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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1925
Page
1
Stevens of the Louis division announces that trains 67 and 68 will be withdrawn starting Monday February 21. A public hearing on removing trains 65 and 66 is canceled as officials say the two-train removal is necessary and will not affect Washington mail service.
Indiana Wheat Growers Association begins sending the final 1924 crop payments as checks nationwide. Growers still waiting for wheat receive one cent per bushel per month for storage in their bins. Over half a million dollars in checks are mailed this week with about 62 cents per bushel paid on delivered wheat.
Conclusive proof that sunlight reduces radio station power during the day was announced by Harold Gray of Zenith Ratio Corp. Tests after the recent eclipse showed the Moon’s shadow did not fully replicate night conditions, despite confirming daytime solar effects on reception and transmission.
Millions witnessed a solar eclipse as the sun dimmed behind the moon, with a 85 to 120 mile wide shadow crossing from Duluth to Montauk. Scientists from thirteen observatories tracked the event while observers nationwide looked skyward. The moment of totality lasted seconds as crowds, animals, and ships observed the rare phenomenon.
Poseyville on January 24 shipment of 65,000 pounds of sunflower seed to Buffalo New York by Joe Meadows Louis Barnett and M B Williams will net the owners about 2700 dollars.
Washington residents witnessed the moon pass across the sun in a spectacle not seen here since 1869. The shadow appeared around 11:00, darkening the sun into a crescent as it moved westward, with light dimmed and a greenish tint on Earth. The event lasted over two hours from start to end with the sun more than three quarters obscured at maximum.
A Friday afternoon blaze at the Moorehead home on Walnut and East 8th streets caused about 1700 in damage to the eight room two story house. The attic and roof burned, most furnishings were moved outside, and water damaged ceilings. Insurance coverage stood at 2000 for the house and 1000 for contents. Fire Chief Gates noted the fire originated near the center aisle and the cause remained undetermined. Fire crews from central station helped, a third call that day, with two other fires reported at the Rev I S Melver residence and the old Fair Grounds.
Reeves township farmer A N Singleton reports his turkey hen laid 100 eggs in a year, including a clutch of sixteen that hatched. The bird produced multiple clutches totaling over 200 eggs, though Singleton notes the hen is in poor health after the strenuous season and possible fatigue in setting.
At Vincennes a Baltimore and Ohio train struck a Nash sedan on Fairground Avenue near midnight. Pritchett, who was driving, suffered a broken brake arm and possible other fractures after trying to back toward Lakewood Park. A passerby took him to a surgeon.
New York report states Mrs. Kelley of Brooklyn gave birth to four babies two boys and two girls. Heaviest weighs three pounds, lightest two and a half. Three babies strong and healthy while a fourth’s condition is doubtful though hope remains. Mrs Kelley is recovering.
In Cincinnati on January 24 Hawkins began his fight for freedom as his attorneys challenged the indictment and the validity of judgments against him during opening arguments in his federal writ of habeas corpus petition. The case concerns charges of using the here to defraud in the activities of the defendant.
Chicago January 24 a wedding unmatched in splendor marked the union of Miss Loretta Hine daughter of a wealthy lumberman and Howell Howard Teeutles of Dayton Ohio The ceremony reportedly cost 100000 dollars reflecting lavish style and society interest in the event
Washington Jan 24 The fight against the nomination of Attorney General Stones to the Supreme Court dominated the Senate floor. Senator Heflin Alabama Democrat charged that Stone had voted in a Delaware suit for J P Morgan, calling the affair outrageous. Republican leaders protested that the issue belonged only in executive session.
Philadelphia reports revived rumors that Grover Cleveland Bergdoll a noted draft dodger and fugitive may surrender. The day prior a man named Stecher turned himself in saying he wanted to face the music.
The county records office completed the distribution of funds totaling 2,884 per person for 249 school age residents. States that Javioss county will receive 25.4 from the state with funds ready for treasurers and trustees next week. Listed are individual allocations such as Burr 2877.28 Bogard 1191.92 Elmore 1786.39 Harrison 1041.82 Madison 854.24 Reeves 266.92 Steele 1598.81 Veale 920.61 Van Buren 860.00 Washington township 2416.095 Qdon 683.57 and the city of Washington 7327 watch.
The Daviess county hospital gains support from local papers and residents. Mrs. Rultman presented a sewing machine moved by Mr. Bennett while Mrs. Gross-Spencer provided tea. Fred Bureh contributed 50.50. Proceeds from a previous drive in Steckc township reached 8 56.7 percent for the hospital. Signed by Mrs. M. F. Burke.
Miss Celia Stone, ill with pneumonia at the home of her sister Mrs. Mike Sahm, showed no improvement today.
London reports a severe cyclone that wiped out the town of Roebourne and caused damage estimated at half a million dollars in the city and nearby region. No loss of life is mentioned. Nearby in France a tidal power station is under construction at Irwrack, aiming to run an electros chemical factory, amid interest in the Fundy tidal proposal.
Mrs Ada Tapert, aged 68, a former Washington resident, died in Indianapolis about 4 am from breast cancer after three years of illness. She was born in Pennsylvania, married to Charles Roberts (deceased), and survived by one brother Charles Wilson. Funeral set for 4 am Monday at St Simon's Church with burial in St Joseph Cemetery.
Robert Wilkinson, last of the Wilkinson family tragedies, dies in Hicknetl Indiana after a sequence of deaths including a daughter burned in a stove fire, a mother heart trouble, and a father and son suicide in Shelbyville. He leaves a wife and several relatives. Services are planned in Friendshipville Illinois with interment there.
An inquest was held this morning on Susan Barley, age 50, of Ho Gard Township. She was adjudged insane and will be taken to the Southeastern asylum in Madison, Indiana, where her application has been approved.
The trial of Charles Katler county rock roads superintendent for Pike County was halted mid proceedings as Sheriff Burns and court officers concluded contempt of court actions. The case, heard by the Pike County Circuit Court, involves charges of incompetency with both sides pausing for further hearings. Katler faces four years for a prior term as superintendent begun January 1, 1925, with one year remaining.
Unclear draft text describes an American proposal for a joint commission to consider joint proposals and Switzerland amid a deadlock. Britain refused to accept the American proposal. Lord and Congressman Porter handled the negotiation, with a tentative accord and the commission to seek a solution.
Fragmentary text mentions war president and renewed support, with garbled phrases and unclear names. No coherent event or entities beyond general political discourse.
In a brief, partial account, a runner dies from inhaling fumes during an event. The fragment mentions a federal bureau review and a quick recovery for others, but details are unclear due to the damaged text.
A garbled OCR segment describes a theft or attack in a township with unclear details. It references a suspect, a first hit, a fox, and neighbors noting observed lines and a 9:15 velocity event near Lod5b on Dicey Keith. Details are fragmented and names or precise actions are not recoverable.
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