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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1923
Page
8
A fragment indicates a Liberty venue event featuring a film titled Ninety Death Enjoys Meat Entertainment. Details are unreadable, but the teaser suggests a screening or performance with provocative themes. Local context and exact personnel are unclear due to damaged text.
A long editorial critiques tariff policy on wheat. It argues European markets collapsed and U.S. farmers face rising debt as surplus wheat cannot be sold overseas. It urges higher U.S. consumption to absorb the surplus and questions tariff protections, warning of mortgage-heavy farm losses.
Otto Ciahntani, 18, died after his car was struck by a vehicle driven by Rudolph N. Rottman, a tobacco merchant. Cushman Wai dam, Emory Service, and Ray Plunkett were in the other car. Rottman was charged with manslaughter and released on bond. Cushman had recently secured work at Home Packing Company. A. J. Cargill, former Oaklahomahoma City mayor, referenced.
A scrambled OCR fragment mentions Leo Hart of Sugarland and Edith Johnson, with court case names including Warfield vs Jones. It references an eyes conservation campaign and education movement, plus several scattered names and locations, all in a damaged listing-like style.
An analysis of Germany in 1923 shows tensions between exterior prosperity and interior weakness. Exports from the Ruhr rose in March after a sharp drop, while bankruptcies increased. Hamburg shipping records and prewar tonnage figures are cited alongside alarming currency devaluation. The piece discusses German external sales, foreign bank deposits, and speculation on reparations influence and currency stability with France perceived as pressing for favorable terms.
June 4 Chicago faces a transportation tieup as Trackmen's union heads toward an immediate strike vote after a wage increase dispute. Electricians' business agent says strike will extend to store trackmen if wage demand of 34 1 per cent is pushed. Negotiations between car men and company remain deadlocked.
Robert Lerper, a state university honor student, was found guilty by a jury of murdering his father-in-law Roy Mertz. Sentencing set for June 18 with a recommendation for hard labor. His mother-in-law and wife were indicted. testimony detailed the shooting during an attack. Lerper, a war veteran, faced charges including conspiracy to gain a share of the $20,000 estate.
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