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Washington Washington Democrat

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1920

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Inquest Pending After Hess Held in Jordan Death

Harry Hess foreman of the Baltimore and Ohio shops laboring gang is jailed pending a coroner’s inquest into Charles Jordan’s death. Hess, charged with involuntary manslaughter, waived preliminary hearing and was bound over to circuit court with bond set at $800. Witnesses testified Hess inflated air to Jordan, who died after a week of complications from the incident June 14 in the stores department.

Barry Hess Gyith Charles Jordan Major McPherson Sid Thess Wendy Harry Hesy Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Holder Charles Jordan Hess Hastings & Atlen Tl Iz Inka Infwest Holdler Iprian C.P, Welsh Thomas McMann Gabe Wiliams Charles White John White Stores Department Jordah Wich

Deaths: Gladys Robards and family details

The notice reports Gladys Robards died Thursday night after childbirth, at home on Venter Street. It notes her husband Francis Robards and that she left a son. It lists her church affiliations, funeral details, and that she was 67 years old at death with a long prior illness.

Gladys Robards Gladys Roabards Trancis Robards Lallins Th ‘Olf Vollmer Venter Street

Obituary of Mrs. Horrall from Bethel area

The obituary describes the life of Mrs. Horrall born April 6, 1361 in Reevetownship, died recently in Washington area. Survived by husband George Horrall, children Edith Bingham and others, with siblings Lyman Kelso and Estella Cole among nine. Noted for long service at Old Union Methodist Episcopal Church and Bethel church, described as gentle, steadfast in faith, and a guiding figure in the community.

Thomas J. Hugins Emmer Kel Portersville Mary Hogshead Kel Reeve Townshifordsville Horrall William Ja Heington Township Illinois Albert M_jKelaey Ington Luster Washington Estella Cole Nora Totas Frank Wuerington Sfeen Old Union Aft Bethel

Liberal third party plan sparks Prohibition debate

A Chicago dispatch reports liberals mull a third party by amalgamating radical groups to break the dry plank in their platform, amid deadlock over prohibition. Also footnotes a teen suicide in Terre Haute and a fatal house tragedy as water and draft reports touch population counts.

Chicago Terre Haute Ind Jan Lobe

Hoosier road funds and marked Market Highway debated

Rotary luncheon features talk by Nathan Kilion on Indiana road funding and the Hoosier Automobile Association plan. Speakers describe marked routes from Market Highway to South Main and urge county cooperation for permanent north south roads amid calls for broader highway financing.

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No Fireworks In Town On Fourth Prohibited

Fragmentary notice warns that fireworks discharge within city limits is prohibited except at officially authorized points. The text references Indiana and state fire authorities, indicating restricted usage and enforcement details.

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Troops Consolidate Control in Londonderry Amid Turmoil

In Londonderry British regiments restored order after last Friday’s clashes. Tanks and barbed wire sealed areas as civilians faced curfews and disruptions receded. Two men died of wounds in hospital. soldiers manned streets near the cathedral while reinforcement battalions moved toward the town.

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Harvey, Indianapol is Supreme Court Justice Dies

Indiandpolis Ind June 25 Justice Harvey associate Justice of the militia supreme court collapsed at his office today from apoplexy after forty hours of illness. He was elected to the Supreme Court in 1916 after thirty seven years in Indiana legal practice. He was born Plainfield Ind Dec 3 1856 and survived by wife Kate Parrott and others. Also noted Knox County selects Jesse Adams as county superintendent of schools following Edgar N. Waskips tenure in city schools.

Tinond Cascheer Bamund Amorning Vy Residepee Jis Grove Ie Wea Indiadhpolis Ind Ann M. Harvey Militia Supreme Court Thaotk Mile Harvey Fudge Harvey Indianapolis Plainfield Dsndeel Harvey Venice Kate Parrott

Labor Board Faces Fast Action on Wage Demands

Four states of railroad workers press for a billion dollar annual wage increase as the labor board moves to an immediate award. Leaders debate striking versus forcing a quick settlement while warning of potential field actions and expulsions for strikers.

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Rotary Club Elections Stall on First Ballot

Atlantic delegates report no candidate winning a majority on the first ballot for international president of the Association of International Rotary Clubs. John Dyer of Vincennes Ind. led the field as the ballot closed amid uncertainty on a winner.

Atlantic Iby Association of International Rotary Clubs John Dyer Viicennes Ind

Hoover Named as Possible Secretary of State Candidate

Rumors swirl on Hoover as a cabinet choice amid Harding administration talks. Reports describe Hoover as a strong potential for secretary of state with broad support in Washington and among conferees, while other nominees face scrutiny and medical issues influence private discussions.

Resignation Rumor Touches U S Secretary Posts

Fragments suggest a political reshuffle with mentions of a secretary resigning and others positioned in committees. No clear names or dates are confirmed in the readable text.

ESGHBACH Speaker Prospect After Election

In a murky Indictment era report, ESGHBACH is named as potential speaker if elected. Sources indicate Feil may serve as representative at a forthcoming session while government officials prepare formal calls and scheduling with the governor’s office.

Four arrested in Salem fire arson case

June 25 report states four men were arrested in Salem on charges connected to a series of fires that damaged property and caused a death. Authorities allege the suspects, including John Royman and two unnamed men, conspired to burn properties to collect insurance. The investigation involves forest service and marshal officials.

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Reed Plans Personal Fight at Democratic Convention

Kansas senator Reed announces he will personally conduct his campaign at the Democratic National Convention. The Missouri race remains unsettled as the national committee meets to decide Reed and Georgia contests amid uncertainty on formal notice filing.

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Convention turmoil as Bevan foe Cummings leads in San Francisco

Fragmented account shows political struggle around Bevan ally Cummings during a national convention in San Francisco. Bryan aims to control the proceedings, with Colby named for key chair roles and Virginia and other factions seeking influence.

Special Session May Reprojects Topics and Amendments

A garbled report discusses a special session to address revisions and amendments. It mentions surveying work, preliminary actions, and anticipated impacts on state law and funding, with lawmakers debating timing and scope of amendments.

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