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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1925
Page
1
Washington August 18 American and Belgian commissioners resume at 3 o clock to settle the 0,000,000 Belgian debt to the United States. Only minor details remain and a successful conclusion may occur within two days. Belgians likely sail home soon as settlement looms. France and Italy debt representatives to visit in September and two months.
The men of the St Simon congregation plan a campaign to raise funds to move the cedars home from Walnut and East Second streets to Herron and East Second streets and to cover needed repairs for the home. An August lawn festival will support the drive with volunteers detailed by ward and district including Virg il Grannan Jun Bowling John Raymann Frank Ward John Garraghan Anne Smith Louis McCraken George Nabeeicea Winton Hyatt Bain Farris William Howard Gus Brochin Henry Mattingly Thos Kee L V Dant Albert Brewer Joe Pat Kavanaugh James Burris Pierce Cavanaugh J J Herlihy Louis Gootee William Raney George Hartig Frank Tra Ernest Cooper and others.
In Muncie Indiana Aug 18 authorities guard witnesses and seal testimony in the inquest into the double killing of Ben Hance and his wife amid fear the Gerald Chapman gang will strike again. George Anderson is hunted nationwide and Charles Wolfe held on 100000 bond as a suspect. Coroner Kilgore says the hearing should finish within hours with John Crome a key witness.
R Murphy installed a grill toasted sandwich machine in his Star restaurant. The device can produce a large number of sandwiches per hour and the novelty has already proven popular with diners.
The Bruceville Methodist church celebrated its founding fifty years ago with a special observance held this past Sunday. Members gathered for ceremonies and reflections on the church's history and community impact through five decades.
The Vincennes architects Sutton and Routt announce expansion with two Florida branches, including one in Hollywood. The Vincennes office remains headquarters, and junior partner Lester Routt, son of Warren Routt of Washington, is noted.
Los Angeles Aug 18 Jack Dempsey warned his manager and the New York boxing commission that he will not fight until the Kearns Dempsey contract ends in September 1926. He said he would hang up his gloves while pursuing the cross continental poker game. Kearns is set to meet Harry Wills today.
George Coleman was arraigned before Mayor McCarty on a charge of unlawful possession of intoxicating liquor after his Sunday arrest by Walter Sullivan. Bond set at 300 dollars, Coleman jailed in default. trial scheduled for Wednesday afternoon.
A heavy nitro glycerin charge blown open the Texico Oil company station safe on Sixth and St. Clair streets in Vincennes around 3 am Monday. Bandits took money and checks totaling 616, with only 113 in cash remaining.
Break Into Thieves entered the Charles Carlyle garage in Petersburg last night and stole $50 in cash from the cash register, an estimate by Mr. Carlyle this morning indicates. Police were alerted and are investigating the burglary.
Indianapolis detective Harry Webster received a threatening letter purporting to be from George Dutch Anderson, tied to the Gerald Chapman gang. The note, signed Dutch, warned King and Webster to make peace with God and claimed the writer was in town.
Evansville Indiana August 18 belief arose that a note left near the scene of Mrs Lulu Williams murder was written by Frank A Williams the missing husband. Deputy Sheriff Fred McDaniels compared handwriting and deemed the note a forger. Investigators posted a 1500 poster with Williams description and offered 500 reward on arrest.
The article details Varga beginning a prolonged fast on June 28 to address chronic ailments after studying physical culture. He aims to fast up to sixty days, noting a 34 pound loss to 94 pounds on day 47 and a seven inch waist shrinkage. He follows a strict routine of 30 minute dumbbell exercises, morning walks, and water every half hour as he nears the skeletal phase seeking a cure.
Washington reports indicate the McMillan Arctic expedition led by Lieut. Com. Byrd may be abandoned this week due to adverse weather. Secretary Wilbur sent a radio request seeking Byrd’s report on weather conditions and the value of continuing the attempt.
Harry Smith, nephew of John M. Smith of Hudsonville, dies in a Winslow mine accident. Frightful injuries to Harmon Fritz and Kays, with Fritz likely to die and Kays condition doubtful. Smith’s brothers and father also perished in similar mine incidents, marking a long family pattern of tragedy.
Aug 18 Napolis reports D C Ste a 16th grand dragon of the Ku Klux Klan and Earl ck and Earl Gentry held in jail until October awaiting clarity on charges.案
Aug 18 Anita Oser daughter of Mathilda McCormick Oser of Switzerland wins a federal court ruling over jurisdiction in a $7.5 million Rockefeller wealth case. Judge Baltseh denied grand jury motions, affecting proceedings involving John D. Rockefeller wealth.
A report describes Mrs Bertha Mene and Mrs Caroline Roby being involved in an incident this afternoon when they were moved into a Ted Scure Williams ambulance after an event or disruption.
A 26 year old window washer John Stone was killed when ten stories of the Continental National Bank building collapsed. Burt Barton a passerby narrowly avoided being struck, hearing Stone scream as the debris fell. Police and investigators began detailing the accident amid shaken witnesses.
William G Heffernan secretary of the Union Building and Loan Association and Mrs Heffernan will leave Washington for a six week trip across the Atlantic visiting Ireland England and continental Europe They expect to spend time with their son Lieut John Heffernan aboard the battleship Pittsburgh and will meet him in Queenstown Ireland before continuing to Belgium Switzerland and Holland then France and home from there
In Muncie Indiana on August 18 Ben and Mary Hance were buried beside their small farm. Their children say they paid the price for helping the police uncover Gerald Chapman. The couple was killed Friday afternoon in a rural country cemetery adjoining their farm.
Syracuse Ind Aug 18 A blaze early today at the Oakland motion picture theater damaged the building and left three persons severely injured with several others hurt. Firemen from nearby towns aided in extinguishing the flames and the loss was estimated at eight thousand dollars.
Heirs of John Hart, owners of former Lynn Co holdings in Barr township near Cannerburg, reported a successful oil well at 510 feet on the Hart farm this morning. An observer estimated potential six barrels, with six feet of pay sand, and plans to shoot the hole to boost production. Nearby wells in the area produce small daily amounts. News from Mila Singleton farm in Big Windy field was less encouraging, with a drill down to 460 feet and expected poorer results from the Gaither oil sand at 300 feet. Work continues at both wells.
Indianapolis August 18 The threat of an epidemic of typhoid at the state penal farm at Putnamville has been removed Dr William F King secretary of the state board of health announced today He said the possibility of spread of the disease has been removed through proper treatment of the water supply and that nine inmates suffering from the disease are recovering A rag and junk buyer from Blackpool England is outstripping competitors by carrying a small camera and trading two minute photos for junk he finds
A four year old boy suffered four scalp wounds and other injuries when the Star coupe he rode in with his half brother LeRoy Jackson collided with John Henry's Ford touring car at McCormick avenue and West Fourteenth street. The boy was taken to the hospital for treatment, with multiple stitches and facial cuts reported. Other occupants sustained minor bruises and scratches.
The Potts and Allen cars collided about 11 o'clock at the East Fifth and Walnut intersection. Allen traveled north on Fifth Street while Potts moved east on Walnut. Both vehicles suffered heavy damage. Allen’s car struck Potts from the rear, sending them into the street. Web Eastman rode with Potts.
Bethel church cemetery to be cleaned Thursday morning with all interested asked to meet there and lend a hand in the effort.
Gertrude Ederle collapsed from sea sickness during her attempt to swim the English Channel near Cape Grisnez and quit about seven miles from Dover after roughly nine hours in cold waters. She was later reported eating light meals aboard a tug and showing no ill effects.
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