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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1913
Page
1
A masked group flagged an Illinois Central train and forced an express car to pull ahead. Police questioned witnesses as investigators examined wreckage and interviewed railroad workers about the incident. No injuries were reported, and the motive remained unclear.
Dia Mond Special running between St Louis and Chicago was halted at Glenarm 14 miles south of Springfield by two masked robbers. Conductor Nicholan Willamare relayed by telephone to Sheriff at Springfield that the express car was damaged and cut from the train. A police posse left Springfield within 15 minutes, and diversions were set as authorities searched the countryside for the bandits.
Gov. Cole L. Blease threatens to shadow reporters at the State Press Association gathering near Charleston June 26 27 and to jail or bond any editor who buys drinks. He plans to publicize editors who refuse to publish the story and distribute their names to party leaders.
Bettale New York June 18 Aemali entered the New York Central roundhouse and climbed a locomotive cab. The engine jumped as it started, careened at 45 miles an hour, and collided with a freight train. Fireman William Froench died shortly after from injuries. a second man, Fred Ludeke, was killed.
York June 18 Following four unsuccessful efforts to obtain turtle vaccine in the United States Dr. Fried Berlin reports for Germany on the Wilhelm der Grosse. Dr Friedman is much less hopeful than he was.
Washington reports Henry urges completion of the money trust inquiry before currency reform legislation. He defends cooperation with President Wilson, citing $75,000 spent on the probe and 50 witnesses ready to testify. He accuses Wall Street bankers of pushing immediate currency action to shield shady deals.
Chicago reports five additional deaths from the heat with two more victims in Joliet and firms shortening hours at a steel plant. Weather forecasts warn of another hot spell sweeping in by Thursday as winds shift southward. In Cincinnati eleven deaths occur over two days, and Los Angeles endures a brief earthquake causing panic but no damage.
A brief editorial note argues for uniform treatment by the press and public institutions, urging impartial coverage and consistent standards to ensure fairness across all communities and individuals.
Michigan Senator William Alden Smith claims the Sundry Civil Bill’s exemption for labor organizations was pushed by a labor lobby in Washington. He cites Samuel Gompers and the American Federation of Labor as backing or opposing the provision, and asserts heavy lobbying influenced President Wilson’s bill.
Fragmentary notes indicate a cabinet or council discussing merger plans involving local groups named Dingos of UP and SP. A reference to advisors and a publication time is garbled, but the item suggests official talks about structural changes and possible collaboration between entities in the Pike region.
A bomb sent through the mail exploded in Sherbrooke Quebec killing Mrs Theodore Bilodeau and mortally wounding her sister in law Misa Bilodeau. The blast buried the survivor and severed an arm as the house was wrecked. Police recovered four letter fragments from the package.
Rennes France June 18 Maurice Prevost a French aviator flew an average speed of 111 percent miles per hour on a circular course of 613 miles. His record surpasses the Chicago closed circuit mark of 108 1 2 miles an hour set Sept 9 1912. Nearby reports include a Bloomington Illinois Hermit estate claim and a Kiel visit plan by King Victor Emmanuel with Emperor William. A mill fire at Oklahoma Bay Creek destroys property valued around 100 000 dollars and an unidentified man is murdered in Chaffee Brothers.
Washington voices radical shift expanding the food and drugs act to seize interstate meat and meat products that are misbranded or adulterated. Secretaries Houston McAdoo and Redfield say meat crossing state lines falls under federal control, enabling seizure and destruction once adulteration is found after inspection.
In Charleston West Virginia during a mining inquiry Sen Martine and Gen Watts clashed over alleged methods used against tents housing women and children. The exchange escalated with insults and threats until Chair Swanson intervened and ordered them from the room.
An unidentified 26 year old tramp shot and seriously wounded Mrs August Erke before Deputy Sheriff Frank McNay wounded the fugitive. A posse later ran down the tramp near Fowler, east of Quincy, as McNay was shot in the calf. The deputy’s injuries were not serious.
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