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Washington Washington Democrat

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1915

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Russia pushes into Poland and Italy battles on

Fragmented wire service style dispatch reports Russian forces pressing near Lemberg and beyond a northern crossfire while Italians focus attacks on Triexte and the Austro‑Italian front. Mention of a frontier bridge decision by Morris at Brockbrim and a general war climate through December 14.

Oyataly Antrina Triexte Farring Austin Cule Ithia Austriag Bridzh Morris Brockbrim Burrallo Commission

Ed cincado transportation strike trims Chicago rail chaos

Chicago faced a major rail strike as police warned of further action. To ease the disruption, strikebreakers from Cincinnati and other cities were placed on duty. Elevated and streetcar lines operated with limited service while officials sought funding for transit relief.

Chicago Cincinnati Healy

Sherife Mortally Shot as Deputies Hunted Down

A violent confrontation in Wisiashire D yields Sheriff mortally shot and six deputies wounded. Citizens and a mob aided in the chaos. The governor orders militia deployment and medical aid amid scattered reports of fatalities and arrests.

Sherife

Governor Aims to Codify Mining Laws

The report states the governor plans to require the legislature to codify mining laws. It names several miners and operators from Hinton and Terra Haute, including John A Lap, as subjects under the proposed act.

Gov Wal Mission Hinton Hauutton Yevtik Terre Haute Heer Moore Terra Haute John A

President Addresses 6000 at Washington Rally

A president spoke to a crowd of about 6,000 in Washington. He urged citizens to cherish the emblem and to act daily with devotion, asking them to love the nation and interpret the heart of the world through their actions.

Washington, D

Margarine frauds found by government in Washington

Officials report margarine frauds uncovered by government authorities in Washington at June 14. The schemes allegedly cost the Treasury more than the whisky tax, with frauds averaging about 2.9 million dollars and spanning many years.

Washington, D. C

Romania Sent To Be Free To Enter War

A telegram from June 14 indicates Romania has signed a tentative agreement with Russia removing obstacles to joining the war on the side of the Entente. The Montenegrin minister reports the development as a potential entry for Romania into hostilities.

Romania SND Roumania Bh Ruesla Roumania i

Fragmented OCR Note on Local Officials and School Meeting

Fragmentary text references Meek Besalon At the efty and a pot business valuation. Mentions Dr. T. F. Spink and a term of office ending in August. Notes a school meeting and a possible council or official action but lacks clear details or names.

T. F. Spink

Two Men Wounded in Brawl Near Oaktown

In Oaktown Indiana Jude Jamison aged thirty years was critically wounded after a brawl with Lafe Moore aged thirty. Moore was captured and jailed in Knox county pending outcome of Jamison’s condition. The shooting occurred near Gray’s rides as the trio rode home from a day’s carousal. Jamison, possibly armed, was struck by three bullets and taken to Ritton’s nearby residence for medical care.

Oaktown Ind Jude John Jamison Lafe Moore Repul Bclock Knox Country Jamison Faroury Gray's Rides Blend Bis Othgen Wegen Re Ritton

Local widow cases linked to Smiths Wicting scandal

Court reports reveal extensive embezzlement allegations against Smith, a local attorney, with losses exceeding $100,000. Victims include widows and townsfolk such as Mrs. Brosddus, Miss Ulmer, and Miss Mary Wall. Burns era theory ties fraud to stock market activity in St Louis, while Smith’s Philadelphia trip and bank accounts emerge in investigation. Prosecutor Bly Marshall warns many victims may be reluctant to admit losses.

Chinicothe Smith Chillighths Philadelphia St Louis San Nest E&e John McBride Slater Ulmer Migs Mary Wall Misa Eile Casey Anna Mary Brodddus Bli Marshall Dojnck

Farmer Senator Mattingly Declares Candidacy for Nomination

A farmer senator from Davites on Pike County has announced himself a candidate for the nomination. The primaries will not be held for almost two years, indicating a long campaign ahead.

Yeips Walt Mattinglya Davites Politigall Ridge

German reply to American demand sparks tense Berlin tone

A Berlin German foreign office official states the United States will be answered in kind, insisting there is no treason in seeking clarity. The official notes a forthcoming reassessment of German American relations and predicts reactions from other nations as credibility is tested.

Herlin America Fedd Unitied Berlin

Last Week of Legislature Ends with Plan to Adjourn

Frantic last week as both houses push to cease business by June 19. Journal reports show Assembly and Senate aiming to adjourn Thursday night or Friday at the latest, with sessions wrapping up amid final bills and votes.

Springfield Joop e@ral- assembly Boainess Jun

Russians Push Through German Front Near Lemberg

Wireless bulletins report 900 Russians breaching the German line at Lemberg with sharp smashes. Soviet and Allied forces claim success as the enemy's defense weakens in the northwest sector near Berlin yesterday.

Jsulletin sBerlip Canv Ral Mackensel Sarmlea

Outlaw Hunters Pursue Suspects After Bloomfield Riot

In June 25 era report, a posse pursues a group after a disturbance near Newberry and Attic involving Hazens, with lawmen including Sheriff W. O. Jackson detaining a youth suspect amid a storm. The incident centers on a large unsettled population and alleged attacks on females.

Biome Ind Hazens Newberry Lee Milles Sherit W O. Jickson Bloomfield

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