward Solition James Cunningham Hmmie York Clarence Petersy Herd Walter War Mall Cunningham Peters Gah Th Mllonaire Baker Weeks Shim Werd Tolent Ad Jtimé Be Pélgrs Tri Posiponede Blue Holé Big Holé Helti

Missing Raney sons located near Oakland City return home

Elijah Raney a and Randy Raney aged 16 and 14, sons of Eljah Raney of Barr township near Canlysburg, were missing since May 18. They were found near Oakland City and brought back to Washington by Deputy Myers and Arnold Myers after letters from Sheriff Faith prompted southern Indiana sheriffs to search. The father had feared enticement by traveling entertainers.

Southern Tits Gibson Oakland Easteily Oakland City Elijah Raney Miles Tadiana Tey Raney Evansville Sheriff Faith Southern India

Vincennes Insurance Agent Shoots Self at Home

Vincennes, Ind. Throne Re Cunningham an insurance agent in this city shot and killed himself early this morning before rising. He died forty five minutes later. Despondency and excess use of intoxicants were given as the reason for the act. Cunningham, fifty years old and married, was widely known in Vincennes.

Vincennes, Inc Gunningham J Cunningham Vincennes

Forest Fire Damages Run Into Millions Across Northwest

Government officials estimate last three days of fires in the Pacific Northwest may reach four million dollars in damage. Towns in Oregon and Washington report extensive destruction with nearly two thousand homeless. Logging operations have been disrupted after months of strain.

Pacific Northwest

Hospital notes on early operations and patients

Notes report Lou Burris under supervision with removal planned Wednesday. Robert Turley and daughter of Washington underwent tonsil operations. Minnie Foster had a minor procedure at the hospital this morning.

Lou Burris Robert Turley Washington Iharning Minnie Foster Soo

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