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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1928
Page
1
The article recounts depositions in the Hickman case as Mrs. Eva Hickman is expected to testify. Defense readings aim to show her restrained, tender qualities while detailing her past mental health and life history. Alfred and Thomas Hickman may also be cited to provide background for the jury.
Louis Fortner, 41, a farmer from Showts, Indiana, died at the local hospital at 6 am after being run over and trampled by a runaway team yesterday afternoon. He fell from the wagon on the road west of Row when the team bolted. an automobile soon arrived, and Fortner clung to the car before slipping away.
Charles S Kidwell 504 N gust First street longtime Baltimore Ohio shop employee died after a months long illness at 7 45 am He was born March 44 18 in Martin County and moved to Washington twenty two years ago Funeral services will be held Saturday at 9 at St Cir Church with burial at John's Cemetery Surviving are widow Alice daughter Bernadette an adopted son Joseph his mother Mrs Sarah Kidwell and several brothers and sisters The Holy Name Society will meet Friday at 7 30 at the Kidwell home to recite the Rosary.
In Evansville area, Litthes Indiana a once thriving coal town of miners dwindled to 1590 people. Descriptions show broken windows, empty stores, and families sharing scarce food. Wages declined, savings erased, amid a nationwide coal glut. The American Legion offers aid as residents cope with severe poverty.
Joseph Cosby aged 19, son of Frank Cosby, was injured this afternoon about 2 o clock when a lifting device at the Gra building on Main and East Sec ond tae collapsed. He suffered a mashed face and badly lacerated chin, was rushed to the hospital, and surgeons hoped to determine skull fracture status during an operation still in progress.
In Monticello Indiana a misused truth testing machine, actually a blood pressure recorder, led to the clearing of Lloyd Kimble, a Carroll county farm hand, of murdering John Baker. White county grand jury found no indictment against Kimble and noted irregularities in how prosecutor Rothrock obtained evidence. Mrs Jeanetta Taylor admitted false accusations and claimed Rothrock pressured her to change her story.
Mrs Lisa Randall aged about ninety died last night at 8 30 at her Maxwell avenue home after four days of illness She was born in New York state October 15 1838 and lived in Washington for twenty years A member of First Methodist Church her funeral will be Thursday at 2 pm at nephew Elmer Pickett 618 West Walnut Street Rev S L Martin to officiate Burial in Oak Grove Cemetery Surviving: son John W and several grandchildren nephews
London troops and finance ministers reel as a government commission is named to probe foreign exchange dealings amid a parallel verdict in a high profile securities case. In Washington, Senatorial hearings reveal shocking oil contract maneuvers involving Continental Trading and Sinclair interests.
Washington February 1 The Senate passed the Robinson bill creating Indiana’s new federal judicial district and sent it to the House. The measure would assign separate judges and officials for the northern and southern halves of the state with Vermillion and South Bend as dividing lines.
Indianapolis Feb 1 Four paroles recommended by state pardon board have been granted by Governor Jackson Fifty three applications were denied and thirteen continued Those granted include Ralph Martin of Knox county sentenced September 21 1996 for 2 to 14 years
Betty Lou McGee funeral services were held this afternoon at 2 30 at St Simon s Catholic church with burial in St John s cemetery.
A scrambled OCR fragment notes that about 300000 people have not yet secured licenses. The text references high totals and partial figures, with garbled place names and numbers, indicating a public licensing backlog needing official clarification.
January was a cold month in the area with a mean temperature around 32.2 degrees and a high near 23.1. The minimum was recorded on the 1st and 3rd, with greatest 24 hour drop. Eight days had measurable precipitation, three snowfalls totaling 1.1 inches, and sleet on the 24th. Clear days numbered five, with eight cloudy and several partly cloudy days.
In a local racing context Litle Joe Careless Drwer appears poised to upset rivals. The announcement notes potential upset outcomes and expected competition from key contenders in the field.
At the Kiwanis meeting at noon, Wesley Memorial Methodist hosts a swinging tie program of popular songs. Guests include Wm. Bacon senior, Clyde Burch, Rev. N. Fouts, Rev. A. D. Nee, and Mrs. Smith guiding the program with Eg? charge of activities.
The Washington American Legion post seeks help locating ex service man Corporal Reuben H. George of Company A 59th Infantry. A former buddy can secure his compensation if found. Information to the Legion is welcomed. A college professor mentioned Moren as a pupil in agriculture. Meeting next Wednesday led by Steve Myers. attendance to improve before Seattle International meeting in June.
Vincennes Indiana February 1 Roy Peargon was fined 50 dollars and costs and sentenced to 180 days on the state farm for a motor vehicle offense. The imprecise entry notes he reportedly attempted to buy a car from a person named Howell under unclear terms.
Damage put at about 25 dollars when sparks from a chimney set fire to the roof of the Jess Cherry residence at 614 North Meridian street this morning. The central department truck and chemical wagon answered a telephone call.
Mexico City dispatch says forty five Catholic rebels were fatally hurt in a battle with federal soldiers near Cotija, Guadalajar a. The report dated February 1 notes the clash occurred as troops engaged rebels in the region.
London reports Turkish papers claim a revolution in Southern Russia with the Soviet government mobilizing naval and military forces. Moscow denies Ukraine revolt rumors and attributes them to press exaggeration. Passengers from Crimea mock the reports. Berlin says the Soviet embassy suspects rumors were floated to influence concessions.
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