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Washington Washington Democrat

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1923

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Harding Heads West On Special Train Through Cincinnati

President Harding begins a cross country journey by a ten car special train from Cincinnati to St Louis on the Baltimore and Ohio line. Officials say the cross country trip includes a change at Big Four gates and a rear platform visit in Washington. The tour outlines speeches on transportation, prohibition, farming, taxes and other topics as he plans Alaska travel aboard the Henderson.

President Harding Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Cincinnati St Louis West Third Street Harding Washington, D. C Washinton Alaska Will St. Louis Tacoma Wash Navy Henderson Interipted Work Hoover Gillette Admiral Rodman Wallace Denver

President Harding Sells His Newspaper

Washington reported at the White House that President Harding has sold the Marion Star. The sale involved two Ohio Webllakers, with the price not disclosed. Partial figures note South Africa’s population distribution, including a sizable Cat enajane segment.

Harding Washington Marion White House Ohio

Washington county wedding license records surge in June weddings

The report notes a spike in marriage license activity in June with almost one hundred licenses issued daily at the Washington county office. Through June, the year has seen 117 licenses issued, surpassing April and earlier month totals. Previously, monthly counts were lower with May 31 and earlier months showing nineteen to twenty licenses.

Washington Marnings Ucensta Pebroory

Attempted Lynchings Spark 49 Arrests in Savannah

Savannah authorities arrested forty nine people today after a mob attempt to lynch Walter Lee, a Black man accused of assaulting a white woman. One man was killed and several injured as troops patrolled the jail where Lee was held under guard.

Savannah Walter Lee Negro Gutiog Lee Waa

Bibles Mutilated say Librarian

June 10 report from the public library notes that Bibles and religious books are more often defaced than others. Librarian Mary Forrence said the defacement appears by persons with extreme religious ideas and plans to speak on this issue.

Munde Thd Misa Mary Forrence

Evaneville Riverman Calls For Insurance As Tragic River Incident

L Brush, 38, a riverman, shouted to his wife as he struggled in the Ghia River in Evaneville Indiana on January 22. He told her not to worry and to collect his insurance, saying she would need the money, then disappeared under the water as the whirlpool pulled him further away. His body was found hours later.

Evaneville Ind Jane L. Brush Riverman Ghia

We Needed the Money Bank Robbery Confession

Three youths under twenty explain the Mohawk State Bank robbery in Mohawk Indiana. They bound cashier V Brooks, escaped with about 1600 dollars, then two were captured near Indianapolis after a rapid chase. One suspect identified as Homer Dasey, another as Jack Walsh, with the third fleeing.

Indianapolis Ind Mohawk State Bank V. Brooks Mork State Bank of Mohawk Bn Auomobile Brookville Road Emaraon Irvington Avenues Homer Dasey North Penneylvanis’ Street Dasey Percy Agrogs the

Organize Says Sam Gompers for American Farmers

Chicago June 20 A farmers union modeled on national labor unions is the only hope for American farmers to secure a square deal. Samuel Gompers AFL president told the national wheat conference governors from seven states attended urging higher wheat prices. He warned that farm interests cannot rely on politics alone and urged farm groups to organize rather than seek legislative or political remedies.

Chicago Breat Samuel Gompers American Federation of Labor National Wheat Conference Arven America Gampers Gompers

Miner Killed in American Ho Near Bicknell Indiana

Bicknell Indiana June 20 Thomas William Boyd 21 son of Frank Boyd of Bicknell was killed in an American mine near there this morning. He was repairing a trolley motor when another motor struck the one he worked on and his own motor ran over him, causing fatal injuries. Boyd was unmarried.

Bicknell Ind Thomas’ William Boyd Olf Frank Boyd Bera Young Boyd Maka Bid Boyd

Fragmentary OCR Note Hemming History

A fragmented OCR item notes a schedule or event with garbled phrases. It mentions readers, dress, reader regalar, a schedule, virions places, and subscription fates. The text is incomplete and lacks clear names, dates, places, or outcomes.

Virions Ian

Mt Etna erupts as lava forces evacuations and destruction

June 26 Catania Italy massive lava flows from twelve Etna craters disrupts towns including Giarre and Piedimonte. Destruction widens as lava creeps through streets and houses burn while militia secure remaining enclaves. Crater activity slows but ongoing danger persists.

Catania Stefly Etna Alecy Glarre Piesmonte

Knights Templar in Warsaw Opens Annual Camp Tour

Knights Templar gathered in Warsaw as the annual camp tour opened with 4000 to 8000 visitors attending. A featured parade of Wrights moved through the streets while 500 to 3000 people filled attendance despite a chilly 34 degree day. Sixty-one commanders took part in the conclave.

Whiona Lake Indiama Knights Warsaw

Burned 10 Death Under His Auto in Greenfield

The charred body of Lee Sroll, 22, of Greenfield, was found beneath an overturned auto west of Harm. The car and body were severely burned, no witnesses to the crash, sheriff Claude New reported. No skid marks or tire traces were found. investigators could not determine speeding or steering failure. Sroll’s home was inspected and no prior contact suggesting he fled existed.

Greenfield Ind Lee Sroll Harm Sroti Claude New Hancock County New Scott

Honors About Even At City Hall Exchange

In New York on June 20 a meeting of the board of estimate featured a sharp exchange between Mayor John Hylan and Controller Craig. The pair traded brief, pointed remarks about the city’s affairs as they questioned each other’s actions and plans, reflecting ongoing tensions in municipal governance.

New York John ¥. Hylan Craig Board of Estimate Batta Hylan Megling Nee

Hearing Set On Washington Water Power Rate Increase

City officials and Washington Water Light and Power Company discussed an upcoming rate rise for local consumers. Public Service Commissioner Glen VanAuken notified the city the hearing would occur in Indianapolis, then altered to be held locally after City Attorney Spencer requested. The council aims to protect residents, with the proposed increase from 1.45 to 2.25 per thousand cubic feet unclear in exact terms.

Jdho Spencer Glen VanAaken Thej Public Service Commission Washington Water, Light & Power Company Oriesh van Auken Wantington Indianapolis Petitlog

Wheat drops to new lows as market cites surplus

Wheat prices collapsed in Chicago trading with futures down sharply and closing near 1.04 per bushel. Traders blamed a government statement at a wheat conference noting a 170 million bushel surplus in farmers hands, while organizers aim to lift prices.

Chicago Chicago of Trade Radere

Pastor Found Dead in Hotel Room in Terre Haute

Officials said Reverend William Trienkene, a pastor from Cushing Oklahoma, was found dead in his locked hotel room after a maid failed to enter for 24 hours. He had three bullet wounds in the chest, and investigators were awaiting further details.

Terre Haute

Farmers In Fields Granted Temporary Labor Help

In Ijonton Indiana on June 20 the gravel road superintendent advised releasing highway workers to assist farmers for a ten day to three week period to aid harvesting. A letter from A. He Hapgle superintendent of maintenance authorized the extension to help during labor shortages.

Ijnton Ind Harybsting Ighway Teaminieston Bayt. Stateny

Shooting Routs Priests Home Leaves Four Wounded in Arkansas

Four priests and one lay church official were wounded when gunmen opened fire on the home of Rev. Father Herringer of the Engelberg Catholic church near Pocahontas Arkansas. Five youths were arrested after a church conference ended and gunfire followed. The sheriff blamed alcohol and said no religious motive.

Pochhontas Ark Miles Northofthik Randolgn Pockhontas Father Herringer Leberk Catholic Church Father Straussner Joneabioro Engleberg Froitzheim Pocahontas Ghot Joe Bruner Church Buvial Burton Knotts Henry Daniels Bruger Drlesta Bruner W. P. McDaniel Atrick Noone

School Heads Meet With Burris Today

Indianapolis June 26 Members of the state high school superintendents association met at the Statehouse for a conference with Benjamin J Burris State superintendent of public instruction The meeting was called on the suggestion of J S Huesey president to consider changes the association will push in the state educational system next year After adjournment members will attend an educational conference at Muncie John Storey premier of New South Wales and a man who began working at eleven years old later became a ball maker

Indianapolis Inf State High Schout Interintendents' Association Statehouse Benjamin J. Burris J. 5. Huesey Muncie John Storey New South Wales Rad

Allen Crically Ill At Da Viess County Hospital

G Allen and C G Allen of the law firm Allen Hastings Allen were taken to Davies County Hospital in critical condition. The onset followed indigestion last Saturday morning and has not improved. Doctors say gall stones or a similar ailment may be involved.

C. G. Allen Allen, Hastings Allen Viess County Hospital Fauk Vincennes

Plot Reveals Alleged Irish Republican Plot In Britain

In Belfast on a date in June, authorities alleged a Republican plot emerged involving Ireland related groups. The report notes suspected actions targeted Buckingham Palace and various government property, with simultaneous concerns across bridges and railways. Emergency measures and police were active in England today as the incident unfolded.

Belfast Ireland Jad

Explosion Flares Into Large Fire at St Louis Macaroni Plant

A mysterious blast on the top floor of Randzo Macaroni Company’s five story plant in St Louis triggered a massive fire that destroyed the macaroni factory and damaged an adjoining three story building. Damage estimated at over 275000 dollars. Fire raged through the block for hours as flames threatened nearby structures.

Democrat Claude Carney Leads In 3rd District Race

Detroit June 20 Claude Carney Democrat leads for congressman in the third district with a little over 400 votes over A B Williams Republican as more than half the precincts counted in yesterday's special election to name the successor to the late Congresswoman J M C Smith. The district is normally strongly Republican.

Detroit Mich Claude Carney A. B. Williams Republicen Alr Donoressinah J. M. C. Smith

CENT INCREASE FOR RAILROAD WORKERS ANNOUNCED

Evanaville June 20 mechanics and helpers of the Louisville and Nashville railroad have been granted a two cent an hour wage increase. Assistant master mechanic Oa borne announced here today.

Evanaville Lonsville & Naghville Railroad Borne

Opal Mining Company Halts Stripping at Rogers Mine

In Peteraburg on June 20 the Opal company operating the stripping mines at Rogers in this county has temporarily shut down their operations while repairs are made. A small caterpillar was used to resume work once the larger machine is repaired, with output expected to increase.

Peteraburg Rogers

Washington payrolls show large B and C force

A pandemic of payroll figures reveals the Burlington and Quincy line in Washington employs a vast workforce. Last two monthly payrolls total about 240000 to 250000 dollars, with most funds circulated locally for rent clothing food and necessities. Major local employers like Refinance Manufacturing and Hincher Manufacturing support many workers, while Leonard Stove Works will add more jobs by January 1. Washington is regarded as a growing, prosperous city in Indiana capable of sustaining 19 000 workers long term.

B.& Q. Milway Company Ington Washington Comen Ted B. & C. Railway Ottis Refiance Manufacturing’ Company Globalsesty Hincher Manufacturing Company Leonard Stove Warka Indiana

Local Rotarians at St Louis Travel for Rotary Meeting

Local Rotarians and guests in St Louis attend a ball game as part of the Rotary International realignment event. Washington delegation grows from 59 to 75 men, with special seating and a travel and entertainment program organized by Rotarians. An honorary member, Art Nebf, and entertainer Paul Smiley lead the Rotary convention activities. Lil Haw becomes the first New York woman to obtain a certain license.

Bt. Louis Briefs New York Nitch Rotary International St. Louis

Fragmented Notice on Vehicle Ownership and Law

Fragmentary OCR text references vehicle ownership and a law related to running up rates. Limited readable items mention owners and enforcement aspects without clear actions or dates. No distinct individuals or organizations are verifiable from the fragment.

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