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Washington Washington Democrat

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Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Feb 01, 1915

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Manager Dyke and McCreary Charged With Assault

George W Dyke manager of Central United Telephone and Robert McCreary tied to Automatic Tote Phone faced assault and battery charges. McCreary posted 7000 bond with his mother as surety and was released. Preliminary hearing set for February 12 in Mayor McCarty's court with potential move to circuit court. Prosecution aided by Hastings Allen Hastings and Padgett Burl. Dyke remains bedridden at home with facial wound described as stiff and healing. no complications noted.

George W.dyke Central Robert McCreary McCarty McCreary Ciara Carnahan Circouit Padgett & Burl Hastings Allen & Hastings Frank Bler Cenwae Ely Yke

Disrupted Southbound Route Reports From Damaged Waterworks Site

Fragmentary OCR shows a disrupted scene near White River with references to Maysville pumping station, rising waters over Saturday night and Sunday, and a temporary status at a county site. The monk reportedly left Washington without incident heading south amid gear and pile rests on solid rock.

Washington White River Maysville Jon

Changes in Officials at RB and O Southwestern

An announcements reports multiple shifts in official posts across the RB and O Southwestern lines. F W Scheer confirms new appointments including C McNewman as superintendent of the railway shop in Washington and McCarthy overseeing power in Cincinnati. McMillan is promoted from assistant master mechanic at Cincinnati terminal to master mechanic of the Maots-Indiana division, with headquarters in Washington. WL Kellar is named to the position formerly held by McMillin as a relieving master mechanic.

RB & O Southwestern F. W. Scheer Ntinols C. Mc Newman Washington McCarthy Cincinnati Oho AL BE McMillan Ol- Vision Wir Iba WL Kellar Ak WE. McMillin

Charles Snyder Dead at Pag, Mo

Word arrived today of the death of Charles Snyder of St Louis. The body will arrive Tuesday afternoon on train No 2 and services will be held at the First Christian church. Burial will follow in Oaks Grove cemetery. The Masons will have charge of the funeral. Mr and Mrs Clarence Reedy returned home after visiting Mr and Mrs George Finley.

Charles Snyder St. Louie Clarence Reedy Courtland Afer George Finley Hares

Skee t injured in morning fall at East Fourt Street

William Skeet suffered fractures in both ankles after a fall while handling a wire at a local scene. He received first aid from Dr. H Woodsword and was taken home on East Fourth Street. expected to miss work for some time.

William Skeet Ian Teen Compas Hig Anki Nelsumpha Tr Iroja Skeet East Pare Street H.woadsword Uile

Arguments Advanced in Murder Case

Washington District Court reports that the Supreme Court advanced the murder case against Leo J. Frank for the killing of Mary Phagan. Georgia attorneys argued the matter, and the court set later dates for arguments, with February 29 as a key deadline noted for proceedings.

Washington, D. C Granty Leo J. Frank Mary Phagsn Supreme Court Georgia

Courts to Try Murder and Other Cases Next Term

Judge Osborn calls jurors for Monday morning Feb term at Daviess circuit court. Key trials include Kontton Bam on murder charges and several civil actions such as Feagans et al. The docket also lists Nugent embezzlement, Smoot perjury, and Perkins conspiracy to arson among others with trial dates set for the six week term.

Osborn Cutton Baum Tris Tits Tert Daviess Circuit Jamya Brantel Charles Thomas Lim Clarke Iardeny Ain Perkins Kontton Bam Feagans Oflva Ha Hatioas Isco Bojan Hesui Ut

Russians occupy Tabriz in northern Persia

Petrograd reports Tavriz, capital of Azerbaijan province in northern Persia with 175000 residents, has been occupied by Russian troops who entered yesterday afternoon after prior Turkish control. The report confirms a shift in control amid wartime upheaval.

Petrograd Tavriz Tabriz Azerbijah Persia

Unclear express shipment mixup cited on Washington route

A report describes confusion after a brass route expressman mishandled a load on train No 2 toward Washington. The agent clarifies that no express parcels were diverted and the train already departed Vincennes amid weather and hazy manifests.

Figsuster Against Her Purchase Resumed Mare Victory

Senator Smith accused opponents of filibuster during a lengthy Saturday speech in which he criticized lavish appropriations as a horrible mess. He claimed Treasury looters misapplied funds and, amid the debate, Carranza ordered troops out of Mexico as part of his assertions.

Mare Enator Smith Senate Treasury Fitzgerald House Carranza Mexico Smith

Revival services at First U B Church urged this week

Attendance at 1 and 8 church services noted with Sunday sermons by Rev T A Garrott. Evening sermon praised despite poor weather. Revival meetings planned daily this week with 2:30 pm and 7:30 pm sessions inviting all to attend.

U. B

Gale wrecks schooner off Atlantic coast in heavy gale

A heavy gale off the Atlantic coast wrecked the 450 ton schooner Francis, swamping other small craft and leaving the crew unaccounted. Wireless reports identify Swain of Boston among those affected as the incident unfolded seventy five miles south east of Cape Beary.

Atlantic Swain Bostgn

Indianapolis Court Overrules Demurrer in Election Conspiracy Case

In Indiana's southern district a federal judge denied the demurrer of 27 defendants charged with conspiring to corrupt the 1920s election for United States senators. The court held the federal theory of conspiracy to violate state law valid, keeping 115 defendants tied to the case. Seventeen defendants pleaded not guilty. sixty-three pleaded guilty or no contest, and five stood not guilty. Judge Helman, Sheriff Shea, and local officials face the action, while Terre Haute figures remain involved. Trials scheduled for later dates.

Indian Polis Udge Deyson Vaitea States Court For the Indians District United States iMa Mr. Roberts Jutge Tut H. Helman Viggeireult Ikoutt Rand Sher Dennis Shea Jey

Central Ohio Faces Another Flood Crisis

Fragmentary OCR describes extensive flood concerns across central Ohio including Dayton and other cities. Widespread thawing and infrastructure strain threaten repeated damage after the prior disaster.

Ohio Ora Ara Dayton Han Aton

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McCars Chigagon Superiintendent E. W. Scheer Pag, MO Will de Borie Oak Grove Ess Telephone Inquestiona Theriz Perda Fermeriy Turke Vincennes Tades Erept Figsuster GOD T. A. Garriott Fanos Elayt P. Boskei Anderson U. S Aleld
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