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Washington Washington Democrat

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1916

Page

5

Wanted Column Women and Ferina? To Work

Classified local help wanted items list wages, hours, and locations. Women sought for full and spare time hosiery sales and domestic work. several entries note guaranteed salary, permanent positions, and necessary experience. Includes notices for breeding stock and liquor dealer services and a petition for a highway improvement in Washington township, Indiana.

Erience Mills Dept Norristown Patid

Petition to Improve Washington Township Roads Indiana 1916

A motion by James A Colbert and over fifty freeholders petitions the Washington township Davis county Indiana board of commissioners to grade drain and pave Main Street and connected streets with brick or stone. They seek county and city cooperation, tax funding and engineering oversight, with a hearing set for June 3 1916 before the county commissioners.

James A. Colbert Washington Township Cavnty Indiana State of Indiana Daniesa Board of Commissioners Common Connell Washington Daviess County Peth Dalless County Uhdiana Mwashington Township Daviess’ Bounty Maysville Stow Ashington Ui Cie C Off Board of Compissioners Wwe Cald County S. Igned Srd Board of Comminsténeys Davies County G. Glark Daviessoounty AL H. Greenwood Dieldezi

War Threatens From Carranzistas As American Troops Readied

Reports from Chihuahua City and El Paso indicate rising tensions as Carranza loyalists warn that any movement by American forces could trigger hostilities. General Trevino signaled possible warfare. American troops prepared, with streetcar routes halted and soldiers under arms in El Paso. Mexican bandit activity near Benito prompted border alerts as incidents unfold along the frontier.

Chihuahua City Mexico Jacinto Trevino Cartangisia Army of J. J. Pershing Trevino Gan Carranza el Paso Tex Juarez Ciizens Jeans Maldez United States George Bell Quitters Juares Canutifo Here Sitet

Shortage in Iron Ore Cripples Pittsburg Mills

Pittsburg district faces an ore famine as mills rush to use ore at unprecedented rates. Despite bringing in 61,000,000 tons this season, reserves cannot be maintained. Ore boats cannot move Duluth ore to Ashtabula docks quickly enough to meet rising demand.

Pittsburg Dulinth Ashtabula

Belgium Considers General Call to Arms for Men 18 to 35

The Telegraaf from Amsterdam cites a Belgian official source reporting German measures against young Belgians drafted into the army and La Metropole notes Belgians will be employed by the hostile army. The Belgian council of ministers, urged by War Minister de Broqueville, may call out all able bodied Belgians 18 to 35 not yet enlisted.

Tendon Telegraaf Amsterdam Cam la Metropole London Belgian Council of Ministers Baron de Broqueville

New York Bars Tag Days After Mayor Mitchel Ban

New York will ban tag days as highly objectionable Mayor Mitchel announced the plan with support from the board of sidermen. The move targets street fundraising events and aims to curb organized tag collecting in public spaces.

New York Mitchel Sidermen

British Note Protests Interference With Central Mails

London reports a British note to the French and British governments protesting interference with neutral central mails. The note, dated May 24, argues for expedited handling to minimize delay and avoid harming American interests. The French response had not yet reached London, delaying any public pronouncement.

London May Bunsen Ang United States Cahipa

Soldiers Widows Vote Proposal Sparks National Debate

The League of Patriots and Nationalist Organization led by Paul Derguledes seeks to enfranchise soldiers widows or orphans for ten years after a veteran's death. The plan aims to honor fallen service members by extending electoral rights to their families.

X Pation League of Patriots Per Paul Derguleds

On the Baseball Diamond Tretyelt and Leagues

Fragmentary text mentions the American League and National League with references to baseball figures or teams. Details are unclear, names damaged, but the context suggests a syndication note or column on baseball leagues and players.

Neighborhood Party by Knights of Pything Aide Society

Knights of Pything of Qhis provide a neighborhood party Monday night at their lodge hall with visitors from Affordable Viainville Newherpy and Shadborn. Thentieth Century Ten hosted Mrs A C Flage at her Lyshnore Street home for a spring themed afternoon with pink decor meals and gifts. many members attended and greetings were exchanged.

Thes Knights of Pything of Qhis Viainville Newherpy Shadborn A. C. Flage Lyshnore Street Flage Darlor Abe Clofd Ford CPO Hitedh Dalin Kel Temas Harlan Clark Clon Arndfuril Charles Shaw Crabb William Far Miso BR OL Chattin Phedlore Gharga Abs Andrew

Princeton Editor to Miss Mae Jeffries Bride Tonight

King city editor and staff writer for the Princeton Democrat will not travel to Washington Sunday to cover a football game. He will be married tonight at the bride’s home in Ryansville, with Mae Jeffries, a trained nurse, as the bride. Washington friends send hearty congratulations.

Stoy P. King Princeton Democrat Washington Princeton King Washington Stmlay Hull Mae Jeffries Ryansyilie Ins

Daily Market Quotations Cash Grain and Livestock

PROQUGE ST LOUIS MO report shows cash grain prices for wheat with various grades and qualities, along with live stock quotes. Includes native cattle steers, calves, cows, feeders, and lambs with price ranges, and eggs and dairy product notes.

ST. Louis Girata

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