15 Feb 1935
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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1935
Page
1
A leadership training school will meet for a day and evening session on Monday. The notice lists the meeting as part of ongoing leadership development activities and invites attendees to participate.
Michael O Connor 83 retired farmer northeast of Montgomery died this afternoon after two weeks of illness. He lived all his life on the same Barr township farm and was a prominent local figure. Survived by wife and children in Montgomery area and nearby communities. member of St Peter's Catholic Church. Funeral plans incomplete.
Martin County officials launch a careful inquiry into a baby skeleton found in a desolate log cabin. Sheriff Meade coordinates with local authorities as residents await results, amid sparse settlement and a hill country landscape. The case prompts questions about possible criminal action and historic secrets. A separate note mentions a Bank of Washington banquet where directors and staff gathered at the Blue Bird Cafe with remarks from President Dr. B Q Burress.
Indianapolis Feb 15 A clash over the 10.2 million dollar state budget bill opened as Republicans in the Indiana House moved to postpone action. Democrats won a motion to proceed while Republicans urged a flat 10 percent cut in all proposed appropriations for the next two years. The session reflected partisan tensions over the bill.
A misdated AP bulletin claimed Hauptmann's verdict and life sentence before the court ruled. The AP corrected the 10:44 EST verdict after 10:30 dispatches, while NBC and CBS rebroadcast the false report to millions, prompting embarrassment for newspapers nationwide.
An Elmore Township resident is reported to have died yesterday in a brief obituary fragment noting birth details and parental lineage.
The record notes Bruno Hauptmann claims innocence while awaiting state prison execution at Treton. Officials report the trial verdict, prosecutors plan further actions in Hunterdon County, including possible perjury charges and an appeal to the Court of Errors and Appeals. Thomas Trenchard and Anna Hall are referenced in related coverage.
Flemington New Jersey February 1 1936 Bruno Richard Hauptmann appeals to the public and to Jersey Justice for aid in his bid to overturn the death sentence for the Lindbergh baby murder He signs a petition to Supreme Court Justice Thomas W Trenchard asking that the records be furnished and printed for his appeal Sheriff John Curtiss says Hauptmann will be moved to Trenton Prison tomorrow Reports about an accomplice were denied Hauptmann is said to be unable to speak and plans to appeal with his wife present
The special judge Flavian A Beal is nearing the end of the trial in Pike County with the April term approaching. Proceedings indicate closing arguments may occur soon as the case moves toward a resolution.
A local club called Fish and Same plans a Tuesday meeting to discuss upcoming activities. Members are urged to attend to review schedules and organize the next project.
Barr Farmers Night leadership training report highlights ongoing programs and community outreach. Details are sparse due to fragmented text but show efforts to prepare leaders for local agricultural initiatives.
The Shoals Conservation Club met in Martin County to discuss pheasants and quail. Frank Bridenbugh, first president, led pheasant talks while Reed Baker, a retired army captain, led quail speakers. Members urged the Conservation Department to request countywide maximum quotas for both species for distribution. A farm north of Shoals offered a large pig for a future barbecue, which was accepted.
The Farm Bureau oil school was held on February 1 with attendance recorded as subsisting for tank manager, detailing participation and brief notes from the event.
A damaged OCR fragment notes Father William Davis, formerly an assistant at St. Bathi church, located in the capital. The text is incomplete but implies a priest connected with church assignments and a device count. The report lacks clear dates locations or outcomes.
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