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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1923
Page
6
An army gas incident at a refrigeration plant caused a tank explosion after an alarmed crew faced a potential suffocation. Clarence Dickey, closing for the night, was struck by a fragment and burned slightly while escaping. Ralph S. Tichenor supplied a gas mask. The plant sustained little damage.
New York report outlines allegations against sculptor A Slerning Calder for using a model of another girl’s body to create a composite work without permission. The case involves a $240,000 settlement and social fallout, with Calder refusing to discuss the matter.
In Seymour Indiana on date 25, twenty four of forty five workers at Kieffer Paper Mills in Browns Town walked out due to wage and hour disputes. The day shift runs eleven hours and the night shift thirteen hours. workers seek an eight hour day with overtime. M H Parker of Albany reportedly facilitated talks. owner John E B Kieffer said negotiations must be with him and refused an eight hour day.
In Goshen Indiana Simin, McDowell, and Chemtunt Simin are under hospital diabetes treatment. A physician reported insulin therapy began today for McDowell, who has long struggled with diabetes. The care team notes the patients are responding to the treatment.
Evanaville coroner William G. French returned a verdict that patrolman Lehman was not guilty in the death of Leé Raulesn Kege, a four year old killed after an alleged attack. Witness Lydia Morris testified Lehman fired in self defense after being struck with a mace and knocked to the pavement. No charges will be filed.
Three youths identified as John Borman, John Vinson, and Aucia Jack Walsh were sentenced 10 to 25 years in Indiana's reformatory after pleading guilty to robbing the Mohawk State Bank in Mohawk Indiana. The July afternoon holdup netted about 1000 dollars, and the sentences followed within a day of the crime.
Fragmented notes describe chaotic events across towns from Indiana to Servia. Reports mention hospital campaigns, Shrine donations, disappearances, property disputes, and odd local incidents including a frog bite tale, a horse riding attempt, and a makeshift plumber mishap.
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