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Washington Washington Democrat

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Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 05, 1929

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Bail-jumpers Escape Jail In Brazil Amid Sleuthing

Wm J Miller 28 of New Orleans and Henry Lemay 23 allegedly used hacksaw blades to escape from a jail in Brazil Iud with three other prisoners offered liberty by the thieves. Sheriff Tiff ee announced a search and suspected Mrs Lemay and Juanita Baughy aided the escape in Terre Haute after the break is discovered.

Brazil Iud Wm. J. Miller New Orleans Menry Lemay Tiftee Terre Haute Miller Vo Oe Juanita Baughy Tiffee

Robbery in Hobbs State Area Reported With Cash Stolen

In Hobbs State area on April 5, three unidentified men robbed a store, taking about 1300 dollars in cash. The trio fled toward the city as authorities and nearby towns were alerted to set up roadblocks along connecting routes.

Antes Jobiie Hobbs

Was census to begin next week in Was area

The school census will start Wednesday morning April 16, announced by Jpene H. Shipp superintendent of Lee City Schools. An enumerators meeting will be held at the school. ward assignments listed for Mrs Mildred Sebring, Mrs Lucy Cothel, Mrs Charles LeMasters, Mrs Warren Van, Mrs Lord Briner, and Miss Ethel Williams. Chester Ray, nine, son of Walter Ray of Northwest D Hendenewee, was unconscious after being struck by a car on Main Street yesterday. He remained semi conscious by noon and his condition slowly improved. he had been riding on a wagon driven by Frank Kramer when the boys jumped off and darted in front of the auto, the driver attempting to stop in time. He was taken to the hospital for treatment with prospects of recovery depending on continued observation.

Was Jpene H. Shipp Lee City Schools Mildred Sebring Lucy Cothel Charles Lemasters Warren van Lord Briner Ethel Williams Chester Ray Walter Ray Northwest Hendewee Kramer Tad Ray Boy Frank Hill Tee Wees Mr. Kramer Ray Kremer Oss Senooes Wadsworth

Prosecution Planned for Men Forcing Representatives Out

Nashville officials announce that the men who forced representatives to leave Elizabethtown will be prosecuted under Tennessee law. The state pledges to protect citizens' rights and pursue justice within its jurisdiction.

Nashville Tenn Elizabethtown

Two Days to Marry to Be Staged For School Children

St Marys Alumni Association presents the three act comedy Two Days to Marry Sunday at 9 30 am for grade school children. An admission fee of fifteen cents is charged. Rehearsal success noted, actors praised under Father Terstegge. Hanson Furniture donated a living room suite for the event with tickets available at local shops.

St. Mary's Father Terstegge Hhe Hanson Furniture Store Williams

Indiana must pay from to die for nearly all of their

A fragmented April report from Polis notes Indiana faces mandatory payments covering broad losses. The item lists dates and totals as part of an accruing obligation, with no full context available. Officials referenced are not fully identifiable in the readable fragment.

Indiana

Federals Press Forward After Victory In Mexico

Reports from Naco Sonora Mexico dated April 5 describe General Almazan leading federal forces after a victory near Torreon and Camargo. About 1,000 troops including volunteers are advancing toward rebel positions as air raids appear limited and missiles land in open spaces.

Naco Senora Mexico Cnet Comary

Marion Man Talked Of As New Secretary

Indianapolis April 5. Chasey of Marion Ind today was to confer with Leslie to assume he position as secretary to Governor Lepite, succeeding John Brown, who was leaving state government.

Marion Man Indianapolis Chasey Marion iGovernor L. C Chasey Ind Lesiie

Mrs Uthrie or nee Mrs Rose Guthie

Unclear text fragment shows a name sequence likely indicating a married name and a maiden name Mrs Uthrie or nee Mrs Rose Guthie. No event, date, or location details readable to confirm context or story.

Mrs. Uthrie

Natural gas service to start by May in region

A notice received in Washington today states that natural gas will be available soon, with service expected to begin by May. The brief advisory highlights forthcoming delivery access and timelines for affected residents.

Washington

Local Barber Charged Arraigned in Robbery Case

A Hamm city barber, charged with a felonious act, was arraigned and entered a plea of not guilty in anticipation of trial. He was released on his own recognizance as the hearing set for 9 o clock Saturday morning. The incident involved a window being kicked out at John Haftey’s West Main Street barber shop on the first building, associated with Herbert Wag gone ge.

Mélicious Hamm Ragon John Haftey Main Street Haftey Herbert Waggone Juildit

Township trustee vows scrutiny of aid seekers at Patoke ship

NOGARDENS April 5 Township Trustee WL Daugherty announces a strict rule for aid applicants. No gal ens no grub means those who apply must prove need or risk being turned away this summer, with checks to ensure no misuse of relief resources.

Princeton Daugherty Patoke& Ship

Abyssinian Raiders Believed Drowned Near Lake Rudolph

Telegraph reports 300 Abyssinian raiders were met by a British pair near Lake Rudolph. Most raiders driven into the lake, believed drowned. British observers described the encounter as a decisive engagement with heavy casualties among the Abyssinian force.

Secunia Lake Rudolph

State objects to last point in Stephenson coram nobis plea

Indianapolis April 5 State objections to the one point of D C Stephenson s coram nobis petition were filed in the supreme court today by attorney general James M Ogden The objections say Stephenson s petition does not state the facts and answers his allegations that mob violence cured a testimony at Nobley The objections are sustained the petition will be without In recent days the court adjourned to hear thirty two points in the petitions

Indianapolis D. C

John Kramer and Williams In A Coepiq. tion

John Kramer shares a coequal claim with Williams in a case described by limited readable text. The fragment hints at a dispute or partnership matter requiring legal clarification between the two named individuals. Further details are not available in the provided OCR snippet.

Torch of Freedom Flickers Low for Daisy Sullivan

Daisy Sullivan 48, jailed for forgery, has no clemency recommendation. Greene County judge’s sentence upheld by the board, which will forward its decision to Governor Leslie. Training in house keeping, sewing, and religious instruction planned at the institution before completion of the sentence.

Torch OF Freedom Daisy Sullivan Ind Y Sullivan Greene Iy Wir Rf Board of Trustees Paul Pynter Eetke Sullivan van Buskirk Greene Circuit Court Leslie Harry G. Lesli Lewis Brown St. Paul’s Episcopal Church Beyeh

Judge bars divorcee from marrying for 50 years

Richmond Ind April 5 A judge here barred Mrs Dora Mc Clain from marrying in 50 years after a divorce petition was served on her husband Fred Iroe for the. a court.

Richmond Ind Dora McClain Fred Iroe the. A

General John Jones Contracted While Attending Parks Event

A fragment indicates General John Jones contracted illness while attending a parks event on April 5. Details and location are unclear due to damaged text, but the notice records a military figure at a public gathering and an illness event.

Reservation for banquet honors Dr Shumaker at office event

Indianapolis April 5. Reservation for a banquet tonight in honor of Dr Ei Ss Shumaker, subedpendent of the Indians. The notice appears as a partial reading with garbled text but confirms a planned gathering at his office location for the tribute.

Indianapolis Honous Ei. Ss. Shumaker

Father of Boy Slayer Leopold Sr Dies in Chicago

Nathan F Leopold Sr 69 father of the boy linked with Richard Loeb in the Bobby Franks murder died after a major operation in a Chicago hospital. A wealthy transportation magnate he was highly regarded in business circles and faced the trial period as his son and Loeb sought appeals.

Chicago Nathan F. Leopold Richard Loeb Joliet Bobby Franks Leopold Lalse Transportation Loeb Ring Clarence ‘Carrirson

Methodist meeting picks Hartford City for 1930 conference

Logansport Ind April 1930 site selection announced for the northern Indiana Methodist conference. Hartford City won the bid by a small margin after Mishawaka also submitted a bid, as delegates voted on the location.

Logansport Ind Hartford City Mishawaka

Collision at sea leaves three sailors missing near Ha Roads

Washington reports three men missing after destroyer Childs collided with schooner Eras 50 miles southeast of Ha Roads yesterday. Captain A C Channey of the schooner and two crewmen were aboard when heavy boats announced the loss.

Washington Childs Ha Roads A. C. Channey

Flood Traps Scores of Detroit Families on East Side

A cloud burst caused Connor's Creek to overflow on Detroit's east side trapping many families. Rescue boats evacuated residents as floodwaters reached about five feet in several areas, with damage expected to run into thousands of dollars.

Detroit Cty

Miner Killed By High Voltage Wire In Mine No 12

Leland Harwood aged 38 of Eldorado Illinois was instantly killed Thursday afternoon at the O Gare mine No 12 near Eldorado when he touched a high voltage wire while performing repairs. Operations had been halted for repairs and Harwood had just started his shift when the accident occurred.

Eldorado Leland Harwood O’gare Here Harwood

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