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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1925
Page
2
Odd garbled notes describe marriages fights and accidents across towns Dayton Alexandria Tipton. Mentions Mrs Moore and Mr Waggoner marriage plans and a cannon ball claim. A stalled plane and a wrecking cat incident are noted with unclear details.
Port Wayne Ind Aug 24 Fort Wayne was captured today by the King Tories of the American Legion Peleghites from posts across the state as the Indiana department held its annual convention. The first business session opened with welcome from city and Chamber of Commerce leaders. Fort Wayne veterans are preparing for the parade and the annual grade event this afternoon. National Commander James Drain urged members to renew devotion to country in peace as in war, stressing education public welfare citizenship and care for orphans and disabled veterans. Officers will be elected tomorrow and the convention city for next year will be named.
A chaotic scene unfolds as Guy Junkins leaps from a rain soaked car leaving its engine running while his partner, Mrs. Junkins, is absent. The vehicle speeds toward a garage then abruptly halts after a collision. a bystander named Iklin-Cecil Everman is among the injured. An Indianapolis motor police presence follows the chaotic episode.
A 2:30 a m disturbance on Bellaine Street drew responders after a woman screamed for help. Police arrived to assess the scene and aid any injured or frightened residents. Further details were not immediately available.
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