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Washington Washington Democrat

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Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1916

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Naval Battle Consolidates Allied Rift as Fleet Clashes

Reports describe a colossal sea battle where British and German high fleets engaged, with British ships ordering a retreat of German dreadnoughts. Losses include Rear Admiral Hook and Arbuthnot, while Beatty led a vigorous counter to the German armada. The clash marks the era’s greatest naval engagement with heavy casualties on both sides.

KEEN Dando Johin Scheer Gerziani Jel- Heve Jost Arbuthnot Beatty Arend Beatty Ignalting John Jellicoe England

Merger Confirmation for Ohio Corporations Formed

June 3 report confirms two named mergers in Wien Ohio. The ere s i and A eruta companies unite to form a largest notar party with the merger proceeding.

Wien Ohio Eriand Eruta Notar

Washington News Chronicle: German-British Fleet Battle Report

The county received the battle news at 2 45 p m Friday with Washington first to publish in the Democrat the dispatched wire story from the press desk. This item highlights the newspaper's priority in delivering major war news ahead of larger outlets and notes the rush to inform readers about the German British fleet engagement.

Bemoera Washington Democrat

Railroads Face Eight Hour Day Demands in Talks

New York June. Leaders of four railroad employe groups pressed for an eight hour day across most cash lines. Officials debated wage safeguards and overtime pay, while insisting on no wage reductions for longer hours. Garretson outlined overtime at 75 cents per hour for train men, arguing the daily pay would stay similar under the proposed system.

New York A. B. Garretgon Order of Hlrsha Lee Railroad Committee Sestion Lrala Garretson

Orpet Jury Uncompleted in Waukegan Trial

In Waukegan on June 3 the open court found the Orpet jury not yet complete from last week with eight sworn. The trial has run 1 days with over 800 prospects examined. Assistant bank clerk William Jobes, in the box five days, was excused on a state peremptory challenge. Two slayers executed in Ossining. Royvin and Supe die in electric chair. Supe convicted as accomplice in Nassau county debt dispute. Generals Federation action includes Hot Springs Ark New Orleans and Kansas City as possible host cities for the next convention.

Waukegan Will ‘Orpet William Jobes Bank Wean Ivas Ossining Royvin John Supe Champlin McGee Wellsville Supe Vincenzo Abbattlelta Abury Nassau County Hot Springs New York Federation of Women's Clubs Ark New Orleanmore Kansas City Cald

Memorial Series Memorial Series Knights Vythias Bela Sunday

terse OCR fragment lacks clear events or names. readable text only hints at a memorial series involving Knights of Vythias and Bela on a Sunday, with no concrete dates or outcomes to confirm.

KOT Hrceaseed Knights Vythias Tei KE Bela

Memorial Day Observances by Knights and Sisters

Decorated graves and elaborate services mark Memorial Day with Pythian Knights and Sisters gathering at Castle Halle Tate to visit Oak Grove cemeteries and honor the dead. A memorial sermon by Rev W S Rader and a Castle ball at Toyston follow the daytime rites. Woodmen of the World also decorate graves at Oak Grove and St Johns cemeteries.

Pythgaunre Pythias Castle Halle Oak Grove Temurers Toston Dodge Curtis Nonadly W. A. Allen Edward C. Steinle Woodmen Oak Grove St. John's

Justice Hughes Declines to Name Representative in Preconvention

In Washington, D.C., Justice Hughes says he has nothing to say about appointing a representative for preconvention activities. He will consider the nomination if offered, but has not declared support for any candidate or approach. Lawrence H. Green, his secretary, confirmed the lack of comment.

Washington,d. C Frank Hitchcock Hughes Lawrence H. Green

Conventions Next Week Democrats to Cover Roosevelt Hughes

The Democratic paper pledges detailed coverage of the Republican and Progressive conventions in Chicago next week. Roosevelt and Hughes lead the fight for the GOP nomination with a possible dark horse. United Press teams will relay updates to the Democrat office as events unfold.

Chicago Republican 2Nd Progressive Partes Drs Tim Roosevelt Af Hughes

Regular Carrier Delivery Request

A readers note requests consistent home delivery of the newspaper. The item highlights the desire for regular postage to ensure the paper arrives at the residence without interruption.

Alumi Banquet Held at Bigie School Gym

Alumni banquet was held last night in the gymnasium of the Bigie School. A large gathering attended the event with speeches and a display of school memories.

Bigie School

Pleasant AFA Alumni Banquet Recalls School History

Alumni gathering at the Vivek hall featured a music program and a formal banquet. Graduates from 1918 back to 1873 attended, with tables arranged by class and roses adorning the decor. Speaking included Miss Leslie Wade Worth Owen on Red Cross service in Europe and Mastings urging ongoing support for the high school.

Isic Vaisala Ola Hamlet Alien Dherent Mombede Leslie Wade- Worth Owen Red Uross Society Burne Quan Wadsworth Europe Clivage Paris Servid

Film parade sighting in Grand janera show

A scrambled report notes a film event and parade appearance at the Grand janera venue tonight. It references an upcoming show by a group called Jorat eumartingtery and mentions a plan to arrive earlier, with several day delays and unclear details about timing.

Kriz Ls Tay Janera Hougs Jorat

FMERIGANS SLAIN IN PERU STRIKE

An unsigned wireless message from the steamer Somer reports that American and British subjects were killed at Talara Peru by striking workers of the Landon Pacific Petroleum Company. The Peru government is said to be unable to cope with the situation as communication with Talara is interrupted and Raleigh awaits orders to reach relief efforts.

Corin Nicarada Ridio San Diesa Caly Talara Peru Landon Pacific “Petroleum Company Raleigh Leigh Emily

Delegates Die At National Convention

June 2 reports a death of a delegate from the fifth district during the national convention. A. D. Wood of Mulhall Oklahoma was the regular delegate. he died after a hospital admission during the event.

Fifth Okthet A. D. Wood Mulhall Sfifth Distret Hospital Perge Laloma

Desecrator of American Emblem Convicted in Church Incident

June 3. Roneke White of the Church of the Social Revolution was found guilty by the court of special sessions of desecrating the American flag and other emblems. He faces 30 days in the penitentiary and a $1,000 fine. The offense involved circulars proclaiming internationalism while the flags of multiple nations were burned and melted, with the pastor Heinkel linked to the act. The case described as an anti nationalistic demonstration. In a separate matter, Byron Sanford, J F Kelley of San Francisco, and Rev Richard Fysp of Calwa were sentenced in the U S district court for pled guilty to a land fraud scheme using deceptive practices.

Roneke White Church of the Social Revalutio Ican Heinkel San Francisco Byron J. Sanford J. F. Kelley Richard Fysp Calwa Califi United Byates District Court Builty

Survivors Land After Destroyer Shark Incident

A crew recounts survivors landed after a destroyer shark incident. Initial reports confirm a rescue operation completed with several sailors saved and brought ashore at a remote port. Authorities are coordinating further details and vessel status.

Ea Breten Battor

Sharks Survivors Question Battle Losses Amid Naval Clash

Reported confusion over whether the British destroyer Shark was sunk in a North Sea battle, with seven survivors arriving and crews missing. A separate massive engagement near Skagerrak left numerous ships destroyed and thousands dead, German losses rising while British vessels and battleships faced severe casualties.

Oadou Shark North Sea Warurvaha

Wainman Leads Local Harvest Effort For Wheat

Go to work in Sikeston area as harvest continues. Wainman and his wife head to Missouri fields this afternoon to harvest the week’s crop. Last year the wheat crop totaled about 6,000 bushels. De goné-amtft.

R. TF Foy Sikeston

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