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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1925
Page
1
The railroad labor board approved new pay raises affecting about 87 000 clerks and related workers including freight handlers and station staff. About 100 clerks in St Louis and other city offices will gain increases, while 76 000 others seek similar boosts denied in a separate request.
Indiana road use has surged with more than 72 000 registered trucks and rising traffic. Purdue Highway Engineering School officials urge trained county and state highway superintendents and crews equipped for efficient maintenance of 4200 miles of state and county roads amid substantial costs per mile.
Washington hats defense and teamwork propel Jefferson against Lafayette Saturday night. Captain GH earns praise for stellar defense as Beales and Hatter push baskets. Chapman and Lingensmith delivered strong performances as teammates.
The Ruyeh Wood Post No 121 American Legion will hold its regular meeting at 8 o clock at the Legion Hall Tuesday night. Committees include Chowingham Keith Godwin Lester Bingham Edward Wathen and Robert Hall rem S Wood Joseph Gordon Rain Jones and Robert Alcester. Philippe Marco of Havana Cuba donates cigars for every member present. Rev S L Martin state chaplain will speak and service officer Ralph Mastings will help with bonus applications. All members urged to attend.
Five men and a woman accused of Sinn Fein extremism and plotting to blow up British battleships at Portsmouth were in custody or questioned in London. Authorities expect charges under the Official Secrets Act. letters between suspects are cited as motive. Two suspects are petty officers at the Portsmouth yard.
Atlanta reports nine lives lost as floods from ten days of heavy rain flood Georgia Alabama South Carolina Louisiana and Mississippi. Two train wrecks kill engineer Gor Dunhiain and yardmaster Ti F Foster, while a Nashville Chattanooga and St Louis semiper crashes near Cart iersville Ga. A boat overturns on the Flint River at Albany. four drowned near Hathmond Louisiana.
Washington dispatch reports Secretary Hughes issuing an official denial that the Senate has jurisdiction over the Paris reparations agreement. He states the accord is an executive matter under our treaties with Germany and Versailles and requires no Senate advice or consent. Republicans in Congress press for copies and possible action as Senate debate looms.
The senate today blocked Senator McKel Jr of Tennessee in a push to amend the navy appropriation bill to raise gun elevations on ships. A civil service transfer note follows about Herod being reassigned from the Balti ngerchief railroad division to Dayton Ohio for similar work with the B and G.
The article describes a three day program at the Vance Hardware company and Grand Opera House with home economics demonstrations for wives and homemakers. Sessions cover color effects in fabrics, intelligent shopping, economical living, and poultry demonstrations at 6:40 PM.
Washington January 12 The Senate Judiciary Committee today unanimously approved the nomination of Attorney General Stone to be Supreme Court justice The nomination had been held up on three previous occasions pending investigation of Stone's record
At the close of the campaign Saturday afternoon for a dormitory south of Terre Plante for Catholic boys, awards were given: a Minnion sedan to William Keough of Gookville Indiana, a Haynes sedan to J Newton of Indianapolis, and a Cole sedan to Mayme Ryan of Indianapolis.
Harry Snodgrass known as the king of the ivories drew crowds from Hilingis Kentucky and Indiana spanning miles. He started a vaudeville run on the second day behind the footlights as telegrams of congratulation poured in for a program later broadcast from Jefferson City Missouri while he served time in the state prison there.
Washington merchants plan the eighth monthly Community Sale with reduced price items. Officials say the event grows in popularity as more shoppers attend, with a surge of interest and a distribution of gifts on December 27 on East Third Street near Main.
Judge Robert G. Baltzell of Princeton Ind was sworn in as federal district judge for the district of Indiana. Baltzell arrived in Indianapolis and checked into the Claypool hotel after meeting with clerk William P. Kappes. He succeeds Indianas A KR Anderson recently appointed to the United States circuit court of appeals.
Mrs Libbie Volk dies after a long illness at age seventy four in Louis ville Kentucky. Her death follows a year since her husband passed away. She is survived by three children Louis W Volk Mrs Peter Aostinte and Mrs Rose Robinson The funeral was held in Louis ville with a store closing out of respect.
The article notes Jacob Zinkan's ninety second birthday or close milestone observed at his home with eight of his children present. It highlights his long life, daily routines, and long Democratic involvement, including past service on the city council. It mentions his late wife’s long marriage and a large family spread across Indiana and Washington.
A fox drive is planned for Barr Township this Saturday with Austin as captain. The roundup starts at 9 o clock from Buckley school area, covering Worth line and nearby roads. Captured foxes will be auctioned with proceeds donated to charity.
Clarence Rose, a two year old resident of East Grove, died at Woodmere Hospital this morning. The infant, born in Indiana, was a son of Mr and Mrs Bastin and had ties to local congregations through family. Funeral arrangements are pending.
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