Man wears wife's underwear in dispute turns violent
In Memphis Tennessee on April 25 a man H A Witherspoon 48 was hospitalized with a fractured skull after a confrontation with James Kirkland 32. Kirkland allegedly said he would wear the underwear as a provocation and followed Witherspoon at Mrs Kirtland's home. A police inquiry began as a brick was involved and Witherspoon was knocked unconscious.
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Memphis
H. A.witherspoon
James Kirkland
Kirkland
Herspoon
Kirtland
Witherspoon
Womans Knee Broken As Car Runs Into Cow
A wreck at Billings cross roads east of Washington Sunday afternoon left Mrs. Charles Dutton with a fractured left knee cap. Her husband, 58, was unhurt. A cow owned by Charles Billings was killed and the car damaged. Mrs. Dutton received care from Dr. H Wadeworth and left for home. The cow was in a pasture road 54 heading to a milking barn when the auto from the east could not stop. The crash occurred about 5 PM.
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Billings
Washington
Charles Dutton
Sumer
Hil
Saurerdike and Jones Removed to Michigan City Prison
Frank Sauerdike 38 of Logoutee was moved to Michigan City state prison by Sheriff Harley Dustin after two weeks in custody. August Jones 31, recently convicted of involuntary manslaughter for killing his father John A. Jones 61, accompanied Sauerdike and received a 2 to 21 year sentence. Sauerdike had been held to prevent a possible jail break after previously escaping from Martin County Bastile.
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Frank Sauerdike
Loogootee
Michigan City
Harley Dustin
Martin County
Sauerdlike
August Jones
John A. Jones
Sauerdike
Jones
Sonerdike
Shoals
Liberty
Lents Rites Held At Way Residence
Funeral services for Maude Lents daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Lents of Martin county were held at 10:30 this morning at the home of Frank Way Past Center Street with burial in St John’s cemetery.
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Maude Lents
Robert Lents
Martin County
Frank Way
Center Street
St. John’s Cemetery
Billie Booth Fractures Left Arm in Fall at Home
Billie Booth nine year old son of Mr and Mrs Dick Booth fractured his left arm near the elbow while playing near home Sunday evening. X rays at Dr. H C Wadsworth's office showed the fracture just above the elbow. General anesthesia given and fracture reduced. injury occurred during a pace game with weights.
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Billie
Dick Booth
H. C. Wadsworth
Rain Delays and Rest as Yard Receives New Sod
Residents bemoan persistent rain that disrupts plans while a yard that was recently sodded gains from the wet spell. A motorist collision near Washington draws attention to accountability and financial strain from repeated overdrafts at the bank.
Snakes and Mushrooms Found Everywhere in Town
Reports describe mushrooms and snakes popping up along fences and roads. Army observers noted several poisonous snakes killed or captured during expeditions, with locals recounting a series of near encounters and brave actions by citizens.
State police search for baby fails
Norfolk April 25 a series of cruises by the five foot noted yacht Mare a was conducted to locate the kidnapers of Charles A. Lindro The Marcos owned by Charles H Consolvd a hotelier is linked to the case. Authorities report no contact with kidnapers and no clues tying rum runners from the Perth Highlands to the abduction. The effort yielded no breakthrough.
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Conway
Norfolk Me
Charles A. Lindro
Marcos
Charles H. Consolvd
John Hughes Lider
Rrd
J. H. Norman Sechwat Sk
Diplomas Awarded to St Peters Eight Grade Graduates
The eighth grade graduates of St Peters Montgomery received diplomas amid a decoratively arranged stage with flowers and garlands. Recipients included Breil Clare Paul Crasat Dant Robert Gates William Ham Horace Healy Het Heffernan Orville Sellers Bennett Margaret Day Hazel Thompson. Principal Gallagher gave the address and Miss Marie Bonc initially led a Washington theme tribute with music accompanying the ceremony.
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St! Peters
Montgomery
Breil Clare
Paul Crasat
Ph Dant
Robert Gates
Wi William Ham
Horace Healy
Het Heffernan
Orville Sellers
Es Bennett
Margaret
Day
Hazel Thompson
Princ Ané Gallagher
Theorge
Washington
Marie Boncn
Youth Killed Struck by Baseball in Texas Incident
A youth was killed when struck by a baseball during a game in Texas. The accident occurred at a local field during a youth league activity, with emergency responders arriving to assist and authorities launching a separate inquiry into the incident.
Baby Eight Months Old Weighs Thirty One Pounds
A fragment notes an eight month old baby allegedly weighing 31 pounds. The text is garbled with incomplete phrases and unclear context, but the bold detail is the unusually large weight for age. No clear date or location is provided.
Pictures Sought For University Exhibit By Local Group
Mrs W B Allen of 507 East Mil street president of the Browning Club requests help obtaining photographs for a University exhibit. The letter mentions Indiana University pictures and lists several individuals including George Winter John Bundy Samuel Richards R Biblie T O Steele Charles Nor and Janeines Bevel as potential participants or contributors for the May 31 display.
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W. B. Allen
East Mil
Indiana
Browning Club
Indiana University Pictures
Chave
Gerge Winter
John Bundy
Samuel Richards
R. Biblie
T. O. Steele
Charles Nor
J. Ottis Janeines
Bevel
Paivaearth
Cent
Weekend violence toll climbs with 16 dead in Indiana
United Press reports a weekend of violent incidents across Indiana leaving 16 dead. Incidents include auto crashes near Monroeville and Anderson, two patrolmen shot in Muncie, robberies at theaters, and multiple suicides or fatal accidents. Notable victims include Mollie Krause and her children, plus Bernard Granberg whose wife died in a crossing crash.
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United Press
Fort Wayne
Ind
Mott
Monroeville
Mollie Krause
Youer
Evelyn
Ruth
1Richard
Catherine
Teresa Ott
Ott
Lawrence Fuhrman In Serious Condition In Illinois
Lawrence Fuhrman, a well known local businessman and owner of a tile company in Loogootee, is reported seriously ill in a Lawrence hospital after weeks of illness. He is described as seriously weakened with multiple ailments and complications, affecting his health trajectory.
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Lawrence
Ey Ape
Fuhrmian
Peet Tile Company
Final Stage Down In Hawaii Murder Trial Opens
The Hawaii murder trial for Lt Massie proceeds toward closing arguments with testimony from Dr Massie’s psychiatrists. Witnesses include Joseph Catton of San Francisco as the sole remaining witness while defense seeks insanity as a defense, in a clash with the prosecution’s claim Massie planned the death. Clarence Darrow prepares the closing plea for Massie and codefendants, urging insanity as the key defense.
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Thomas H
Joe Fahawai
Joseph Catton
San Francisco
Hawaii
Gan
Catton
Maisie
Kahahiwal
Massie
Cr. Eee
Clarence Dara
Granville Roland Fortescue
Navy
Albert Jones
Edward Lord
Darrow
Agiled
John C. Kelley
Beatty Trial Not Set for May 16 in Daviess Court
The April term of Daviess County Circuit Court opened with criminal docket readings. Tobey Shaw's case was set for May 16 for trial, while Siwon faces a second trial on a related charge. A prior guilty verdict was voided during a hearing led by Judge Hastings on involuntary manslaughter allegations. A defendant waived arraignment, pleaded not guilty, and was bonded at 5000 dollars. Civil cases to be heard next.
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Daviess Circourt
Who's Who Contest Notice From The Democrat
The Democrat announces a Who's Who contest with a noon cutoff and a 5 o clock final entry time. About 118 subjects are described in the consult, making full correct answers unlikely and spelling errors possible. Participants are urged to mail in or bring responses promptly. Remember there are three chances.
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Anil
County Tax Office Extends Hours Amid Tax Rush
Wm C Camp county treasurer announced extended noon hours this week to serve taxpayers of Daviess County. Four deputies are on duty to handle heavy traffic as the spring tax installments near due. Despite a reported shortfall of about 10 000 compared with last year, officials expect delinquent payments to rise. More than 10 000 had been collected by yesterday with continued effort today. A 10 percent penalty applies if taxes are not paid on time, plus an additional 6 percent after next Saturday.
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Daviess
Wm. C. Camp
Hib
Camp
Mamie Osha Passes Away At 64 At Home
Mrs. Saniha 64 wife of Amil Osha of Petersburg Road died at 1 30 this morning after a six week illness. A native of Indiana she married Mr. Osha in June 1886. Surviving are Frank Mich Mrs. Adelia and two sisters Rose Walters and Mrs Catherine Fitzgerald of Indianapolis and four grandsons. Funeral at St Simon Catholic Church Washington Wednesday at 9 with burial in St cemetery Ed Keller to conduct. Mrs Osha was well known in Aviess County and many friends mourn her loss.
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St Simon Catholic Church of
Washington
St.” and
Ed Keller
Credit Bureau to Hold Special Meeting Tonight
Members of the Washington credit bureau will convene at 8:30 this evening at the Confectionery for a special session. The event will start with a recount of recent activities and will be followed by a formal meeting.
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Washington
Coroner's Verdicts Filed Late Saturday
Two coroner's verdicts were filed with the clerk of the circuit court late Saturday afternoon by Coroner Williams. One verdict concerns the death of Mrs. Jessie Jack, who died in a car crash involving Hel Beatty. The other verdict relates to Marz Harbison, who died from gunshot wounds in a case tied to personal safety.
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Titscuit Court
Williams
Jessie Jack
Hel Beatty
Westminster church hosts first communion dinner event
One hundred and four children attended the first communion dinner at Westminster Presbyterian Church. Only four children arrived without tickets. their names were recorded by teachers at their school.
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Westminster Presbyterian Church
Relatively Speaking He’s A Big Politician
A terse note appears to label an unnamed figure as a prominent politician. The text offers no dates places or additional context to confirm identity or significance.
Big Eagle Captured by Plainville Farmer Neiswanger
Joe Neiswanger trapped a seven foot eagle near Plainville and killed it after the bird rose and attempted to carry the rail away. The eagle weighed eight pounds and had a wingspan among the largest recorded in Daviess County. Neiswanger had noticed chickens killed recently and used a steel trap attached to a rail to snare the bird.
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Newt Plainville
Big Eagle
Wanger
Plainville
Neiswanger
Daviess County
Hail Deluge Strikes County Farmlands Overnight
Local reports say hail swept across Montgomery and nearby areas Sunday night, damaging crops and gardens. The storm began around 1 am and lasted just over five minutes, leaving scattered debris and slick roads in its wake.
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Ios Fe
Montgomery
Concert at Central Christian Church Friday
A spring concert by a 109-voice Girls Glee Club will be held Friday evening at Central Christian Church beginning at 7 o clock. The program will feature varied choral pieces.
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Ofcenaro
Central Christian Red
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