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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1916
Page
7
Fragmented notice describes improvements at the Flora street area and lake front bath houses in Indianapolis. Mentions a drowning hazard of a swim hole, a court note praising a young woman for defending herself, a lawn social advertisement, and concerns about drift forming against a bridge pier near the Washington Vincennes bridge over White River.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention weather, travel times, and a metal mill near Washington. Entries reference Paironight and Thoresay periods and a 85 minute estimate. Lacks clear subjects or actions.
Washington June 28 The house approved the army appropriation bill raising total to 180 million dollars with 28 million added for various items. A separate 25.0 million deficiency bill was sent to the senate for funding testing of the national sun into federal service. Debates over amendments and added arms and equipment dominated the session as officials reported results of substantial increases across artillery, ammunition, training and medical supplies. Meanwhile a restaurant owner testified about extortion payments tied to labor leader trials and Carrizal masacre survivors were returned to American lines near Casas Grandes.
Wilcox a New York City lawyer and former postmaster, now city public service commission chairman, reports Hughes and Colonel Roosevelt will dine tonight at the hotel. The invitation was extended by Hughes and accepted, signaling the final stages of reconciling the remnants of the extinct Progressive party with the Republicans.
Private advices to the state department say Pancho Villa in Escalon and Parral seeks to join Carranza against the United States. Villa allegedly offered Carranza 1000 soldiers if allowed back into command. Report from Kingston dated June 2.
Secretary Lansing forms a committee from the shoe and leather trades to press lifting the embargo on tow hides from European nations including Russia. The group argues embargo is inflating shoe prices from about 1.00 to 1.50 per pair and warns further hikes are likely. They say calf skins are most needed and not for military use.
In Chicago on June 28 a bombing wrecked a restaurant injuring a cook. The blast targeted a dining establishment where an owner had acted as a witness in the trial of Chicago labor men charged with conspiracy.
Cairo June 28. Citizens of Ville Ride thwart a robbery as robbers held town for an hour while they seized a safe and obtained 700 dollars. An armed posse pursued the suspects and the incident ended without further details.
A fragmented listing outlines weekly cinema and stage offerings. Highlights include "Who Knows?" and "Despigile remedy" with actors Hughey, Chaplin, and Margery Wallac among others. Includes planned specials, dramas, and Paramount big feature for Sunday.
A film program features Chaplin in Shanghaied, with a plot about a girl and yacht owner thwarted by an insurance scheme. The ship drama blends silent comedy and melodrama as the rescue ends with a chase and a happy finale. Also on bill, Bice and Bidwell sing, with a vaudeville turn and a slapstick act to close.
A gold AMéd case watch missing its face and movement. Movement number 450248 delivered by Wampden Watch Co. Winder to A.J. Bib Dinger. Reward offered.
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