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Washington Washington Democrat

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1930

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Local theft suspect arraigned on robbery and petit larceny

Amiel Davey and Ola Geary faced charges after police arrested Davey Sunday morning at 302 N W Eleventh St for robbery at Wallace grocery. Geary was charged with petit larceny for stealing four turkeys from Oliver Wise near Veale township, with three turkeys recovered and one cooked on site. hearings set before Judge M S Hastings as affidavits prepared by Prosecutor Beaviey.

Amiel Davey N. W Eleventh Street Wallace Grocery Southington Davey Geary Oliver ‘Wise Armer Veale Township Maysville Tees Street Bowman Sunnyside Washington

Death Threats Lead to Arrest of Chicago Broker

William Kuhn, a Chicago broker, allegedly threatened Marian Wright, an 18 year old junior debutante. The girl's father turned the case over to the Chicago Association of Commerce secret service. Kuhn is charged with threatening harm, claiming he would poison and harm her if she did not comply. The two are pictured in the article house.

William “Kuhn Chicago Marian Wright Chicago Association of Mmerce Kuhn Miss Wright

Mrs. Smiley, Civil War era teacher, dies at 88

Franklin Ind noted Mrs. Smiley widow of John Smiley and a long time teacher in Johnson and Shelby counties before moving east of town. She died Saturday after a week's illness. Survived by sons Greenwood and Ora Smiley of Frankfort and Shelbyville daughters Mrs. Tucker of Shelbyville and Mrs. Grace Alexander of Franklin. Funeral services set for Tuesday morning.

Franklin Ind Shdlby John Smiley Fra Tucker Shelbyville Grace Alexander

New Indiana Officials Announced for Five Districts

Arthur L. Trester announced new officials for districts 1 through 5 with three-year terms starting January 1 1931 except Columbus board of control member Lambert whose term is two years. Appointees include H L Woodard Remington Fort Wayne Felson Snider Piergeton Terre Haute Columbus Edwardsport Royerton Muncie and Sulliva l. A separate bank robbery chase near Clinton Indiana left a wounded pursuer and a gunman hospital bound after bandits fled northward in Ford trucks.

G Pation Remoseentahiees Arthur L. Trester H. Lb. Woodard Remington Newstrict Board of Control Felson Snider Fort Wayne George Plew Piergeton J. Ord Fortner Terre Haute Robert Lambert Columbus

Paul M'Cauley Taken by Death at Terre Haute

Paul Albert McCauley 37 of Terre Haute died Monday afternoon after a four year illness from spinal trouble. A World War veteran born April 30, 1893 he is survived by wife Margaret Link four children Rita Billie Betty Rose and Thresa his mother and several siblings. Funeral arrangements pending in Benedict.

Paul Albert McCauley Terre Haute Daviess County Mr. McCauley Henry McCauley Margaret Link

Murder inquiry halted amid guarded search for slayer

Fort Wayne Indiana December 16 noon reports say the brutal murder of Marian Durbin a 35 year old woman has halted after authorities kept the slayer hunt secret. published reports indicate possible progress in the case as investigators pursue escapees and leads.

Fort Wayne Ind Marian Durbin Escay

Nebraska scientist's device links time to mental reaction

A University of Nebraska researcher develops a device that differentiates time required for mental reactions. The invention aims to measure cognitive processing speeds and could impact assessments, training, and neuroscience research.

Universit of Nebraska

Forbes Funeral Set for Wednesday

Funeral services for William L. Fortes, who died yesterday afternoon, will be held at 3 o'clock Wednesday at the First Baptist church. Burial will follow in Grove Cemetery with the Masons in charge of arrangements.

Mises Wm. L. Fortes First Baptist Church Grove Masons

Masons elect officers for coming year

Masons have elected officers for the coming year across Blue Lodge and Chapter. Blue Lodge picks M Chase Clark as W M and Lloyd F Ackerman as W Ss with Herbert Osmion as J vs and James Gill as treas. Dr T Spink named secretary and J Frank Saslessahed trustee. Chapter names Lafe Gilley H P Paul Smiley K and O R Watkins S as and James GM treas with Dr Spink as sec. Caymé au Hat, Os sloyd Burch, Smiley te Shier, sec. Dr ee ke Bg aati Air Italian designed an air plane supported by a single disc shaped wing.

Masonic Lodge Blue Lodge M. Chase Clark W. M Lloyd If. Ackerman Ss. W Herbert E. Osmion James’ A. Gill Treas T.’ Spink Secy J. Frank Saslessahed Lafe Gilley H. P Paul G. Smiley R. Wakins James A. GM T. F. Spink Caymé Au Hat Os Sloyd Burch Smiley Te Shier Raaer

Switch engine collision injures two motorists

Dr. Steinhart and Mr. Harris were hurt when a Meridian street sedan struck a switch engine as both vehicles headed north on Meridian. The car spun, the driver’s door broke, Steinhart was thrown free, Harris remained in the front seat with facial lacerations, knee and hip bruising. Steinhart suffered sprains and facial bruising. both are recovering with medical aid.

Meridia Paribe George Kramer, Jr Dr. Steinhart Meridian Street Harris PhD Ioridia R. Ti Mhatidte Steinhart

Yeggs Blast Safe in Spencer Store but Miss Cash

Four men forced entry to the O. E. Dunn clothing store in Spencer by breaking a side door lock and a trap door. They blasted a safe early yesterday but failed to obtain any money as they disturbed merchandise and fled the scene. Local officers investigate leads from the break in.

Spencer Ind O. E. Dunn Clothing

Folsom State Prisonary claims on Mooney case

Folsom State officials in Sacramento declare Warren K. Billings denies any role in the defense work. He reiterates intent to appeal with Thomas J. Mooney and outlines plans to take the case to the U S Supreme Court and the Riluersham commission. Both men, Mogsey Quentin and I are serving life sentences.

Folsom State Prigan Sacramento Cal Defense Warren K. Billings Thomas J. Mooney U. S. Supreme Court Riluersham Commission Mes Mogsey Quentin

Unconscious 19 Year Old After Vehicle Crash Near Wheatland

John C. Scholl, 19, remained unconscious sixty hours after an early Sunday automobile collision west of Wheatland. Vincennes Hospital reports he is still unresponsive with possible brain concussion, a fractured left arm, and potential spinal injury. Dr. Funk attends, condition described as serious though not officially labeled.

John C. Scholl Celent Wheatland Ned Vincennes Hospital Aitch Vincennes ‘Hospital Funk Young Scholl Mode

Christmas Gift Dilemma and Toy Selection

A fragment notes how choosing among many toys for Christmas gifts dominates the task, with trouble intensifying if shopping is delayed. The text reflects the common seasonal challenge of selecting appropriate presents.

LET CONTRACT FOR BIG BRIDGE LET CONTRACT FOR BIG BRIDGE

Indian apportionment of Evansville bridge work signed by the Indiana highway commission. total contracts worth 1.324 million dollars set for immediate start and completion in 300 days. Kansas City Bridge Company awarded main piers at 466,800 dollars. American Bridge Company gets superstructure at 675,946 dollars. Keith-Riley Construction Company to build substructure for the approach spans with a bid of 500 each mote. Remaining awards to follow. several 11 -ones remain unawarded with an estimated total of 2,500 dollars.

Indianapolis Ind Evansville Indiana Highway Commission Brown Kansas City Bridge Company Kansas City American Bridge Company Pittsburgh Keith-Riley Construction Company Goshen H ™ Caer

Doctor Accused of Bad Offense in Criminal Case

A distorted report notes a Seychan figure, described as a prominent doctor, charged with a statutory offense. The document mentions a throat injury and a phone call, with unclear details about the alleged act and trial proceedings.

Seychan Abe Ifae

Ocular surgery performed by McKittrick and Ievndry

J P aoe UGH HAS E REMOVED J P aoe UGH HAS E REMOVED J PP Carwell Derwent morning tai of his left eye. Mr Cavanat had been suffering this eye for a number of ,but recently it became infected and he for treatment. Today, it was deemed necessary to remove Doctors W McKittrick and R Ievnd performed the operation.

J. PP. Carwell Tai Mr. Cavanat

Wounded Driver Shot by Guards Near Lockwood Area

Danville Virginia December 16 Lockwood Pickett 34 was shot critically early today after failing to stop his automobile at a state strike area. Sixty gallons of liquor were found in his car but fo

Indianaplis Dee Eos Grovty c Garrett Citizens State Bank of Inten John Hamilton Sullivan Stte Danville Val Lockwood Pickett Sta Ett

War era veteran faces peril amid grim death toll

Fragmentary text indicates wartime issues around a veteran’s danger and death, with references to collaborators and shifting responsibility. The readable fragments suggest health risk and potential wartime trauma impacting the individual’s life and status.

Graemia i. Po

Mintosh Receives Official Notice

Mintosh receives official notice regarding license availability and related day.

Mintosh

Morphine Shipment Seized From Turkiye Steamer Alesia

Washington announced a one million dollar seizure of 1,100 pounds of morphine aboard the steamer Alesia in New York harbor. Treasury official Seymour Lowman said it was the largest smuggled goods haul by U S customs. He noted about 2,500 pounds of narcotics had been intercepted in Europe after Turkish shipments in recent months.

Washington New York Harbor Treasury Seymour Lowman Turkey Lowman United States’ Customs Keers Europe Ratapeaner Alesia

Stork Funeral at Vincennes Sunday

The funeral of Mrs. Anna Couch was held at 2 o'clock Sunday from the residence of Mrs. L. L. Couch at 804 Eighth Street Vincennes Indiana. Rev. Gomeéry officiated. Burial followed with bearers listed as Tucker Couch, Virgt Couch, Richard Couch, Russell Isenogle, Justin Clark, and Floyd Stork.

Vincennes Ind Anna Couch Ceice L. L. Couch Eighth Street Gomeéry Buriawa Couch Richard Gouch Russell Isenogle Justin “Clark Floyd, Stork

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