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Washington Washington Democrat

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1923

Page

2

Crowds Fill Main Street as News and Accidents Reported

Throngs crowded Main Street Saturday night while local reports note John Burris hospital transfer by Gill ambulance and a fatal morning at Center and Seventh Streets. The piece mentions a fire on East Main Street and election attendance at Vincennes with figures like Judge J. W. Ogden and Postmaster Joe McGehor, plus cemetery cleanup plans at Bethany and Poorpos.

John Burris Daviess County Hospital Loogoutes Gill Ambulance

Call Sunday Game Ends After Three Innings

The Wikslington Grays faced the Neal Spectacle from tegen in a three inning pants game at Wood lawn Sunday. Most of the contest occurred in rain and was called at the end of the third inning as rain intensified.

Wikslington Grays Neal Tegen Woodlawn

One Legged Peddler Incites Train Alarm in Washington

A one legged peddler aboard a Washington passenger train Sunday attacked his neck with a pocketknife causing excitement. He was removed from the train at Vin Denes and taken to a medical facility. The report also mentions Cuba’s 60,000 war graves and a game feature noting France England and Heletum with a steal at home by Deitz for the Grays.

Washington Ph . O Vin‘denes Cubada France England Heletum Deitz

Grays to Face Vincennes Cubs in Woodlawn Showdown

The Grays, with Deitz Mac Kinney Tipton Thumbleston Yeager Johnjan Wagner Dorey and Bryant, prepare to meet the Vincennes Cubs at Woodlawn next Sunday at 2 30. Rain checks will be honored and the teams seek to even their series after a 4 10 loss to the Cubs. The home club plans a stronger showing as they tune up for the rematch.

Brown Critchiow Grays Deitz MacKinney Tipton Thumbleson Yeager Johnjan Wagner Dorey Bryant Vincennes Cubs Woodlawn Cubs Vincennes jGrays Fang Hota

Prohibition Dept Report Details Gary Trial Impact

Federal officials report a surge in law enforcement support after the Cary Nquor conspiracy cases in federal court ending in the conviction of Mayor Johnson and Lake County officials. The document notes a marked shift in public sentiment toward stricter enforcement and cites 1421 and 1 GLIA gal tons of mush destroyed and 200 gallons of spirits plus 1180 gallons of beer seized.

Indianapolis Dune Freeat Cary Nquor Johnson Lake County Federal Prohibition Department Todiana Prohibition Department

Heflin Addresses Indiana Democratic Editorial Meeting

The Indiana Democratic Editorial Meeting ended in Vincennes after an Ingraful address by Senator Thomas Heflin of Alabama. Heflin praised Democratic policies and critiqued the Republican administration. Samuel M. Ralston introduced Heflin while A. H. Wood spoke for the Chester program and other local officials attended.

Indiana Vincennes Thomas’ Heflin Alabama Vincedney Knox Cowty Senddor Heflin Samuel M. Ralston

French Troops Kill Germans in German Town

Five Germans were shot and killed by French troops during the night in Dortmund as the state of siege provisions were enforced. The killings followed the earlier shooting of two French officers by German civilians. the acting mayor and the head of the civil police were arrested as French forces move through the town.

Dortmund Germany Derumuul

Britain weighs reparations offer amid French pledge

London reports talk of Germany repudiating passive resistance in return for a French commitment to "get down to brass tacks" on reparations. The Baldwin cabinet held a key conference to discuss the proposal and will send a reply to Paris regarding Poincare's call for a joint Allied demand. French cooperation appears unlikely in this plan.

London Great Britain Germany Stanley Baldwin Poincare Paris

May Elect Member School Board Tonight

The city council may elect a new school board member tonight to succeed Dick M. Smiley whose term expires. The meeting may also address bids for street paving on North East Band Street and resolutions on piling and railroad-related work as read.

Dick M. Smiley Nor Hoard City Counci Tienda Aoman Topignt Mehl Tegal Svyera Smiley

New Agent for Star and Durant Autos

H.R. Glynn of Terre Haute becomes new Indiana agent for Star and Durant autos taking charge of the company office at 11 South East First street. He previously handled Berns Marston agency work in Terre Haute and was a Ford dealer. Ed Hartman stays on as salesman.

H.R. Glynn Terre Haute Berns Daviess County Wetrivnton Durant Star Automobites South East First Street Minyin Wan Berns Marston Presious Ford Ed Hartman

Fox hounds train by chasing autos in Petersburg

Petersburg ind June 11 Bert Finney fox chaser keeps many fox hounds at his farm west of Icersburg. The dogs chase cars along roads to stay fit for fox chasing. They watch for a car then dash after it and turn to chase another coming from the opposite direction, keeping the pack in prime condition for the hunt.

Mr. Finney

Young People Convene at Odon United Brethren Church

The thirty first annual convention of the United Brethren Church at Odon opens with about 150 delegates and visiting ministers. Activities include receptions, services, Friday reception, sunrise prayer, reports, officer elections, pennants, and a program featuring Dr O T Deever, Dr Kendall, and Indiana Central College musicians.

Young People OF United Brehren Church Odon United Brethren Church Institute O. T. Deever Pausday J. W. McAturtry L.guaid J. Os. Kendall Jane Indiana Central College I. Gillatt

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