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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1923
Page
5
An item notes the ownership of what is believed to be Jackson County’s oldest book by Fred Nieman. The fragmentary text references a table or board and a basement, with likely context of a local historical record or description of an artifact.
Fragmented text reports a fight over boulevard and park upgrades in Indianapolis with mentions of a large loss and a drowning incident in Bartholomew County. A Sunday morning blaze and a river drowning are implied, involving Leland Lanse and Sunday school workers.
A New York reporter visited a long settled French lineage near Pau in the south of France. The family traces origins to Robert Arvant Guilhen Paubian born December 18, 983, as the veteran bureau in Washington, D. C. lists 29,748 staff.
Charlie Toy once left Canton for Oshkosh and prospered in Milwaukee becoming a major employer. Now Charles M Toy travels with 11 grandchildren to China and Canada aboard the Empress of Canada for a world tour, keeping his faith in America and the motto Honesty endures.
London reports a plan to counter a superior menace with a heavier bomber capable of greater height speed and range. The aim is to defend Britain with armed single seaters and a carrier-like craft able to traverse air and water, described as the eighth wonder and a breakthrough in aerial warfare.
Daily sports roundup listing numerous scores across leagues and teams. Pittsburgh and Boston, 8. Cunningati and Brooklyn, 3. Chicago 82 Philadelphia 6. New York 4 St Louis 1. Washington 4 Cleveland 3. Chicago 6 Philadelphia 11. New York 2 St Louis 11. Boston 8. Louisville at Minneapolis. Kansas City 24.
Pancho Villa won the world flyweight title in a stunning, decisive victory over Bridan Holder at Pole Growida before about 40 000 fans. The championship bout featured fierce exchanges, Villa’s sharp defense, and a crowd that witnessed a historic, one-sided affair from start to finish.
Wheat cuttings started in Knox county Indiana on a farm near Vincennes as heat ripened grain to near bumper levels. Farmers ask for help from county agents and the Chamber of Commerce as labor shortages and recent rains hinder binder operations in the hot afternoon. The crop's quality is reported good and many foresee a strong yield despite labor constraints.
In Trenton the governor declares Klan members must shed their masks in public. He says organized protesters and intercepted meetings prompt scrutiny, and that leaders will face action if they present themselves unmasked. The letter prompting the stance was reportedly not received by him directly.
In Gianaports on June 19 L E Morrison of Morrison & Co admitted trunks and leather goods dealers completed the purchase of the south half of the old Rialto block at 18 24 North Pennsylvania street. The consideration was about 140000 dollars. The listing shows Morrison plans to own the entire Barrl East block after previously purchasing the east half last year.
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