18 Apr 1932
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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1932
Page
1
Miss Elizabeth Montgomery died at home in Montgomery at 9 o clock. She was a member of St Peter Catholic Church and educated in local schools. Surviving are a brother in Terre Haute and other relatives. burial will be in the parish cemetery near Montgomery.
In Montgomery a youth named Darrell Cropp sustained a leg injury when an electric drill malfunctioned and pierced the upper leg muscles. He has recovered enough to go home to Montgomery.
The mayor’s health remained serious but slightly improved today after Sunday night reports indicated he was in a hospital. Attending physicians noted he was as well as could be expected with continued monitoring.
George Gribbons, 90, died Sunday at the Daviess county poor farm after a lingering illness. He came from Ohio early in life and lived in Bogard and Elmore townships. Burial was Sunday afternoon at Elwora.
The scene covers early tulip blossoms in uncertain life, trimming of hedges and shrubbery, jury commissioners drawing names for the next court term, a farmer reporting his peach crop fare, and a student anxious about final geometry exams amid chatter at a country club course.
Fragmentary 19th century report cites a feud between organized milk dealers and independent dairy farmers in the Chicago territory with authorities blaming arson after a blaze at the Good Malty Farm near Elgin destroyed cattle and property. Evidence pointed to incendiary cause and a loss of about 50 000 dollars. The fire killed six head of cattle and damaged several buildings as part of a larger milk industry conflict in the area.
A string of violent incidents across Indiana left seven dead and several injured during the weekend. Reports list deaths from car crashes, a domestic dispute, and a police-involved incident as authorities investigated each scene. Names include Elisha Baldwin and Minnie Jones among others, with fatalities reported in Greencastle Princeton Bloomington and Frankl.
The Graf Zeppelin departed for Brazil at 12 08 today amid tight weather and light, aided by the moon. Friedlithshafep reported the crew's plan proceeded smoothly despite the ominous forecast.
The document discusses standards for listing individuals in Who's Who entries. It emphasizes correct spellings and full naming conventions, urging consistency across directories and avoiding partial or informal names.
A fragmented riddle asks for the name of a former military cadet who is history while in service to his country. The clue hints at a first name linked to hunger or appetite in a place of sustenance. The exact answer is not provided in the readable text.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention a busi act on a road and automotive context. The readable bits indicate an 80 or eighty count and references to operation or activities along a route, but key names, places, dates, or outcomes are missing.
The text provides a garbled question mentioning a father, his office, a possible owner named Jong, and a late Hen or hint. No clear event, date, or identifiable subject is present to form a proper news item.
State Troopers opened fire on striking miners marching toward the Somers mine near Adena, Cadiz Ohio, after barricades were set and orders to halt ignored. Elmer Triduff and Louis Porter were among those shot, with several others wounded as guards fired low to stop the demonstrators.
Cooper and Son, new proprietors of the Meredith hotel, formally opened their dining room to the public at dinner hour Sunday. The dining room has new floor coverings and the exterior has been redecorated. Jack's orchestra provided music as many attended and enjoyed the splendid meal.
Shoals Indiana report indicates defense testimony in the trial of August Jones 31 charged with murdering his father John A Jones 61 will probably be closed late today with proceedings wrapping up this session
Lt Massie endures intense questioning over Joe Kahatowal’s death as prosecutors press for a full confession. Clarence Darrow backs Massie while a defense team aims to reveal motive and truth about the cottage incident involving Mrs Fortescue and others.
Marion Indiana April 18 Mayor Jack Edwards remains in serious condition after infection developed following a tonsil operation performed Saturday. City officials and residents await further medical updates on Edwards status and municipal leadership.
Moscow reports Soviet concentrations on the Manchurian frontier as preparations for national defense rise. A government spokesman said Russia would respond to any clash with the new Manchurian state while noting potential serious consequences if incidents escalate.
Defsey Pritchard was arrested yesterday by Sheriff Hal Nelson and a deputy on a fraudulent check charge. Fountain County officers pursued the suspect after a warrant request, with reports indicating the individual had fled south. Local details remain unclear as the case proceeds through the county jail.
Mud dips in the pavement on U S highway 50 between Wheatland and Washington are being eliminated by mud jacking. The process lifts the concrete by pumping a mud and cement mix under the pavement through drilled holes, restoring it to its original level.
A mob of about 200 to 260 Kansas farmers overpowered the St Francis jail sheriff, released Richard Read an admitted kidnapper killer, and hanged him from a tree near McDonald. Read earlier confessed to abducting and murdering a girl after holding her captive for more than 134 hours. Sheriff Bacon described the chaotic assault and lack of lawful restraint as the mob acted to administer instant justice.
Fragmentary OCR lists jurors from multiple townships including Walter of Baa township and Chattin of Washington township. Names such as Frank Louis Wuertz of Washington, Enoch 9, Clyde Be Jackman, Huebner and Gredié appear, with unclear roles and affiliations.
A formal opening of the Mere Dith Hotel dining room under the new management of W. E. Cooper was held on Sunday. The event showcased the new arrangements and dining facilities as part of the hotel’s reorganization.
A Harbison County prosecutor reports a suspect was held for hours without charges before release on Saturday afternoon. Miss Marx of Illinois, 185, recounts her account claiming she shot herself at Harbison’s home after an argument.
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