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Washington Washington Democrat

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Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1925

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Noblesville Moves on Oberholtzer Case Bound for Special Trial

In Noblesville Indiana on August 14 Judge Hines indicated the case against D ephenson Karl Klenck and Earl ey for the murder of Madge Oberholtzer would be handled as a special trial. Judge Will Sparks of Rushville assumed jurisdiction and a conference with state attorneys was postponed. The scheduling suggests possible a November or December trial or October term work by Sparks. Prosecutor Remy and defense counsel prepared for judge and date discussions.

Noblesville Ind Milton County D. Shenson Karl Kienck Karl Madge Oberholtzer Udge Hines Rushville Tial Hines Hamiltounty Edward Prater India Stephenson Sho i Ephenson Earl Klenck Earley Will Sparks Bush Secial Sparks Imerman Qinhha Remy Marion County Inman

Bad Accident at River Bridge Injures Hazelton Pair

A late afternoon collision on state road 5 near River Bridge injured Mrs. McNees and a boy named Bird of Hazelton. A Ford touring car driven by John McRoberts stalled on approach, rolled over embankment after the brake failed, pinning Mrs. McNees beneath. Passersby lifted the car. Mrs. McRoberts and the other occupants escaped unharmed. Bird suffered facial wounds. condition of Mrs. McNees uncertain.

White River Bridge McNees Bird Hazelton John McRoberts Ford Ion Mca

Paul Lemmon Receives Rector Scholarship at DePauw

Paul Lemmon, an honor student at Glendale High School for four years, has been awarded a Rector scholarship at DePauw University. The award covers tuition and fees for four years with access to funds from the Rector fund.

Glendale High School Paul Lemmon DePauw University

Home Coming Sunday at Otterbein Church

Otterbein United Brethren church holds a home coming Sunday August 16 with Sunday school at 9 30 led by Frank Hardy and classes for all. Morning worship at 10 30 features male quartet music and a address by Dr I J Good president of Indiana Central College. An old fashioned basket dinner is planned at noon followed by an afternoon program at 2 with readings quartet music and another address by Dr Goof. Everyone is invited to attend.

Friends of the ‘Otterbein United Brethren Church Frank Hardy I. J. Good Indiana Central College Doctor Goof

Joe Bogner Civil War veteran dies in Washington

Joseph Bogner longtime Washington resident and Civil War veteran dies at Kokomo after a stroke while visiting his daughter Mrs I N Crawford He was 80 with a September birthday He served as deputy postmaster and deputy sheriff and later worked in the post office and a tobacco shop He was a member of Presbyterian church Liverpool lodge Odd Fellows and Grand Army of the Republic Burial planned at Oak Grove with services anticipated in Washington

Joseph Bogner Washington Kokomo I. N. Crawford Bogner South Meridian Street Oak Grove Hogner Norths Crawford Joseph Bogher Germany Elizabeth Cosgrove Lucia Koko‘mo Leroy Bogner Kie Ho Horrall Jane McCormick Post Office Little Gem Atore Harley Jones Joe Bogner Presbyterian Churth Liverpool Lodge Odd Fellows Grand Army of the Republic

Engagement Off Miss Fletcher Returning Home

London reports Miss Louisa Fletcher, an Indianapolis girl, returns home after postponing her romance with German count von Schmettow. Berlin dispatches say wedding plans stalled by more than red tape as the count’s father reportedly objects at the last moment. United Press finds parental opposition cited as the core issue.

London Count von Schmettow Louisa Fletcher Indianapolis Berlin Miss Fletcher United Press

McMillan polar plane nearly sank in Atlantic rescue

Washington reports that continual pounding of icy Atlantic waters lifted one of the McMillan polar expedition planes. It nearly sank but was saved with great difficulty. Commander Byrd notified the navy department today by wireless from Greenland.

Washington Atlantic Byrd Navy Department Greenland

Con coed Scott and wife face six week decision

A court will render its decision regarding Con coed Scott and his wife within six weeks, with the ruling anticipated to resolve the case and outline any required actions or penalties.

Concoed Scott

Holding up the Winnipeg assistant cashier by five robbers

Five robbers today held up the assistant cashier of the Winnipeg bank or store, prompting a police search and investigations into the masked bandits' identities and motives.

Winnipeg Manitoba

Hold Mother for Shooting Youth in Evansville

Mrs. Ruby McIntosh, 30, arraigned in city court on assault with intent to murder Devenas Taylor, 16, after defending her son Donald 12, who was slapped by Taylor. Taylor was shot and will likely die. McIntosh remains under police guard at home to care for her three week old baby.

Evansville Ind Ruby McIntosh Devenas Taylor Taylor McIntosh Donald

Man Severed Leg in Mine Accident at Ayrshire

Princeton Ind Aug 14 Herman G Woods a Southern refiroed brake man lost his left leg in a fatal Ayrshire mine incident this morning, falling while uncoupling two freight cars.

Princeton Ind Herman G. Woods Ayrshire Methodist

Will Reeme Faces Sanity Test in Mellon Threat Case

Kansas City on Aug 14 police said fanatical prohibition crusader Will Reeme was arrested on a charge of threatening Secretary Mellon in a letter. He told Mellon he was directed from on high to slay Mellon over lax enforcement of prohibition laws.

Kansas City Reeme Treasury Mellon Melion

Death penalty sought for 17 year old shooter in Sedalia

Sedalia Missouri August 14 The death penalty will be asked for Everett Adams aged 17 of Ohio who confessed to shooting A D Clayson a school teacher who had given him a ride in his car near Sedalia Clayson died from his wounds the case hinges on Adams confessed act and motive remain under investigation by authorities

Sedalia Everett Adams Ohio A. D. Clayson Here

Three Deaths From Electricity In Week In Indiana

Newcastle Indiana August 14 electricity claimed its third victim of the week when Emery Wrightmen 25 of Spiceland a lime man for Interstate Public Service touched an uninsulated wire. The incident underscores ongoing danger from exposed electrical lines amid summer heat.

Newcastle Ind Emery Wrightmen Spiceland Limeman Interstate Public Service Company

Oil field work advances at Peek farm and Singleton well

New casing is being placed in the John M. Peek farm oil well today. The hole is down 550 feet. At the Mile Singleton well a crowded hole at about 770 feet depth is causing some trouble.

John M. Peek Singleton

Andrew Miles Undergoes Minor Operation in Daviess County Hospital

Andrew Miles of Odon underwent a minor operation this morning at the Daviess county hospital.

Andrew Miles Odon Daviess County Hospital

Grand jurors to probe Lulu Williams death in Indiana

Evansville Aug 14 Prosecutor Hardin said June term grand jury will first pursue the murder of Mrs Lulu Williams while also probing alleged primary election frauds. Evidence heard includes statements from Mr and Mrs Roeder, supposed friends of Williams, who may have seen Williams recently and testified about a cave hideout near Howell. Authorities weigh a possible double killing theory as they pursue leads and monitor communities near the Green River in Kentucky.

Evansville Ind Lulu Williams Henry T. Hardin Hardin Frank Williams William Roeder Williams Roeder Fred McDaniels Art Wentzel Howell Wiliams Henderson County Kentucky Green River Dee

New Building Girders Under Construction At Sars Facility

Tractors lay steel beams for the north and south walls of the new high nal and community building. Workers install six girders, each three pieces, with a signal erector slated to hoist them to the top of the framework. Girders weigh about eleven tons and may reach thirty five feet in height. The project progresses toward readiness for hoisting later this week.

Entertain Hopes for McCray Pardon in Indiana

Reports from Kewanee and Washington detail a mail robbery case and renewed pardon efforts for Indiana governor Warren T. McCray. Authorities say Joseph Jackson confessed to stealing registered mail, while McCray backers push for clemency with public opinion seen as favorable.

Wisconsin Republicans Launch Drive Against La Follette

United to dethrone La Follette in Wisconsin Roy Wilcox, a lawyer, seeks the U S Senate seat being vacated by the death of elder La Follette. Conservatives unite to back Wilcox and restore support for Coolidge and the national administration.

Oshkosh Wis Wisconsin L la Follette Regi Coolidge Conservation Roy Wilcox Robert M. LaFollette United States Senate Lasotlette

Wash Chappell Dies in Minden Nebraska

Relative notice reports Wash Chappell died in Minden Nebraska from a paralytic stroke. Born and raised in Pike County he will be buried in Petersburg after Sunday services. The widow and several grown children survive him, and he was known to many residents of southern Davies County.

Coolidge family visit to Plymouth Vermont

Swampscott Massachusetts resident Coolidge travels with Mrs. Coolidge to Plymouth Vermont to visit Col Coolidge, aiming to spend time with his aged father. The president and first lady depart the summer White House by motor at 9 am for the trip.

Swampscott Mass Coolidge

WIFE LEADS RAID ON HUSBAND AND WIDOW IN CHICAGO

Thomas Lawrence a wealthy St Louis businessman and Mrs Julia Gruner a handsome widow faced morals court and pleaded not guilty to disorderly conduct after a raid led by Lawrence s wife. The couple were found in undress attire when officers entered their hotel room early today.

Chicago Thomas Lawrence St. Louie Julia Gruner St. Louis Lance Lawrence

LAY SITUATES ORE COOLIDGE FEAN DEBT FUNDING

A fragmented note references Coolidge in connection with a debt funding committee and a focus restricted to New England amid Belgian concerns. The garbled text implies a fiscal panel discussing regional limits and international stakes affecting ore or financial aid. The passage remains unclear about final actions or dates.

Fean New England

Rider of qr Packing Company Dies After Surgery

Howard P. Rider of qr Packing company died yesterday afternoon at Baptist Hospital in Louisville following an appendectomy operation.

Howard Rider Howard P. Rider Qr Packing Company the Baptist Hospital At Louisville

Former Local Resident Dies After Year of Illness

Mrs. Johanna Lents, longtime resident of this city until January, died last night at 10. She left three children, Mrs. Éistte of Indianapolis, Leo Lents of Shoals, and Bernard Lents. and her mother Mrs. Louisa O’Neill of Montgomery. Siblings include Lyman of Indianapolis, Eoha Pune of South Charleston, Ohio, and Gus O’Neill of this city. The body will arrive in Washington tonight at 7 and go to Gus O’Neill’s home at 500 East Street. Funeral Saturday at 2:30 at St. Emar Church, burial in Peter’s Cemetery in Montgomery.

Johanna Lents Éistte Indianapolis Leo Lente Shoals Bernard Lents Louisa O’neill Montgomery Lyman Eoha Pune Charleston Ohio Gus O'Neill Washington East Street St.emnar Church Peter's

Republicans Meet at West Baden Today

A statewide Republican meeting gathers workers from Tide chapters one through three as informal conferences proceed. Sen Watson and State Chairman Wailb were to address the gathering as leaders arrive, signaling broad political significance. Madame Curie, discoverer of radium, received a $120,000 reward.

Watson Wailb Madame Curie

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