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Washington Washington Democrat

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1914

Page

4

Washington Democrat Debates Public Accounting Reform

The Washington Democrat criticizes the Republican machine and calls for repeal of the public accounting law. It argues statewide support for reform, cites the public accounting board’s spending, and warns the machine could dominate court house affairs if reforms fail. The piece frames the issue as a clash between experts and entrenched interests in Indiana and beyond.

Republicus Settsate Coun Libby Tyo Davies Veen Feld Robert Burton Iddiaba Court House Indiana

Buy Your Chautauqua Tickets This Week

Tickets for the Chautauqua event coming to Waelington from June 5 to July 1 should be purchased this week. Traveling saleswomen offer limited weekend options to redeem tickets by week’s end. Prices rise to £2 6s after Saturday, so buyers are urged to secure admissions now.

Waelingtong

Indegna with wity at the B&O engine path event

An unreadable OCR fragment mentions the B&O engine path and opposition by EI, noting burning lights and an electric head sight beyond rays. The garbled text references engineers and a project at the start, with unclear actions and outcomes described.

Vanvelty

Bees Edine TTA at Indiana Remonstrance Ralston

A jagged report describes tension at Indiana with figures like President W. Pigs and Prof. Howard Sandton amid department leadership disputes. It notes Bean’s prominence, calls for updated chip progress, and mentions temporary replacement and a governor’s presentation of reforms.

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Northern Van Buren Event At The Home Of DH

Morty and Mia Elos from Northern Van Buren attend a gathering with Martha Clinton Waent at the home of DH, described in local society notes.

van Buren Elos Morty Mia Martha Clinton Waent Fr Stinfiey

Dougherty Birth Anniversary Observances Noted in Local Notices

In Dougherty area, residents mark birthdays for Péach and Chestnd with Walter, while Sunjay Burns City hosts gatherings of guidats and lealdis Chettnativas at Bayrardy port. Thursday events include W. B. Chandler payment, and Joseph Bacii led a Montgor meeting at the FB anal GC. Roy Hinkles appears in local notes, with Mrs. Gora Manto Ri ley and Misses Aiud and Flori Clinton attending in Weshington. Flora Clinton traveled Thursday from tere re Hante to visit relatives taking a few days.

Clinton Sere Weshing

Glass Musical Program at First Church

Dr Smiley's Glass Musical Program presented Thursday evening by the church choir and Sunday school. Mis Ethel Evans soprano and Clare Bawaras organist, with the Boys' Choir assisting. Program includes selections from Ernani and Romance, plus a chorus from The Pirates of Penzance and other pieces. Ice cream and cake served after the program.

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Prince William Leads Men in Battle Near Durazzo

Heavy fighting near Durazzo as Mussulman rebels press toward Prince William's palace. Prince William leads his men against the attack to defend the city, with hand to hand fighting and surrounding forces cutting off supply lines on the Durazzo landward side.

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100 Greeks Slain by Turks Amid Phokla Massacre

Greek refugees arriving in Saroniki report a massacre at Phokla, 225 miles northwest of Smyrna, where armed men aided by Turkish police looted homes and fired on buildings. One hundred Greeks including priests and elders were killed or wounded. bodies were said to be cast into wells.

Athens Saroniki Phokla Smyrta

Prisoners Sent to Harvest Aid In Kansas Wheat Fields

Fifteen county prisoners are shipped to Kansas wheat fields to aid in the harvest under a parole order issued by Judge Latshaw. The judge told them they are being given a chance to mend their ways and gain liberty, emphasizing Kansas’ need for workers and their own chance to reform.

Kansas Kansas City Maine Kansas Wheat Fields

Push Trust Program Stirs Senate Debate in June

Fragmented text references a Washington conference between President Wilson and Senate Democrats at the White House. It mentions a push to complete antitrust legislation and a reform program, with scattered names and notes on U.S. policy.

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McCarty Announces Hearing on City Bond Issue for Telephone Lines

Mayor John W. McCarty reports a public utilities hearing on Saturday regarding the application by the Hike Mobile Company for issuing bonds to pipe and expand the automatic telephone system. The public service commission will hear evidence with both sides allowed to present.

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Kidnapping theory swirls around Detroit minister

Police and private investigators search Detroit for Rev. Louis R Patmont of Milwaukee who vanished March 31 amid a local option campaign. Enemies are suspected by friends, but officials say evidence does not support kidnapping. Patmont appeared at police HQ with a request to carry a revolver, claiming he is under watch. A man suspected of kidnapping was being held in St Louis for identification.

Detroit Jane Evety Louisl 'R. Patment Milwaukee Westville Pacmont Canale Geome St. Louis

Clubwomen to New York for Worden's Clubs meeting

The General Federation of Women's Clubs will convene in New York with Mrs. Percy Y Pennyker of Texas among the nominees for re election to the presidency. Balloting began as ballot boxes were placed at the Congress Hotel, while pledges and promises of support from affiliates underscored the event.

Chicago New York Geeral Federation of Worden Gotham Laims Agnong Sororis Ie Congress Hotel Percy Y Pennyker Texas

Indlangpolis Oddities Reported In Fragmented Notice

In Indlangpolis a fragmentary notice mentions a person named O'Donnell of Washington with unclear details. The readable text describes a scene with a mother Bratt and mentions pink charges, though specifics are obscured and the full event is not clear.

Indlangpolis

Memorial Service Notice and Parade Halt Tonight

The public is invited to a memorial service and related event in Jacksonie. A halt by the Knights of Pythias interrupts tonight’s schedule. further details are unclear due to damaged text.

P. Halt

Sunday School Class Event At Helen McCafferty Home

Sunday evening gathering hosted by Helen McCafferty on East Second Street featured Ms Gertrude Sueger and others. Mt Matthews led the meeting with business remarks and a program of music. Refreshments included orange sherbet and cake as Mrs Palline and families joined in discussion of recent school projects and community matters.

Jen Robertson Helen’ McCafferty Eamel Flora East Second’ Streets Mt Matthews P.G

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