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Washington Washington Democrat

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Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1919

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German Delegation to Sign Peace Treaty as Poland Attack Warned

Paris and Berlin reports indicate Germany will sign the peace treaty at 3 oclock Saturday with Mueller Geisterts and Leinert authorized to sign for Germany. A German army command note warned of a potential attack on Poland once peace is reached. The note and telegrams detail diplomatic moves, arrivals in Versailles, and preparations tied to the settlement.

Paris Wilson Brest Lee London Fred &, Ferguson Bea Starmoon Mueller Herr Geinberin Herr Leinert Aign Germany Versailios Muelle Geisterts Wpe Uix Mander Berlin Tageblatt Poland Posen

Death of Nick Bowers in Olney Indiana

Nick Bowers aged 49 died at 3 48 Wednesday night in Olney Minas after two weeks of hospital treatment. He had suffered illness since a bout of influenza in September and spent eleven weeks in fragile health. Born in Dubois County, he was a plasterer by trade and widely known in Washington. He leaves a widow and other survivors.

Nick Bowers Olney Minas Jas Sepjtember Yi Mr. Bowera Dubois County Washington Occa

Funeral arrangements for local resident with large family

Five . home, Mrs. Alva. Faith and Tilman Bowers, of big city and Mrs. Charles Bannon, of Danville, nL. je alo leaves the following brothers and sisters: Matthew, of, Lincom , Henry, of Vincennes. Mrs. Little? Hodge and Joe Bowers, of, this city. He was a member of the WOLN. The body arrived this af térnoof and was taken to the home in the g west end. Funeral arrange ments have not been despitely made but they will likely be eld Satur day, whth burial at Oak Grove ceme tery.

Alva Faith Tilman Bowers Big City Charles Bannon Danville Je Alo Matthew Lincom Henry Vincennes Little Hodge Joe Bowers WOLN G West End Oak Grove Cemetery

Urges Governor 10 Stop Fight

A House resolution introduced by Rep Rav alifornia urges the governor of Obis o to intervene against the Willard Dempagy fight. The measure denounces prize fighting as dishonorable and questions why such events are allowed in the United States.

Wasignetun Obis Willard Congress Bandai

Dr Wadsworth Returns From France in Washington

Dr Wadsworth arrived in Washington today from Camp Dix Trenton New Jersey after twenty months in service most of the time in France He was met by Mrs Wadsworth who accompanied him home to Chicago He served in France and hospitals including Kimaucourt and Le Muttapyl earning a high commendation for his service in the county

Wandsworth Washington Toda Hating Fiewpiy Trenton N. Oj Hell Mre Warkworth Bine Wagisworth Feuw France Kimaucourt

Motion for New Trial in McKenna Estate Suit

The plaintiff Roxana Mubeeshemer files a motion for a new trial against Herbert H. Wilpan as executor of Mary Frances McKenna's will. The prior trial ended with a verdict for the defendant. the motion argues the verdict lacks sufficient evidence and raises errors in law including admission of a copy grant deed executed by the decedent. August 1996 estate valued at about 3200 dollars with a home and fixtures are noted.

Roxana Mubeeshemer Herbert H. Wlpan Mary Frances McKenna McKenna

Water go case heard on hydrant rentals dispute in city

Attorneys argued Wednesday before the Public Service Commission in Indianapolis over the city water contract from 1888 and a recent order fixing hydrant rentals. City and water company denoted opposing views with figures showing assets and dividends while the commission weighs affirming, modifying, or voiding the order before sending the record to Judge Coulter.

Idianapolis Public Service Commission Menta Exra Mat+ dagly J G. ‘al- Jen Elmer Hastings Starr EB. C. Burch Carl Semans C Cmpany Alao Al5 Len Water Company Tre Comminason Indiana aMcient Commie Vaid Heraure Ip Tehkonadtateah Ammission Commixei Rome Commignion Coulter Knox Virente Arc Haynes McCardie Johnson van Auken Edwin Carr Thie Mess The Public Service

Boy killed by train near Wheatland depot

A two year old, Tittle Duren Wyils Holatine, son of John Hol tine, of Wheatland, was crushed by the No 1 engine of a Baltimore and Ohio troop train at Wheatland depot. Engineer Thomas Ackley reportedly did not realize the accident until signaling by crew. The child, who had just celebrated his second birthday, followed his older brother onto the rails and was killed when the engine rounded a curve near the tool house. The father works as a coal miner in Wheatland. Also reported is a separate Wheatland incident where six year old Duncan Wheeler found and aimed a gun at a horse in front of his home. Dobbyn's funeral was held today.

Tittle Duren Wyils Holatine John Holtine Wheatland Taneo Baltimore & Ohio Thomas Ackley Enxineer Dld Lee aBconscioun Dangar J. R. Jao Neeche Charles Wheeler Duncan Bnccy Trevor Dobbyn

Auto and Carriage Wreck on West Van Trees Street

A Ford auto supplied by Frank Bateman collided with a Burton carriage on West Van Trees Street Wednesday. Miss Burton received severe bruises and scrapes, clothes torn, and Florence Sheppard was thrown from the carriage. The Democrat declined a proposal from Evaneville merchants for 362.50 of advertising space.

Ford Frank Bateman C.J. Burton West van Trees Misarene Burton Florence Sheppard The Democrat Today Evanevillé Democrat

Young shoppers lose mesh bag at Hopewell's Grocery

Two nine year old girls, Alias Desaix McManigal and Margie Hoddinos, shopped at Hopewell's Grocery this morning. An old poorly dressed man talked with them and, on their turn being served, McManigal found her mesh bag missing. The bag held a brown coin purse with a silver dollar. The old man was also missing. a clerk saw him but no one knew him.

Little Alias Desaix McManigal Margie Hoddinos Hopewell Caah Grocere Copreraathon Miss McManlkzal

Winnipeg Strike Ends After Six Weeks of Turmoil

Winnipeg ends its general strike after six weeks at 11 am with metal trades workers yet to return. The city, once paralyzed, moves toward normalcy though sympathy walkouts lingers and the metal industry may resume in a few days.

Winnipeg

Arrest Proceeding Set for July 3 in Federal Probe

Officials said an arrest will be attempted on July 3. Judge Robson, acting for the federal government, will open an investigation into the cause of the strike on duty two.

Robson

Hayes Discusses League of Nations Action in Senate Talks

Washington June 26 Will Haya chairman of the republican national committee is expected to come here with Sen Knox, Lodge and other republicans to discuss the situation regarding republican opposition to the league of nations. Hayes arrived by invitation of the senate leaders.

Washington Will H. Haya Republican National Committee Kynox Lodge League of Nations Hays Senate

Crown Prince Freidrich Wilhelm Hohenzollern Leaves Halley

Paris reports former German crown prince Freiderich Wilhelm Hohenzol lern has escaped from Halley. He spent time with German forces after Kaiser Wilhelm II abdicated and then went to the Dutch border, briefly interned, and moved to Mosterland near the Dutch naval base. He has stayed there with occasional mainland visits.

Paris Freiderich Wilhhelm Hohenzaltern Halli Mosterland Hows Wilhelm Germany

Paris Report Says 00 Killed in Hamburg Revolt

American peace commission reports indicate 00 people killed in Hamburg riots. Dispatches say rebels seized the town hall and began liberating prisoners with General Von Lettow ordered to crush the revolt by force.

Paris American Peace Commission Hamburg Germany London

Von Hindenburg Gives Up His Old Job

London June 26 Field Marshal Von Hindenburg announces retirement from his post and resigns as chief commander of the German armies in a letter to President Ebert. A dispatch notes his intention to step down and return to private life amid military and political transitions.

von Hindy London Marshal von Hindenburg Ebert

Surplus Meat Rejected for Park Lake Feeds

A report from Washington states that a surplus of 142 million pounds of meat was rejected for use at Baéiade Park lakes due to factory price issues and inadequate storage. Adney Morton, in charge of the project, confirmed the War department decision and noted the parameters behind the ruling.

Washington Baéiade Park Lakes Adney Morton Tde War Department Tr Co Heall Sf Matton Lesrned Parmilsé

Muncie's Mayor and Prosecutor Charged in Fraud Plot

In Muncie Indiana on June 26 Dr. R A Bunch mayor and Horace G Murphy Delaware County state's attorney were charged with conspiracy to use the mails to defraud. Bond set at 16900 each they were jailed after arrival of U S Marshal Storen. Indictment alleges protection money from a gaming gang that staged fixed fights to siphon off about 500000. Both officials allegedly sought immunity from prosecution through the gang and faced calls to prosecute by the ring. Thirteen gang members are under arrest and thirty five indicted in total.

Mancie Ind United States R. A. Bunch Muncie Horace G. Murphy Delaware County United States Merchnt Storen Marshal Storen Point Alice Roth Ginchaba Murphy Gabe Murphy Collinn Rand Bunoch Court House Delaware County Grand Jury Bucch Frst Isls County Grand Folty

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