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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1923
Page
7
A lighthearted western tale unfolds with a carefree Iowa cowhand who wins a paper and the girl, spoofing city life while delivering laughs. The film includes a lazy watchdog and a bold wag for comic contrast, backed by the theater’s usual headline attractions.
A fragmentary literary style rundown notes film showings and reviews. Mentions Liberty Katuclay William Rus in Boston Blackie as Western role, and Girl actor Viola Dana star in The Match Breaker. References to Jules Verne film The Isle of Zorda Mathias Sandorf.
The field director of the United States labor bureau reports acute demand for outside workers to harvest the wheat crop. Wages range from 4 to 5.8 dollars daily with laborers including Jack Perrin Edward Nowell Kate Toneray Lenore Flette Fred Kelgey and Arthur Milside among those drawn to fields. despite many workers, shortages persist.
Statistical notice lists Carl W. Gwin 22 and Elizabeth Grealer 20 from Clovis New Mexico as a marriage license pair, with references to local officials and multiple names including Mrs William Pougherty of Orlando Florida and others. The document also records yesterday’s weather with 81 high and 45 low temperatures, plus various court and legal notices and a list of local residents and realty ties.
In a tentative move toward improved ties, talks began between Japan and Russia toward resuming high level discussions after prior frictions. Officials indicated a conference may pave the way for broader cooperation and possible joint initiatives.
President Harding reiterated that the United States would not surrender policies while noting the world court would not affect American participation. He spoke at a Protestant church service in Tennessee, stressing commitment to the nation’s aims and warning against compromises in foreign policy.
Vincennes to host a regional meeting with elaborate arrangements for Friday and Saturday this week. United States Senators Ralston and Hetling and Congressman Greenwood headline the program. The gathering aims to connect newspapers, politicians, and southern Indiana residents in a civic and political event.
A fragmented report indicates harvesters moved into Kansas and neighboring regions to begin the 1923 wheat crop harvest. The invasion-like description mentions Kansas Oklahoma and Texas as affected areas with workers starting harvesting activities.
Two men robbed Urban Wilting Anit owner outside his business opposite the police headquarters. They displayed a revolver, took about $20, then fled in an automobile. Local report from Nrvwil, Ind., June 7. Investigators seek suspects.
The Rotary Club held a noon meeting at the Elks home with a program about the St. Louis convention week of June. Rotarians plan to attend, including one day for Art Nehf on June 6, while Washington Rotary arranges nearby club visits. A special program, centering on the Smiley Brothers, was planned, and piano sales and musical items were noted. The series against the Kiwanians was discussed as a key event with volunteers urged to join ball games and support the Rotary effort.
Petersburg reports Deputy Sheriff K Meccy with Sheriff Burns and a posse confronted William Yeast at his Hartwell residence. Yeast opened fire but was struck as Huntsman entered during a surprise visit. Yeast’s weapon was drawn but not used. The quick intervention averted a sheriff’s fatality.
A garbled report mentions yeast, a stove, and coils found in a pantry. It references Velpe Tor at home and Yeast hiding something named Yeast Iuane, with a test and a mash context. Details are unclear due to damaged text.
A Chicago & North Western train collided with an open switch in the railroad yards, killing the conductor and injuring four others in a crash that damaged coaches. Most victims were hospitalized, but none are expected to die.
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