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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1923
Page
2
A jumbled report shows a suspect confessing to larceny with a witness recounting the incident. An empty wallet is cited and the context suggests investigative work contributing to the suspect's apparent success.
Washington reports dormant government securities worth millions have never been presented for redemption. Treasury clerks move items off and on books while many matured bonds remain unpaid. List includes bonds from 1891 to 1924 with totals across several funded loans and certificates.
In Cologne a monumental bell, weighing about 50,000 German pounds and measuring 4.25 meters across, was molded at the Witich foundry in Apolda after over a year of preparation. The device required 30,000 pounds of bronze and significant fuel and wire for the mold, bearing inscriptions praising unity for Germany and noting the 1923 date and papal references.
New York on June 30 Samuel Elsen a 47 year old Bronx resident emerged a hero after a bus ride chase that led to the arrest of three pickpockets. He spotted the trio on a crowded bus complex pursuit continued when they disembarked and he followed keeping watch until local police intervened.
June 28 report from Petereborg Indiana states the Ingle Capt Company owner of the No 8 mine and eight miles of railroad will connect with the Big Four railroad via the Gray Brothers Evansville line. The Gmay Brothers are building eight miles of track to join the Big Four between Oakland City and Somerville. The No 4 mine will gain direct rail connections raising daily tonnage to over 3 000 tons and making Ingle Company the largest mine south of the I O allroad in Indiana. France receives about 506000000 from foreigners today.
A damaged ad fragment promotes a lemon cream beauty product claiming to whiten skin and provide a velvety rosy complexion. The text describes mixing juice of lemons with Orchard White and applying to face and hands, referencing youth and beauty in рекламный style.
Indiana autoists are urged to favor state interests first as Richard Lieber notes the economic impact of hunting fishing and outdoor recreation. He cites resident licenses 157,400 and spending on gear fuel lodging and meals totaling millions, with autos acting as the principal transport. the state benefits from tourism and recreation but faces rising resort costs and accommodation shortages.
The speaker extols Indiana’s natural resources and scenic beauty, noting lakes, streams, valleys, and forests as a foundation for prosperity beyond coal and oil. He cites government plans to boost development, agricultural strength, and industrial progress, with local events and visits mentioned to illustrate ongoing civic life.
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