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Washington Washington Democrat

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 02, 1929

Page

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Lunch Room Arrested In Federal Case Action

Prosecutor Homer Beasley indicated the Hyatt case would likely go to federal authorities. A trial date of Monday, April 22, was set, with local officials making the raid around 12:30 a.m. Hyatt denied liquor was poured from a pitcher near a sink. Hyatt sought an immediate trial, but prosecutors said federal action was probable and that a trial would occur days later.

Homer Beasley Hyatt Bowman Sheley Guthrie White Kers Jones Horrail Beasley Hich

Mayor Miller Seeks Re election on Republican Ticket

The end of the plan to grant a new 25 dollar monthly pay boost for firefighters is noted as the election issue. Mayor Victor Miller runs for reelection on the Republican ticket facing Democrat Lawrence McDaniel.

Tion Victor Miller Lawrence McDaniel

Death Toll From Storm Rises Across Regions

United Press reports storms sweeping the southwest, midwest, and east cause loss of life and extensive damage. Four deaths confirmed, hundreds of homes flooded or damaged, Mississippi levee patrols in effect, and flooding threats from the Fabius and nearby rivers endangering Quincy Illinois as crews guard against breaks.

United Press South West Midwest East Chicago Flo Fiours Sowa Linols Ole Wlingis Waseo Hannibal Weokuk Iowa Mississippi Illinois Quincy Ill Ilinois

Chicago Aldermen Runoff Purpose and Voting Day

Chicago voters return to the polls for a runoff alderman election after a March failure to reach a majority. Detectives patrol wards to curb intimidation and kidnapping risks seen in past elections. The piece notes the unusual campaign tactics and a focus on safety during the voting process.

Williams defends ouster charges as blunderbuss air

Indianapolis April 2 Williams director of the state highway commission said charges against him were a blunderbuss fired into the air and he would answer each count in detail. Defense counsel prepared to press for full hearings on new deficit and related charges and demanded a complete hearing for all counts.

Indianapolis Ind John D. Williams State Highway Commission United Press Today Williams Jakeey Money Night James Bingham

Wisconsin vote asks if state will repeal prohibition law

Madison reports a special ballot asking whether Wisconsin will repeal the prohibition act known as the Severson repeal. Voters decide if the state will secede from the union over prohibition, a signal of broader sentiment. The result guides the legislature in session.

Madison Wis W. E Wisconsin Weks Nevada New York Montana Maryland Dyeal

Ar Bateman Paid Fine After Stop Incident

Ar Bateman paid a four dollar fine following a stop incident. He is described as a son of Sher Amah and was arrested in connection with the event.

Ar Bateman Sheramah

Lindbergh Heads to Visit Fiancée Today

A fragmented note indicates Charles Lindbergh plans to see his fiancée today after a period of travel and study. The brief item mentions travel activity and personal plans without additional context or dates.

Lindbergh

Deposition details in DeKing home shooting probe

Geneva April reports conflicting depositions from Eugene Boyd and Deputy Sheriff Roy Smith regarding the Werrant search at the DeKing home. Boyd admitted sending a friend for liquor and returning near a pint, while Smith claimed he fired as he feared for his life after seeing a firearm. Smith described aiming at the hip during the struggle, a scream by a woman, and a 12 year old son of the DeKings shouting he had him.

Geneva Lil Rge Aurore DeKing Eugene Boyd Fairchild Ete George Carbury Roy Smit Toa DeKing Smith Elgin St. Joseph Vierke

Mrs Rachel Dix Bynum dies at 81 in Indianapolis

Funeral services for Mrs Rachel Dix Bynum 81 will be held in Indianapolis. She died Monday at 5 p m and burial will be beside her husband William D Bynum in Washington Indiana. Surviving are her son Dixon H Bynum and daughter Maude Bynum. Her husband led the gold belt of the Democratic party in 1896 and served in federal law revision efforts under McKinley.

Indianapolis Rachel Dixson Bynum Wees Washington Ind William D. Aewmn United States William Jennings Bryan William D.bynum Oak Grove Bynum Davia Con

County awards Cosby bridge contract and Lieber machine bid

County commissioners awarded Frank Cosby a contract for building four iron bridges with a combined bid of 3118 dollars, 235 dollars less than the separate bids. H Lieber & Company of Chicago was awarded a separate contract to furnish a county machine for making blueprints at 315 dollars for use by the county surveyor and engineer.

Frank Cosby H. Lieber & Compay Chitazo Tract

Missing meat cutter and $228 puzzle Evansville police say

Evansville Ind April 2 police recovered a missing meat cutter at the grocery and found 228 of the company’s money unaccounted for after an investigation led by manager Oliver Bredemeier. The store reported the loss following the cutter’s departure.

Evansville Ind Oliver Emeier Clita Bredemeier Polk

No Bidders for Evansville Bonds Assembly Notice

Evansville officials report no bids received for the municipal bond issue prompting reevaluation. City treasurer notes process continues with potential reissuance and timeline adjustments.

Evansville

American Reported Wounded by Bombers

A terse dispatch from Nogales Arizona reports an American wounded by rebel air attacks. The report notes casualties on the Mexican side near Naco as combatants exchange fire with rebel aviators.

Nogales Ing Ae Ariz Accord Fedne Naco

Charles Y. Nellis Nominated for Mayor in Robinson

Charles Y. Nellis has been nominated as a mayoral candidate in Robinson municipal affairs. The fragment references party alignment and the nomination process, but details are incomplete and unclear from the readable text.

Charles Y. Nellis Robinson I Municipal

Bele artefacts mark oldest Faroese scripture find

A fragmentary inscription from the Bele site on the Faroe Islands is described as the oldest known script fragment found in Faroese archaeology. Researchers note its potential link to early Norse literacy and maritime trade networks in the Norse Atlantic.

Vincennes Man Gets New Judge for Trial

Princeton Ind Agril AY paoner granted here this morning in the case against Raymond Winninger of Vincennes charged with perjury. The trial will be before Banford Trippett, a Gibson county prose- May of the Circuit Court. Clyde McKay and T. M. McDonald’s names were struck off by attorneys for the defense. A decay ger was indicted months ago by the Gibson county force and has been unable to furnish Ba boad he has been held ip pi on At this Wime .

Princeton Ind Agril AY Paoner Raymond ,Winninger Vincennes Banford Trippett Gibson County Circuit Court Clyde McKay City A T. M. McDonald Hovey C. Kirk Winalge Gibson Coun

Discovery at Pransville Courthouse Captures Fisherman Tale

A fragment from Pransville Indiana recalls a courthouse incident described by Urban Nippy Martin, a circuit court bailiff. The tale centers on a veteran fisherman and his effort to catch specimens, with mentions of bait shortages and fading conditions at the site.

Pransville Ind Urban Martin

Man Struck by Auto Driven by Mrs Hubbe Hurts

Donald Hopper suffered painful bruises and minor cuts Saturday when struck by an automobile driven by Mrs. Arthur Hubbe. The incident details a daytime collision in the city with medical care not specified.

Donald Hopper Arthur Hubbe

Accident Reported at Main and Meridian Streets

A two-vehicle crash occurred about 6 45 last night at the intersection of Meridian and Main streets. Otto Ritterskamp drove a truck and Robert Miles drove a light roadster. both drivers were injured and taken to a local hospital. Investigators classified the incident as a collision with damage to both vehicles and possible injuries to the occupants.

Otto Rittekamp Robert Miles Colt Wi Meridian Ritterskamp Miles

Tickets for Two Days To Marry Play Sale

Fifty cent tickets for the play Two Days To Marry to be staged at St. Mary's auditorium on April 10 and 11 may be purchased at Sum Brothers era He Hiams Pharmacy Sums Drugs 4 Stove.

Dew St. Mary’s Auditorium Sum Brothers Ee Era He Hiams Pharmacy Sums Drugs 4

Grubb Funeral Service Held This Afternoon

Funeral services for H. Grubb were held this afternoon at 2:30 from Prentice Street. A son was mentioned in the account, with details noting the family residence on Prentice Street and the Scipek line.

Grubb H. Grubb Scipek Prentice Street

Shumaker’s Motion Overruled Today

A court ruled Shumaker’s motion overruled today in a docket involving India and a seal league. The decision follows a rehearing request and potential further action by the parties.

Shumaker Dor

Hearing on Live Stock Shipping Rates

A state hearing is set for April 2 on the petition by the Indiana Farm Bureau Federation and Producers Association seeks intrastate rate reductions for live stock shipments. The hearing will address proposed changes and potential impacts on producers and handlers within the state.

Yneat Ae Tad Indiana Farm Bureau Federation and Producers Association Tate

Boys Let Air Out of 100 Auto Tires

Nearly 100 motorists in Indianapolis attended a Brightwood church pray meeting then found every car tire had been deflated. Reported as prank, several churchgoers joked about losing their religion as tires were found flat.

Indianapolis Ind Brightwood M. E

Purcell Will Probate Details In Bloomington News

The will of the late Georgia W Purcell probated today allocates 5000 to daughter Mary C, 1000 to Laura B, 1000 to a sister, with the rest to children George P Etchel W Skillman Mary Purcell and Helen Purcell sharing equally. No real estate to be sold without all children consent. George Purcell received 20000 in advance and may owe the balance if his share falls short. Dated June 1927.

Vincennes Mre Georgia W. Purcell George W. Purcell The Blomington Wa Laura Bh George P Etchel W. Skillman Mary Purcell Helen Purcell George Purcell

Car Load of Brick for Central Church

A car load of facing brick for the new Central Christian church has arrived and begun hauling to the site. The delivery sets the stage for rapid progress on finishing the church as work moves forward.

Central Christian Church West Pirst Eobebnenad

Robb Becomes Miners’ Leader In District Change

Robb assumed the post as leaders of the miners in the district, stating any personnel changes would be decided at a forthcoming meeting. The brief note indicates a transition in regional mining leadership and plans for procedural steps at an official gathering.

Robb

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Clarence Hyatt Gerald ‘DeKing Joseph Dekit Aurora Robert A . Milroy Gerald Phoe DeKing Sea Eley Ernoon Cosby Rero Comaty Pfom May Bele i Te Faroe Main, Meridian Omer Aime Te Ee Ae Tenay
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