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Washington Washington Democrat

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Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1922

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Explorers Begin Yearlong North Polar Expedition

The Maud, captained by Roald Amundsen, sails from Puget Sound toward the frozen north for a seven year voyage. The crew plans scientific study with two airplanes and advanced cameras to map sea ice, currents, and unknown lands, aided by Eskimo guides.

Frozen Seattla Raold Amundsen Sexporer Puget Sound Akon Thole Via Alaska Maudshfaungeas Dankrous Amudsen Amendsen

Car Shop 10 Faces 61 Men for Extra Work

Local officials say the Baltimore and Ohio railroad shops will employ sixty one men to repair diverse equipment. The company recently issued orders for additional work and the men are to begin as soon as possible.

Baltimore & Ohio I Cal

Street car barn fire in Eva Insville destroys cars

A fire at the Southern Indiana Gals Electric company street car barn in Eva Insville damaged sixteen cars and scorched four on the track. Damage is estimated at 150 dollars and officials say the blaze likely started inside the car barn.

EVA Insville Hvansville Indine Indiata Gals &Lectric Company Cpa

Consent Withdrawn for Girl's Marriage Amid Probe

Chienko mother and guardian McCormnick temporarily pulled approval for Mathilde to marry Max Oser Swiss mercurial keeper as investigation begins into charges raised by the girl's mother regarding Oser. John Henry Mbars of New York Strikes unsettled by the news as speedily moving events unfold.

Chienko Ftd Meco Indek Mathilde Max Oser Meryl Stabs McCormnick Irl Oset Fortune Hurhter John Henry Mbars New York Comnion Tony Korea

Death notices for Dr Harvey Wolfe in New Albany area

Dr Harvey Wolfe of New Albany died at his granddaughter Mrs Ben Applegate's home in Corydon Indiana. He was a brother of the late Dr Hamilton Wolfe and would have turned 90 on June 23 if he had lived. A devout Christian and longtime teacher of the men’s Sunday school at the Presbyterian church, his death brings sorrow to his niece Mrs Dee gate and the community.

Roy S. Wolfe E Haskins Mihih Street Harvey, Wolfe New Albany Ben Applegate Corydon, Nd Wwolfe Hamilton Wolfe Presbyterian Chreh Deegate

Steel merger inquiry dominates New York hearing

Witness Schitt of Kuhn Loeb testified in a legislative committee probe into a steel merger. He admitted a fund existed to sustain the steel company stock price, resisted further questioning, and clashed with Chairman Enter Meyer's demand to restrain the inquiry.

Runt Optermeyer Morlimver Sahitf Utrechts Getred Lockwood Entermeyer Schiff

Knicker ban sparks city parade in Traverse City

Mayor Swanton enforces a ban on wearing knickers in Traverse City as women plan a large parade downtown. The demonstration aimed at challenging the order features many participants in knickers and stalls downtown streets.

Traverse City Yeaverse City Midh Dune Ne i Swanton Oreras City Knissers

Coal shortage looming as strikes curb fuel output

Government fuel experts estimate a nationwide curtailment of industrial activity within weeks due to fuel shutoff. Stockpiles total 32 million tons, down from 61.9 million since the strike began. Production and consumption figures suggest the stockpile will drain in seven to eight weeks, with smaller utilities most at risk.

Washington, D. Ic Suopain Union

Nine year old Hubert Silvers linked to fatal stabbing case

Portia Ind. June 3 reports nine year old Hubert Silvers will not die if prosecutor Austin Williams pursues the case. Robert Silvers is charged with murder after a boy was fatally stabbed by a knife following a quarrel over a baseball. The Silvers boy is jailed awaiting further action as investigators describe the night’s events and location details.

Portia Hubert Silvers Austin Wiliam Seh Dua Igonard Heters Robert Jinite Ha’ Si Twentty Roberts Portland Lad Mie Ymarrek Teluves Heragi de Herers Bernard Odewil

Quiet After Wild Night Of Rumors

Racial rumors sparked a tense night as armed white crowds massed near Kittin and Simmisboro. Police reported ambushes and a public safety incident with multiple injuries and one death amid chaotic arrests and rapid patrols.

Railroadmen Fired for Buying Liquor in Hammond

Seventeen employees of the Chicago and Ohio railway were dismissed after a moonshine buying and selling case. General Superintendent Derbyshire announced the action as investigators seek to uncover perjured testimony used to arrest the workers. Several had served twenty years with the railroad.

Hammond Ind Albert Reel Hamire Chesel Peak & Ohio Railway Derbyshire Vce i Fogel Aida

Goly Tourney Invitation At Country Club

A local club invites members and families to a golf tournament near Lawrenceville, Iowa. The note mentions voices and a large number of attendees with arrangements for uniforms and devices.

Clul Awrenceville Ienie

Washington and Lawrenceville Tennis Tourney Plans

Members of the focal club are invited to join a trip to Washington and Lawrenceville for a key tennis match. Departures are at 1.90 PM from Washington, with arrival in Lawrenceville around 1.90 PM. Cars meet at the country but before starting.

Washington Lawrenceville i Pavers Ng Focal Club Co Lawrencyille

Board of Appeal Hears Property Valuation Procedures

The county board convenes to review forty days of property valuations and assessment methods. Members include Daniel Myers county official Samagh county assessor M. Vance treasurer Faust and Hatfield named by Judge Byrd Oxon. The board discusses valuation accuracy, assessment returns, and whether to adjust values or tax rates to fit the budget and state requirements.

Daniel 1 Myers County Andilyy Samagh Giunty Assassor M. Vance Cou Chates Faust Hatield Byrd Oxon Cireg Court Goluma Guy Jill

Settle Is Promoted to Baltimore Freight Chief

Howard Settle, longtime head of the Baltimore & Ohio rail company's freight division here since the consolidation, is promoted to general freight agent at Baltimore. He will relocate his family to Baltimore and leave this city for the new post. transfer from later assignments noted.

Howard Settle Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Gid Ndiuna Tilieig Phanvary Bre Dome Eagle Ra Ilines Baltimore Sele Tisdaly Baltihere Settle Chilliothe Sie Ialie Seyme St. Louis West Africa

Woman Convicted of Degree Murder in Husband Poisoning

The jury convicted Mrs Carl of first degree murder in the poisoning deaths linked to her husbands. Deliberations lasted through the night. she fainted in court when the verdict was read. Evidence showed arsenic found in the bodies of Frank Carl and prior husband Alonzo Carl, with prosecutors detailing poisoning of both spouses.

Shelby Vitied Clara Gibson Bilebeard Otis Edar Ed Iit Ishd Carl Jas Frank Carl Aldo’ d Ging Alonzo Carl Frank Robert Gibson

Bodies of Vincennes Wreck Victims Moved in Four Hearses

In Vincennes Indiana mourners gathered as the victims of the train wreck were exhumed and moved to four hearses. The service at Gardneyel was led by Tepe Howe pastor of the church. Funeral rites were held with color and white burial attire as hundreds watched the procession in the somber morning.

Vincennes Tnd Iernoon Tepe Howe Palmlle

Alleged Auto Thief Strikes Oak County Suburb

Sheriff reports an arrest in a case involving a man linked to thefts near Oak Grove cemetery. The suspect, said to have moved from Wheatland, was traced by deputies after being at the Arthur home Thursday and pursued Friday. The pursuit spanned multiple counties, with a getaway failing and recovery of the vehicle in Illinois.

Oak County Big le Oak Grove Cemetery Davis Wheatland Adium County Illinois Tai Davis

Thompson A Speaker At Dedication June Sixteen

Rev Virgil Pronipapps Methodist minister of the city is announced to speak at the dedication ceremony at Meorgs Hill College. A local accident left a man with eye injuries after a car mishap on Fifer Avenue.

Thompson Virgil Pronipapps

Ald Raney Held on Charge After Sudden Return

Alda Raney, 16, son of Elijah Raney of Be township, returned from Outland City after disappearing May 18. He is held by authorities in Wellington as sheriff searches for his younger brother, Alda says Elijah and the younger boy traveled with aid of rides and sought food along the way.

Ald Raney Elijah Raney Be Township Ion Outland City Elijah Hai Oakland City Myers Betuiin Wellington Aldd Tn Lis Alda Hiijah Bkkomo Alonzo Raney Princeton Mr. Trippen

Negro Held for Return to Prison in Indiana Case

Jack McCafferty of the Indiana Reformatory at Jeffersonville investigates James Robinson a paroled Black man who worked at the Washington hotel after promising to seek work. Robinson jailed today for return to the reformatory while awaiting disposition from the reformatory authorities.

Jack McCafferty Indiana Jeffersonville James Robinson Negro Washington Beibe

Maniac Attacks Five Men With Ice Pick

A crazed man roamed Olive Street in St Louis on June 3 striking five men with an ice pick. One man was reportedly fatally wounded before bystanders overpower him. Police investigated the assault scene and detained the suspect shortly after.

Maniac St. Louis Olive Street M ‘Lois

Epworth Leagues Plan Annual Convention in Vincennes

About 160 visitors from Atty Epworth Leagues in the Vincennes district of the Indians conference of the Methodist Episcopal church will attend the thirty third annual convention in Washington Tuesday and Wednesday. Delegates will be entertained in homes. program includes services, music, readings, discussions, and reports. District officers and chapter leaders are listed.

Washington Epworth Vincennes Indians Conference Methodist Episcopal ‘Church Dach Wasington Sandbori Trinity Ouard Parret E., N- Reister Asbury Sullivan Our Methodist Sandborn Sugarland Jn N. Greene Shelburn Bethany Park Loogontee Vincennes First Church

Shrimp shipments set coastwide record in Southport

Southport reports a May thirty one season with solid carloads of shrimp shipped out, marking a record for the market. Hauls were heavy along the coast, reflecting strong demand and bustling coastal fisheries.

Southport

War Hero Shot To Death By Affinity

Kansas City police report World War II aviator hero and superintendent BR Anderson was killed in a hotel room. Miss Mary Beals, a Springfield nurse, was injured after a transom entry. Investigators say the case involved a jealous affair and a list of fifty three women found among his effects.

Kansas City Beals Anderson Philadelphia Ind Peg Miss Beals

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