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Washington Washington Democrat

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Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1923

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Locate New Plant on Wilson Tract

A new Leonard Range factory will be built near the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad tracks, on the Wilson Tract, at East Twenty-first Street. The site measures about 30 by 60 feet, with two access points and a temporary entrance on Twenty-first Street. Workers prepared the ground early, awaiting contract details and site clearance, while plans to transport materials and utilities proceeded.

Leonard Range Company Wilson Baltimore & Ohio Fincher Manufacturing Company BIS Jennie Wilkin Aity Ifa Sehmid Radhubharyi Chetnoati Wilkon Baltimore & Invif Ind Questort

Strikes Spread as Reds Reportedly Reported in Germany

Berlin reports widespread day strikes with police rounding hundreds of communists in Ruhr. Across the region fresh actions shut down industry and arson raids, while Dortmund and Cologne areas see armed searches and arrests. Authorities claim milit ary-style operations target suspected Reds.

Berlin Ruhr von Muhists Corlogne Polica Dortmund

Lightning hits cornice injuring several in St Louis

Six persons were injured when a lightning strike hit the cornice of a store building in the heart of the business district. The heavy cornice crashed into the street pulling down a fire escape and smashing several automobiles. The Saturday incident caused fear of a fire and disrupted traffic in downtown St Louis.

St. Louis Jane

BOARD OF REVIEW IN ANNUAL MEETING

The Daviess county board of review convened in annual session at the courthouse to equalize assessments, review exemptions, and pass on claims for mortgage and soldier exemptions. The board, organized by naming Metahey as president and Daniel J. Myers as secretary, will continue sessions for one week. A. M. Vance and Elvis G. Alton join the board, appointed by Judge M Bh Hastings, with William R. Neeremer also appointed.

Daviess Metahey Ax Firesident Daniel J. Myers Woditor A. M. Vance Ims Elvis G. al- Tisun William R. Neeremer Mbh Hastings

Paris Sees Extremist Call for Reprisals Against Monarchists

Paris reports extreme socialists plan to recruit forces to launch incidents against monarchists if protests continue. Le Quotidien, a publication of the nila party, quotes harsh vows blaming Premier Poincare and the chamber for justice delays and promises immediate, severe reprisals to warn the government.

Paris France le Quotidien Society of Nila Party Hig Poincare Justice Chamber of Deputies

Canadian Hard Stuff Flowing to New York

Ottawa reports large shipments of Canadian beer and liquor moving toward the international boundary to reach New York state after repeal of its prohibition enforcement law. Border officials say rum runners are active and summer heat will boost smuggling as winter crackdowns ease.

Ottawa New York State New York Dominion Hart

Van Buren Roads First in Township Ordered Sold

Van Buren township voters back four proposed roads in a special election held March 4, reversing years of debate. Five miles of road work approved linking McMallen and Weeding roads to nearby township systems, with northwestern connections to Madison and Eagle areas as part of the broader improvement plan.

van Buren Board of County Coh van Buren Towers Wien Tyes Antrie Exney Cuen Petchford Haglesville de i Ypurs Teihittiey Selmis Biveti Pa van Buren Haglesville Met Jena

Malted Mine Workers Leader Plans June Meeting

Springfield UI June 12 meeting set by Jaryn Lewis president of the Malted Mine Workers of America. International executive board to discuss litigation funding and thirteen injunction petitions in West Virginia district courts and the Coronado suit set for a new trial in September in Fort Amul Arkansas. Firemen fight Gilwell blaze as crews battle stubborn flames.

Springfield Jaryn T Lewis Malted Mine Workers of America International Executive Board Indhanapo Ug West Virginia Coronado FI Amul Ark

Opening Day at Eggtside Park Highlights New Gardens

Visitors flocked to Eggtside Park for its opening Sunday as greenery and clear water lent a larger city feel. Bands performed late, fountains ran, and new flower beds brightened paths while plans for further improvements including a sunken garden were announced.

Eggtside Park Tlibra Bicknell Norlé Daviess County Washington Oagnhain S Bicknell Mupitiana Tnd Sunn “Raus Improvementa Tkose Mieke Lenisith Toole Thee Park Alana

Blow Theater Safe Earns 400 in Cash Heist

Indianapolis report details a heist at the Lyric Theater where two suspects tied up the night watchman and fled with 400 dollars. A merchant and a policeman pursued leads as investigators noted glycerine traces and listed the safe as removed from its position.

Indianapolis Lyric Theatre

Attempted Arson Blamed on Invaders at Savannah Catholic Church

In Savannah Georgia unknown attackers are blamed for a fire at a large Catholic church. A storage room beneath the altar area was set alight as candles were left burning under the wooden altar. Receipts and organized invaders are cited in early reports, but officials have not commented on the fire’s origin.

Savannah Née Ebssorks Ad

Healy Boy Recalls Tragic Wreck After Loss

Hubert Healy age 14 of Montgomery remains unable to remember the fatal wreck that killed his 94 year old brother Lewis when their Ford struck a train. Healy suffered severe injuries and convulsions while doctors report gradual improvement. Funeral for Lewis was held at St Peter’s Church with hundreds viewing wreckage and spectators debating crossing warnings.

Hubert Healy Joseph Healy Montgomery Lewis Weils Hubert St. Peter’s Wither Boy

Wealthy broker Guy Moore found dead near railroad track

Kansas City reported June 4 that police investigated the apparent murder of Guy Moore, a wealthy broker and former Kansas City board of trade president. The body was found on a railroad embankment with bruises and pockets turned inside out. Police considered suicide but business associates and a partner indicated robbery and attack as possible causes.

Kansas City Polier Moore

Reports on drinking bouts to be made

Madison Wisconsin June 4 a committee which investigated reports of drinking bouts by Wisconsin legislators and lobbyists will submit its findings to the executive committee of the prohibition organization. Thomas Galva and a former district attorney comprise the investigating panel. After hearing the findings the executive committee of six men and two others will decide whether to ask a senate inquiry into the charges.

Madison Wis Wisconsin Lobbyvista Executive Commission Thomas Galva Senate

Boy Missing From Edwardsport Road Farm

Igillis Bratcher reports a freely-year-old boy employed on his farm disappeared Saturday night. The farmer found a saddle and several shirts among missing items the next day. no trace of the boy or the items has been located.

Igillis Bratcher Edwardsport Road

Man Shoots Self After Threats in Hendlaville Ind

John Rowe, despondent over health concerns, fatally shot himself at his home near Héndalville Indiana. He had previously warned of self harm. his widow and five children survive.

Héndalville Ind John Rowe Lay

Gasoline Spill Floods Main Street After Collision

A gas truck operated by John Buckley spilled 105 gallons of gas on Main Street near Hash Third after a collision with a car driven by Lon Chandler’s son around 8 am. Buckley had just filled the tank minutes earlier and the fuel flowed onto the pavement and gutter before being swept away.

Main ST John Buckley Hash Third Main Streets Lon Chandler Buckley

Ruthenberg Gets Stay of Sentence

Joseph, Michigan, June 1 4igs Ruthenberg, convicted of violating the Michigan criminal syndicalism act, was granted a stay of sentence pending appeal by Judge White. Franklin Walsh, attorney, said the case would be appealed to the United States Supreme Court if necessary on constitutional grounds. Bail set at 10,000. He and William Foster and others were implicated in the Bridgeman, Michigan communist convention raid several months ago.

Joseph Mich Sune Igs Ruthenberg Michigan White Cvottnty Elrenit Frahik ‘Walsh United States’ Supreme Court Hutpenberg

McCray selects fifty delegates for wheat conference

Governor McCray named fifty delegates to the national wheat conference in Chicago on June 19 and 20. The agenda includes the distress in farming communities caused by high wheat prices despite lower current production costs. Napier Dyer of Vincennes was appointed a member of the conference.

Chicago Indianapolis Ind McCray Preus Mingecota Napier Dyer Vincennes

Seizure Orders For Boats Carrying Liquor Declared

Washington June 4 federal officials announced a policy to seize vessels that bring liquor into U S waters or seek to evade customs laws. The notice defines which ships and captains face seizure and forfeiture for deliberately flouting regulations.

Washington United States

Miners Entombed in North Side Mine Near Bicknell

Rescue crews race to open blocked shaft at North Side mine a mile from Bicknell Indiana to reach three men Joe Bernardi James Bertila and Frank Maberto believed alive after a cage collapse. Communication via a surface duct tube allows life signs and intermittent talks as teams pump air supply and bring in oxygen tanks and timbers.

Pas Thair Seaviaiat Sts

Sister Killed in California Auto Wreck

Mrs Badie B Clouser a sister of Mrs Emme Mitchell of Windfall Indiana died in an automobile accident in San Jose California last Friday. Details were not given. She was visiting her daughter there. Funeral will be in Windfall Wednesday. She was 55, mother of three.

Badie B. Clouser Mis Emme Mitchell Main West San’ Jose California Mitchell Slougertsi Washington Windfall Tad San Jose Jhei Prezent jClouser

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