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Washington Washington Democrat

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1930

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Five Held in Girl's Death in Gary Today

Gary Indiana December 1 coroner verdict finds Arlene Draves died from cerebral hemorrhage and shock after an attack. Five men who attended a drinking party with her are held for first degree murder charges by a grand jury.

Gary Ind Coromer’s Arlene Draves Pees Arlené Draves Gary Society A.A. Watts Nays R. O. Wharon Brharton Virgil Kirkland Horace Mann Leon Stanford Emergon Henry Shirk Harry Shirk Davidompson Paul Bartin

Weather report for November compiled by local observer

November weather summary by C C Feagans records a range of temperatures with a mean max around 56 degrees and mean min near 37. Rain totaled 4.64 inches with 0.45 inches on the 30th. Snowfall reached 0.9 inches on two days and there were 12 days with precipitation.

Ottiela C. C. Feagans Wea

Grubb Rites Held At Central Church Sunday

Last rites for Mrs. Jennie L. Grubb were conducted at 3 p m Sunday at the Central fellow church with burial in Oak Grove Cemetery.

Jennie £. Grubb Central Fellow Church Oak Grove Cemetery

Prisoners Taken Away by Three Deputies

Local deputies this morning transported four prisoners to the Michigan City state prison. New inmates Bernard Gross Norman Herrin and James Strickland join the returnee John H. Waggoner who came to testify in Gross trial. Deputy Harry Sheley led the trip with Roy Yeager and Charles Brochit as deputies. They left Washington at 6 o clock and expect to return tomorrow. Gross faces one to five years for aiding Waggoner to embezzle township funds. Herrin and Strickland each face ten years for second degree robbery. Waggoner has one to five years remaining with three months to parole eligibility.

Michigan City State Prison Bernard Gross Norman Herrin James Strickland John H. Wasgoner Gross Harry Sheley Roy Yeager Charles Brochit Washington Waggoner Herrin Strickland

Soviet Envoy to London Recalled Amid Diplomatic Tensions

Reported recall of the Soviet envoy to Great Britain follows disruptions as Moscow detains or refuses to release a detained figure. The incident prompts international controversy and signals heightened diplomatic strain between the two nations.

Atabapandor Anyloscow Bokolnikoff Mos Joseph Stalin Great Britain

Cold Wave Headed To State With Snow Promised

The report notes a new cold wave moving toward Indiana and Ohio with subzero lows and bitter winds. Forecasters expect to drop temperatures across the Midwest, including Indiana, Michigan, and Wisconsin, while some areas may see widespread high winds.

Indianépolis Indiana United States Middle-West Ceolan Dathe Dakotas Minnesota Wisconsin Ohio Michigan

Accidental Death Verdict Returned by Monroe Coroner

The Monroe coroner declares an accidental death verdict after an investigation into a Friday evening accident near Bloomington. Prosecutor Vern Mypale notes no action will be pursued by the office as the incident appears unintentional.

Monroe Washeington

Legislative notes on aid to stricken Louisiana farmers

Fragmented OCR summary indicates Rep Jas eg nin introduced a measure advancing appropriation to aid stricken farmers in Louisiana. The text references the house, administration, and passage considerations, but the garbled lines obscure full details of the proposal and its status.

Virginia Man Is New Labor Secretary

William Doak of Virginia was sworn in as the nation's third labor secretary, succeeding James J. Davis of Pennsylvania. The oath was administered by chief clerk Dr. Samuel... in Washington.

Virginia Man Washington William Doak Virginia Day Nation James J. Davis Pennsylvania Sainu Vassmpers

Christmas Buying Power Hits Big Fee in Swinging

A fragment notes that the Christmas buying power will be a major factor in the swing of activities this season. The line hints at economic impact and consumer demand shaping events or markets during the holiday period.

Vinny Blaney Held Sunday at First Christian Church

Vinny Blaney was held Sunday afternoon at the First Christian Church with burials flowing into Oude Grove Cemetery. The service drew family and friends and outlined a quiet farewell to the departed in a local community setting.

Vinny Blaney Oude Grove

Mother Jones Dies After Labor Reform Crusade

Silver Springs Maryland reports the death of Mother Jones a famed labor militant aged over 100. She spent a lifetime as a fighter for workers often amid violence and bloodshed yet survived to die at 11 55 p.m. in a Maryland farmhouse where she had stayed since last Thanksgiving. Tributes quickly poured in from supporters and colleagues across the labor movement.

Silver ‘Springs Mother Jones Maryland Walter Burgess

M Cafferty Auto Damaged by Fire

West End fire department responded to a Sunday night blaze at West Eleventh and Downey avenue where an automobile owned by Mr. McCafferty caught fire. The motor was considerably damaged by the blaze.

West End West ‘Eleventh and Downey Avenue McCafferty

Exposition Award Highlights At Windy City Show

At the Windy City exposition preliminary Hides were awarded among 4000 cattle sheep and swine entries. The vast amphitheatre hosted judging of hay and showing efforts to crown corn and wheat kings. Youths and their handiwork, calves and meals were on display with Ann Tolan of Farmingdale NL named healthiest boy and championship in livestock feeding won by Phil Robin and his brother.

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Congress Briefly Convened For Short Session Today

The United States Congress met briefly today with a plan to appoint committees and inform President Hoover. An estimated crowd gathered around the Capitol as the Senate and House opened at noon, with security present and chatter centered on the Communist threat and anticipated presidential message.

Congress Senate Gress Hoover Longarth Curtis Sumoe Gia Eae Whigh Ai. P. In

Unusual trial in Daviess court over will dispute

In Daviess county court an unusual case pits Radel Grismore and Mrs Bertha Edwards against the estate of the late Mrs Clara Armenta Burris. They seek to declare a 1924 will legal, alleging Burris destroyed it after her death to favor his wife and later his niece and nephew.

Daviess Circuit Court Radel Grismore Bertha Edwards Clara Armenta Burris Alfordsville Burris Arnold Padgett Vincennes Alen, Hastings & Allen Frank E. Gilkinson Shoala Hastings Burris & Sole Ariapna Allen, Hastings & Allen Daviess County Arizona

Valle Man In Local Hospital In Major Operation

Iyer Sheetz of Plainville and Herbert McCann of Plainville were both taken to Daviess County Hospital this morning for major operations. Presiding doctors reported stable conditions and ongoing procedures to address critical health issues.

Valle Man Iyer! Sheetz Plainville Herbert McCann Plainle Lonthe Daviess

J. F. Charles and Geo. M'Bride Take Over New Duties

J F Charles and Geo M Bride assume new positions following a transition noted in the rush ship timetable. The change affects duties at the station and stabilizes the routine for the day.

J. F. Charles Geo. M' Bride

Albany Bank Reopens Under New Leadership

The Albany bank reopened today in Albany Ind with the Kane Trust Company as president and a new slate of directors. The ceremony marked the end of an extended closure following an investigation and the bank’s restructuring under the current administration.

NEW “Albany Bank A Iy Ind A Kane Trust Yeyeral Samsby Bago

Columbus Chief Questions Plott In Forgery Case

Columbus Indiana police chief L H Nickerson told Walter Sullivan he suspects Gilbert Plott, a confessed forger and escaped state reformatory convict, passed a forged 29.75 dollar check payable to Paul Long to buy toy and coal at a Columbus address, though Plott denied the Columbus checks when questioned.

L. H. Nickerson Columbus Ind Walter Sullivan Gilbert Plott State Reformatory Nickerson Plott Paul Long Sullivan

Bandit Captured After Cumberland Bank Robbery

Indianapolis dispatch reports a robber who held up the Cumberland State Bank near Indianapolis of $325 fled eastward but was captured ten minutes later by Cumberland deputy sheriff Johnewhouse and county commissioner John Shearer. The suspect was identified as John Pals of Tadahanag.

Indianapolis Cumberland State Bank Cumberland Johnewhouse John Shearer John Pals Perso

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