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Washington Washington Democrat

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Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 02, 1931

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Farmers Institutes in Daviess County January 6 7 8 9

Speakers include W H Senour of Brookville and Mrs Stella Goldsmith of Spencerville. The sessions detail farm improvements livestock and dairying, with programs across Elnora Odon and surrounding areas from January 6 to 9 1931, featuring general discussions music and officer elections.

W. H. Senour Brookville Stella Goldsmith Spencerville Indiana Farmers Institutes Daviess County Senour American Farm Bureau’ Federation Goldsmith Home Bureau DeKalb County Indiana Farm Bureau Elnora Ind Elnora High School W. Tyree W. H. Seavour Boys Glee Club W. H.senour Odon Thurs H. K The Farm Bureau Stel

Loot found in Terre Haute linked to robberies and booze

In Terre Haute Indiana naval and federal officers found loot tied to robberies including jewelry, watches, and liquor gear. Four West Terre Haute residents were arrested on bond. authorities suspect bootlegging and hijacking in a broader spree with more raids in Clinton and nearby areas.

Clyde Randel Oan George Jeffrey Wabash Valley United States Frank Holmes Indianapolis Clinton Ares Gerri Tony Neki Catherine Oper Fairview Park

Evans Fatally Hurt Crossing Street In Mitchell

Harry A Evans was fatally injured by an automobile while crossing the street on a Monday evening around 6 30. He died at St Marys hospital at 11 30 from a skull fracture. The body was prepared for burial at Hast St Louis and taken to Mitchell Ind his boy hood home. The funeral was held at the home of his brother and burial was in the local cemetery.

Albert P. Evans St. Mary’s Tal St. Louis Mitchell Ind Evans Allen Mitchell Cemete Heftery

Eagle’s Native Haven Claims 200 Year Lifespan

An Indigenous observer notes the eagle’s long tenure in its native habitat, asserting the bird can reach about two centuries old through natural resilience and sustained nesting. The claim highlights cultural respect for the species and habitat preservation.

Gorsage Suffers Severe Knee Sprain In Hatchet Game

After a second examination today Dr H C Wadsworth announced Wesley Gorgagr Hatchet basketball guard is suffering a severe knee sprain with ligaments injured and the physician could not set a return date for athletic activities.

Gorsage H. C. Wadsworth Wesley Gorgagr Hatchet

Wykoff Grocery Burglary Reported on West VanTrees Street

Wm. Wykoff, owner of the West VanTrees street grocery, told local police his store was robbed Wednesday night of merchandise valued about 50 dollars. Burglars gained entry by removing a sash from a window on the east side of the building.

Wm. Wykoff

Revolutionaries Seize Panama City Proclaim Provisional Government

In Panama City on January 2 insurgents seized the capital and proclaimed a provisional government led by Dr. Harmodio Arias, a 44 year old lawyer. Eight killed, Hartwell Ayres wounded, President Harmodio Arosemena captured. U S soldiers arrive to protect the legation as U S minister Davis warns against American troops unless disorder grows.

Panama City Harmodio Arias Hartwell Ayres Florencio Harmodio Arosemena Aroseména United Press U. S Canal Zone Legation Roy T. Davis Arias Arosemena Davis Brown Canal Department

Marines Hunt Bandits After Ambush In Nicaragua

A U S patrol of 60 men pursued a group of bandits after they attacked a small marine patrol near Managua Nicaragua. Eight bandits were killed and two marines wounded by heavy rifle fire. Wounded privates Mack Hutcherson of Shreveport Louisiana and Frank Jackson of Lawrenceville Georgia were reported to recover.

Managua Nicaraguay U. S Mack Hutcherson Shreveport Frank Jackson Lawrenceville

Paroled killer of Madison officer linked to shooting

J H McCafferty, a state reformatory field agent, states Walter Carlin aged 27 of Jeffersonville was paroled from the state reformatory just a week before he shot and killed Madison policeman Frank Knoebel. Knoebel was questioning Carlin about a Madison store robbery when the shooting occurred.

J. H. McCafferty State Reformatory Walter Carlin Jeffersonville Frank Knoebel Madison Carlin

Marion Wills Hospital Patient After Minor Operation

Marion Wills of 1107 Grang Avenue underwent a minor operation at Daviess County Hospital Thursday morning.

Marion Wills Grang Avenue Daviess County Hospital

Officer Slain and Six Wounded in New Year’s Day Hold Up

A New Year’s Day robbery attempt at a party on North Clark led by Battaglia ended in gunfire. An officer was killed while two policemen and others were wounded during the clash at a C and O party venue. Investigators identify Battaglia as the ringleader among several assailants who attacked revelers and a patron outside.

Pollicem Kitiga Santhittdelia Battaglia Clark McCormick Madden

Berger Body Not To Be Brought Here

Word from Washington today says the body of Jamond H. Bergert a former resident who died in Honolulu while in the Army will not be brought here for burial. His body arrived in New York yesterday and will be buried this week at Cypress Hill National Cemetery in Brooklyn. Relatives in Washington are mentioned.

Jamond H. Bergert

Blizzard Grips Chicago as New Year Starts

A blizzard swept Chicago from the Western prairies adding to New Year celebrations. At midnight a deafening din echoed through State Street as revelers faced the cold despite 10 below. Prohibition agents on duty in hotels limited incidents and some accidents were reported during the night.

Chicago State Street Prohibition Agen

Trial Completion Awaited in Marion Negro Complicity Case

Fragment prompts anticipation as witnesses prepare to take the stand in a Marion case about alleged complicity. The article hints at a trial timeline with January dates and ongoing legal proceedings involving African American individuals.

Marion Senting

B and O Police Take Suspects to Jail

Police from the Baltimore and Ohio area arrested several individuals and sent them to jail, as required by procedure.

Unclear Text Fragments From Local Notice

Fragmentary OCR notes mention a Mrs J and names Wilbur Acton and Arthur, with a vague reference to a payment of 88 dollars and a condition. Full details are unreadable in the provided text segment.

Madden brothers reunite after 26 years apart

After years of separation the Daffern brothers George of Osborne Ohio Judson of Belt Montana and William of Plainville Kansas met at William's home three miles south of Plainville. They had not gathered since their split more than a quarter century ago due to William's illness.

George Judson William Daffern William Plainville Osborne Ohio Belt, Mont

Negro Kidnapper Claimed in Busch Heir Case Exposed

St Louis Star reports a real estate dealer bargained for the release of 13 year old Adolphus Busch Orthwein, heir to the Busch millions, by trading his own son’s freedom. The alleged kidnapper was an unemployed Black man with seven children. The boy was returned after the sheriff’s office mediation at Clayton.

Sti .Louis Abernathy Adolphus Busch Busch Charles Lewis de St. Louis Star Adolphus Busch Orthwein Ehaufféur Rales Clayton

Nine Die as Train Hits Auto at Street Crossing

Chicago reports nine dead in a suburban Harv ey wreck when a sedan carrying two women and five children was demolished at a grade crossing by the Grand Trunk International Limited. Mrs Matthew Olason of Elmhurst and two other adults perished, along with three young girls and two boys. The holiday toll rose to fifteen.

Chicago Harvey the International Limited Grand Trunk Railway Che Matthew Olason Elmhurst

Weather Year Report Records High Indiana Temperature

Annual weather summary by local meteorologist C C reports 1930 saw rainfall 9.5 inches above normal, mean temperature 54.9 degrees, precipitation 34.5 inches and 9.1 inches snow. There were 908 clear days 58 partly cloudy and 99 cloudy days. December figures include a maximum 143 degrees on July 28, the state's highest recorded to date.

C.C Hich Feagans Indiana Wai

Night use of horsepower on Mohawk and Wad railways

A fragment notes that on a northern section of the Mohawk and Wad railways horsepower was employed at night. Details are sparse but indicate nighttime operation or signaling practices involving horse power.

Northe

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