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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1915
Page
4
Farmers anticipate a bumper wheat yield this year potentially exceeding 700,000 bushels. The article urges careful wet weather handling, faster threshing, and improved storage via stacking to stabilize market flow and allow early field work, including plowing after harvest.
Thomas Sparks Rage, a longtime Jeffersonville resident since 1847 who came from Davis County to pursue education, died of old age. He is survived by two sons, David and Nathan Sparks, and a brother. He was active in the Masons Hodge chapter and a former mayoral candidate on the Democratic ticket. Funeral messages and local tributes noted his city service and community roles.
The article notes a memorial event at Oak Grove Cemetery honoring J. H. Tidd and William Steinfield with a principal address by W. C. Cady, followed by a procession from the hall to the cemetery. Graves of deceased members will be laid to rest in the afternoon, and members will assemble at 3:30 to march to the cemetery. Also reports a separate note: two British smacks Welfare and another unnamed ship sank. Dutch vessel rescued their crews in the North Sea.
Chicago June 42. W D Milon international president of the Street Car Men's Union was due to arrive for a conference called by Mayor Thompson to avert a possible strike by 14 000 city street car workers. Moon may be asked to arbitrate after unions rejected arbitration proposals and ordered a strike Maude Thompson urged President Ma Ty to intervene and investigate the dispute.
Washington reports possible interference by social groups as Mexican officials plan to use American consular officers and food supplies to aid Mexican people along the border. Regiments cited include the Fifteenth at Fort Bit Tex, the Twenty Seventh at Galveston, and the Nth Infantry at Fort Dotgies, Ariz.
The record notes a 1 June will of Jo R. Lindgren involving Methodist societies in Chicago. It references assets around 1,030,000 with divisions to General Mrs. Church Extension and the Meth Society. Mentions banks, 1915 dates, and a dispute over distribution totaling about 1,050,000.
Berlin reports show German officials wary of a U S break while optimistic about peaceful mediation. Washington views Wilson as eager to mediate and settle the naval warfare dispute, with indications the moment for peace overtures may not be far distant.
Tom and Jerry Brophy brothers and editors of two state papers face burglary charges after prison sentences. Tom writes as Cubs from Lansing Penitentiary Herald while Jerry edits Reformatory Herald under name Jere. They seek parole to pursue journalism study.
The text notes a passenger movement from New York to Norway dated July 12, 1941. It mentions the Princess Hatzfeldt, widow of Prince Francis Hatefevitlet Germany, who died November 4, 1910, and that she will sail on the Bergens. It identifies the princess as formerly Miss Clara Elizabeth Prentiss Huntington, adopted daughter of the Huntington family.
Panama City reports Fernando Castro brother in law of Dent Jorras was arrested and sentenced to 25 days in jail for an unprovoked assault on a sergeant of the United States Army. Castro, Costa Rican, known in Panama and nearby areas, has ties to anti American sentiment and a history of political tension. A separate note mentions Villa and Obre in a tense regional scene with anticipated clashes between opposing forces, signaling ongoing instability in the area.
Former President Taft addressed the judiciary committee outlining reforms to curb sensational press influence on trials. He advocated jury unanimity in criminal cases, limiting press abuse, and modifying the press provisions to empower protective laws. He opposed direct primary nomination of judges and questioned the civil trial jury necessity to reduce costs.
Six workers died in a mine flood near Neck City Missouri after a dynamite blast ruptured a concrete barrier, flooding the pit where the men labored in a long tunnel. Ten men were inside. rescue efforts by 300 rescuers and boats continued as bodies were recovered.
In Butte Montana a socialist newspaper plant was wrecked by an explosion likely dynamite. The building burned fiercely with smoke from powder. The engine room and front were damaged as a rear gallery collapsed onto machinery. No injuries reported. police suspect rear of building and an investigation is ongoing.
Reports from the state voting machine investigation show a majority of six Republicans and one Progressive deeming machines unreliable and prone to fraudulent manipulation. They urge repeal of the law authorizing their use and cancellation of Chicago’s 1,060,000 contract with Empire Voting Machine Co. The Democratic minority supports continued machine use.
M F Burke warns of a misunderstanding over chautauqua ticket pricing. Before opening, adult tickets are 2.50 and children 1.25. after opening, 3.00 and 1.75. The hospital association keeps ten percent of gate receipts and a contract guarantees 1,700 dollars in ticket sales, split with the chautauqua group. Mrs Burke notes a need for a dresser. Composers visit Exposition San Francisco as Canilo Burnt-Siens is honored and conducts concerts at the Panama Pacific Exposition.
The veteran composer Saint-Saens plans an elaborate musical composition for the Panama Pacific International Exposition. Despite age near four score, he remains vigorous, with a vast output of operas, symphonies, concertos, and choral works noted in the piece.
Hundreds gathered at Minneapolis union depot as Mrs. Dulaney and her husband, both itinerant workers, recount selling her hair for 1.50 in Chicago to fund travel. They claim two diamond rings were later missed at a home they stayed, while local man H. Meyer chose not to prosecute and helped them reach Colorado for care.
A notice states Dr George Willerord has removed the fine to 134 West Main Street near Hayes' store. Bell phone 9 vlog 3, automatic phone 439% appears in the text.
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