Police Court Sessions Relive Larceny Alcohol and PublicNostalgic Cases
In police court, Raymond Williamson pleaded guilty to petit larceny and faces penal farm time. Raymond Williams admitted to stealing groceries and lied about intoxication cases. Joe Arehart, a wholesale liquor dealer, secured discharge after presenting a valid permit. Michael Tidd, elderly and hard of hearing, was released for lack of public-place intoxication proof. A stolen $20 case and other minor charges were noted as police sought a young woman.
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Joe Arehart
West Main Street
McCarty
Arehart
Yuen
Raymond Williams
Willians
John Hetman
Aid
Williamis
Neal & Eskridge
Newland
Michael Tidd
Tidd
New York
Pond
General Grant
John Williamson
East Walnut Street
Arrist
Flavian A. Seal
Vinc Mnes
Old’ Post
Tri
Hhereby
Retuur
Vince
Revenue Bill Passes House Amid Tariff Proposals
A late approval by the House favored the administration omnibus revenue bill creating a tariff commission and imposing protective duties. It also touches on new taxes, inheritance measures, war profits, and related fiscal provisions as part of the package.
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Tariff Commission
Congress
Labor Day Celebration Plan Moves Forward in Washington
A Tuesday night committee authorized a contract with the Citizens' band to provide an all day and evening concert for the allied labor unions led celebration in Eastside Park. Organizers aim for a larger parade next year and plan amusements and a parade on an expanded scale.
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Washington
Citizens’ Band
Eastside Park
Kidnapping charge shocks Martin County as marriage arrests ripple
Martin County reels from a sensational case as 20 year old Smith is arrested for kidnapping Mrs Harriet Malott widow of Dr C G Malott of Trinity Springs. The plot centered on a rushed marriage license while relatives fear bodily harm prompting an investigation and a public stir across northern Martin County. Dr Malott, long remembered, and the widow become focal figures as authorities pursue further details of the alleged scheme. The incident follows reports of local unrest and rumors tying to property transfers and community ties.
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Martin County
Jones
Harriett Ma
C. G. Malott
Tinity Springs
Smith
Oman
Bach
Charles Runyon
Ma ‘Tin
Thilott
Rharriage
Mallott
Smith Dolings
Harley Lien
Loogootee
Marad
Deutschland Submarine Liner Brings Dyestuffs to Baltimore
The first submarine merchantman, the Deutschland, anchored below Baltimore after crossing the Atlantic with mail and a cargo of dyestuffs and chemicals. Capt. Kairig steered to the Chesapeake, evading Allied patrols. quarantine and customs officials prepared to take control as authorities tracked the vessel.
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Werla
Atlantic
Baltimore
Itrepthaven
Virginia Capes
Inslab
Contractor Mitchell Visits City for Washington Building
H G Mitchell of Scottdale the contractor for the Washington federal building spent a few hours in the city. He plans active work within weeks and will employ many local men and buy local material as much as possible. He contracted with W A Route Sons for lime sand and gravel. The building will be brick with stone trimming not Bedford stone as earlier reported.
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H. G. Mitchell
Scottyburg
Washington Federal Building
Mitchell
Fulkerson Declines Pension Fund Trustee Post
A. O. Fulkerson bounty superintendent declines an appointment as assistant to the state teachers' pension fund board of trustees. He cites prior Peace service in Washington as his reason for not accepting the offer. The board operates from the office of the state superintendent of public instruction in Indianapolis.
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Fulkerson
Fuch
A. O. Fulkerson
State Teachers’ Pension Fund
Washington
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Indianapolis
Public Health Warns Against Dread Disease Spread
Health authorities issue warning on infantile paralysis feared to reach Washington and Daviess county. Precautions focus on cleanliness and mosquito and fly control with prompt reporting of any symptoms to a physician.
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New York
Washington
Daviess County
Socialists Hold Picnic in Plainville with Candidates Attending
Socialists of Daviess County held an all day picnic at Plainville Sunday. Speakers included Walter J. Millard, nominee for lieutenant governor of Illinois and Zirmii L Garten of Odon, candidate for Congress from Indiana's Second District. Washington party members attended.
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Socimlases
Daviess County
Plainville
Walter J. Millard
Leutenant
Zirmiil Garten
Odon
Indiana
Washington
Washington Man Enlists in Regular Army
Elmer Colbert of Washington has enlisted in the regular army. His application was received at the Terre Haute recruiting station and he was assigned to the cavalry branch. He will receive his first instructions at Jefferson Barracks in St. Louis.
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Washington
Elmer Colbert
Terre Haute
Bert
Jefferson Barracks
St.Louis
Tragic Drowning of Fred Teman Near Vincennes
Fred Teman nineteen of Washington drowned in a gravel pit near Vincennes while swimming Tuesday afternoon. His brother Barrett and Rev Father Scheidler were present. Teman was a student at St Meinrad's Catholic Seminary and had recently returned home. He and a party planned a swim after visiting Francis Claycomb. Teman sank after cramps despite efforts to revive him with a palmolator.
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Washington
Beloven
Fred Tieman
Louise Tiemalhi
A. Fenbes
Vincennes
Barrett
Father Scheidler
St. Simons Catholic
Young
Tieman
Nevi
St. Meinrad's Catholic Seminary
Spencer County
Spencer County Fiid He Had Only Recently Returned. Iko
Alice
Louise
California
Twe Brohers
Carl
Fred Teman
Ars
Call 1 & Kauffman
Vincenges Commererate
Rad Teman
Barrett Tigman
Scheiler
Latiene Mith
Francis i Claycomb
South Street
Joca Er Schepter
Belo
Seweller
Vwoys
Clem Weddling
Bart
Scheidler
Gardner
E Police Department
Sikravell
Smith Brownlie
Raon
Phsician
Ragsdiale
Wild‘erman
Somalia
Ragadale
Beau Brummel
Gary
Ind
Wyoming
Arizona
Fadale
Well Near Okmulgee Proves Promising Oil Investment
Indications are that Ziba F Graham’s Oklahoma oil field investment near Okmulgee will be profitable. Several wells have been brought in, with one showing 300 barrels per day capacity for ten days. Joe Graham reports better producers ahead and a field well that has produced 1,500 barrels in a day. Ed Ballard of West Baden and Graham’s sons are involved in the venture.
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Ziba F. Graham
Oklahoma
Okmulgee
Joe Graham
Ays
Raham
Ed Ballard
West Baden
Tragic drowning at swimming hole shocks local community
Police and volunteers investigated after a boy drowned at a fishing and swimming spot. Father Scheidler and local clergy aided distressed witnesses while attempts to revive the victim with respiration and a lung motor failed after more than an hour under water. Relatives and friends mourned as authorities and residents offered help.
Union meeting of five Protestant churches at First Baptist
A large Sunday evening gathering at the First Baptist Church hosted by five Protestant denominations. Reverend Atkins from Mulline spoke as state evangelist. ministers from all churches participated. It was announced the next union service will be at the First Baptist church next Sunday.
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Ji i
Baptist 2
C.itkins
Munele
Firat
Local Lawyers Prepare for Ragsdale Divorce Trial
Local attorneys prepare for the divorce case of Ragsdale in the county court. filings indicate preliminary motions and expected testimony, with the suit detailing division of property and custodial issues.
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Ragsdale
Bellville Divorce Case Depositions in Ragsdale Suit
Depositions have been taken in Bellville by attorneys for Mrs. Amanda Ragsdale and Rev. T R Ragsdale as the high profile divorce case moves toward the September term of the Davis circuit court. Mary Gooch and her father testified while others described alleged cruelty and unfaithfulness.
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Washington
Ind
Ragsdales
Ragsdale
Mra. Rageale
Attrney
Otwell & Lindauer
Grandcolas
Notary Pnd
Veteran's Badge and Knights of Pythias Member John H Sullivan
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate a veteran badge tied to long service and Knights of Pythias membership. Names identified include John H Sullivan with unclear context on tenure or rank. Further text is too damaged to confirm dates or official actions.
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Pythias
Bastos
John
H. ‘Bullivan
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