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Washington Washington Democrat

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Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1920

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Political mood and fatigue reported ahead of Republican convention

Chicago dispatch notes rising fatigue and strain among experts as watchers gauge sentiment for a Republican presidential nomination. Speculation centers on candidates like Frank O. Den, Leonard Wood, and Jolson Ras, with party unity and campaign finance probes shaping preconvention talks. The Oklahoma GOP faction votes against conventions in venues with racial segregation, amid broader party realignment debates.

Trrank Den Iim Leonard Wood Nya Fon Bon- Tire Esse London Jolson Abe

Stars Ready for Shoals Trip Sunday

Bishop's Stars travel to Shoals Sunday for their second game of the series after a 9 to 4 win in the first. Ben Taylor, formerly with the Waleton Grays, joins Shoals and will face the Stars in his debut against the team. Planned openers include a matchup with Weordalen and a game with Glen Tats. weather and river conditions noted.

Bishop's Shéale Martin County Tt Wi Shoals Anfre Howtver Ag Shoals Ben Taylor Waelton Grays

Oskdang City Railhead Sale Reaches $1,005,000

The single railhead auction drew over 100 business leaders as the road, once on the river, was sold in five installments under a master in chancery. The purchaser is said to be operating a contract with an option to share the E. & for the same terms.

Oskdang City Bona Shors Martindale Tadlanago Abe Theliie Mbur Hineateo

London dispatch reports Irish reinforcement and unrest

A June 8 dispatch from London says Britain will send additional troops to Ireland with two battleships in support. It notes Sinn Fein attacks and assaults on barracks, with violent exchanges and efforts to damage buildings.

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Prohibition Officers Crack Down in Southern Indiana

Federal enforcement raided stores and routes in southern Indiana reporting May captures of 4 600 gallons of mash 146 bottles of grape wine 5 tons of homemade beer and 13 pints of raisin brandy. Stills were destroyed and three trips by traveling trucks were stopped as authorities pressed the crackdown.

Indiana

No U S Trade With Russia In Near Future

Washington report states the government considers trade with the Soviet Union unlikely in the near future. The piece notes cabinet and allied positions shaping near term relations and economic policy.

U. S Russia Washington Jung The States

Wood campaign expenses reveal extensive publicity costs

A detailed expense itemization for General Leonard Wood's presidential campaign shows publicity costs totaling 14,147 dollars with higher overall campaign outlays. The report lists unpaid bills 14,401 dollars and a large sum for advertising and office operations, including salaries, headquarters rental, and telegraph tolls.

Leonard Wood Jan Lony Claypool el i Washington Atniard Charles Duell Marose Mowell Peitlinacy Hs Wood Fund Diet Robert Gas- Butt Cassatt Duell Wood A. Sprague Sen Pofacrene Ohio Democrat

Kidnapping Case Ends as Boy Is Recovered

A boy from Atlantic City was recovered unharmed after authorities caught the kidnapper. The suspect, identified as a local resident, was apprehended today as part of the investigation led by Vincennes authorities. The case involves principal FR and others connected to the junior high school as the community awaits bond setting for the suspect.

Tea Son Edne Atlantic City 4 Glyere Abe

Uncertain OCR Fragment Records Navy Action

Fragmentary text notes sailors and a marine incident with police and jars during a storm. Names and places are garbled, no clear event, date, or outcome can be confirmed.

Fragmented 19th century report on congressional adjournment

Garbled text describes a political session with aims to adjourn for a month or more. Mentions President Wilson and a Democratic leader with dispute over continuation of session in grave emergency. No clear names, dates, or places readable.

Nate Vate Nate Rwood

Postal Service Bill Passes With Higher Salaries

Unanimous approval of a postal service bill grants increased salaries for post office department employees. The measure calls for roughly $35 000 000 to cover overtime and wage raises beginning January eighth year.

Noat Fli

Kidnapping Probe After 13 Month Old Boy Abducted

Philadelphia police investigate fingerprints and footprints as clues in the Norris town kidnapping of a 13 month old infant from his parents. A $15,000 reward is offered for information leading to the baby’s recovery amid a description of a healthy child with a blue round face.

Philadelphia Blakely Norris Blake

Woman Taken to Vincennes After Suicide Attempt

A young woman, using varied false names, attempted suicide by ingesting iodine at a Vincennes Washington hotel. Police, aided by hotel staff, traced her to room 29 and learned she had been staying under different aliases. She survived and was returned home, with officers noting her fragile condition.

John Lundergen Oman. Com Vincennes Washington Lois Grey Lawrenceville Nana Ranma Bath Yves Iphey Tlandergan Tandergan Ana Mele Washington Hotel

Votes To Decline Mandate Acceptance Reported

Washton BD June 3 House foreign affairs committee voted to report favorably a resolution declining authority for the country to accept an Armenian request presented by President Wilson. The resolution mirrors the one passed by the Senate Tuesday.

Washton BD. C House, Foreign ‘Affairs Lay Armenis Presid Wilson Senate

Girl Falls From Bridge Into River and Survives Swim

Fifteen year old Helen Horn, daughter of Huai Horn, fell from a 22 foot Chicago and Eastern bridge as a passenger train passed. She plunged into the river but swam to safety, aided by Charles Latshaw who rescued her downstream. The incident occurred during a Memorial Day fishing trip, with witnesses including Mrs Ruby Rosser and others.

Helen Horn Ifteen Huai Feol C. &E Mr. Lat Helen Annette Kellerman Walter Latahan Latshaw Heys

Bankers Endorse Uniform Check Size to Aid Farmers

Dyer urges banks to aid farmers and adopt uniform sized checks. Indiana Bankers Association meeting in Evansville highlights banks supporting farmers, expediting paper handling, and endorsing same form size for checks. Local officials and Rotarian delegates attend. speakers include N Dyer and Judge Gardiner.

The Farters' National Bank Printerton L. Ly Read Washington National Bank Washington George J. Watpre Poseman & Waters National Bank of Powerville Joseph Forsythe Grand’ View Grand View Eh A F.R. Wilson Old State 3 National Bank of Evansvillé A. N. Dyer Vincennes United States W. R. Gardiner Welcond Henry Rela Evans Refiwag BR. W. Akin Sullivan Indiana Bankers’ Association Andrew Smith Association

State Elks Meet Moves to Evansville in 1921

Reports show the 1921 state meeting of the Elks scheduled for Evansville after Bedford hosts several events. Officials include Strodel of Fort Wayne as president and Glyde Hunter as first vice president with A J Donald Bedford and Edgar Julian Philadelphia as vice presidents. Frank Bauer Fort Wayne serves as secretary.

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Annual Ag Match Planned Near Oakland City

Directors of the Pocket Plowing Association met yesterday at Evans and announced plans for the annual agricultural match on July 28 at the Stahl farm half a mile northwest of Oakland City. The event expects over 5 000 attendees with demonstrations of walk behind plows riding plows cultivators and tractors. Machinery from many manufacturers will be shown with tractor discs cultivators spreaders and more on display and classes for agricultural equipment cups awarded.

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