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Washington Washington Democrat

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1923

Page

4

Body found near Coalmont prompts missing mother search

In Lafayette County Indiana a dead baby was found near Coalmont. investigators, including Coroner Young and Terre Haute police, seek the young woman reported as mother while denying claims the child was aborted. An unknown man is also hunted and the case involves questions about the child's origin and burial in a private interment.

Nton Ind Coalmont Lafayette Young Clayty Coalmont Yesay Terre Haute Young Haute Naw

Transfusions to Save Man's Life in County Prosecution Fight

Prosection attorney Merlin C Rones and Lawrence and Packson counties officials underwent blood transfusions to prolong life. Eyamies Straut of Bedford donated blood at a Roach household near Cale Martin County, improving condition. Herman Mecor and Hakrisk Hégedata from Bedford contributed blood as the case unfolds and the patient remains under care.

Merlin C Rones Lawrence Packson Efto Eyamies Bedford McCormick

Poisonous water hemlock found on Martin county farm

A Purdue University survey in Martin County, conducted with County Agent Wood, identified water hemlock on the Bough farm in Cameron township. Several specimens with developed roots suggest potential herd losses from this highly toxic plant. Hog illnesses last year resembled hemlock poisoning, and eradication requires full root grub. Violent convulsions leading to paralysis and death occur within 12 to 16 hours. no antidote exists. Specimens are shown at the White River bank in Logsdon and at the Martin County Bank in Shoals.

Martin County Albert A. Hansen Purdue Agricultural Extension Department Wood White River Loogdotee Shoals

Unemployment Lowest in Year Across Nation

Washington reports the unemployment rate at its lowest point in 12 months per the Labor Department monthly survey. The analysis notes rising farm labor shortages in some regions, widespread full-time work in industrial sectors, and unskilled labor absorbed by road building and related projects.

Washington United States Labor Department Department

Princeton Deep Vein Coal Shaft To Start Soon

Work on the shaft of the new mine on the edge of Princeton by the Deep Vein Coal company is expected to begin within a few days. The plan includes erecting throat buildings and driving an entry to tap the workings, with aims to completing the shaft before fall. The development promises employment for many Princeton miners who have sought work in nearby Somerville, Pattonville, and Fort Branch since the Princeton mine collapsed.

Deep Vein Coal Company Proceton Lee Princeton Somerville Praggiyo Pew Dee Uirernites

Severe Electric Storm Over Omaha

Severe electrical storms sweep eastern Nebraska western Iowa and southern South Dakota causing two deaths one probable injury and widespread damage to trees telephone poles farm buildings and chimneys. A power plant at Fremont was struck disabling power. Reports also mention ruin in Oneida Indiana and a river level note about the Jordan River.

Ulala Neh Stern Nebraska Ione South Dakota Hall Freemont Oneida

Labor Shortage Found in Many Indiana Industries

Washington June 15 An official summary based on the department of labor's nationwide survey for May shows fewer workers unemployed than in the last year with shortages in skilled and common labor in several major industries. Farm labor shortages threaten harvests while steel and automobile sectors show strong activity and increases in construction. Indiana cities report shortages of unskilled labor and carpenters, with some areas near full employment and housing easing gradually.

Washington Department of Isbor Indiana Indianapolis 49 Ft. Wayne Jamman Jahor South Bend Evansville Laffayette Anderson

London Health Crisis Deepens As Premier Succumbs

Reports from London indicate the illness of Bonar Law worsens, with official briefings noting his throat ailment intensifying. The formality of government meetings continues as medical staff monitor his condition closely, affecting parliamentary schedules and public morale.

Stolen Goods Reported In Boymour Motor Truck Incident

Robbers using a motor truck stole merchandise valued at about $1,000 from the general store of Bird Mary Dodds Hayden seven miles east of here last night. They failed in an attempt to enter the post office and general store of H Y Whitcomb.

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