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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1915
Page
2
On June 28 in Cleveland Ohio a sky-scraper roof league features three games daily from seven to two by six teams of William Taylor & Sons Co female workers. Notable players include Ty Lobb and Terrible Terry Turners with Home run Bakers. An all star team will be chosen to face the champions for new employment after summer.
Public auction announced by the Daviess circuit court receiver James H L McKenna to sell the Daviess Black Coat Company mine machinery and property at the Lillie farm southwest of Washington Indiana at 9:30 p m Tuesday June 29 1915 cash terms. Also county board of review schedule lists dates for tax equalization across multiple townships from June 29 to July 16 1915 with officials Samuel Bush Lewis Gore John L Clark Henry Aikman and Charles Faust referenced.
In Indianapolis, a Democratic paper denounces rival editors Bookwalter Taggart Ralston Beveridge and others, accusing them of venom, slander, and attacks on public figures. The writer warns of personal and family harm to Indiana leaders, urging readers to distrust the News and its claims of reform.
Washington reports a tragedy among Blackfeet Indians. Spo Pea, once confined for murder, spent 35 years in federal prisons and insane asylums. He was released to the Browning asylum a year ago and died recently after struggling with liberty and health. He became known as silent Spo Pea. The tribe learned of his death through Inter Department channels.
A garbled report from Indianapolis discusses workmen compensation law and a Michigan board ruling. It notes a man and his wife living together affecting a death claim and questions whether this constitutes a legal detriment. The piece reflects early 20th century patent confusion over spousal living arrangements in compensation cases.
Indianapolis reports a citywide revival led by Rev. Fenwick Reed under a large tent called Reed's Tabernacle Around the city. The plan is a three week stand in each area with pastors helping erect the tent and arrange seating. Morton C. Pearson notes growing inquiries about the Indianapolis evangelistic effort following last winter's campaign that united about seven thousand people with churches.
A New York plan to pilot the Gary method of education in twelve Bronx schools faces skepticism as William Wirt of Gary Indiana is chosen to implement the system. Mayor Mitchell’s reform aims to industrial education, yet the rollout encounters bureaucratic friction and limited initial access, with continued scrutiny of the effort’s real impact.
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