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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1920
Page
1
A wave of audacious robberies and attempted holdups swept the city from 11:30 pm to early Sunday. Victims report masked intruders using possible sleep-inducing means and breaking into multiple homes including Otis W. Crawford and George Murdoch. Police and fire crews hunted suspects. no arrests made.
A disordered account describes a home invasion with a revolver, thefts from Crawford and Allen households, and injuries. Fire chief Belcher and police investigate nearby incidents including a car theft and a strangled alarm as neighbors respond.
In a fragmented note from the California scene, references to a special nominee, a delegate, and a city like Indianapolis appear tangled. The text names a special president or identikit role amid party lines and an inquiry into democratic processes.
The piece sketches Republican plans to oppose the likely Democratic nominee William G. McAdoo. It notes Democratic drift at their national convention, while Republican leaders discuss backing Cox as vice president and McAdoo as the main Democratic contender. Charles E. Kellor of San Francisco criticizes the Clark administration and argues to stall the McAdoo nomination.
An unreadable clip mentions revival meetings organized by a group associated with the United Brethren in Philadelphia and other towns. It references a Dr and a speaker from angels, with scattered names and places including Annville and Baltimore, inviting attendees to come and hear him.
Washington reports Sen Warren and Warren G Harding maneuvering for the presidential campaign. The piece notes a gathering in Chicago and discussions with party leaders to prepare a nationwide push. 6000000 campaign pictures will be distributed and the notification plan coordinated from the home state.
New York: two well known clubmen were questioned today on suspicion of involvement in the Elwell murder. Wealthy beach owner Joseph Elwell was found dead in his home with a bullet wound to the head. Detectives say no arrests were made yet and one clubman had quarreled with Elwell over alleged infatuations with his wife.
A court in McPherson finds a man guilty after a plea and orders a sentence of days in jail. The brief ruling sets monetary penalties and notes the defendant’s address and case number.
The Sunday School Association announces its annual convention in Crawfords with delegates invited. Travel tickets priced up to 34.75 are available and identification certificates can be secured from local contacts before the rule is issued. A strong program is planned with several attendees expected.
A Pere Marquette passenger train collision near Chicago results in one death and seven injuries. The conductor died aboard the freight train as passengers suffered multiple injuries and chaos followed the impact.
The Evansville booze ring case proceeds as multiple defendants face trial. Managers of Ventoms and Lottite hotels changed pleas or stood accused. authorities say more defendants will be tried, including figures tied to police and local establishments.
A brief notice reports the drowning of a young unnamed male in White River area near Sanborn. Details are unclear due to damaged text. authorities investigated with limited information about the river, time, and location.
An early morning shooting is reported near the Shaffer residence on West Van Trees street. A man named Norris allegedly shot Harris, who was struck under the chin and suffered jaw injuries. Norris and Harris had been seen with Miss Tipris in the hours prior, and authorities followed tire tracks toward Washington but found no further clues.
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