This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 13 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1917
Page
3
WANTED two rooms furnished for light housekeeping near railway shops. Address E. M. Vandiver 1102 West VauTrees Street. FOR SALE four used cars and one buggy in first class condition from Washington Auto Co. Also note about the crescent symbol and Constantinople history in a brief, unrelated line.
June reports state the Austrian cabinet has resigned amid a Polish confrontation with the government. Dispatches via Switzerland describe a crisis, with a turbulent Vienna Reichsrat scene as a Polish deputy accuses Germany of mistreatment of Poles and hundreds executed. Polish representatives refuse to work with the mist cabinet.
Dr. William J. Condon, 38, a captain in the U S Army Medical Corps, was arrested in Chattanooga Tennessee on a murder charge in New Brunswick New Jersey. The victim John Y Piper a Rutgers student and University of Vermont graduate, disappeared February 17 and a half burned body was found by workmen near a road. Piper formerly lived in a New Brunswick suburb and had worked for families including Dr Condon's. Suspicions pointed to Condon due to his knowledge of Piper's whereabouts.
Washington on June 20 reports a fresh treasury loan of 35 million dollars to Great Britain. Belgium also receives 7.5 million in the second monthly installment of a 45 million credit. The day’s advances lift Allied aid to 282 million, with Britain totaling 535 million.
London dispatch reports Vice Admiral William S. Shins named commander in chief of the allied forces while the British naval chief is absent. The American admiral will assume full charge during the interim.
Washington June 20 America's armies will be made up of the finest physical manhood of the nation Army surgeons estimate nearly 40 percent rejected on first physical scrutiny with 50 severe examinations. About 1 000 000 must be drawn to yield 625 000 for the first levy. Rejections in the regular army run 49 to 60 percent. The chosen will be the world’s best physically and meet stringent requirements including height weight teeth and health conditions.
Valley Forge Pa June 20 commemorates Washingtons encampment with a memorial marble arch funded by Congress 126000 dollars presented by Champ Clark on behalf of the government Gov Brumbaugh accepted for the commonwealth Pa athletic exercises under Valley Forge park commission led by William Henry Sayen the arch is an imposing marble structure
The Al ten Line steamer Carthaginian of 4444 tons was sunk by a mine shortly after leaving Gheyzon bound for Montreal. There were no passengers aboard the vessel.
An American ambulance detachment of 250 personnel arrives in a French port during June. W. Ke Vanderbilt of New York is noted as having crossed on the same liner, indicating continued Allied mobility and cooperation in France.
In the American League yesterday Workington defeated Detroit 2 to 0. National League results include New York 4 over Boston 1, Brooklyn 1 Philadelphia 5, Chicago 2, Cincinnati 4, and Pittsburgh 4. Stolen club standings noted.
Fragmented item lists metal and commodity quotes with inconsistent OCR text. It mentions reds yellows whites and various codes, plus scattered references to futures or prices but lacks coherent data or identifiable entities. The readable parts suggest market notes or commodity terms rather than a complete story.
Linton society notes two local weddings and social events. Bernard Flerson wed Miss Helen Sahm at St Peter’s Catholic Church with familiar guests and a refined reception. Andrew Dillon married Miss Mattie Gootee at the Baptist parsonage. both couples plan to reside in the city.
The government established at Collatti a wounded soldiers agricultural school to teach veterans farming skills and prepare them for civilian life despite their disabilities.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.