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Washington Washington Democrat

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1920

Page

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Three Boys Held in Robbery Case Confessions Narrow Case

Three youths arrested Monday night face charges as two robbers confess to part in a series of thefts. Dale Rogers admitted involvement with Bruner and Shelley in Plainville and other robberies, while denying knowledge of Crawthel and Aven crimes. Authorities recover weapons and items, linking Cecil Gilliatt and Smith to the scheme as investigators pursue further arrests.

Dale Rogers Storner Shelley Headithe WY B. Good Rogers Gilliatt and Smith Ington Gil Plainville Myers Sherif George Gilliatt Cecil’ Gilliatt Aly Ears Harvey 'Bhley Bieath Atreet Emery Don Sherif Huish Tegers Cecil Clint Gulfatt William Sohn Smith Giliber Dale Rokere Igor Eniga Drunet Ah and Gilliatt Bruner Sheley John Zinkan Sunai Leote 9 John Laurenty Stobk Ison Jey Sheriff Faith Ia Bruner Bheley Abcordis Sheriff Faith Gilpatt Odon Angie Rome

Commencement At St Marys Tonight With Eight Grads

At St Marys School Indianapolis graduation exercises will honor four high school and commercial department students along with eight grade graduates. Diplomas and honors will be awarded by Rev Albert By pla and Rev William Jochum. The program includes hymns prayers and a benediction, with graduates from the high school and commercial department and names listed for eighth grade.

St. Mary's School Department Eione Lg Ag Albert Pla Indianapolis Ind William + Jochum Hynjn Josh Misa Mildred “Feagans Una Ponnally Mary McNa Thara Erade William Rayann Cletus Coffmen Carl Stumpy Elitath Krapp Helph Reister Lau Fee Bordenet Rose Mary Spohn Palmer

City council weighs license fee and carnival crime fallout

Merchants Association attends council to push action on a license fee ordinance amid concerns over a recent carnival crime blamed on hangers on the carnival. Council delays final action, seeks regular proceedings while discussing enforcement penalties and cemetery deed records. May balance and June treasurer figures are reported.

Fila Saria Hay McPherson Aad Tha Merchants’ ‘Association Waa Tangy Bert Streeter Couney Siecaed Himealf Councilyaugh Nomi Ens Winterea Hastloge Ubadimous Covnerman Winterbottom Old City Cémadry Cagnetery Treasur

Succeeds Patic in State Dept Post at Washington

The article notes the retirement of Frank Polkins as under secretary of state and the appointment of Norman Davis to succeed him. It highlights Davis's recent role as secretary of the treasury and mentions Pots, a veteran of the peace commission, as the previous top negotiator in wartime undertakings.

Tavis Patic -Washington Frank’ Polkins Atate Davartines Atite Bemside Pott State Department Potls Norma Davis Juntal

Divorce party ends in crime mystery in New York

Police probe notes confirm a party marking a divorce hosted by Krauss and attended by Elwell and another couple. A note signed Clara was found in Elwell's room before the crime, and authorities seek the author as investigators piece together motives and events surrounding the alleged assault.

New York Schtegell Elwell Gelore

Harding aims to regroup after campaign conference plan

Washington reports indicate Senator Warren G. Harding stages a series of conference discussions with Republican leaders as he seeks to rebuild support for his presidential bid. The plan includes reaffirming his Senate seat hold until a possible resignation. Upshot points to a potential Democratic appointment by Governor Cox if Harding leaves the chamber.

iChicago Wilson Haitman Hays Ware Sulilvan Washington, D Warren G. Hardt Cy Ne Treasu Hardiggenies Cormal Sen Harding Senate Columbus Ohio Gov. Cox

Wood defeat blamed on old guard in party split

A political flare up centers on Leonard Wood's presidential bid with Proctor blasting the old guard for Wood's defeat. Proctor denounces Butler and a Water's remark as malicious fraud while Harding's campaign aides size up future nominations amid Baton Rouge resolution on a voting amendment.

Cincinnet Cooper lHondice Leonard Wood Nicholas Macray Qler New York Wood Proctor Butler Watter Woodd Financi Amblers Proctor & Nd Margerg Baton Rouge Louisiana House Kaye

Fragmented OCR note on political convention arrival

An unclear OCR fragment discusses a person named William Jenn and a Marsal route to a national convention. It mentions resuming leadership and a press presence but the text is garbled and several names and actions are incompletely recorded.

William Jenn Marsal Marshall Far

Evansville Police Chief Linked to Whisky Ring Trial

Evansville chief of police testified in a federal whisky ring case after sixty cages of white whiskey were moved from the Hendezdon area to Evansville. Two witnesses, Geher McKinney and John W. Miner, identified the boat storage and the cellar as where the alcohol was kept. Sheriff Gerbert Maes said he found no booze at the house during a search. Seventy nine defendants changed pleas to guilty today, a notable number of lawmen among them.

Carni L Willian Bruner Gilliatt Biserte George Murdock Otis Rogers Crawford Brumer Smith Gehe! McKinney John W. Miner Gerbert Maes Glembay

Suit on housekeeper claims against Snyder estate

A court docket entry details two suits against Tarley Snyder estate. One suit by Mattie C. Gullick seeks 23 24 dollars for housekeeper and nursing services from 1893 to 1914, plus 5 a week and 20 for a horse, claiming entitlement under the will. The second suit asks 500 dollars and interest for two years over a promised automobile, noting Snyder’s alleged failure to deliver.

Harse Mattie C. Gullick Tarley Rt. Snyder Pike County Snyder Schyfer

Movement concerns rail cars and grain rush

The text reports calls from Joan Meg and others about railcar shortages hindering farmers for threshing. Farmers blame lack of cars and rain heat slowing grain harvest while shippers seek federal action to secure a fair order and prevent waste.

Joan Meg Ithairman Pale McCardle Tadiana

White River Project and Hunt Update Report

Fragmented copy details a shooting incident involving John Norris and Miss Harris, with hospital stay and ongoing hunt updates. It mentions Edmondson, a car incident, a flashlight scene, and a criminal escape. The White River Project and local church activities are also referenced alongside regional representatives and a meeting to form a permanent organization.

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