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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1923
Page
4
Fragments from a noisy page of notes show political talk on prohibition in America and Britain, plus scattered local items. Reports mention a deadly streetcar collision near Crawfordsville, hospital arrivals, and school notices, with several names and places such as Wheaton, Wheatland, and Parkersburg appearing in hurried lines.
Reported talks begin with both nations engaging in diplomacy, aiming to ease tensions. The narrative mentions shifting focus to potential recognition and future discussions, with observers noting the slow pace of progress and external pressures shaping the talks.
Readable parts indicate Rushville and Ball county agricultural officials, led by Dr Alexander, conducting cattle tuberculosis tests in Rush County. Notes reference herd inspections, county fairs, and potential expansion to additional townships with planned state coordination and future hearings.
South Tend June 23 veterans of the Indian department of the Veterans of Foreign Wars hold an encampment ending today with parade and intrus ion procession featuring Philippines veterans and a farewell session.
A funeral for Mink Lavada Nor M4 who died in Endianapoli will be held Sunday at 2:30 p.m. at the Christian church, followed by burial at Oak Grove cemetery. The body of Miss Norris arrived by Big Foot railroad and was taken to the home of her sister, Mrs. Eiberger, near Van Trees Street. Charles McCormick announced work will start next Monday at McCormick's Beach with a new board walk to the water and a spring board. The beach, on White River, was popular last year and faced crowds of people every evening.
In Crawfordsville Indiana on June 23 a westbound Big Four bus collided with the See eerie tote ville motor van at Grant Avenue and Franklin Street at around 6 o'clock. Miss Stubthy Hodkins 25 of Waveland was killed. Injured were Pastor J A Johnson of Waveland, Elisha Hobbs and Gladys Evans of Waveland, Richard Tao of Rockville, the bus driver, all in various states of injury. The crash involved three other passengers and a flagman on duty at the crossing.
Indianapolis Indiana reports ongoing road improvement across the state. Contractors and maintenance crews widen secondary roads, adjust grades, and install sharp turns to support heavy overland traffic, with detours on routes including No 1 near Scottsburg.
Town near Cryatel and Haysyitla suffers closure with no practical detour. traffic blocked northbound from Jasper should use Eno Bootes via Porterayille and Altopds ville. Westbound from iPa dL to south of French Hs urged to turn north through hills on No 6 Mitchell to Nou Bootes. Forms are now jog Jald. concrete pouring on the project to begin soon.
The Ray R. T. Owyn returns to Eaton Ind to lead a three year Christian church pastorate beginning July 1. His Odon farewell will be at a union service this Sunday morning. Wheat harvest begins in the northern half of Dasen county with optimistic signs for bottom land farmers recovering from last year’s wet conditions. John O’Detty, 78, of Odon sustains injuries after a ladder fall. hospital treatment noted. Families of Bowman and kin plan a summer visit from Virgin, Kan, with travel from Haneds to Atlantic Gip.
Richmond Indiana June 2. Walter A Jessup president of Iowa State University argues education should link to community service and future generations. He contends true education yields social value beyond higher pay and taxes, shaping graduates who become active in the civic life of their district.
United Press correspondent Henry L Farrell reports in Great Falls Montana that eleven days remain before Dempsey’s heavyweight title defense against Tommy Gibbons. Dempsey is training hard, improving in foot speed and boxing well, though some power punches and combinations remain inconsistent as he refines technique.
Fragmented news notes discuss boxing gossip and political intrigue while quoting figures on education and earnings. References to a heavyweight fight, allegations about betting influence, and varying yearly incomes linked to education are interwoven with a snippet about Henry of England and a Chicago education campaign.
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