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Washington Washington Democrat

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1918

Page

5

Purdue Military Training Camp Reported At Lafayette

About 80 Hoosier boys aged 18 to 19 attend a two week training camp under the State Council of Defense and United States Civilian Reserve. They begin at 3 AM with farm work, drills, and athletic activities guided by nine instructors in feeding, care of livestock, poultry, horticulture, and farm mechanics. The program emphasizes discipline, health, and practical farm skills with daily routines including meals, swimming, and evening tasks at Lafayette.

State Council] of Defense United States | Boys Working Reserve A. Branaman W. C. Mills M‘lineg W. Carrick H. I. Ale Jen Wak Jace Bates FLW Wesder Robbins Charer Vrens W. Aitkenhead Misa Jesse Stutz

Two Aviators Die In Caruthers Field Crash

Two aviators at Carruthers Field near Fort Worth died in a tailspin crash during a flight on a clear afternoon. Eyewitnesses reported one plane spiraling and catching fire upon impact, with a fatal burn injury observed. Authorities and witnesses identified the victims as Thomas Diffard and Andy Texavadet, with investigations continuing into the cause of the accident.

Forts Worth J Thomas Diffard Andy Texavadet Carruthers

Engineer Blamed for Circus Wreck in Hammond Hearing

A joint inquiry by the Interstate Commerce Commission and Indiana Public Service Commission found engineer Alonzo Sargent slept at the throttle prior to a Hagenbeck-Wallace circus train wreck near Ivanhoe. Witnesses testified crews described the crash as the flagman warning, fire spreading beyond extinguishers, and Sargent losing his senses minutes before impact. Indicted fireman Gus Klausy and Sargent did not appear.

Hummand Ind Alonzo Sargent Interstate Commerce Commission Poor Service Commission of Indiana Hammond Michigan Central Railroad Jature Commerce Commission W.D. Anderson G. N. Starberd G. I. Ellis Public Service Com Ani Sinn J. Ww “McCardle Awit Corr Avid Mathews Witneases Ad- Bea 3 Sah Engineer Sargent and Cimomissioners Michigan City Ivanhoe Rapeheer Sargent Sargent Gary Vie Mero McCurdle Partic Howe

Maine native believed to be Chas Baker's son in casualty list

Floyd Baker of Jewell Iowa is identified in a casualty notice as the son of Charles Baker of Alford Maine. War Department confirmation pending. locals say Floyd enlisted young and his father had run for sheriff in May primaries.

Maine Chas Baker Pereshing Charles Baker Alford Ile Moat Jewell Iowa War Department City Ous War Départment Eet Floyd Iaker Mme Youn Tiker

Society and Personal News of Interest

Bliss Worothy Wimbury visits relatives in Oho and hosts friends. Mr and Mrs G Brouilette and son plan Sunday with Mr and Mrs Hears Peehes. Mrs Fredrice left for Staye Minn to visit kin. Mrs Ralph Cqorer and Mrs G Gilliatr attend Luxville event. Stelac Mandudpeli travels to Indianapolis for an extended stay. Additional society items noted on page.

Beesombin Parish Reports Cuties at Wer Ler

Local notes describe a community event featuring BeeSombin group performers, with details on attendees and bout activities at the Wer Ler venue. Officials recorded schedules, participant names, and brief outcomes of the performances.

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