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Washington Washington Democrat

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 28, 1917

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German Frightamlaess and the Pockethooky Pins Rush

The piece recounts Germany’s frightful morale impact as Britain prepares for a new loan drive. Bonar Law frames the funding as a patriotic issue, not finance, and notes Britain’s savings on interest after the loans. London financiers warn of costs, while the Zeppelin threat amplifies public resolve.

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German Food Supply Overestimated Says Berlin Dispatch

United Press report from Amsterdam states a Berlin dispatch cites an overestimate of Germanys food supply. The note says increased production faced limits from transport and supply disruptions, with authorities acknowledging constraints on food delivery to Berlin and other areas.

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Worry about Kaiser’s recovery retards progress

From Ferne, Switzerland, March 25, Raisers Witbalm is suffering a wild form of diabetes and undergoing treatment at a health resort. Physicians reportedly have strong hope of a cure with a refined treatment, but public worry over the illness is hindering progress.

Dy Enited Press fRerne Switzerland

Four More National Guard Regiments Ordered Out

Four more national guard regiments were ordered to be mobilized today. The units come from West Virginia New York Connecticut and New Jersey. The War Department also said the regular army engineers regiment from the southern department has been ordered to Washington D C.

United Press Washington National Guard West Virginia New York Edsnecticut New Jersey Regular Army Southern Department Washington, D.C

Grand Dukes Remain Loyal Amid Provisional Government Ties

In Petrograd on March 28 the grand dukes and royal princes show loyalty to the new government. The article notes their formal backing and mentions allied state ties, including their hobbies and state planes.

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Ready To Control a Germans in Me

Washington March 25 reports warn of rising German activity near the U S border. Officials say border incidents and potential military danger are being watched as authorities prepare for possible actions against German plots. The situation reflects fears of renewed aggression from German agents and sympathizers in Mexico and along the frontier.

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Mary C Fitts remembered with church ties and family ties

An obituary notes Mary C Fitts born 1847 Orleans Indiana, married 1885 to Witten Fitts, died in Washington. She was devoted to church and charity, charter member of the Ladies Circle of the G A R, member of Eastern Star and Rebekah lodges. Surviving children include Fred Harry Noble Fitts and Gertrude Tileston. a brother Howard Busick. Funeral at First M S Church with burial in Oak Grove Cemetery.

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Raper’s Navy Recruitment Visit Spreads Through Daviess County

United States officer Waly M Raper, visiting Daviess County for several days, toured every town to boost navy recruitment. He left for Oakland City and planned office next week. Raper’s tour aimed to show opportunities and attract men to enlist for the navy recruitment drive.

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Fire Bombs Wade On German Vessel Story

New York reports discuss fire bombs aboard a German merchant ship tied to Hoboken New Jersey as trials and conspiracy cases unfold. General Miles warns mass training and an offensive campaign could end the war, noting up to three million Americans have some military training and many more are prepared for defense.

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Chicago Women in Fold Riot Over Meat Prices

In Chicago on March 28 a riot by women from the Gogty area disrupted a kosher butcher shop on the northwest side Ghetto. Police jailed suspects after property damage and confrontations with officers. Earlier that week arrests were made as protesters targeted kosher shops amid meat price grievances.

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Soldiers Clean Out I. Waw Fifteen Leaders Thrown Down Stairs

March 28 report from Kanese City describes six soldiers storming the I. W. 4 amu enlistment HQ at 322 Main Street. Fifteen men attacked were thrown downstairs during a five minute clash triggered by an automodite fit that drew the military indoors. A chaotic scene followed with women fighting and gunfire. Ten killed and a third seriously wounded in a revolver battle involving ax dan and four women. The incident sparked an all night orgy as German sailors, later transferred to Fort Oglethorpe, reached Chattanooga with guards.

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Darming Needle Kills Prize Cow in Wisconsin

Appleton Wis March 28 Paulter Paul Parthense world champion Holstein cow owned by HR Schaefer Clayton county is dead A post mortem shows a stuffing needle pierced the heart.

Appleton Wis Paulter Paul Parthense HR. J. Schaefer Clayton County

Mayor McCarty Seeks Fish for Lake Project Amid Controversy

The May or asks E Shireman for shipments of fish to stock a city lake for Easter celebration. He outlines lake dimensions and water depth while public sentiment on the project, fishing rules, and past stockings are discussed. Officials note various rule violations and ongoing fishing activity at the park.

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Death of Edward O Connor Near Hagleaville

Edward O Connor, a 80 year old widower and longtime resident of Van Buren Township, died this morning from heart failure after a brief illness. His son Edward O Connor, a former county superintendent of roads, and daughter Nora Gaigher of Washington state survive along with A. O Cohoos of Vac Buren Township and Mrs. Nora Gaigher. Funeral services will be at St Mary's Church in Eastern Barr townships.

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Dr J W Way Dies In Kreomville Colorado

Dr J W Way died Saturday night in Kreomville Colorado. He practiced medicine in Washington about sixteen years ago and was raised in Marin County near Shoals. He is survived by brothers William A Way and Isaac P Way of Stoais, sisters Mrs Emma J Cilley and Mrs Rosa B Agre of Vincennes, and his mother Mrs Loviea A War. The funeral will be held next Friday in Denver, Colorado.

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Dynamite found on B&O Southwestern crossing watchman reports explosion risk

Vincennes Indiana March 28 W E Foutch railroad watchman at First Street reported finding dynamite between the B and O Southwestern line near a river bridge. The cartridge was four and a half inches long and wrapped in brown paper with a visible fuse. Officials at Flora and railway authorities were alerted to the hazard.

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Eagles Attend Meeting at Vincennes

Several members of the local den of Eagles traveled to Vincennes for the second annual meeting of the Fraternal Order of Eagles of the seventeenth district, composed of Bicknell Vincennes and Washington. The event is hosted at the Eagles’ home in Vincennes with a full program including welcome and addresses by district and state leaders, afternoon talks for visitors, and evening ritual work and initiations.

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Germany Has Equal Chance Not Winning the War

New York March 28 By Uniron Preses Bevy Admiral Fisk warns that Germany has an even chance not winning the war. He urges recruitment drives and emphasizes enlistment of women in support roles as part of a peacetime mobilization. Fisk addresses the Bevy department and calls for renewed recruiting campaigns to sustain the central powers.

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