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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1916
Page
4
The Democratic platform endorses a nonpartisan tariff commission to study economic changes from recent world events and war impacts. It argues tariff rates must adapt to changing conditions while maintaining revenue and avoiding biases toward selfish interests. The platform cites the Underwood tariff and calls for informed fiscal policy.
A fragmented account honors a local figure, mentioning Alun Davies as an unexpected sprinter and highlighting notable public regard for his contributions. The piece emphasizes surprise at his abilities and portrays the subject as a distinguished resident.
A man named Padgett chased a moving train at a railway station, leapt aboard a private governor’s car before it left for St Louis, and was hauled over the railing by a brakeman. He rode, still in a broken dignity, with Governor Kern and Senator Kern to the city.
Mrs Elizabeth Grefe widow of Ernest Grefe died in Indianapolis after a lengthy illness. She was remembered in Washington, her former home. Survived by three daughters Mrs Harry Russell of this city Mrs Fred Cressy of Indianapolis and Mrs Charles Seubert of Charleston Illinois. The body to arrive tonight and be laid to rest at the home of her daughter Mes Arseell on Third Street.
Reports say bandits under Talixire Conten seized 90 troops at Tosario and cut out tongues of captured Carrangistas. Gen. Herrera’s forces repelled a potential anti American demonstration at Parral. Magisterial district violence and famine crises worsen as residents of Zacatecas reportedly eat rats with dogs and horses exhausted.
June 17 report from Maunci Inc. states Mayor Rollin H Buneh former Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Gene Williams and Chief of Police William Mellivane among others indicted on assault and battery and unlawfully placing dynamite. Willan was convicted last week of conspiring with Mayor Bunch and others to solicit bribes amid a dynamiting case.
A partial Democratic platform sets forth tariff support for revenue, a non partisan tariff commission, and a united patriotic stance. It endorses preparedness defense, naval strength, and Monroe Doctrine based actions in Mexico, plus support for woman suffrage, Philippines self government, and broader reform measures in health, prisons, pensions, and waterways.
London reports outline that allied conclusions from the Paris talks on blockade aim to correct neutral misconceptions and strengthen the Allied stance. Lord Robert Cecil, minister of war trade, said details could not be disclosed but emphasized no slackening and no change in blockade method beyond reducing misunderstandings.
Exiled content from Cambridge dispatch shows Col Theodore Roosevelt urging universal military service as essential for national endurance. He condemns voluntary drafts and argues the current system lets others fight while employers or volunteers substitute, deeming it undemocratic and un-American.
Waukegan June court hearing features Marion Lambert’s mother Marion Lambert Mrs Frank Lambert on the stand for the prosecution detailing Marion’s condition before death. Prosecutors seek to prove a chain of circumstantial evidence linking Orpet to the murder as poison experts testify.
A TA farmer with 1,300 acres of arable land in Yorkshire handed to the local Military Tribunal chairman a list of his workers. The list includes four boys of school age, a cripple, four men suffering rheumatism, and two mentally deficient individuals.
An earthquake shock was reported in central Italy near Rome and Rimini on June 17. The tremor is described as heavy with widespread effects, affecting towns including central Italy communities and causing concern over structural damage and aftershocks.
A powerful machine built in Germany is described as capable of compressing steel or metal into more easily handled bales. An adjustable mounted lens is noted to enlarge images seen, with references to receipts and bulk cattle sales, suggesting a mix of industrial and trade items in the clipping.
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