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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1917
Page
8
The forecast calls for fair weather tonight and Saturday with warmer conditions Saturday in the north and central portions. Maximum temperatures expected, with some precipitation. A birth announcement records Mr. and Mrs. J. O. Hobinson welcomed a son at Missouri Valley.
The United States circuit court of appeals sustained 1912 sentences against Sarr Widen Mercantile Co officials in St Louis for postal law violations. Defendants Freeman Wendler Day Minehart Pinkelman Stephens Berder and Mars received prison terms and fines totaling tens of thousands of dollars.
June 28 President Wilson issues a letter urging all Sunday Schools in the United States to observe Patriotic Sunday. He calls for contributions to the American Red Cross to aid wartime relief and support the nation’s war effort. The message urges steadfast generosity and national unity.
The text describes a plan from Washington with Robert C Honver and food administration officials to tightly control grain distribution. It states the plan allows unrestricted buying and selling of commodities except wheat and that the government will dominate wheat distribution for domestic, allied, and future needs, with millers placed under food administration control and wheat purchased and distributed accordingly.
June 26 Miss Lotta Budke a 45 year old dressmaker identified as the woman who ordered the printing of 18000 anti selective service circul ars and facing treason charges in Cincinnati.
Canadian troops plus British forces attacked near Lens and captured the German front at Avion, advancing to within a mile of Lens center. New Scotlanders pushed toward Lafayette as dugouts housing guards were bombed. several prisoners taken.
A girl identified only as Miss T Woenterkes was killed at the home of a family in Steus City Indiana after an unidentified person forced entry. Police are investigating the fray and seeking witnesses.
Flood from a 100 foot dam failure at Killamacue Lake west of Haines Oregon destroys almost every building in Haines and cuts communications to the flooded area. Residents flee for high ground as the Killamacue floodwaters advance. Uncertain if any lives are lost in Haines.
Page seven continues honor role and social items from Masons and Dorcas Society with many personal names. A bridge of notices includes theatre previews and community events with star names and delight in local performances.
Fragmentary caption hints at a humorous wedding or office scenario. Names and specifics are unclear but suggest a joke about a boss and a groom.
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