Local Petitions Hearings on Tax Levy Proposals Delayed
County residents push for petitions to raise 1920 revenues while city and townships show opposition. The Indiana board entertained petitions including Washington city and nearby townships Bogard Veale Harewhon and Reeve seeking higher levies, with no final action taken yet. Mayors and attorneys from Washington and Steele townships attended along with county representatives.
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Board of Ink Commis
Ind
County
Locelsman
Iti
Washington
Ithe
Bogard
Partichia
Daviess County
McPherson
Ezra Mattingly
Mattiftely Alep
Library Board
Steele Township
J. G. Clark
Geo. Faith
Bonarda
Hod Veale
A. C. Wise
School Ciy
Elmer E.' Hastings
Roth
Robert
Reeve
J. H. Lamb
Radical element to test at Cleveland convention today
The Traited Mine Workers of America plan to test strength at the Cleveland convention with two resolutions. One proposes the enclosure of the one reunion idea and the other seeks withdrawal of the United Mine Workers from the American Federation of Labor. The issues face strong opposition from the relations committee led by Robert Harlin of Seattle.
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Cleveland
Mine Workers of America
United Mine Workers of America
American Federation of
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Renglitions Committee
Robert Harlin
Seattle
Contested Delegates Speech Sparks Labor Tensions
A fragmented labor scene references a speech by Mother Jones and mentions the steel workers strike. The text notes organizing efforts by various labor groups and a planned action next Monday amid tense negotiations.
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Mother” Jones
Eise
Penthin
Overland Four Demonstrated for Local Enthusiasts
Washington auto fans got their first look at the new Overland Four Tuesday evening when a Gibson company representative from Indianapolis drove the model around. Local dealer Charles Rhodes expects a demonstrator car next week with features including a self starter electric lights and other modern conveniences.
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Washington
Overland
Tomy
Gibson Company
Indianapolis
Charles Rhodes
Ttix
Plan Utopia for New Jewish Nation
The Zionist Organization in America convened in Chicago on September 17 to plot a new Jewish nation. They proposed state ownership of land public ownership of public utilities and private industries run by state banks to be controlled by the Gate. The plan calls for economic and social development of Palestine as outlined by leading members and approved by the convention.
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Chicago
Zionist Organization In America
Palestine
Conevention
Tomatoes at Purepakt Canning Factory Hit New Daily High
Fifty five tons of tomatoes were received Tuesday at the Purepakt Canning factory, the largest single day intake in its history. Growers face labor shortages, and a company representative will meet with high school boys at the high school Friday to arrange volunteer work shifts for Saturday harvests. Cars will transport the boys to the fields.
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Purepakt
Purepakt Company
Haya
Oclock
Hays
Grawark
Towato
Opposition in Middle West Opposes Covenant Pact
Washington Sept 17 Senator Borah from Idaho warned of strong middle west opposition to the league covenant in its present form. He said Americans fear ratification and that opponents will try to block debate by pressing treaty amendments in the senate. Borah returned to join Lodge and Johnson on a stumping tour to push the attack.
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Washington, D. C
mThiddle
Tah
Idaho
Washington
Senate
Borah
Lodge
Boras
Johnson
Sinton and Corpus Christi Struck by Deadly Hurricane Wave Toll Soars
Reports from Sinton and Corpus Christi place the death toll from Sunday's hurricane and tidal wave at around 950 to 197 in newer tallies, with dozens of bodies recovered across Aransas Pass, Mueces Bay shore, and nearby towns. Relief trains carried soldiers to aid recovery as the distribution of aid to 3,000 homeless begins.
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Sinton
Tex
Sparks
Corpus’ Christ
Mueces Bay
Arkansas Pass
Nody
Corpus Christi
Houatom
Linton
Corpua Christi
Muecos Bay
Cornan
Christi
Portland
Aransas Puna
Rockport
Whit-Point
Death of Mrs Smith Horn Leaves City Grief
Teeeday evening at 704 Walnut Street the widow Mrs Smith Horn died after a long illness from paralysis. She was sixty one and had been in frail health for some time. The private tuner Ragxvnle and the Brothers assisted in the service.
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Ura Horn
Smith Horn
Walnut Street
Sip
Napolis
First Division Marches Into History On Pennsylvania Avenue
Washington DC September 12 the first division parades down Pennsylvania Avenue today with General Pershing at its head seven red faced men who saw the war from end to end and who will march into Germany for demobilization or return home that division will follow routes laid out by the armies of America toward Baltimore with many rivers in their path the others before them
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Washington, D.C
Pennsylvania Avenue
Geneal Pershing
Amp
Puts
Germany
America
Mame Nosedj
New York Publishers Threaten Boycott Over Demands
New York publishers announce they may suspend nationwide publication and relocate to avoid pressures from printers unions. About 152 other publishers are prepared to join if the Periodical Publications Association's demands persist, with western districts eyed as likely sites to escape labor influence.
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New York
Nege Fork
Svoid Bodgandas
Riptera
John Adama
Dred
Papiations’ Association
Tiualnesses
Attica
Steel workers strike set to begin Monday in Pittsburgh
Delegates at a steel workers conference in Pittsburgh adjourned for lunch with plans to resume at 4 PM. Chairman John Fitzpatrick said no announcement would come until late tomorrow and dismissed any postponement as a dream. He claimed the strike would proceed as scheduled and expected a 100 percent vote to proceed.
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Pittsburg
John Fitzpatrick
Xtern
Fitzpatrick
Joan Fitzpatrick
General Committee of Steel Workers
Washington
County Faces Hydrophobia Scare In Livestock
State veterinary surgeon with Dr A J Donaldson of the county board of health report a hydrophobia outbreak with five head of cattle and several dogs dying in a few days. Authorities order dogs restrained and tied up until further notice.
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A. J. Donaldson
County Board of Health
Fragmentary note on official breach and ceremony
Incomplete OCR fragment mentions an official breach case and an upcoming ceremony at a foreign office. No clear names, dates, or places are readable.
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Foreign Office
Tragic Death Of Teen Kutterdes In Indian Creek Crash
Charess Kutterdes, 17, nephew of Dan Hutter, died after being crushed between two cars near noon Tuesday in Indian Creek. A resident of Vincennes, he worked as a strip rider. The funeral arrangements were set for Friday morning at Grove Cemetery, near Washington.
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Charess Katter
Dan‘tel Hutter
Good Samaritan Hospital
Vincennes
Indian Creek
Lapis Kutter
Tik Grove
Surprise Birthday Party For Misa Camilla Henry
A lively birthday surprise was held Tuesday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs John Henry West Sixth Street in honor of Misa Camilla Henrys eleventh anniversary Games were played pink and white decorations adorned the table and a tea cream cake and fruit were served Present were Pauline and Bernice Meyers Mary Mattingly Lonnae Runafay Bline Camilla Henry John Burris Moren Parson and Korby Moren Parson family ties noted in the report also mentions a marriage in Odon and local moves with community context
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Misa Camilla Henry
John Henry
West
Pauline
Bernice Meyers
Mary Mattingly
Lonnae Runa
Fay
Wilson receives cheering welcome in San Francisco on voyage home
President Wilson arrives in San Francisco amid a carnival of cheers. A reception committee greets him as crowds along Market Street celebrate his return and his pursuit of the peace treaty. The covenant outlines a world forum for self determination and Ireland’s case is discussed in relation to the peace conference. Bernard Scott returns from France after service.
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San Francisco
Wilson
Bigi
Sen
Birggn
Johnsom
San
Fraschepo
oMoeys
Ookla
Tate
Tions
Reacue
United States
Rezard
Leasuet Avenant
Treland
Rule of Three In R R Wrecks Holds Good
Three railroad wrecks occurred within miles of each other on Tuesday as the Baltimore and Ohio line carried its rule of three. A freight train did not derail, but a small wreck required the wrecker from this city, delaying train 65 an accommodation between Shoals and another town for about six hours.
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Baltimore & Ohio Road
Dinarg
Shoals
Fitonle
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