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Washington Washington Democrat

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Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 28, 1927

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Lengthy dispute over seating of miner delegates in Indianapolis

Reported at the miners convention amid credential committee findings a heated fight over delegate seating and several resolutions. William Green, president of the American Federation of Labor, arrived to address the gathering as debates over international officers pay and constitutional changes continued into the afternoon.

Indianapolis Delence SN Carr Mine William Green American Federation of Labor Ndianapolis Yes Neo Pot Teat Unlimite Rity le Gine Union For

Catholic High School audience hears Mexico lecture

David Goldstein of Boston spoke at the Knights of Columbus event at the Catholic High School Auditorium about Mexican history and church state conflicts. He claimed the 1917 constitution targets religion, warns of socialist control, and says Catholics defend inalienable rights while the Knights fund relief and education efforts.

Mexico David Goldstein Boston Knights of Columbus Goldstein Church of United States

Antitoxin Talk Highlights Sugar Land P T A Meeting

Dr. B O Burress spoke at Sugar Land P T A regular session on antitoxin and vaccination. He cited 96 percent success with antitoxin and noted diphtheria deaths dropping in Daviess County from 40 30 percent to one or two percent when treated promptly. He advised 10 000 unit doses every six hours for membranous croup and diphtheria prevention, warning deaths often occur when treatment is delayed.

Sugarland P. T. A B. 0. Burress Burress Daviess County

Man Rescued After Shaft Fall In Local Incident

A man named Alvey fell into a shaft and was rescued by rescuers who brought him to the surface. A physician treated his minor injuries on site.

Falllen Mr. Alvey

Cantonese Move Toward Shanghai Fight Intensifies Near Hangzhou

News from Shanghai and Hangzhou region reports Cantonese forces advancing rapidly toward Hangzhou preparatory to a march on Shanghai. Observers note outposts near twenty miles apart with large troop movements under Marshal Sun Chuanfang. Washington says 1200 marines slated for Guam, doubling U S forces in the Asiatic region.

Shanghai China Hang - Thow Here Hang Chok Sun Chuan Fang Chu ‘Chew Harg Chow Washington, D. C Navy San Diego Guam Island Pacific Peru United States

Two Games Saturday Night At Jefferson Consolidated

Tomorrow night two games are scheduled at Jefferson Consolidated School. The opener at 7:30 p.m. features Jefferson boys versus Glendale High School seconds, followed by an independent South Side team clash. Admission remains as in the past.

Jeffersom Jefferson Glendale High School Énts Jeferson

Smith Horn Taken To Home Of His Nephew

Col Smith Horn, long confined to the local hospital with illness, was taken by car today noon to the home of his nephew C Smith in Mt Carmel Minnesota for rest. Many friends expect improved chances of recovery at the nephew’s residence.

Smith Horn Col Smith ‘Horn Mt. Carmel

Nejdl Proposes Electric Lamps For Mine Safety

Indianapolis Jan 28 Compulsory use of electric cap lamps and more frequent inspection by the bosses are the chief precautionary measures of a mine safety bill introduced in the senate today by Senator James J Nejdl.

Indianapolis Fhe Senate James J. Nejdl

Thirty Miners Narrow Escape In Flooded Mine Shaft

In Hazelton Pennsylvania on January 28 thirty miners faced a close call when Hazle Brook coal mine at Upper Leahigh flooded after a creek overflowed. They were warned just in time and managed to wade to safety.

Hazelton Hazle

Senate agents leave to collect ballots in Allegheny recount

Washington reporting that federal agents will depart today to collect ballot boxes from the November election in Allegheny. The boxes will be kept there for a recount that is expected to begin in a few days.

Senate Washington Allegheny

Youths blamed in Eskridge street collision case

Police allege the youths involved in a Illinois street incident tried to shift blame onto an innocent party after Eskridge was struck and injured. Pride admitted low attention and talking to a girl, saying he did not see Eskridge despite claiming good lights.

Aceni Linois Eskridge N Pt Am Eskridge Pride McCarty Mr. Selridge Main Street

Posse in Indiana seeks elusive attacker in barn assault

Kendalville Indiana January 28 sheriffs from two counties and a large farmer posse search for an unidentified man who struck Bert Whitcomb a 40 year old farmer in Orland with a heavy stone. The attacker left Whitcomb unconscious, set fire to the barn and fled. The victim survived after crawling to safety as flames raged.

Kendalville Ind Bert Whitcomb Whitcomb

College youth takes poison to end life in room

In Ann Arbor Michigan on January 28 Henry RIKenson of Chicago a University of Michigan student was found dead in his room with an empty bottle bearing corrosive contents beside him. A note directing disposal of his remains offered no motive for the self inflicted death as authorities investigated six recent personal crisis reports among college students.

Ann Harbor Mich Tig Henry Ri Kenson Chicago University of Michigan Dohteeee Pone

Ebner Plant to Close Saturday After Manager’s Death

The Ebner plant will be closed Saturday following the death of manager Pierce J. Cavanaugh. The company’s jet pant in the cane to 10:30 o'clock during the bougs, and Mr. Cavanaugh was in charge at the time of his death.

Pierce J. Cavanaugh Moe Mr. Cavanaugh

Weagins to Be Hele Bus Line Trades

Public Service Commission schedules two hearings in Indianapolis on February 7. The first concerns Frank E. Van Winkle of Washington Indiana seeking a certificate of convenience and necessity for passenger service from Washington to Martinsville. The second concerns Marion L. Shepard and Andrew Ayers of Washington seeking approval of transfer of certificate No 439 M for motor vehicle common carrier service Washington to

Public Service Commission Indianapolis Frank E. van Winkle Washington Indiana Martinsville Marion L. Shepard Andrew Ayers

Arrests After Alleged Fight In Montgomery Court Appearance

Two Washington men and the Montgomery town marshal faced charges in Mayor McCarty's court after an alleged street fight near Petroff Restaurant. Earl Miles pled guilty to intoxication and was fined. Mortis Higton also pled guilty and awaits trial. George Burrous pled not guilty with trial set for next Monday. Sheriff Jones described a chaotic scene as the fracas drew him to Montgomery at about 11 o'clock.

Montgomery Washington McCarty O. Jones B. J. Jones Earl Miles Northwest Third Street Mortis ‘Higton Marsha Montgomery Burrows Petroff Hinton Burrous Sheriff Jones

Farm Outlook Warns Of Hard Times If Acreage Rises

Washington January 28 The agriculture department issued secretary Jardine's farm outlook predicting tougher year for farmers unless cash crop acreage is cut this spring. Livestock raisers may profit, but major crops face lower returns. corn and wheat prices expected down with reduced hay demand due to fewer hay consuming animals.

Washington Secretary of Agriculture Jardine Agriculture Department Congress Durham

Firemen killed saving blaze in Loft building collapse

New York January 28 rescuers cut through frozen debris to reach Joseph Heflin upright with a hose nozzle in hand. He died in the seven story Loft building collapse along with two fellow firemen Edward Fox and John Gray. Seven others injured. five hospitalized but expected to survive.

New York Joseph Heflin Heflin Edward Fox John Gray

Samuel Insull Case to Be Brought Before Senate

Washington Jan 28 The case of Samuel Insull Chicago utilities operator and four witnesses who refused to answer questions before the elections investigation committee will be cited to the senate next week In executive session the committee decided to submit a report for senate action.

Washington Samual Insull Chicago Elections Investigation Committee Senate

Aged man dies in Mt Vernon incident

Mt Vernon Ind Jan 28 Robert Morrison 102 a negro died last night. She was a former awe.

Mt. Vernon Ind Rachael Morrison Awe

Funeral services for Phillip Hart held at Rogers home

Funeral services for Phillip Hart were held this afternoon at 20 at the home of Charles Rogers, 809 East Walnut Street, with Hart following in Oak Grove Cemetery.

Phillip Hart Charles Rogers East Walnut Street Oak Grove Cemetery

Marines Heading to San Diego in Large Concentration

About 1,500 United States marines were concentrated in San Diego today from mail barracks and recruiting stations along the Pacific coast. Marine headquarters in San Francisco said the move held no special significance, while the transport Chau-20ht was due for an overhaul at Mare Island and would cut its stay short, sailing to San Diego next week.

San Diego United States Pacific Coast Marine San Francisco Mare Island Navy San

Appropriations Bill Postponed by House

Indianapolis Jan 28 The bill to appropriate ten thousand dollars for relief of families of miners who died in the Francisco mine disaster was indefinitely postponed. The Ways and Means committee’s recommendation drew house opposition. The same committee reported favorably on the Sentinel to Conan Sages 1928 and 1929 to raise funds for the Sesquicentennial event.

Indianapolis Francisco Ways and Means House Ways and Means Committee Conan Sages

Squire reports loss of boats and floats in White River flood

Russell Squire of Sandborn reports two motor boats and two barrel floats swept from his gravel pit by the White River rise. Frozen in ice, the boats drifted past Edwardsport on large ice cakes. The Emory ferry boat also floated away, carried by flood waters near Edwardsport.

Russell Squire Sandborn White River Squire Edwardsport Emory

Woman's Torso Found in Wisconsin Woods

Plattsville Wis Jan 38 A coroner s jury will be held today after a torso found in nearby woods is believed to be Mrs Hattie Hale Coffey s. Her husband William N Coffey long admitted killing her with a baseball bat, dismembering and burying body sections.

Plattsville Wis Here Hattie Hale Coffey Wm. N. Coffey

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