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Washington Washington Democrat

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Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1922

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Investigation of bank collapse probes grand jury

Martin circuit court explored whether the collapse of the White River Bank in Loogootee spurred an inquiry. Prosecutors indicated the grand jury's role, with witnesses Whicker and Canfield to testify as investigations proceed. A formal next term of court is planned for October, with refinancing and court vacation affecting schedules.

Martin Earle Son Thompson Phoimp WS Gane Bert Whicker Vuiderice Whicker Mr. Can Martinj Efrieuit

Ranks of Striking Miners Unbroken Across Union Actions

Reports from Washington indicate the ranks of striking miners remain steadfast as government officials outline interior actions. Protests disrupt work at the Long Creek district, with tie-ups causing delays and officials preparing a course of enforcement. Debris cleared in several weeks as the Spink mine company ends a long dispute and repairs proceed on the old plant.

Wheat Harvest Is Near Full Blast Says County Report

Daviess county reports indicate wheat fields are progressing rapidly with harvest looming within days. Binders are humming in the sand bottoms while tractors speed plowing and preparatory work across parks. market price seen rising as farmers prepare to ship.

Daviess Annsbinud Elger

Miss Beal crime tale echoes in hospital fright

A confusing narrative reports Miss Beal linked to a mysterious incident with threats and heartbreak. The story follows Beal’s grim statements about regret, hospital fear, and pressure from an unnamed captor in Dayton Ohio while journalists debate her condition and future.

Rail workers threaten strike over wage cuts in proposed plan

A disrupted union message reports rail labor from several shops warning of a strike if wage reductions are imposed. Officials discuss alleged rate cuts and union positions, with references to national labor patterns and potential timing around Armistice Day, while rail executives weigh enforcement and bargaining options amid mounting worker discontent.

Man with fractured skull improves after incident

A report details a man with a fractured skull whose condition is improving. It mentions timeframes and named individuals, including medical staff and local figures, noting a favorable report from authorities and ongoing care at a local facility.

Newfoundland Show Promises To Attract Big Spellbound Crowd

A fragment from a Newfoundland report hints at an upcoming event by local organizers. Names and specifics are unclear, but the piece suggests a notable act at a prominent venue with significant public interest.

Voters weigh senator candidates in Iowa race

Voters in 10 OTO Diocese weigh candidates for U S Senate as Brookhart, Pickett, and Smuth battle for party support. Old guard factions in Des Moines push Brookhart and Thorne while progressives seek broader backing. observers note factional splits over nomination strategy and turnout.

State to Finish Its Case Against Small This Week

The state prepares to finish its case this week with witness testimony from Beall, Bud, and others. Bankers and residents are cited in the proceedings as the defense contends with the total evidence and jurors hear testimony on the case.

Wootheadn Jung Annieal Beall Opaly Janet Bud Rayerne Tuaus

Conspiracy Trials Begin In Automobile Theft Case

Report describes opening statements in multiple conspiracy indictments centered on automobile thefts. Jurors hear how defendants allegedly operated a scheme involving stolen vehicles, with testimonies detailing the network from entry to sale. The defense counters claims by disputing defendant roles and intent. An unrelated item notes a Dorsetshire England cluster of venomous reptiles found, with no clear connection to the trials.

Bakers of Torlun County: Large Family Story

Odd fragment outlines a large Bakers clan, noting eighty-four members with many siblings. Mentions a Baker family patriarch, age gaps, and a remark about staying together. Reading is unclear and names are incomplete, leaving a murky family portrait behind.

May visitors advance at donighty Kalgais of Pythus quarers

A fragmented line of OCR text notes a May visit event at a location described as donighty Kalgais of Pythus quarers above the store. The garbled passage references an organization meeting and mentions a bridgepaper and a request for derogation, but details are unclear and names are not recoverable.

Donighty Kalgais Pythus Dave Plies Bridpeper

Board of Review Goes Into Session

The board of Fevidw wane with its annual session amid court pressure and urgent requests. Members M. Vance and Charles waivet preside while the board plans preliminaries of organization and a hearing on equalization of assessments. Residents of Bal Lowabhin challenge the process as tie before the board for an equalization decision.

Board of Fevidw Ima M. Vance Hikefeld Charles Waivet Bal Lowabhin

Entertaining 150 Epworth League Visitors in Vincennes

Members of the Epworth League at First Methodist work to house visiting delegates for the Vincennes district convention. Church canvassing aims to place all guests, with arrangements to be completed by Tuesday opening. The program includes a lay by a Second Methodist pastor and an address by District Governor O Haver. About 18 visitors are hosted.

Epworth Leden First Methodist Church Teirtyanird Saa Epworth League Vincennes Ani An Inca League Orign Pharel Lechy

Youth given 2 to 21 years for killing playmate

Portland Indiana report says Nobere Silvers, 15, pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter in the fatal stabbing of Bernard Teeter, age 11, by a 15 year old who said Teeter and his brother attacked him first. He was sentenced to reform school at Plainfield for two to twenty one years, to be kept until he reaches age of majority. Funeral services for Bernard Teeter were held.

Portland Ind Jane Blows Silvers Alayer Haigard Teeler Abso Jay County B. E B. McGriff Reform School Plainfield Young Silver Harry Testler Heath Bernard Teeter Bitvebs Teeter Silvers

Opening Of Summer School Enrollments Expected

Summer school begins at 8 30 am with many students already enrolled. Those undecided are urged to start immediately to obtain full benefits. Credits can be earned in failed subjects or advancing work. To enroll contact Miss Harriett Cook kindergarten Miss Mary Feagan first four grades Mrs Stella Medafferty upper grades or W H Carnahan high school.

Merningy Harriett Cook Mary Feagan Stelly Medafferty W. H. Carnahan

Wage cut drive prompts labor groups to plan big strike

Washington June 5 The American Federation of Labor billed as preparing for a major strike against wage cuts as sixteen railroad brotherhoods meet in Cincinnati to decide whether to strike. Sam Gompers left for conference preparations as about 5 million railroad workers are set to attend the gathering representing clerks shopmen station agents telegraphers freight handlers and other workers. If the walkout occurs it could halt many industries nationwide and impact planned reductions by the railroad labor board.

Washington American Federation of Labor Cincinnati Sam Gomp Peing Wade American Federation Brotherhood Avgr Wite J Susortes

Hunt for Rex Emmons Leads to Evansville Arrest Attempt

Rex Emmons of Bicknell, wanted by Sheriff Faith, escaped custody after Vincennes arrest. He was spotted at Vincennes depot but fled south on a train. Evansville police and deputies then arrested a young woman and seized Emmons’s Ford. Emmons escaped again in Bicknell after being allowed to change clothes, with authorities seizing the car and facing threats of a custody dispute by relatives.

Rex Emmons Bicknell Faith’ Sindo Iota Viscara Cere Vincennes Emmons Dicknell Sheel& Furth Evansville Pleasant Myers Bickell Faith Bicknel Hinmms

Deaths: Mary Gage Woungnmg Dies at 67 in County

Mary Gage Woungnmg aged 67 of southeast area died Sunday at 12:40 oclock from a cerebral hemorrhage after dropsy and heart disease. Survived by husband and daughter Mrs Carl Morgan who cared for her. Funeral at Bethany Church at 10 that morning, burial at Finusdematéry. Also notices Henry Homing a veteran butcher and meat sealer who died this morning. He is noted as father of the wife of Vinceaneyy.

Mary Gage Henry Homing Vincenttes Trte Christian Hall Vinceaneyy v

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