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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1917
Page
4
The Knights of Brthi and Pythian S will hold memorial services at the Christian church on Sunday June 17. All members are urged to attend, meeting at the Castle ball room at seven sharp, with brethren and sisters welcomed to visit.
A torn note found at the Davis home hints at threats to the farm family and mentions two other men. The writer, known to the Davises, claims involvement and names others cited as hired. Investigators say the writer is known to the family and the case remains unresolved.
Tokyo reports warn that Washington’s note to China risks Japan’s position in the region and may prompt broader interference claims. Officials say US actions could be seen as edging toward complicating Japan’s policy of non interference while Mexico parallels are debated.
A large St. Simon’s congregation gathered in the school hall Wednesday night to honor Rev. W. V. Boland who is leaving after five years due to poor health. Flavian A. Seal spoke for the group, noting his service and presenting a substantial gift to Father Roland as a token of goodwill. Father Roland expressed gratitude and regret over his health forcing the departure.
Secretary Baker urged uniform recruitment, discouraging talks that favor volunteers over conscripts. He ordered nationwide emphasis on all drill forces, noting the draft as the main mechanism to raise regular army and national guard to full war strength. President Wilson poised to launch an education campaign to shift public belief.
Talaat Pasha the Turkish premier returned to Constantinople convinced the war would end in a German victory. He told Fremdenblatt editor that the German front in the west cannot be broken and the central powers will prevail in a short time. He claimed Turkey will fight on with allies to the end and dismissed famine fears, saying food is abundant for years.
Harry L. St. Lawrence, convicted by a Daviess circuit jury for assault on a sane woman, was paroled by Governor Goodrich. He had been sentenced to prison but parole was granted amid lingering questions about the events in a West End home. The case involved alleged misconduct during a professional visit to a young woman.
Grain bids show wheat and corn steady with No 2 red and No 3 yellow futures quoted. Receipts cited as mild with mixed readings across heavies and lights. rye and oats listed with modest gains amid general market steadiness.
The Fitzgerald farm site near Washington County hosts drilling by The Fischer Company of Pittsburgh and Roy R. Irwin of Plat Rock NL. Leases cover a broad southern Washington Territory with a shallow test planned. The well location sits a half mile from the Wuerta wells, which produced modestly for five years. Abe Martin notes a local cache of hustlers and the paper’s readers are eager to see names in print.
The Eagles lodge in the city today showed patriotism by subscribing for $460 in Liberty Bonds.
The Juniors will meet at the city hall next Saturday and proceed to the park for a program including Sang-America Lesson The Chickadee Games and contests Bird observations pictures and lunch Each participant should bring a drinking cup and lunch Wear an American flag and bring field glasses if available The Young Ladies Society of St Marys held an event at the West Second and Main streets homestead Wednesday night drawing fair attendance A euchre contest featured Henry Vollmer winning the sentlupien prize with Charles Miller close behind Adolfis Zimmeringheimer and Louis W Volk also noted Reading prizes went to Anna Sum Mrs Baysler Rose Bnevler Flora Dosavh and Bartholomew Kempf faced tough luck in a story of local euchre play
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