Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Washington Washington Democrat in Washington, Indiana

Page 1

We have 10,635,812 pages in Indiana

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 18 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Washington Washington Democrat

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1925

Page

1

Alienist testimony on Russell Scott insanity in court

Chicago August 4 Russell Scott’s mental state is challenged as Dr Carl Hulbert a veteran psychiatrist testifies he is insane and should not be hanged. Judge David cautions the defense to stick to facts and dates as testimony unfolds with conflicting statements from witnesses and a tense courtroom exchange.

Chicago Russell Scott Carl Hulbert David William Stewart Scott Hulbert Leopold Leeb FE Scott Russell

Anthracite wage talks loom amid conference dispute

In Atlantic City New Jersey on August 4 persistent talk of a withdrawal from the coal wage conference grows. Samuel Warriner, chairman of anthracite operators, would attend the meeting at 8 p.m. amid pressure from Mine Workers leader L Lewis who demanded Warriner attend. Lewis declined to comment on Warriner's stance.

Atlantic N. J Rites P. m Samuel Warriner Bolt L. Lewis W Arrnner Lewis Warrines

Soviet plan for rapid industrial growth disclosed

United Press reports Leon Trotsky in an interview revealing Soviet policy to accelerate collectivization and industrialization. He criticizes Western governments for propaganda and asserts Russia will grow into a major factor in world trade within years.

United Press Leon’ T Iatsky Akapra Ag Ag Trotsky Russia United

Movie Wreck to Be Filmed Wednesday in Hollywood Style

Washington society braces for a shock as the Democrat two reel comedy drama A Day in Hollywood plans a big outdoor wreck scene at Main and East Third Streets. Director Hughes says ample police will protect the crowd while interiors are shot at the Grand theater with powerful lights. The cast includes Miss Polly Boyd, Hugh Cox Jr, Carl Gordon, Dorcas Gross, and others. The film aims for a Tuesday showing after rapid development and editing.

Washington Society Democrat Hollywood Main E. Third Soddy Hott Aorta Hamersly Thisvening Sedlin Reguay New York Grand Theater Grand the Democrat

Riker Trust Dispute Demands Accounting and Trustee Removal

Plaintiffs in the Davises circuit court seek an accounting and $500 judgment against John A. Riker Blanche E. Shake and others. They urge removal of trustees and appointment of a new trustee to oversee property conveyed December 29 by John L. Riker to John A. Riker and Blanche E. Riker for the benefit of named heirs. Hastings and Allen represent the plaintiffs.

John L. Riesmeee Riker Bertha KE Daviess Circuit Court John A. Riker Bianche _ Shake Ralph QO. Riker Bertha A. Riker Rl Ly Riker Ruth — Riker Erma Riker Gene Riker Ito Hastings & Allen

John Downey Dies During Operation in Indianapolis

John Downey former practicing attorney in Washington and Martin County died at 3:30 PM Monday at St. Vincent Hospital Indianapolis after a week of treatment. He was 72 last February. His body returned to Vincennes and from there to Sacred Heart country home. Funeral at Sacred Heart Church Vincennes then burial in St. John’s Cemetery Washington. Surviving family includes widow, two sons George and Clem Downey, and four brothers among others. Downey held high regard in Daviess County Bar and served as Washington mayor once. He was a Catholic and Vincennes Knights of Columbus member.

John Downey Washington Vnews Martin St. Vincent's Tal Indianapolis Downey Vincennes Harry Will A. Cullop Dow Daviess County Bar Association Joneah Wilson Rose Hughes Martin County Brunt George Downey Clem South Bend Rowe Mary Providence Louis J. Downey Vincentres Tney Montgomery Mick Downey Loogootee Ph Downey Bedford Alice Bradley Mary Downey Sarah Downey Mr. Downey Congregation of the Catholic Church At Vincennes Knights K. Calamus

Taxpayers Seek Block on Anti Evolution Law in U S Court

John Neal, chief defense attorney in the Scopes trial, filed a petition in United States district court seeking to enjoin enforcement of Tennessee's anti evolution law. The document argues the measure deprives children of truthful knowledge in public schools.

County Road Petition Faces City Consent Barrier

The Board of County Commissioners anticipated ruling on a petition for a county unit road along Memorial Avenue from Walnut Street to Eastside Park. It held no jurisdiction since the road lies within city limits, requiring city consent. The city faces a circuit court action over street improvement at abutter expense. Separately, the commissioners ordered a township road in Elmore continued, with bids and bond sale set for September 9 and contract letting at 7 p.m.

Board of County Commissioners Memorial Avenue Walnut Street East Fourteenth Street Eastside Park William Elmore

Impeachment of Dr King Considered by Indiana Board

Indianapolis August 4 The state board of health moves to impeach Dr William F King secretary over malfeasance charges. Board votes to hand records to state board of accounts for investigation and to meet Monday to consider removal and audit of King records amid salary increase allegations.

Indianapolis Ind William F. King State Board of Health King State Board of Accounts Accounts Board

Winners Named in Vincennes Lawn Beautification Contest

A three judge panel selected by Mayor McCarty determined contest winners for the city beautification event in Vincennes. Judges John Grayson Thomas Browning Merle Abbott and a public schools representative toured contestant homes and will finalize awards tomorrow. Forty six entrants competed with many lawns praised for their green thriving appearance amid improved streets.

McCarty John M. Grayson Vincennes Thomas H. Browning Loogootee Merle Abbott Bedford Abbott Washington Logan H. Peek Meredith With Or Me Nellie Bowers Dewey Avenue

Leonard Range Co Note Suits Filed in Circuit Court

Moore suits against stock buyers of the defunct Leonard Range Co seek repayment of notes. Receiver Wiley Hastings through attorneys Alten Hastings Alten alleges judgments against Sam Barnett 57.25 John Codosh 60 George Gilliatt 120 Truman Smith 132 Lafayette Gilley Herman McCrisa Ken 112.5 for repayment in circuit court.

Leonard Range Company Wiley Hastings Alten Hastings & Alten Sam Barnett John Co ‘Dosch George Gilliatt Try S. Smith Lafayette Gilley Ea O— Herman al McCrisa- Ken

Peace Monday Afternoon Fine Issued

A court on Monday afternoon imposed a fine of five dollars plus costs after a peace-related offense.

Orth Peace

Carnegie Public Library Budget Sets Five Cent Levy

Trustees for Carnegie Public Library adopted the 1926 budget totaling 6730 with books 4500 periodicals 160 binding 0 salaries 2520 fuel 350 rights 150 stationery ibe misc 100 water ice 50 repairs 600 furniture 700. The board fixed a five cent tax rate per $100 of taxable property for the coming year. Objections to object 8? trustees also voted to bid for a coal lump loan on August 17 at 7 30 PM.

Carnegie Public Library Washi

Kids Needed for Movie Scene at Democrat Office

On Thursday at 1 30 pm a children’s scene will be filmed requiring five to twelve year olds. Parents may send or bring their kids to the Democrat office shortly before the shoot and the director will supervise and return them home after the scene.

Democrat

Rio Grande flood threat as Fort Bliss guards dykes

El Paso Texas August 4 soldiers from Fort Bliss and others pressed into service guard the dykes along the flood ed Rio Grande south of the city. More than fifty homes have been swept away and thousands of acres of panelled land damaged by the rising waters.

el Paso Texas Fort Bliss Rio Grande Here

Vanderburgh grand jury indicts notaries in absentee voting case

Evansville Ind Aug 4 Vanderburgh county grand jury returned 141 indictments against Fred Measer and H W Kumler notaries who witnessed absent voters in the city primary last May. They are charged with falsely attesting to ballot applications and signatures on ballots.

Evansville Ind Vanderburgh County Grand Fred Measer H. W. Kumler Pamuas Measer Kumler

Ambassador Bancroft Will’s Body Sent Home

The Japanese cruiser Tama will depart Thursday carrying the remains of American ambassador Bancroft Will and reach San Francisco on August 22, delivering the envoy’s casket to the United States after his death.

Tokio Tama Bancroft San Francisco

Death of Claude Saunders Local Barber

News arrives of Claude Saunders death at his new home in Washington after years of ill health. Formerly a barber in the opera house building and earlier in the saloon business, he had recently moved to California seeking health. Burial likely in Washington, with Mrs. Saunders notifying relatives.

Claude Saunders Wahlington Orn Mrs. Saunders Saunders Opera House Washington California Betel Feskivedl

Also Mentioned on This Page

Alienist East Third Street ASK Accounting and New Trustee James A. Riker Bertha Bond BOARD Memorial Ave County Unit Road WF King Ofaf State Board of Health Robert Murdoch Mondar Champaign Hill Charles Rhoades H. W. Carnahan South Merid Stella Hackler South Meridian Laura Long South East Second Dan Begley Harned Avenue John Livingston South Meridian Street Ragsdale Frank Smyth South East Second Street Homeline Oil Station East Second van Trees Walter Hatfield North East First Street James Holland North East Second Street Lee Hamersly North East Second Walnut Joseph J. Gordon North East Fourth Hefron Henry Backes North Sis Ed Brouillette North East Fourth Street George Flora John Kretz Flora Street J. C. Riley Pearl Street John Wuertz North East Sixth John Buckley Pearl East Fourth Streets Charles Auberry John East Fourth Heffernan Brothers East First Harley Kinder Graham Place West First Street Cora Swift North Meridian Street Jeasie Goshorn van Trees Street William McCormick West First Walnut Streets Code Perkins West K. O. P. Lodge Fourth Street Pythnorean Lodge Knights of Pythias Aller Rth Wihson P More Leonard Range CO
Search Courier

Search the Washington Washington Democrat Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Washington Washington Democrat?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication