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Washington Washington Democrat

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Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1930

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Aiello Income Claim Ties to Zuta Case

Pat Roche, chief investigator, announced evidence of a million dollar income linked to Joseph Lee Aiello. The raid and financial statements point to an extensive alcohol operation and possible ties to Jack Zuta’s murder, with records reviewed by federal authorities for tax evasion prosecutions.

Joseph Lee Aiello North Side Pat Roche Roche Jack Zuta Zuta Feder Lingle

Kiwanis Club Speaker Explains Kiwanis Acronym

Rev Gwynis spoke at the Kiwanis regular meeting on the Key to Kiwanis using the K I W A N 1 8 concept. He defined kindness initiative wisdom altruism natural integrity service and said Kiwanis exists to render service. County auditor Rollie Moren led today's session and noted the Indiana District annual session will be at West Baden September 16 17 18 with at least 100 expected attendees.

BT. Gwyn Kiwanis Club Building Club Kiwanis Rollie ‘Moren Indiana District of Kiwanis West Baden Washington Pub

Harrison and Borah Assured of Positions

Wissington Aug 27 senate leaders Harrison of Mississippi and Borah of Idaho were reassured today of returning to their seats as Democratic nominations in Mississippi and other states appeared settled. Hoover administration focus shifted to California where Mayor Rolph leads over Governor Young and Baron Fitts amid wet dry tensions and Mooney Billings case ties.

Wissington Senate Harrison Mississippi Hoover California Rolph C. C. Young Baron Fitts Los Angeles Young Fitts League Mooney-Billings John MacDonald Rey Ralph and

Parachute stunts enthrall at city show with famed flyers

The article highlights Jean Rene and Ruth Barron performing dramatic parachute stunts atop a darkdevils demonstration. Photos show sky riders posing and a farmer in a colored outfit, while an inset depicts a vertical descent and the straight-down landing style.

Aus Eddie Uni Ed Aring Chi Jean Rene Ruth ‘Barron

Convicts Riot on Louisiana Rice Farm Kills Man

A coroner report from Point Coupee Parish, Baton Rouge notes that Negro convicts rioted on a private rice plantation in Louisiana. Guards were warned off, a trusty shot buckshot into a dormitory, Curtis Blackwell died, several inmates injured, details withheld by penitentiary officials.

Baton Rouge Point Coupee Parish State Penitentiary John Stovall Rth Curtis Blackwell

Captain Archie Brooks Cleared in Ship Collision

Washington, Aug. 27 Captain Archie H. Brooks of the steamer Fairfax was acquitted of all guilt in the June 10 collision near Scituate Massachusetts that sank the Fairfax and the oil tanker Pinthis. The steam boat inspection service of the commerce department released the finding, noting fifty lives were lost.

Washington Archie H. Brooks Fairfax Scituate Mass Steamboat Inspection Service Commerce Department

Death of James W. Rollings at Pennsylvania Railroad shops

James W. Rollings, 70, died after reporting for work at Terre Haute Pennsylvania Railroad shops. The death followed a reported heart failure that the widow said he appeared to suffer before leaving home for work in apparently good health that morning.

Terre Haute Ind James W. Rollings Pennsylvania Railroad

Question of God and medicine divides mourners

The remarks by the mother of Charles Radecke spark disagreement over religious views on healing. She voiced that a certain course of action is desired, while others oppose interference, highlighting differing beliefs within the community.

New York Charles Radecke Mon

Hoyt Taylor Promotes 4 ro Signal Test Effort

A brief notice states Hoyt Taylor will soon attempt a four railway signal test with leadership from a naval authority. The fragment indicates ongoing plans and supervisory involvement.

Bogard Wins Coal Contract for High School Program

The board awarded a coal contract for the coming winter to Bogard with a bid of 2.90 per ton for the coal type. A separate contract for coal at the west end and south side schools has not yet been set but will be in the near future.

Demolay Officers Change at Local Meeting

Stewart Billings resigned as Master Councilor of the local DeMolay chapter to enter DePauw University this fall. Ralph Pipher, formerly Junior, was elected to succeed him. Edward Gill remains Senior Councilor, and Floyd Wildridge was elected to succeed Pipher. These officers will serve the rest of the year.

Stewart Billings DePauw University Ralph Pier Corncil Edward Gill Floyd Wildridge Pipher

Nelson Petty Released From Daviess County Jail

Nelson Petty living near Plainville was released this morning after arrangements to stay his fine. He had been found guilty of petit larceny in city court and served a 30 day jail sentence.

Nelson ‘Petty Here Plainville Daviess County

Words of authority save man from drunkenness sentence

In Columbus Indiana a laborer Jesse Hobson, age 45, was spared a jail term for drunkenness after the court heard testimony from the Pharmaceutical Guide warning that taking aspirin in large numbers can mimic intoxication. Hobson explained he used aspirin to ease pains from arthritis and often took up to a dozen tablets hourly.

Columbus Ind Jesse Hobson

The Way of Life Lesson From M using Matt seven points

A brief note discusses a teaching on the narrow path and wide gate with references drawn from Matt 7 13 14. The fragment hints at spiritual guidance and moral choice presented in a church or devotional context.

Tan

Signers of ee of Independ college men

A fragment notes that twenty three of the fifty six signers are college men from Independ. The exact context and affiliations are unclear due to damaged OCR text but the tally of signers and the college connection are the clearest facts.

Ee of Independ College

Two Injured in Arkansas Car Accidents

Police reports list two injuries from crashes near Wheatland and Tahlequah as a car driven by Bo Gardner collides with James D. Clark while attempting a left turn on Fairground Avenue. A separate incident at Fourth and Law Street involves a child and a bicycle rider near the industry area.

Ferrel Grangér Coled Wheatland Bo Gardner James D. Clark Clark Élir Street

Perfect bridge hand charms Shelbyville honey moon game

Mrs. Carl Wossefer of Shelbyville Indiana received 13 cards of one suit in a honey moon bridge game with her son Clem Wossiefer. The cards were in the diamond suit and formed the perfect bridge hand in the local score.

Shelbyville Ind Carl Wossefer Clem Wossiefer

Rail mail service to begin between Washington and Petersburg

Beginning Monday, two local Big Four trains will run for a temporary federal postal route. A single daily trip will connect Washington and Petersburg with a mail truck depart at 6:40 a.m. and return by 11:30 p.m. A later bid and full contract will follow.

Federal KK. Karnes Oeuf Pisespest E In Washington Petersburg

Utility Begins Meeting Series in Vincennes Division

The first district meeting of Interstate Public Service in the Vincennes division was held last night at the local office with employees discussing general merchandising sales and administration problems. Additional meetings are planned for Way of Boon Petersburg Loogootee Caring Chay Knee tom Blood ington and Bick tote.

Vincennes Divion Interstate Public Service Company Vincennes ‘District Way of Boon Petersburg Loogootee Foriday Caring Chay Kneetom Bloodington Bicktote i

Acute Indigestion Fatal to Child in Virginia County

Veril McCall aged a year died at 1 o clock in the afternoon from acute indigestion in the county. Survived by parents Reginald and a younger sister. Funeral services planned for 10 o clock at New Bethesda with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

McCall Ycate Reginald Attsville Fternoon Viegs County Rock New Betheda Ceme

Fairigorn Crop Predicted For State Farmers

Indianapolis Aug 27 Only a fair corn crop will be harvested this year, according to the weekly weather summary of the U S weather bureau. The crop varied greatly with some fields improving while others stood still or deteriorated. late frost may worsen yields and soil dryness in the south affected plowing and ripening progress. Potatoes remain short but should show some growth if dry weather continues, and late potatoes will be largely affected by drought.

Indianpolis U.S

Peiping Bombed by Four Planes

Peiping China Aug 27 four airplanes from the National government base at Tsinanfu bombed Peiping at 11 a m. The northern capital Ywniestricken as explosives wrecked houses and palaces. There were no casualties. Four planes dropped bombs over the northern sector, striking the former imperial palace court at Chunhai and damaging a small palace near Chunghai lake.

Peiping iChina Tsinanfu Imperial Chunhai Ius Chunghai Lake

Petersburg Youth Killed in Crash

Petersburg Aug 27 Paul Elder 20 son of John Elder of Augusta was instantly killed when the automobile he rode in wrecked near the Blackfoot church about a mile south of Petersburg His neck was broken in the crash and he died at the scene.

Petersburg Paul Elder John Elder Augusta Blackfoot

Porch Fire Sparks at Dick Alcorn Home

A small porch fire at Dick Alcorn's residence burned part of the railing after heat from two matches in a porch tray ignited them. Firefighters contained the blaze without injuries. The incident prompts a reminder to dispose of matches safely and monitor unattended flames.

Dick Alcorn

Local Visit by Mr and Mrs Henry Goller and family

Mr and Mrs Henry Goller and their children from Loogoctee were in the city today for a brief visit, meeting acquaintances and enjoying a short stay.

Henry Goller Loogoctee

Hoover to light tower beacon in Washington ceremony

President Hoover will press a button at the White House to light a 700 foot tall air beacon at Palmery building. The beam will be visible up to 200 miles from 3,000 feet altitude as famous aviators gather for national air races. it may not be attended by Neel the dedicatory ceremony.

Chicago Hoover White House Washington Palmery Ito Neel

Fords to Meet Loogootee Sunday in Hoosier Match

Ford team to play Loogootee Sunday afternoon at Loogootee in a well matched contest. Surmount to mound for Loogootee while Hedrick and Kays are ready for Ford duties. A close game is anticipated.

Oeeda Washington Fords Loogootee Poget Hedrick Kays

Heat Wave Grips Foreign Nations Across Europe and Britain

Aheat wave blankets the British Isles parts of Europe and the African coast as a record August heat peaks with a city recording 84 degrees in the shade. The spell follows a period of cold summer weather and the sun intensifies the heat this afternoon.

England British Isles Europe Yndon

Motive Sought in Slaying of Two Women in Ensenada

Authorities in Ensenada and Los Angeles sought a motive for the brutal slaying of Francis Conlon 24 of San Pedro City and Lois Marion Kentle a Los Angeles sorority girl. The case drew Mexican and American cooperation as officials pursued leads today.

Ensenada Mexico Francis Conlon Pibartvia Lois ‘Marion Kentle Los Angeles Exican

Man pays fifty dollar bill with a hundred eighty coins

In Little Rock Arkansas heavy set W T Scott of Texarnia bought a radio for 118 dollars. The dealer packed the set for shipment to Scott and sent a bill. Scott, who entered the store seemingly with a limp, dumped 1180 pennies on the counter to pay the bill. The coins weighed 84 pounds.

Little Rock Ark W. T. Scott Texarina Scott

Representative Kelly Eyes Lower Radium Price Plan

Representative Kelly of Pennsylvania believes manufacturing radium can be cheaper so the price can be reduced to the present presenting point of $35,000 per gram. The plan envisions U S mines producing purest radium to demonstrate stable production with needed chemicals.

Washington, D. C Kelly Pennsylvania Ee Bili U. Ss

Australians plan ax air mail service Melbourne to Tasmania

Australians outline a plan to cut or adjust air mail service between Melbourne and Tasmania. Details of routes and timelines remain to be confirmed as authorities evaluate efficiency and cost.

Melbourne Tasmania

Father of Local Woman Succumbs in Linton

Norman C. Mathena of Glenburn died Monday night after a nine month illness at age 85. Born in Illinois in 1844, he would have turned 86 in October. Survived by wife Delia, daughters Mrs. Mary Caph and Mrs. Mason, and sons Albert Willis Mathena and Ellis Mathews. Funeral at Apostolic church Wednesday at 2 pm with burial in Fairview. body sent to Clayton Funeral Home for preparation.

Linton Ind Norman C. Mathena Glenburn Hilnois Mathena Pike County The Apostolic Church of Te City Delia Mathena Mary Caph Washington Mason City Albert and Willis Mathena Ellis Mathews Clayton Funeral Home Apostolic Church Fairview

Jones Rites Held This Afternoon

Virgini Rose Jones funeral services were held this afternoon at 2 00 at the home on East Van Trees Street with burial in Oak Grey cemetery.

Virgini Rose Jones East van Trees Street Oak Grey Cemetery

Hospital Patient Mrs Mary Swift Undergoes Major Operation

Mrs Mary Swift of North Meridian Street underwent a major operation at Daviess County Hospital this morning. The report notes she is hospitalized following the procedure.

Mary Swift North Meridian Street Daviess County Hospital

Local residents undergo minor operations at hospital

Marty O'Neill and Henry and Dorothy Norris of Loogootee Malcolm J. Clark of Was RFD 4 and Phillip Gerald Coley of Elnora underwent minor operations at the local hospital this morning.

Marty O'Neill Henry Dorothy Norris Loegootee Malcolm J. Clark Was Rfd Phillip Gerald Coley Elnora

Bootlegger Arrested in Bedford Night Police Sting

In Bedford Indiana on August 25 Bill Haney allegedly handed a bottle of homebrew to passersby from his kitchen during a staged sale. Night captain of police Brock investigated and, after approaching the door as a customer, seized the bottle and arrested Haney.

Bedford Ind Bill Haney Brock Haney

Thornton's Face is His Riches in New York

Walter Thornton is the sought after face for advertising in New York. Few know his name, but many have seen his head and face on car cards, magazine ads, layouts, and apparel. He is described as the young man with features deemed 100 percent Perfect by illustrators and photographers.

Thornton New York Walter Thornton Eal

Boone County Corn Yield Forecast by Local Farmer

In Thorntown Indiana on August 27, Murray Arket, a local farmer and former senator, estimates Boone County will produce about half the normal corn yield due to conditions impacting the crop this season.

Thorntown Ind Boone County Murray Arkett

Aviators Put on Glose Race to Windy City

A wavy pursuit plane flipped at the southeast end of the grendy stand during the national air races today. Lt. J. P. Dechazo, 28, died minutes after extraction from the burning wreck. One spectator injured. Goebel finished the Pacific non-stop air derby with a 13 second margin over Wiley after a long cross country run. Mrs. Phoebe Omlic of Memphis led the Dixie women flyers and won with a time of 11 hours 42 minutes 21 seconds for the 1675 mile course.

Chicago J. P. Dechazo Dechazo Navy Boeing Dechago Art Goebel Goebel Los Angeles Lee Eggy Wiley Oele City Dixie Women Flyers

Tax rate increase blocked for Wabash memorial

In Wabash Indiana on August 27 the city council rejected a plan to raise two cents in the tax rate to fund a $2000 light memorial. Supporters argued it would reflect the city’s progress in street lighting, while opponents urged keeping taxes low to attract industry and factories.

Wabash Ind H. H. Hutchens Frank Plummer Ried Hight Memorial

German Supreme Court rules prayers for public schools unconstitutional

The court ruled that prayers drawn up by Dr. Frick, Fascist minister of education for Thuringia, are unconstitutional. One line reads I believe that Thou wilt punish the betrayal of Germany and bless the followers who seek to free the fatherland.

Mexican peasant finds four pots of gold in Jalisco field

Cresencio G Avila, a Mexican peasant near Mexico City, uncovered four pots of Spanish gold pieces worth over $50,000 while plowing large land in Jalisco. He believes the cache dates to colonial times.

Mexico City Crescencio G. Avila Jalisco Itig

Arctic regions were ex t as early as 1583

An Englishman named John is cited as having explored parts of the Arctic regions as early as 1583, indicating earlier European exploration than later records.

John

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