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Washington Washington Democrat

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Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1920

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Schwandner pleads guilty to first degree murder

Geo Schwandner admits killing Joseph Kendall in Elwood and confesses to the crime in circuit court. He states he shot Kendall for a loan dispute and stole 184 dollars. Sentencing set for Thursday by the judge with possible death or life term.

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Fragmented OCR lists names and titles with unclear context. Readable items include C. C-F.N. Horse, WW.C. Leo Perkins, Prelate-W. O. McDaniel, M. Whitebeays, Herman, Gréned TE, IOG.-B. F Herhatreld, Go, G.-Erneat, Bing fan Delegates, Hopewell, Ree ntes, Whitehead.

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Defendants in Ev key ring case plead federal court

Discharged defendants leave fourteen on the eve of an indictment for piracy. John Haynes secretary of a dome hotel company and John Barnes a boatman are named among those connected. The case centers on whiskey stolen from Henderson, Evansville, with ties to Indianapolis. Dismissals cited lack of evidence and defense arguments by Chief of Police Dger Schi.

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Illinois primary law deemed unconstitutional by supreme court

A four to one decision by the Supreme Court declares the Illinois primary law of 1929 unconstitutional. The ruling touches the machinery of party nomination, the primary act as amended, and its impact on current election procedures. The news notes the broader effects on state election practices and political competition.

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Carnival in Washington: Two juveniles held in burglary case

Preliminary hearing set for September as Dale Rogers Bruner and others face charges in a burglary at local carnival goods. Baker and Bruner admit guilt as authorities recover stolen articles worth over 100 dollars. Bond set for Baker at 1,000. Bruner claims he sold items. other youths remain at large.

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Civil War Crisis Near in China Shapes Rebel Advances

The report from Pekin notes China’s civil conflict sharpening as rebel forces capture Jinan province’s capital and press toward critical northern and southern routes. Bombardment and rapid moves threaten a decisive outlet, with authorities cautious after the cap ture.

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Deaths: Perkins and Booker noted in Montgomery passage

Deaths announced from Montgomery area as Horton Perkins, 56, died at home after tuberculosis illness with prior health travel to Texas and Colorado. Funeral arrangements pending. Lydia Booker, 63, widow of Lonnie Booker, died in hospital after surgery with services at Christ Church at 2 PM Thursday in the Old Fellows’ hall.

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Kansas Labor Confronts Industrial Court At Meeting

At Lagick the American Federation pledged to aid Kansas workers in repealing the state Industrial Court law. The convention condemned the court as an instrument against liberty, endorsing a national campaign to elect a Congress friendly to organized labor and supporting the executive council’s move to organize a nonpartisan political effort.

Lagick American Federation Fection United Stas Kapsan Kansas Pres. Gompers Organized Labor

Utilities to spend big sums says Haynes

Indiana utilities will invest eighty eight million dollars over five years for essential improvements and extensions. Public Service Commissioner Paul Haynes told nine hundred telephone workers at the national telephone association convention that interurban systems lead in spending, with railways second. He cited $32.9 million for interurbans, $17 million for railways, $12 million for telephone firms, $15 million for electric lighting, $8 million for gas, and $3.4 million for water utilities, saying higher rates may be needed before loans are available.

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Nathan Killign to Remain Chairman of River Association

Nathan Killign, Euril, of Pe i rd, to remain chairman at the White River Control Association meeting held in a Meess hall. W. Ersburg named secretary as the permanent office. Each county to have four votes, with a three-member executive committee per township. The group aims to draft state law amendments to fund and advance river protection projects for White River drainage, seeking congressional support.

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Picnic at AS Pay School Fun Day at Hastelde Park

The St Sithon students enjoyed an all day picnic at Hastelde Park with games and contests. Participants included O Neill, Burris, Heffernan, Wuerz, Sullivan, Kilfldyer and others in events like wheelbarrow races, three legged races, blind man’s bluff, and a 160 yard dash.

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Unclear Entries From Obscure Sports Report

Fragmented OCR lists names and numbers for a sports event with multiple players and scores. Key individuals include ONeill, Poley, Alford, Willy, Burrih, and Zinkan among others, with scattered figures such as 46, 35, 19, 16, 15, 0. The passage reads like a rough scoreboard or tally sheet with many garbled terms.

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Four New Clues in Elwell Murder Investigation

Kentucky authorities pursue clues in the Elwell murder case centered in Lexington during a race meeting. District Attorney Swann says evidence points to a father or brother of a woman named Anna, with the revolver likely fired from a coat pocket or nearby. Detectives follow leads as they label the killing one of the nation’s most mysterious cases.

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Irish Question Topic Dominates Democratic Convention

Fragmented OCR text appears to discuss Irish questions at a Democratic convention, mentions Illinois delegation, Governor Edger Duane, and Irish American influence in San Francisco. Marshall reportedly denies presidential candidacy and warns against taking acts on the death amendment. Unclear, damaged passage preserves some names and themes.

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