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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1922
Page
1
Samuel Gompers, president of the American Federation of Labor, addressed roughly 600 delegates, pledging to defend labor's rights against perceived efforts to erode gains. He said the protest would continue and noted limited progress from the disarmament conference, while praising labor for initiating moves toward reform.
Report describes trapping wildcats using meat bait and halibut hooks. Hunters lure the cats from branches and trap them by the mouth or foot as the jaw opens. The method has caught hundreds, with pelts sold as Seattle fur.
John Burgett admitted guilt to unlawful possession of liquor for sale after federal raids. Sam Taylor had already pleaded guilty earlier. their case was postponed to allow the prosecutor to attend court in another matter. Mayor indicated punishment would be set after the Wednesday proceeding.
Congress faces pressure from farmers and Midwest lawmakers to pass a grain futures bill before adjournment. The push centers on replacing the free entry system with new controls as the wheat harvest approaches and corn crops mature. Lawmakers await a favorable agricultural committee report to enable a House vote next Thursday.
Wildcats invade Whidby Island poultry districts endangering the industry as numbers decline. Ranchers report damages and urge action to protect flocks amid rising losses and confinement concerns.
Sunday produced four mobile wrecks amid hot weather heavy traffic and slick roads. Don Murdock lost control on Montgomery road into a ditch. Bernard-Fielder crashed on State road while passing. John Glover struck a buggy at Main and Fifth causing vehicle and fender damage. two cats collided near BE Wourth and South streets causing minor damage.
A dramatic crash on Main Street in Vincennes Indiana left two people badly hurt. A Dodge roadster driven by Mrs. Jackie Brown and another vehicle collided at high speed, vehicle overturned, both occupants injured and hospitalized.
Farmers in the northern part resume work as fields vary from ready to late. Smut and mist affect yields while late rains and high water reduce county output but not average. Prices hover near a dollar a bushel with expectations of rising to 1.50 amid government outlooks.
Two earthquakes rattled Marquette University with shocks at 12 45 am lasting 49 minutes and again at 6 am for eight minutes. In Muncie Indiana Robert Bigdsoe a Black man was whipped by masked assailants alleging an affair with a white girl and fearing Klansmen. he denied accusations and said he escaped near Yorktown. The city notes the death of Mrs Sarah Cote in Milwaukee with services at First Methodist Church and burial in Oak Grove Cemetery.
State prosecutors pursue murder charges against the Rev. Jaimes Wilburn in the shooting death of deputy Sheriff John Gore amid the 1880s armed miners uprising. Proceedings opened with the goal of securing a murder indictment.
Mrs Bolldabucher sustained severe injuries to her right ankle after falling from a ladder at home. The accident happened when she lost balance while at the top of a four to five foot plane of steps, causing both bones of the ankle to be affected. She is being treated and hopes for a speedy recovery.
Vague notes describe Hastings' reelection bid and a contested council vote in Washington. The piece hints at a Democratic shift, term expirations, and party support dynamics amid civic leadership changes.
A community event titled the eighth five count thttene cement xerviges for the Da iPS soumty pub lic schools and rl Parent- Teachers is planned at Wadtsider Park next falrday morning. The program includes a noon dinner and an afternoon session with music and readings from local students and teachers.
A New York twister leaves fifty dead and many injured after destroying homes and businesses. Emergency crews race to aid victims as officials assess the storm's path and impact.
A report from Wilmette details a motorist Henry and companions facing authorities after a Saturday morning incident. Governor J A Minnesota and Attorney Willan are named among those involved as the group appears in court.
A fragmented Chicago item from June discusses public bathing attire and beauty standards. It mentions a figure named Wi Waine Peterson wearing a star and the prohibition on dressing and undressing in public bathhouses, highlighting evolving dress rules.
A severe hurricane struck New York City and surrounding areas on June 11 causing widespread damage and loss of life. Police reported nearly fifty deaths and about 100 injuries as the storm tore through City Island and the region bringing hail rain and lightning and snapping telegraph lines from Troy to Syracuse and disrupting service to Montreal. The tornado like system crossed New England Pennsylvania and Ohio causing millions in damage and destroying evidence of its trail.
Shelbyville Indiana June 12 a tied trial denied Clara Gibson Carl the alleged feminine Bluebeard was sentenced to life for poisoning her second husband Following denial she was to be taken to prison to start serving her sentence Attorneys asked 180 days to perfect an appeal Evidence was introduced to prove she poisoned her first husband Robert Gibson and Alonzo Carl Venice is built on eighty islands and has 400 bridges
Chicago June 12 The United States Railroad Labor Board plans a 50 million cut this week affecting clerks signal men truckers and freight handlers. The forecast is a five cent hourly reduction. Workers hit by prior reductions vote on a strike as union leaders predict a broad walkout with high support.
Operators of small mines in this territory plan to file a federal injunction in Indianapolis to prevent interference by striking union miners. The move follows a protest meeting by union miners at several wagon mines that had only recently resumed operations. A Kern mine owner reported threats but no disorder during the gathering on the public road.
Francis Key, 23, fell asleep in a Pullman smoking compartment aboard the Dixie Flyer near Princeton Indiana. He woke to fall from the door area at about 45 miles per hour and was picked up by a passing freight train crew and brought to a local hospital with arm and hand cuts and facial scratches.
Washington attendees joined Vincennes for a Knights of Columbus initiation and banquet. The first degree was conferred by Vincennes with Washington and Terre Haute assisting for the second and third degrees. Several Washington candidates soon after became members. a banquet followed, and more initiations were planned for Tuesday night at the Washington council lodge room.
7500 delegates expected for the Indiana State Sunday School meeting in Vincennes with 69 northern Indiana delegates due to arrive tonight. Housing prepared for 2506 visitors as community prepares for the event.
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