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Washington Washington Democrat

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1923

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Remnant G A R Voices Lower Indiana Chapter Size Declines

A historical note shows the Grand Army of the Republic in Indiana shrinking to 4869 members, with only 106 men left in the state, down from 2020 a year earlier. Captain Bull cites earlier era membership near 28,000 statewide in peak years, while the national body once boasted tens of thousands as Civil War veterans age and pass.

Tima Thas le Grand Army Repubitc Indiana A.J. Ball Annierant Hall Unio Captain Bull Generad Grant Thy Grant Monilers Wallum P. Bits SF. Kferrall Wo. Shyat B. McCafferty Kelleyberger Joseph Bogner John Asendiler Aj L. Moore TC. Meredith Sureph Kendall R. FE. Huwsey Wiliam Cox Joseph Boguer W. FP It- His Ettrolied Oy G. A. Sh Capitan Hall Wa Organization, 1 Wid Anid, There Being Approximately Dhs AL OR Pereles

Taxpayers rush to pay second installment in rush

Indianapolis June 16 Taxpayers flocked to the Internal Revenue Offices at the federal building to pay the second installment of their taxes without penalty. The scene resembled a stampede at times as returns for the year were filed, with many paying on the last day.

Indianapolis Internal Revenue Federal Taney! Sfang Bd

Illinois roads bond passes house for 209 miles

The House approved a bold $100,000,000 bond plan for Illinois roads late yesterday by a decisive vote. The legislation, now heading to the Senate for concurrence, expands road-building by more than 209 miles based on the measure’s provisions and fund allocations.

Springheld Senate

War veteran ends life after illness and injury in war

Indianapolis reports the death of Eugens Bequette, a World War I aviator disabled by service wounds, who, distressed by disability and inability to work, slit his wrist with a razor. His mother found him, the Bible open beside him, under distress over his condition and dependence.

Indianapolis Eugens Bequette Teddy Oma Bealde Alvin

Will of Gilda LaVelle Listed in Estate Records

The will filed April 24, 1920, in the district court names executor George S. Sith and includes bequests of 50 dollars to the St Marys Church pastor for prayers, 60 dollars to a named petitioner for maintenance, 400 dollars to Lewis G. Padgett, with the remainder divided among heirs Martha L. Goorue Adelina Padgett George S. Smith Walter J. Smith and others.

Gilda LaVelle Pdurl Duno Etreult Joseph P. Sith Leo Padgett St. Mary's Busies Bosannah Joseph Nilus LaVelle Lewis G. Padgett Sand Latera Martha L. Goorue Adelina Padgett George S. Smith Walter J. Smith George Silth

Government autos exempt from gas tax ruling stated

Indiana opinion from Attorney General Leichty says U S government owned vehicles are exempt from state gasoline tax while operated by federal service. State auditor Bracken submitted the opinion noting carriers and government fleets may be taxed if state owned.

Idianapatis United States Lesh Tiled Tony Robert Bracken Statea Winls Leah

Revolt Leader Capture Report Across Posts and Trials

Reports from Ngrade and Vienna detail the capture of a revolt leader and the detention of officials amid armed clashes. Names tied to Molloy family and associated authorities appear, with mentions of royal plans, peasant unrest, and property valuations amid evolving political tension in early June.

London Ayul Hoflu Mituriaq Ainkor Rogiag Athaedd Boris Atudente Fbr Vienna Sheiniy Prin Stanboutinsky Bulgaria

Widow of Slan Man Collapses Before Suspect

In Chicago on June 15 a widow collapsed while identifying a suspect in the rape and murder of Tesmer. Mrs Teamar, distraught, declared the alleged shooter resembled her husband’s killer, then fainted and was taken to her room. Authorities reported earlier a raid on a North Shore apartment connected to the case.

Chicago Jalice RIF Tesmer Tamer Miurderens Miet Dhes Ramer North Shore Wax Teamar Tig Chiesa Eamer Rivlog Stu Oreba

Unclear Dispatches Describe Movements in Distant Capitals

Fragmentary report references sects and followers amid scattered place names. The text mentions Aofla and yuri capitals with London Holgradec Vi enn and Berlinlike terms. Overall content is garbled and lacks verifiable facts or coherent events.

Aofla Yuri Capitals London Holgradec Vienn Hal Bei Belinbky Epudter Tavoltion Wax Ben Nutr Handa Zaukat Troans T'Uleak

Counter Revolt Put Down Says Zankof

By Prof H Zankof acting premier and foreign minister of Bulgaria reports the suppression of Stam baky partisans resistance. country peaceful, railways telegraphs restored, Stamboulinsky followers dispersed. New government enjoys public confidence. Bulgaria maintains Neuilly treaty obligations and aims for peaceful Balkan relations.

Zankof H. Zankof Bulgaria U. P Botin Tly Stambaky Baer Stamboulinsky Stam Boulinaky

Cloudburst Adds to Flood Danger in Oklahoma Town

Ichita Kan June 16 Houses wrecked and streets flooded after a cloudburst and tornado struck the town at night. Heavy rain pushed rivers to new high levels sending torrents through streets and residences. Reports from Oklahoma City indicated further danger from rising floodwaters there. Deputy state marshal was in Hugo Thursday in the regular duties.

Ichita Kan Oklahoma City

Invalid OCR fragment on Hub Healy injury case

Fragmentary OCR text describes a young patient named Hub Healy or Healy age unclear, injured at a hospital in Davi count area. It notes paralysis in his face and limbs, fever, and partial recovery with no dressing required, though details are garbled and uncertain.

Hub Healy

TRY 16 YEAR OLD YOUTH ON MURDER CHARGE IN HOPKINSVILLE KY

Hastings Ky June 16 The 16 year old youth is charged with murder in the Hopkinsville area after allegedly pushing a man off a band line near the Gum Jdek trestle north of town following a dispute after the men passed through from Terre Haute where they had been working on a freight car. The youth reportedly told officers he acted in self defense.

Hopkineville Chattest Johnson Crofton G Dalfrimpde Chrisman Italy Mehr Niles Here Dogan Ciry Ohusan Dalyrin Terge Haute Jonson

Lasker Gangels Near Beer Order in Ohio Shipping Case

The United States Shipping Board attempted to issue an order against Anheuser-Busch related to a wheeled fuel order. Testimony in the case involved Louis A. Boech and a London inquiry. The incident centers on a controversial near beer shipment and the board's actions against the defendants.

St Lows United Ohi’ Shipping He Agheuser-Basek Fie MuGusk A. Boech Baach Attuntion Aide Mate United States Shipping Board

Motor officer Louden shot. suspect in custody

Jes Louden, a motor police officer, is reported in critical condition at a city hospital after being shot while cornering a man in a hatchway near a drag house. Detectives arrested a suspect named amid a burglary surge in the area as investigations tie the shooter to a prior revolver incident.

Jes Louden Ety Etty Tut Big Pour Louden

Boy's organs found reversed in rare medical case

In Indiana, Clarence Murphy’s one year old underwent surgery for presumed appendicitis but doctors discovered all internal organs were reversed. The spleen lay on the right with ruptures, the appendix on the left, and the heart on the opposite side. The boy arrived by ambulance, walked to the operating table, and is in as good condition as expected after the discovery and repair.

Indiana Daviess County Clarence Murphy Alfordsville Murphy

Ralston and Taggart clash over Democratic nomination

Motor dispatches from French Lick Indiana reveal Sen Samuel Ralston facing pressure from Tom Taggart to back his candidacy. Ralston denies any organized movement and hints Governor Smith may influence the platform if he fails to secure the ticket. A motion to tilt toward a damp plank appears unlikely as party sentiment remains divided across the Midwest.

Scott Uls FrenchLick Brownngberg United States Samual ‘Ralston Smith New York Middle West Mit Tom Taggart Halston Ls Aurd Taggart Ralston Andiana Mohday Ugeart Iq Stolhon

Deaths of Partheny Smith at Tand'a Hill home

Partheny Smith aged 76 died of heart trouble at the Tand'a Hill road home of Robert Underwood this morning. A long-time resident of Daviess County, she was born February 6 about 75 years ago. She leaves her sister Martha Smith and maternal kin. The funeral is planned at the Underwood home Sunday afternoon with burial in Oak Grove.

Partheny Smith Parthena Smith Robert Underwood Weshington Misa Smith Andrew Mitchell Smith Wig Daviess County Martha Smith Mies Smith Underwood

Midnap Messenger Robbery Witnessed In Far Town

A June incident reports the theft of a payroll chest containing $4,000 in a mining town. A mounted messenger was attacked near Focabontas about forty miles from St Louis, with efforts to recover the funds described as underway.

Pollca Focabontas Louis

Redskin Tribes Gather for Annual Parade and Pageant

Twenty two tribes from Daviess Greens Su lva and Knox counties converge Saturday for the Independent Order of Men and Degree of Ro calpnias session. The event opens at 6pm in the Red Med hall with reports and short talks by Great Chief. A 6pm corn and vanilla supper precedes a snake trail parade down Main Street at 8:16. Various degrees are conferred by adjacent tribes throughout the afternoon and evening, culminating in Chief's day ceremonies.

Menivot Daviess, Greens Sulva Knox Mtrich Bicknell Linton Worthington

Elks Honor May Day Observance At East Main Street

The Elks Lodge held a Flag Day style ceremony at its East Main Street home on Friday evening. Boy Scouts, uniforms, and a program led by speakers including Bomar Traylor highlighted the event, with hymns and patriotic readings marking a tribute to Old Glory and the United States.

East Main Street Elka Bomar ‘Traylor Traytor Bolshavisim United States Prine Lang Jeri Evar Liggeuk Ted Dodada Bilis eGehbé Ni Fehl Rene Preaton Cox Hll. Cox Hugh Jg Calypr Lag Ping Sanders Sid Martin

Hasia New Tribory for Cause of Cancer

Naw York June Saal are st atisfies' wers taken today the flight of selefice to conquer tistese of the bouy. a woman lay for thirteen hours under the volt a 240,000 volt X ray Gh ste.

Hasia York Tistese

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