30 Sep 1919
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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1919
Page
1
A report from the American Jewish Relief Committee describes starving Polish orphans and city children starving for bread as aid workers distribute food amid overcrowding and hunger. Fundraising is ongoing to support continued relief work with Indiana contributing to the drive.
A damaged OCR fragment references a late night incident involving two Black men and police presence. Details are unclear but hints at a duel with officers and a quiet day afterward. Names, places, and full facts are unreadable in the fragment.
Fragmentary text provides no clear event or entities. Readable parts mention a person named Wilson and labor themes, with scattered words and dates, but no coherent report or outcomes to summarize.
Amid tensions in Washington, senators clashed over President Wilson’s peace treaty and the pace of ratification. Republicans accused opposition of stalling to undermine the administration, while White House aides signaled a cautious approach with no immediate vote planned. Secretary Tomalty visited the Capitol as talks continue to shape the treaty’s terms and possible amendments.
Fragmentary text reports Washington on September 30 with inconsistent lines noting President Wilson's physician Dr. Grayson declaring the president in improved condition. The garbled dispatch mentions efforts to stabilize and the state between forces and authorities, though details are unclear.
Rome reports Gabriel d Annunzio declares a state of war exists between Yugoslav Slavia and Italian forces. He orders severing telegraphic links to Rome and Croat capital. French protest, Serbia cited near-war status, cabinet eyes a military expedition against Fiume as Croatians and Slavonians push anti Serbian agitation.
The Rotary Club of this city pledged a charitable contribution to aid Corpus Christi, Texas, after the disaster caused by a hurricane and tidal waves. A letter sought financial help from local citizens, and the club approved a donation of 96 dollars toward relief efforts.
An injury at the Ilmore & Ohio shops led to fatal rockjaw development from stepping on a rusty nail. Louis Stumpp, age about thirty five, died near DHS West Walnut after a prior injury. The coroner and defense counsel noted Stampp’s two week service. Fred and Josephine remarried Bartha Wathen and four children are named among surviving relatives.
A barn owned by C Mattingly on Van Trees street suffered severe fire damage after an overnight blaze. Firefighters from the nearby station responded quickly and prevented spread to other structures. No injuries are reported. origin and cause are under investigation.
London amid broader rail stoppage reports acts of sabotage surface including a switch thrown on a road. Government claims rail service and food distribution are improving as transport unions plan further action despite delays and protests. Authorities describe unrest and mobilize measures to maintain city supplies during the strike.
Elizabeth Wichman aged 83 died Monday afternoon at her home three miles north of the city after a prolonged illness. Born in Germany she came to the United States about sixty four years ago and spent life in this community.
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