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Washington Washington Democrat

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Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 14, 1925

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Withdrawn schedule changes by Baltimore and Ohio railroad

Indications today are that trains 67 and 68 will be withdrawn replacing train 65 on the passenger schedule. The proposal, favored by the company, was expected to be approved by the railroad service commission and adopted, following a Browns town meeting with CG Stevens and Parme agents.

Baltiore and Olivo i Threp Blind I Firoad” Company Stlis Hig Brownsty G.stevens St.oufs Division Parmeagent Brownstein

Seymour Mayoral Bid and Bank Officers in Local Notes

William Hy Burkley, Seymour councilman, announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination for mayor. In local banking news, the State Bank of Washington staff elected new officers including Mr. Faith as president and Mr. Keith on the board. O C Frey presented a 1924 financial report showing record profits for the bank’s era.

Wag State Bank of Washington Watts Ward Dnet Berbice Harris Mable Segal C. Frey iWilliam Hy Burkley Seymour

Judge Anderson Assigned to Indianapolis Bench

Judge A B Anderson, who left office yesterday as judge of the United States circuit court of appeals at Chicago, is assigned to hold court in Indianapolis until Judge Baltzell receives his commission and assumes the bench. He will report today at the federal building and then return to Indianapolis.

Indianapolis Ind A. B. Anderson United States Eircult Court Chicago Baltzell Federal Building

Typhoid Investigation Expands in Washington

Dr H W McKane reopening inquiry into two month typhoid deaths in Washington with Benard H Jeup and S pert on water analysis. They review ten fatal cases, record patient diets and sanitation, finding no raw oysters among patients and planning a pumping station visit in the afternoon.

H. W. McKane Onan Ks State Board of Health Wa Hington McKane Benard H. Jeup Spert T. F. Spink City Board of Health MecKane Mino Ilinois Dri MeKane Ate Aysville Ay 2

Wheel smashed when parked in front of Meridian street

Ol truck owned by Wm Fitzgibbons had its rear wheel smashed Tuesday afternoon around 3 30 oclock when a Chevrolet driven by Riley Sparrow turning into Harned avenue from Meridian street struck it. Curt Grube, driver of the truck, had stopped to let the Chevrolet pass before turning onto Meridian. The Chevrolet sustained minor damage to bumper fenders and axle and is owned by Asel Jones.

Wm. Fitzgibbons Harned Avenue Meridian Street Riley Sparrow Chevrolet Curt Grube Meridian Asel Jones

PARDON TRAFFICKING MAY INVOLVE OTHERS

Topeka Kansas January 14 addition evidence showed wholesale trafficking in pardons in Kansas. Investigators said county officials were involved and that attorneys sent requests to parents and friends of convicts. Officials described political pressure and soliciting sums from twenty dollars to five thousand dollars for pardons.

Topeka Kan Kansas

Coast ing tragedy claims first Terre Haute victim

A 14 year old boy named Howard Penbarton was killed when his sled rode into the front axle of Dr Noble R Fox s automobile in Terre Haute on Monday night. The injury was instantaneous and the top of the skull was severed.

Noble R. Fox Howard Penbarton Terre Haute

United States Wealth Rises by Census Figures

Washington reports the census bureau places U S wealth at about 3.86 billion dollars based on 1922 compilations. The figure reflects total national wealth and assets as surveyed.

Washington United States

Agreement on Dawes Plan Revisions Stirs Conference

The United States agrees to share Dawes Plan proceeds to collect German reparations. A last minute change removes the $250 million American claims limit. Romania Italy and France sign with reservations as the U.S. set to receive 55 000 060 gold marks annually starting September 1 1926 until Rhine army costs are paid.

Dawes Aldericaia Washington Fizil Rovmania Italy Sige

Senate Edges Toward Underwood Plan on Muscle Shoals Lease

Senate today again debated the Underwood plan to dispose of Muscle Shoals by private lease. Leaders pressed for revision as the chamber favored both House action and references to an expert assessment amid ongoing disagreement.

Washington Senate Underwood Ahi Jones

Affirm $30,000 Award to Horning's Heirs

The United States Supreme Court affirmed a $30,000 damages award for the widow and children of Joseph F vile killed in a railway collision while he was a fireman. The suit originated in Jackson county and moved to Scott county. T M Honan of Seymour represented the widow in the Supreme Court, which denied the company's review petition.

United. St Scott County Joseph F Vile Supreme Court Louis Seymount Louisville Jackson

Washington Discount Corporation Officers Re elected

The annual report of the Washington Discount Corporation shows a satisfactory year with re elections of key officers. Cox remains president Sadduth Beitman Smiley hold posts with Hoddinott retained as manager and Vivian McCarty rehired as bookkeeper.

L424 Washington Discount Ben Alten George A. Fditus L. B

Kansas Chancellor Reinstated by Board amid Student Protests

Lawrence January 14. Dr E H Lingley returned to his desk as chancellor of the University of Kansas after the state board of administration reinstated him on order of Governor Ben Faulen. Students demonstrated through the night following the reinstatement.

Lawrence Kay E. H. Lingley Tounk The University of Kan State Board Ben Faulen Kansas

Mrs Rovert Ueier 3 In Critical Condition At Home

A report states Mrs Rovert Ueier 3 is critically ill at her home in UStdele township with details limited by the notice. Authorities have not released additional information on her condition or the circumstances.

Rovert’ Ueier 3 Ustdele Township

Mystery Deepens in Death of Greensburg Butcher

County authorities probe the death of John Fey a Greensburg Indiana butcher found dead in his shop early today. Robert Isth formerly employed by Fey was held for questioning as officials withhold release of preliminary findings.

Greensburg Ind Jkni John Fey Fey Dean Robert Waige

Indiana Lawmakers Push Cooperative Marketing Bill

The 1926 Indiana General Assembly moves on two major measures. The cooperative marketing bill, drafted by the Indiana Farm Bureau Federation, seeks state authorization for cooperative associations to market farm products. A second bill proposes state regulation of motor busses by the Public Service Commission, with authority to regulate buses. The session features fast-paced activity as leaders push numerous measures and lawmakers anticipate an extended schedule.

Indianapolis Indiana Barm Bureau Federation Senate Seator Lindy Y Gona c Agricultural Committee Will Haat House Hull Murdgen Service “Commission Moorehead Public Service Commission Corer Jackson McCray Indley Fiat Mae State Board of Medical ‘Examiners Coolidge Nejdl Wa Wright Lynn Indiana State Supreme Court

Lineman Falls From Pole in Rockport Death

Oo Mallory a 33 year old lineman for the Indiana Telephone Company fell from a pole in Rockport yesterday afternoon and was killed instantly. His skull jawbone and ribs were broken. Dr. Va Bunton Spencer county’s first female coroner viewed the body and ruled accidental death. Mallory leaves a widow a son two parents and several siblings.

Oo Mallory Iuervan Indiana Re Telephone Cmpany Washington Rockport Tate Iris Shulla Nevek Va Bunton Spencer County Alice Mallory William Malbby Grand Tie

Submarine to Be Raised From Sandbar Today

Orleans Mass January 14 An effort will be made at high tide today to pull the submarine $19 from the sandbar where she grounded yesterday. Despite a heavy sea the crew of 38 officers and men remained aboard through the night.

Orleans Mass

Governor Davis Says Arrests Vindicate His Term

Charged figures Davis notes in Kahsa vna case arrested just before his governorship. They allegedly took a bribe of 1250 dollars to parole Fred Polan from the state penitentiary. Davis welcomes the arrests as vindication.

Davis Kahsa Vna His Ae Hussell Datis Fred Polan State Penitentiary

Indiana Senate Committee Appointments Announced

Indianapolis January 14 The Senate announced committee placements after Lt Governor Van Orman gained control. Nejd is named to religious education and county unit issues, while Robert Moorehead leads the finance panel. Easton Penrod and Pettrod receive major assignments across corporations printing rivers welfare and budget duties with emphasis on public rights, franchises and taxation.

Indianapolis Senate van Orman Leutenant Aoe Nejdi Robert Moorehead Marion County State Department Perry H. Easton Daviess Knox Counties Will K. Penrod Loogoater Martin County Fiuanee Committee Pettrod

Bishop Brown to Take Stand Today in Heresy Appeal

Cleveland date January 14 Bishop William Montgomery Brown will take the stand today appealing his conviction for heresy. He plans to address the eight prelates on the church's review court seeking greater liberalism within the church.

Cleveland William Montgomery Brown Review Court

Wisconsin Professor Arrest Sparks State Department Inquiry

Washington reports the state department instructed the American embassy in Mexico City to investigate the arrest of Dr. W. F. Lorenz professor at the University of Wisconsin by Mexican authorities. No reason for the detention was disclosed.

Washington U. S State Department Toda Mexico City W.F. Lorenz Uiversity of Wisconsin

Marion Kiwanis tops Riley Hospital charity drive list

The Marion Kiwanis club leads in Kiwanis subscription contributions to Riley Memorial Hospital in Indianapolis, with donations reaching about $2004 as reported.

Marion Marion Kiwanis Club Kiwanis Riley Memorial Hospital Indianapolis

Kiwanis Program Delivers Insight on Health and Local Efforts

Kevianians meet as KLY Program members hear Dr. McKane discuss health investigations in Washington. The talk covers disease causes and sanitation, noting December findings and the impact of water quality. Members enjoyed a humorous cartoon feature by John Ith and a brisk, varied program.

Kiwanis A. KH Wa Tall Mart McKane John Ith

Eight Hurt as Slede Strikes Auto in Chicago Crash

A highway collision in Chicago injures eight people. Five remain in critical condition after two vehicles collided when one pulled into the other’s path. Responders assisted at the scene and transported victims to area hospitals.

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