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Washington Washington Democrat

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1922

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Retard Construction Under Way on White River

Workers from Woods Penetration Company of Des Moines Iowa advance a project to divert White River current by installing concrete piling and a 80 foot long work barge. The operation, near the Mountimore Ohio bridge, aims to create a straight river flow beneath the bridge and will move to the Ohio and Wabash rivers after completion.

Woods Penetratocon Company de Moines Iowa White River Hlatimore & Ohio Railroad Sunit Ohiea Wabash Ohio Miami Toni W. O. Elhorn

Vacation Bible school a big success at Presbyterian church

The Daily Vacation Bible school conducted in June by the Presbyterian church closed Friday. Enrollment reached forty eight with attendance around 90 percent. Commencement exercises Friday afternoon will feature Bible drills and memorization. An exhibition of children’s work will follow. Charges filed against Lizzie Yates and Latcy Raney of Monigenters dismissed by Harry Van Trees Court on Wednesday.

Inirukip Presbyterian Church Lizzie Yates Diisaust Latcy Raney Harry van Trees J. Bagels Thompson

Grand jury investigation ordered in Indianapolis primary irregularities

An order by William J P Ivan the investigating attorney directs a grand jury to probe alleged irregularities in the Indianapolis primary held May 2. The move targets potential misconduct in the city’s primary election process.

Thelisapolis William JP Ivan Indianapolis

McCumber Holds Narrow Lead in North Dakota GOP Race

Senator Morgen McCumber trailed early in the North Dakota Republican primary but led Lynn Fraziér in several western counties as the count progressed. Early tallies showed McCumber roughly two to one over Fraziér in large cities, with expectations of a close overall result.

Farge Morgen McCumber North Dakota Lynn Vrazder Fiyezier Rovernor Hirge Gumber Funning Fraziér Iin Bah Provicts Rave McCumber McCumber

Japan Accepts Washington Treaties Amid War Talks

The Tokyo privy council on November 29 reportedly accepted the Washington naval law and arms limitation treaties after months of negotiations. The decision signals Japan's willingness to curb naval expansion in return for constraints on foreign armaments.

Tokyo Washington

Faith Plans Immediate Build Of Two Modern Bungalows

Hirgh 4. Kaat plans the immediate use construction of two new five room bungalows at the corner of Walnut and West Second streets. The houses are to be modern in every respect. Mrs. Andrew Hoon, slowly improving after confinement on the Mayaville road, is mentioned in the same column.

Hirgh Kaat Walnut West Secon Streets Andrew Hoon Mayaville Road Megs

Insurgents Rally Amid Dublin Street Battles

Rebels rally to Rory O Connors call in Dublin as fierce clashes erupt around the Four Courts. Streets mined and barricaded. rebel reinforcements seize key buildings with British guards at a bank. Estimated morning toll: 14 dead and 40 hurt.

Dublin Ireland Rory O' Connor Tarnell Square Dublin Free State Four Courts Ares

Columbus Works To Repair Brick Streets In Beavers Area

Local officials led a Wednesday trip to Columbus Indiana to review street improvements planned for brick avenues. Proposals call for asphalt or tarvia coverings to level and preserve streets, with costs charged to adjacent property owners. The effort aims to reduce potholes and rough surfaces near the Washington bridge approach.

Dubai Beavers Ai New Evo Maddidam Columbus Columibus Jobnth McCarty Haennu Reeves

Shareholders Meeting Calls Directors Election Abolition of Incorporation

A fragmented notice urges holders to attend a shareholders meeting to elect directors and discuss abolition of the articles of incorporation. It notes that no payments on subscriptions can be made until the certificate of incorporation is secured.

Three Stunned by Lightning in Pike

A report details several lightning incidents near Pike. Ralph Ault and Delia Loveless are among the injured, with burns to the abdomen and legs. A team of horses was killed and a tree struck near Mrs. Bluffin Logan as a woman stood nearby.

Ralph Ault Yadrsi Ald Joshua Jun Wiis Austland Austin Delia Loveless Polk Bluffin Logan Sigiat

Sawyer blamed for government failings in veteran care

In San Brantisco at a convention of the Disabled American Veterans, Sawyer is blamed by representative Humphrey for shortcomings in government support for disabled veterans. The report notes statements from national leaders and the presence of veterans’ officials at the event.

San Brantisco Eneral Hisawyer Marding Federal Board of Hospitalization Hummphrey Sutliven Sal Hnik Mat Nider

Fourth of July celebration draws near in Washington

The Mutual Driving Club in Washington township plans a neighborhood Fourth of July event with an estimated 64000 attendees if weather holds. Officials expect entry by car and foot, with a track and grandstand improvements, a band from Washington and Petersburg, and local farmers volunteering to manage crowds and expenses.

Shiptonis Washington Ind Mutual Driving Club Veale Burris Glendale Troy Yeardr Washington Township Brett Cabel Apa Peta Putin Ge Phograga Petersburg Odong Linton Wasingto J. L W. McCairhe Indiana Labor Day iBrand Stad Keler

No-Tobacco Move Urges School Students to Quit

Benjamin J Morris state superintendent of public instruction warns schoolboys and girls against tobacco use in a bulletin from the No Tobacco League. Hamer D Hall Franklin league secretary reports the message stressing cigarettes harm health and mind, urging abstinence for better school work.

Henjamin J. Morris No-Tobacco League Hamer d. Hall Franklin League Burris

Miner Strike Case Advances in Knox County Court

Clara son sues police officers and mine workers over rights to operate Knox County mines. The action seeks a certificate to permit the operation while avoiding strike breakers. Judge Anderson agreed to continue the case as arguments proceed amid tensions with union leaders.

Anderson Clarason Poaddck Knox County United States her _attorne Ant

Grand jury plans delay as judge sets new terms

Judge Hartwell announced a 20 day delay for the Williamson county grand jury investigation while the regular court set to convene July 19. Authorities moved to quiet rumors of non-union jurors in the wrecked aftermath and ordered excavation effort to proceed.

Marion Hartwell Dial Grand Jury Williamson County Herrin Earlies Grand Jury Atrm Cour

Knox County farmer attacked by unknown assailant story

Vincennes Indiana late February report of a Knox County farmer wounded by a .31 caliber shot as he encountered a car parked near a bridge on a rural road. The attacker, described as a medium height man in a shirt, fled toward a vehicle after firing two shots. Police traced the car’s path. the farmer refused to ascribe a motive, suggesting no robbery.

Vincennes Ind Juba el R Yeoman Lown Eguer Wabasty Anger Yeomie Widd Elethas

Mexican bandits seize oil camps near Tampico

Washington reports Mexican bandits seized the Cortez Oil Company camp near Tampico capturing forty Americans and six at La Corona camp of La Corona Oil. General Gorozave leads the raid demanding 9500 pesos and threatens more action. U S State Department seeks protection and punishment for captors.

Washington D .C Shane Erican Mexico Ataté Deparnt Shaw Tampico Iso Me Cortez Oilompany Bapico Gendrat Gorosaabe Gortez Petcer Laporona Gorozave Jahsom Shay Washington,d C Cortez Oil Company Imithere State Department State Departments LaCoroha Oil Company Royal Amor ‘Dutch Shell Company Copsul Shaw Gorogrove Cortez Hat Mexican Gulf Oil Company Secreliry Hughes Summerlin Mexico City la Corona Bruce’ Bielaskiy Justice Department Dragut Gdrdzhve

Guilty Driving Drunk Verdict In McCarty Court

John Glover faced a driving while intoxicated charge after his car collided with another on East Walnut Street Tuesday afternoon. He was fined 25 dollars plus costs and ordered to pay, with release contingent on payment. Witnesses alleged Glover was intoxicated at the time of the accident.

John Glover Ar- Jones East Walnut MecCarty’s Glover

Martha J Myers dies at her Odon home

Martha J. Myers a wealthy northern Davies County resident died at her Odon home on a Wednesday after several weeks of illness from high blood pressure Her death was unexpected She was daughter of the late Alex Kilion and is survived by two children Roy F Myers a local businessman and Mrs Pearl Bowman wife of Dr Ira Bowman of Odon Also surviving are brothers and sisters including Mrs George B McWilliams of Washington Mrs Charles Keith of Washington Mrs Dicey Keith of Sugarland Albert and Nathan Kilion of Plainville

Martha J. |Myers Daviesr County Oach Kei Myers Alex Killion Roy F. Mya Odon Jobbhier Pearl Bowman Ira Bowmans Odon George B. McWilliams Washinsbe Charles Keith Wasiington Dicey Keiti Sugarlgnd Albert and Ia ‘Athan Kiljion Plainville

Harding urges coal operators and unions toward settlement

President Harding has initial success bringing coal operators and union leaders to a peace conference at the White House. Invitations were extended to national and district Mine Workers chiefs to attend and hear a strong appeal to set aside factional differences and settle the strike. If voluntary steps fail soon, the government will consider drastic measures to end the dispute.

Washington Harding Hiis White House Unitea Mina Tto

Rotary Club delegates report from Los Angeles trip

Dr. J D Smiley described his journey to Los Angeles as a Rotary Club delegate. He shared experiences on the coast including a landslide and a collision involving the Rotary special train. The convention drew 6000 delegates from 26 countries with several resolutions offered and few adopted.

Rotary Club the Elks J¢foy D. Smiley Los Angeles Cal Dr. Smiley

Former Frhardt Brigade members named in Rathenau assassination

Berlin reports identify three men linked to the former monarchist uprising as assassins of Walter Rathenau. Ernest Tchow Fritz Kauer and another conspirator were said to be deputized by the Erhardt brigade to carry out the killing. A rain fell in Wis providing .29 inch benefits to crops and gardens.

Berlin Tirce Poice Walter Rathenau Ernest Tchow Fritz .Kauer Erhardt ‘Brigade A*m Frankfort Fischer

New Evidence Aims at Nie Sheffer in Auburn Pistol Case

New leads place the automatic pistol purchase in Fort Wayne linking Nie Sheffer to the fatal shots at Mr and Mrs James Sheffer in Auburn last Thursday. Detectives say two key links in the case now emerge and Nie maintains his innocence as his father defends him amid a murder mystery spanning past family tragedies.

Tifiralon Nie Sheffer Jame Auburn Ft. Wayne Fuji Wayne Sid Ft B Nic. Sheffer Nic Sheffer Nie James Sheffer Ffas fSheffer

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