04 Feb 1933
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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1933
Page
1
Rester, 13, Democrat, ran across the street and was struck by a car driven by Joe Seng at an intersection. He was knocked down, ten minutes later the car halted for traffic. He was taken to his home after aid from Dr. H. C. Wadsworth. He had a severe bruise on the left shoulder but was up and about today.
City officials discuss a new work program with installments and no favoritism. The council, mayor, and committee will meet to start the plan and register workers by a stated date.
A garbled 1902 obituary fragment notes Dr Saleewahy Di ted, once a prominent physician in the region, with mentions of his widow Jennie Y and survivor M. Nimmicht. The text references children, a long local career, and attendance by many citizens over the years, though specifics are unclear.
A fragmentary report notes a deportation action imminent amid a Drake affair described as a fraud. It mentions American claims, funds raised, and efforts to break a system alleged to have diverted dollars. The item references Hartzell in Jacksonville and a ten day extension for coal stock claim.
Washington reports the Senate suspended Sergeant at Arms David S. Barry after he admitted writing a magazine article alleging some members of Congress accept bribes. The Judiciary Committee was summoned to consider removal moves and possible actions against the magazine and Barry. Indiana legislature adjourns later in the day with budget and reorganization debates continuing.
A fragmented local notice lists Boy Scout activities led by Troop 710 at a Plainville church. The document mentions Daviess and Vega in association with troop duties, with partial references to fellowship and event dates. Details are unreadable, but the notice indicates community scouting engagement.
Stockholders held their annual meeting Thursday afternoon electing officers W Axtel Godwin Alvin Padgett L O H O Donnell J W McCerty and E C Herme The directors later elected Eskridge McGehee as officers with Jetrive Clements as treasurer Padgett Rogers as attorneys and bookkeepers
Mrs A M Sum suffered severe bruises and minor injuries when her husband, a local resident, struck by a car as he crossed Walnut Street South at 1:45 a m. The drivers were hospitalized and treated for head wounds.
Word was received today by relatives of the death of Arthur Imnott of Memphis Tennessee whose death occurred yesterday afternoon at 3 o'clock. The widow formerly was Miss Donnelly of Washington Mineral services will be held Monday morning at 8 o'clock at St Patrick's church in Mem
Funeral services for Walter Payne of Leago will be held at Oak Grove church every Monday afternoon, with Charity age 30 of Washington in attendance. The body of Mr Payne will be sent to venereat Hon for burial following the services.
Firemen were called to a shed blaze at 1505 Bagt Walnut yesterday afternoon. The incident began late Friday with flames reported in the old shed, and responders arrived to contain the fire.
The fragment notes Campton is reportedly ill with believed illness. It mentions past themes and a person named Scothemes, with unclear context about two years ago and a local well known status.
Funeral services for Mrs. Riester, who died Thursday afternoon, will be held Sunday afternoon at the First Methodist Church with a service at Orelock. The obituary notes her death and indicates the location of services and church.
In Pie Village Indiana February a bank shortage triggers a probate court hearing in Williamport to determine trusteeship or receivership for the bank assets. The record notes a shortage and actions to be taken to address the financial lapse and protect creditors.
Fort Wayne officials report approximately 50 indictments tied to a local case. The investigation centers on alleged code violations and illicit activities involving a grip pint scheme and related parties. Further details were not fully clear in the readable text.
Washington Feb 1 The house today overwhelmingly refused to approve a policy of further congressional pay cuts. By a vote of 172 to 0 it rejected the Whittington administration bill which would reduce salaries of all SEEK MAN'S BODY Elkhart Ind Feb 4. Police were probing the identity of a man found dead in an apparent homicide
In Chicago on February 4 hundreds of unemployed gathered around the city’s largest relief station near Fort Mozart Avenue by Boldt Park. Police, armed with cudgels, kept rioters at bay as the crowd threatened to storm the station, with more than 100 officers present.
Indiana University student Amos Collens, age 20, is reported missing in Bloomington. Police say he left campus recently and have issued a lookout as investigators pursue leads in the case.
Mrs. Mary Alice Beechs wife of Lawrence A. Beechs died suddenly at her Vincennes home at 10 26 p m Friday. Authorities say an attack or sudden illness may have caused the death after she returned from attending an ape bazaar event earlier in the evening.
Illinois Governor proposes a forebearance style aid plan aimed at farm areas with small homes. The measure urges turnout and cooperation to support rural housing, urging urgent action and widespread attendance at meetings.
A patient underwent removal of her tonsils at the county hospital this morning. The procedure was performed without complications and the patient is recovering in the surgical ward.
Fragmentary OCR reports say prisoners at Raiford state prison were held in solitary confinement after friction at the Florida facility. Officials indicated the convicts, among them named as Maier, remain belligerent and may be returned to work if they cooperate.
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