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Washington Washington Democrat

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Nov 13, 1920

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Drifting tragedy at Odon crosses claims two deaths

At the Flynn crossing two miles west of Odon Indiana Mr and Mrs Flint were killed Friday afternoon when their car was struck by a northbound local freight of the Chicago Terre Haute Eastern railroad. Both were crushed internally and died soon after. Mr Flint, about fifty, survived briefly after the crash, and the couple had lived in Odon about ten years. A double funeral is planned Sunday at Walnut Hill.

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Evacuation Report Shrouds Soviet HQ Ambiguities

Dispatch from unclear source notes evacuation of a Soviet headquarters with fragmented names and locations. Readers see scattered terms like Galt Kateonice and Iyoren sea of aot amid military activity and unspecified timeline.

Galt Kateonice Uy 7 Iyoren Sea of Aot

Rives Outlines Why Wilson Should Step Out

In a lengthy interview Rives argues President Wilson should resign, urging a Republican Senate to back a plan for U.S. peace through cooperation. He contends Wilson’s leadership weakens the nation and that alternative governance would better advance world peace and domestic policy.

Rives Wilson Senate Dias Byrau Wilvom Sen Haein Amerivgy

Evacuation of Sevastopol as Wrangel’s Forces Fall Back

Dispatches report the headquarters of Baron Wrangel evacuated as Soviet forces breach the Crimean peninsula from Azov to Sebastopol. Bolshevik attacks disrupt Wrangel’s lines while rear guards fight to cover the withdrawal. Large munitions destruction or capture is alleged.

Baron Wrangel Penninsula Frozzen Ven Azof Sthous Sebastopol Crimean Penisula Parekop Wrangel Wrangle Pérekon Sabastopoll Holsheviki

Plane in Charge of Lieut Hardin Arrives for City Festival

An air parade led by Lieut Hardin’s plane drew crowds as citizens prepared for a festival in Evansville. The event featured a 30,000 dollar car giveaway and aviation displays with passenger flights available at a per ride fee.

Lieut Hardin

Fire and Property Battles Across Willys-Chalmer Buick Scene

Fragmented report describes a large blaze near Willys-Chalmer Buick and Ford facilities. It mentions investigators, residents, and officials, with references to damaged property, a nearby fire scene, and local figures amid uncertain details.

Truancy Violation Accusation Record and Court Appears

Accused Miller facing truancy violation in a local justice court. The fragmented text notes a court appearance for failing to send a child to school with a hearing set at 10 o clock.

Paris Cabinet Debates Retreat as War Council Meets

Paris leaders faced pressure to abandon Paris as the army prepared to retire after Clemenceau and Petain urged evacuation. Lausanne reported the president resisted, while Foch argued against retreat in a dramatic wartime council.

Lauzanne Dinané Foch Eet En Os ‘Mupréine Paris Foch Council of War

Mexico City Strikes Spread Across Nation Amid Rain Disruptions

Disrupted rail and power sectors show broad sympathy strikes across Veracruz Puebla and Yucatan while government and war office report widespread disruption. Rail workers and ship company crews join protests as tensions rise with demands and inflammatory clashes reported.

Mexico City Ihea Puebla

Defeat Sandborn In Benton High School Basketball Thriller

Washington high school defeated Sandborn 11 to (score unclear) at Burdbarn amid fast-paced action. Joukly and Hashet powered the Sandborn defense while Burrin and It whit led Washington’s surge. The win serves as an early season test against a top Seattle-area lineup and highlights the season’s strongest teams.

Waslington High School Burrin Nix

Hunger strikers accept food in Cork jail

Nine Irish prisoners at Cork Jail abandoned their hunger strike yesterday following orders from the Supervisory authorities. Doctors report no unfavorable symptoms after the first medical examination. Jail physicians say specialists noted the prisoners’ conditions as extremely rare and that every effort was made to save their lives.

Cork

Democrats Brace Next Campaign as Congress Opens

Washington November 13. Democrats plan to begin campaign for 1922 immediately when Congress opens. They aim to capitalize on Republican performance and rally party unity. Representative Claude Kitchin signals readiness to lead and frame a strong opposition. Republicans, despite record fundraising, face organized Democratic counter efforts.

Washington House Senate Democrats Congress Hudding Claude ‘Kitchin Hodde Tack du Wallington Kitchin

Body of Claude Palmer Arrives in Wharf for Burial

The body of Claude Palmer, a sailor who died months ago off the Cuban coast, is due to arrive in Whitlington on Emere & Clu line number 2 from St Louis. He had no closer kin but had distant relatives and will be interred locally after transport arrangements through East St Louis.

Chodu Cuba Whalington Demere & Clu Buse St Louis Vrdak Palemor Ying Soung Palmer Karen Dale Burdal Bey Conily Valle Sahtes St Louis Te Pavertis

Two Simultaneous City Fires Cause Minor Damage

Two fires broke out Saturday morning in different city areas. Alarms came by telephone to the central fire department. At Mamersly property on West Main Street a small blaze burned laths and a hole about ten feet square. Damage about 150 dollars. At J Rightmyer home on Grand Avenue a chimney fire sent flames to the roof, with one hole in the roof. West End Company arrived first, both units on scene.

Central Fire Department Mamersly Frank Kramer Grand Avenue West End

Gallagher Brother Dies in California Cremation Report

James Mattingly writes from Cincinnati about the death of John Gallagher of San Diego California on October 10. The body was cremated and the report notes the absence of further details in the notice.

James Mattingly George Gallagher

Mr Gallagher’s 1891 Washington ties recalled in will

The obituary notes Mr Gallagher, long known to Washington residents, moved from the city in 1891. His patents worth eight thousand dollars were left to his brother. He was described as untarnished in his public life.

Gallagher Washington Kormerly

Judge Landis Named Umpire of Baseball Affairs

Federal Judge Landis began work as the upholder of organized baseball. Sixteen owners of major league clubs accepted his seven year term with an annual salary of 42,600 dollars after scrapping a twelve league proposal and signing peacemaking terms. He will not resign from office.

Chicago Landis Todayy Judge Landis Landis

Rain Breaks In On Harding Vacation

Voint tkobel Tex Nov 1 About ipeseable ronda following a twenty four hours rain tefl Sen Ware son G Tavedneg stranded on Potye feabel tandas. Heavy hartherier rage two days. The president elect had planned a gulfing in Brownsville roads in Utils part of Texan' are Unenrfaved and a slight rain makes them exceedingly slippery and it was doubted whether Llardling would gone wire the trip. The madder of commerce of Cuero Tax sent him a wimmoth sobbler Int crate modeled in the form of a mint Hire white house.

Tex Tefl Sen Ware Son Brownsville Cuero Tax White House

Shipping Board Probe Continues Witness Testimony

New York, Nov. 12. The congressional committee investigating the ship salvage program heard testimony about alleged inefficiency in handling repairs and cargo work. Robert Kline testified over Scranton issues in the eastern division and a controversy over a scrap materials contract. Gallivan warned of action on the floor, and bids in the salvage sale reached about 1.9 million dollars in May.

New York Congressional Enon Soriks Trobert Kline Ihieg Inland Vullivan Kiue L. Bhanbromo New England Shaubrow Gallivin Congress Kline Wse

Board Reorganization Adds Five Members to Whipping Board

Washington November 13 The merchant marine act reorganization completes with five new appointees joining the whipping board. Frederick Thompson Alabama Democrat for five years Joseph Petite Oregon Democrat four years Chester Rowell California Republican four years Guy Goff Wisconsin Republican one year Charles Sutter Missouri Republican one year Admiral Benson to remain chairman John Donald New York Democrat reappointed three years The new board will have four Democrats and three Republicans The appointees join four incumbents though salaries await congressional funding

Washington T'res Romy’torday Nos Apparateca Fey Frederick Thompson Alabama Fremocrat Joseph Petite Oregon Chéster Rowell California Guy Goff Wisconsin Tharles Sutter Twasouri Republcan Admiral Benson Hod John Donald New York Crat Owell Molberk

Gompers Reports Open Shops Menace in 1919 Labor Clash

Open shop tensions emerge as employers push for nonunion workplaces. Samuel Gompers reports to the American Federation of Labor that employers are coordinating nationwide efforts, with numerous states and industries in flux as unions respond. He notes committees and unions mobilizing to organize workers amid this contested labor landscape.

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Governors Elect Discuss School Finances With McCray

Ayiksaapelis Lod reports plans to confer with Governor elect Worm T Mettray about funding for Purdue Indiana University and Sluice Normal School. Presidents Stuw Parsons and Bryan plan to urge larger appropriations as the legislature prepares for the new session. McCray hints at repealing the state primary law in his first message.

Ayiksaapelis Stuw Purdue University Bryan Indiana University Parsons Sluice Normal School McCrays McCray

Elmore Township Farmers Add 83 New Members

The Elmore Township farmer organization held a membership drive last Saturday with most committees reporting success. Eighty three farmers joined the organization, giving the township the largest gained membership in the county, and the drive will continue until every farmer in the township is a member.

Elmore Corr Tru Young Snore

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