05 Jan 1928
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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1928
Page
1
A native of Ohio aged 65 passed away in the town. The obituary notes a long life marked by illness and family ties. Survivors include siblings and relatives from Buren and Sand ata. Funeral arrangements were to be announced by local Brethren and community leaders.
Mary Riley, a Bogard township resident and St. Mary's Catholic Church member, died after a three week illness. She was 74 and had been married to Daniel Riley, who preceded her. Funeral services will be held at St. Mary’s Church with burial in the adjoining cemetery. several children survive.
A.C. Helm presents a yearly report detailing county records on land transfers mortgages and satisfactions. It lists mortgages on farms and city property totaling $1 411 938 with 886 satisfactions causing $1 406 194 in cash to be recorded. The report covers quit claims deeds and school fund allocations amid a countywide accounting.
A lecture series at First Christian church will feature a Sunday evening program on “A Trip Through Mexico” with photographs from Charles Lindbergh productions. The month of January includes other features such as Christ in the Orient and Around the World.
War warning from Washington reports Marines to be sent to Nicaragua to end Sandino’s murders under the clamor of patriotism. LeJeune says past persuasion failed and a large force will enforce terms before August elections. Senate debate opens on Wheeler resolution condemning Nicaragua policy as war without congressional cost.
Reports from Boston and Provincetown outline multiple fatalities tied to severe weather and the S-4 submarine accident off Provincetown. Witness Lt. Frank Worden testified at the naval board of inquiry, suggesting a collision possibility as the S-4 turned at the test course end. The first three bodies recovered include Lt. Roy K. Jones, Lt. Joseph Ey, and Chief Machinist Mate Aero Albert Hodges, with Navy officials confirming identifications.
In Indianapolis on January fifth two infants died in a bathtub in their home after the mother Mrs Clara McNeil tewin drowned them, and then herself, in what police call a possible insanity episode. The children Elizabeth Reed Shonle aged 20 months and Irene Shonle aged 1 1/2 years were found under their grandmother’s body, with the grandmother dying in the scene. The mother, a club member and chemist at Eli Lilly, had left the children in the grandmother’s care earlier that day and returned home distraught, with neighbors and passersby assisting before police and ambulance crews arrived. Coronor H. Keever led the investigation.
Central fire department says a small roof area caused slight damage at a Pinestar residence. No injuries reported and area secured as firefighters inspected the scene for further risk.
Charles A Lindbergh accepts an invitation from the Haitian government to visit Haiti. The traveler planned to halt in Tegucigalpa Honduras and Managua Nicaragua as he continues a goodwill flight. Bad weather delayed American fliers bound for Mexico City from Tampico before resuming their mission.
Seymour reports Cord Lawrence, 45, of North Vernon died at Sohneck Memorial Hospital Tuesday after a gas hose line exploded while he attempted to start a fire Sunday. Burns covered his face, legs, and one side, and hospital staff fought to save him. Services and burial plans were announced.
Vogie of Shea was abridged at an event in Washington on Wednesday, with attendance noted and details limited by the source text. The report highlights the brief appearance and local reactions to the proceedings.
Fragmentary text reports a fourteen mile journey involving serum and a traveler. The readable bits mention Ind or In d Jan, a location possibly Rensselaer, and phrases about abandoning, being asked, and a mind entering a channel. No coherent events or entities emerge.
Governor Donahey rejects clemency for condemned man tied to killing. Report notes the case involves a mother’s death and references the suspect associated with the Brown, Jr. name. Indication of impending execution date and ongoing legal action.
W B Smith, adultriel manager for the Missouri State Life Snag Company, has been named state supervisor. He will oversee duties at the Bank Building offices and work to secure new quarters and expand state operations.
Eyansville reports the death of J Thews of Gary a constable in a local incident. Details are sparse but authorities confirm the passing and ongoing investigations are expected.
Frank Avis, a resident of a southern town, suffered a fractured right arm yesterday while cranking tar. He was rushed to McKittrick’s office to have the fracture reduced.
Incomplete text suggests reflection on how success is viewed by others. The fragment implies a social comparison theme and the idea of ownership or merit being questioned by peers. No identifiable people or events are present.
In Wabash Indiana on January 15 Virgil Sproat a 19 year old from Wayne faces assault with intent to commit a felony and automobile theft charges. He allegedly forced Miss Willowdean Arnold a Claypool school teacher to drive him to Chicago after stepping into her car at a funeral. He appeared to threaten with a pistol and ordered her to proceed.
In Temor County local notes indicate Peters is forming a new group or effort. Details remain unclear in the fragmentary text but imply organizational activity and community involvement. Further readable lines point to possible meetings and regional concerns.
A bank teller thwarted a holdup in Calumet City as a man entered First National Bank and attempted to seize cash. He then fled toward the street, while the teller and bystanders reacted, with authorities continuing to investigate the incident.
Indianapolis report notes Indiana, despite eleventh in population, ranks eighth in total motor vehicles. The piece lists totals for motor cars trucks and other vehicles with figures like 26,232 293 and 2,943 in a brief statistical snapshot from a Loa Motor article.
Glen Kimmel, 21, of Vincennes, fractured his leg when he fell twenty feet from a new bridge over a creek north of town. An Ed Keller ambulance conveyed him to Good Samaritan hospital. A fellow worker, William Clark, was also injured slightly with a bruised foot.
Twenty five marines were ordered from the Brooklyn navy yard today to board the Jefferson and Sally for Nicaragua. They will sail from Norfolk Va to embark on a navy vessel for the Central American trip. In Managua Nicaragua a decisive battle between the United States and rebel leader General Augustin Sandino was awaited by both sides?
Washington January 6 The tariff debate, ongoing since Congress began, was delayed again today by unanimous consent. Senator McMaster, a Republican from South Seakes, agreed to postpone his resolution urging the Senate for lower duties until Monday.
Terre Haute March 5 A tentative early settlement of the mining suspension effective since December 24 at the Wabash Talley Dale and Bardyke mines was predicted today. About 1,200 miners remained idle after being ordered out by the district mine headquarters on December 4 following an alleged breach of contract by operators.
An additional suit was filed in Evansville following a January auto collision at a Ku Klux Klan festival. Damages of 500 dollars are sought by John Yothers in a suit against Thomas Matfield Elliott Lotes and Attorney Arthur Meyer. Tinker claims Lowe fled a related attempt to recover the automobile but the case was dismissed, leaving him damaged to 500 dollars. A third claimant is Jack Yates of Peta.
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