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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1922
Page
1
The Labor Board ordered new wage adjustments totaling about 149 000 dollars for clerks, oilers, stationary firemen, signalmen, and maintenance workers. About 1 260 000 employees are covered by three orders. Executives of eleven large rail unions anticipate returns and report 91 percent favor strike over board wage cuts.
Ogden Utah June 45 troops of the 116th cavalry state militia left Ogaden at night for the Carbo county coal strike zone. National guardsmen mobilized to move into Car field of rion county where disorders have broken out. martial law declared by Governor Mabey after the killing of a man and wounding of a mine supervisor.
Amid a drive to mobilize workers, American labor leaders call for active support in political organizing. The federation plans outreach to 2,040,000 workers and orders organizers to recruit broadly within the labor movement.
Roy Burris of Washington is highlighted as captain of the eighth grade baseball team, a standout athlete who has gained prominence in basketball and track. He led in speed and sprinting, earned the high school athletics acclaim, and was named captain after strong performance in spring workouts and school events.
Police investigated a midnights incident in Dallas involving a group found with forty items of lingerie shirts trousers and other clothing. Officers confiscated the items and pursued suspects believed to own them as the moonlit scene drew attention.
A Daviess County hospital reports expenses for May totaling 1,142.24 with income 1,294.35, leaving a reduced deficit of 264.81. Donations and receipts are listed, including amounts from Mrs Dougal, Miss Alsie Tones, and Peoples Bank, totaling 1,221.94. The May report notes 14 patients admitted, plus one major operation, one maternity case, and two minor surgeries in the period.
Aldal Raney son of Elijah Raney of Srottwhatin is located near Shawnetown after a mobile wreck. He sustained a broken rib and injuries requiring attention. The father, 73, was notified and reported the younger boy is slowly improving. The elder boy Blahr remains in jail and was returned home after treatment for an injured book.
At the peace palace delegates from eighteen nations gather for preliminary discussions to frame a framework for peace with Soviet delegates to follow next week. The Genoa conference aims to outline core questions and set a path toward a broader agreement among France Britain Italy and other powers.
Citizens gather to witness a flag day program featuring Melani Jack, Lynde and religious leaders debating Saint George Saint Pat and the flag’s meaning. Speakers defend freedom of speech and patriotism, while music by local artists enhances the ceremony.
The article notes a ceremonial event at St Swo parish with emphasis on loyalty themes. Speakers include Father Chartrand and several named clergy from Vincennes and nearby towns. A discussion centers on the school, flags of 22, and parishioners' response to ceremony and decoration efforts.
The article reports Sam T and John Burgett were fined 300 and given sixty days on the penal farm after pleading guilty to a charge. It notes an appeal is possible and mentions Mary A Meien and Hoffar as connected individuals.
In Haute June 15 union miners plot aid to close Knox 60 mines and lift shutters on Vigo County sites. Thousands visited mines dumped coal into wagons and warned operators to halt work as a county meeting debated appealing to railroad workers. About 450 striking miners were counted as authorities seized weapons from visiting workers.
The notices report the death of Mary C. Stall 42 from heart disease at home of her father on Southeast Sixth Street, with residence details for survivors and funeral arrangements. Other obituaries include Mary A Pearson 79 and Virginia May Elis infant, noting their ages, last addresses, and scheduled services in Indianapolis and at local cemeteries. The items identify family relations and church affiliations, with funeral times and burial plans.
Indianapolis June 15 conservatives and liberals battle for control of the Northern Baptist Convention. The outcome will decide whether the church pursues progressive religion or reverts to literal biblical interpretation. Hardline factions prepare to challenge during a dispute over General Board of Promotion spending and authority.
The suit of Roy Washington against the Baltimore and Ohio railroad seeks 50000 damages for personal injuries from March 10 1920s at the local shops. Washington claims a crane swung by an engineer struck his head causing permanent injury. Attorneys Shake & Kinnell of Vincennes represent him in a change of venue from Knox circuit court.
A fragile prewar mood grips Europe as Austria faces possible dismemberment and seeks support from France while Germany seeks to keep Austria and itself apart. Scholz’s fall and Czech forces complicate the crisis, with France and Italy aligned against expansion and a wary balance of power looming.
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