25 Feb 1933
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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1933
Page
1
Residents of Jehol and surrounding areas display calm amid reports of unrest tied to Tibetan and Central Asian affairs. The brief dispatch notes local sentiment as subdued while tensions involve Peiping and Liassa in a broader Sino Tibetan context.
Democrats at city hall named Fred Dobbyn city chairman with Heddinott directing national campaign. Dobyns aide becomes secretary treasurer for city drive as a primary election date dispute looms under consideration by the legislature. If the primary plan remains, a preliminary election will be held on Tuesday May 2.
Indiana House pushed intangibles tax measures with support from Gov McNutt era. Bills reduce divorce fee from two years to one and levy an annual stamp tax on tangibles at per cent of value. Bank and building societies face a similar tax. reforms aim to speed filing residency and complaints as trustees aid investigators move to the senate.
Indianapolis February 1 Supreme Court denied John nt ree fees petition on pending appeal of conviction in Sullivan circuit court for bank robbery. He was sentenced to 10 years in state prison after being convicted of the crime.
The inspection will begin at six o clock for the commandery and visiting officers. Among those here are Judge Rucas J Hen deputy Grand Commander Newcastle Ralph Howard Grand Captain General Pendleton Clyde E Titus grand Standard Bearer Indianapolis with guests from Vincennes Princeton Evansville and Mt Carmel Illinois.
Three patients returned to their homes after a major operation at the county hospital. One man from Davieas highway was discharged this afternoon after a week’s recovery. A Wellington farmer south of Looga on Road 46 was able to return home following injuries sustained last Saturday. A third patient, described as colored, was also improved and sent home.
An incident described as a collision occurred Friday afternoon involving vehicles at a location near Medden and Smitt. Details on injuries or exact positions are not provided in the fragment.
A car belonging to Harry Hanson was stolen from his garage on N. B street near Wheatland. The vehicle was recovered this morning at a location on Wheatland Avenue. No prior report was made before today.
Police report two slot machines were stolen last night from a venue in Kohiman age at Eladra. A security review is underway as investigators seek clip details and suspect information. Local authorities urge witnesses to come forward.
Mrs Hilda Taylor of Wash amen received a divorce this morning after a hearing. The court granted her $100 alimony and custody of their young daughter. Monthly support arrangements were noted, with details not fully clear in the available text.
Funeral services were held this afternoon at 2 30 o clock at Keller Mortuary for Don id Bosm the son of Mr and Mrs. Bosm with family and friends in attendance.
RIS Ryan, a well known Broadway actor of the Ryan firm, was believed injured after an assault at his Montgomery home. He is reported ill and in danger from the attack, with authorities investigating and seeking a motive.
A fatal Friday fire at a barn in Jasper removes Laila Briden, Ed Angerer, Gorge Angerer, and others. The injured are rushed to homes in Jasper and Porsersville before funeral services are planned for Monday afternoon in Portille. Authorities report the blaze as the cause and are documenting the event for further investigation.
Mrs Clara Elle Robinson 73 widow of Hamlet Robinson died Friday night at 9 at her home one mile south of Alfordsville due to pneumonia after illness since Sunday. Born near Glendale March 23 1859 she was daughter of Captain Bib and Louisa Allen McCarty. her father was Civil War figure. The report notes a long, troubled lineage and references local legal matters, but details are incomplete.
Fragmentary report notes violence at an Illinois site with guards and workers involved. The text references injuries, a hospital, and capital area locations, but key names and details are incomplete.
In a ceremonial announcement the Mayor declares Saturday as President's Day to encourage commerce and citizen confidence in local merchants. The plan calls for residents to observe the new holiday with sales events and promotions across Ashington City.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention President's Day on March 4, a revival of a fall Lobere vation, and a response attributed to the Chamber of Commerce. The readable text is partial and lacks clear names or places.
Amid a national banking scare Maryland banks were closed today while stores and houses remained open. Editorials urged calm and the public to take it easy during the ongoing banking crisis.
Barbara Norris, young daughter of Mr and Mrs Johnny Norris of Lodgootee Indiana, fractured her leg when Charles Smith backing his car struck her on the sidewalk. The girl was taken to Dr Strange where an X ray confirmed the break and she was placed in a cast. The accident occurred as Smith backed into the street from the same way.
Announcement states Indiana Southwestern Gas will lay a 4 1/2 inch pipe line to the Daviess field in south Daviess county next week. Pipeline arrival mid week and unloading today. About 60 to 66 men will be employed for at least four weeks as the ore will be handled by hand.
In Washington on February 3, Cordell Hull designated President elect and Rees Secretary of State met with the current Secretary of State for a two and a half hour conference, covering the full range of foreign affairs.
Fragmentary text lists dates and events linked to Indiana and March, mentioning Butler Field House and a sequence of activities on March 3 4 10 17 18. The garbled lines obscure full details but indicate regional sectional events and Indiana involvement at Butler Field House across March.
Fragmentary notice reports a mill named Perkins involved in an action or shipment. Readable details are limited. entities include Perkins and Mill with unspecified action and date.
Schedule fragments show matches at 9:00 10:00 11:00 and 2:00 3:00 4:00 p m. Include Ed Colaiien vs Wisse wt Muncie and other listed times as the event progresses. The OCR text is partial but preserves key times and participant names for the state tournament schedule.
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