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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1925
Page
1
Washington orders troops held in the Philippines ready to move to Shanghai within twenty four hours as the situation worsens. All American naval vessels and marines near Shanghai are dispatched. Foreign settlements mobilize to maintain order amid looting and incendiarism.
A single Wisconsin caucus will pick the next House reader and officers at the upcoming meeting, with one other Wisconsin attendee involved in the proceedings.
Autive Freeman of Kokonto outlines a soldier bonus bill proposing a maximum 3300 bonus for World War Veterans. He plans to introduce the measure tomorrow as Indianapolis reports.
Fr M Sebtle moves his business college from the Raches building on Maine Street to the Wiley Hastings property at South and East Sixth streets. Harry Vonderschmidt and Harry Palmer attend a special Indiana endorsers of Photoplays meeting in Indianapolis to boost theater as an educational community force.
Principal A C Fulkerson received a letter from Franklin coach Paul Istutter inviting the Hatchets to visit Johnson County for a gate on two possible dates not yet scheduled. Fulkerson urged a reply to Lostutter with a decision and potential two year contract discussed. Washington Playing at Franklin Hextsen won and Franklin held the following year.
At noon today the Rotary Club formed a committee including Dr H C Wadsworth John Harris and Mayor J W McCarty to confer with business and civic groups on a possible high school gymnasium. John T Hart spoke on taxes and public indifference, prompting a motion to back public affairs in efforts to aid officials in lowering tax burdens.
Tharp and Vincent brought in their second oil well south of Cannelburg to a depth of 696 feet with Bassinger and Reinbolt of Petersburg drilling. The oil showing matched well number one, and output is expected to begin at 0 to 30 barrels per day. The well was to be shot today. Also noted is a 1924 Linton High School Athletic Association finance report showing a $140.90 balance after repaying $1,100 debt. A three room frame school at Atlans near Linton burned Tuesday, destroying most contents in a loss around $3,000 with $1,800 insured. 54 pupils escaped unharmed as sparks on the roof started the blaze.
Gas fumes killed six members of the Besino family in West Stranton Pennsylvania early today. Louis Besino his wife and four children died. Police suspect a mine cavern flooding the home. Four neighbors across the street escaped but were unconscious and revived.
Indiana budget committee trims state institution requests from about 25.0 million to 16.0 million annually. Highway funding falls from 17.9 million to 15.0 million, with 9.0 million federal aid included. Universities and normal schools face funding tied to a five cent tax levy, totaling about 1.0 million for universities and 0.25 million for normal schools. Building programs and specific funds are cut. state house and prison allocations stay near 1923 levels.
Record cold in Greater New York causes eight deaths and many injuries. Fires, accidents and exposure attributed to the cold wave lead to hospitalizations and reinforce local warnings.
Lawmakers clash over a Hodges bill removing mandatory venue changes while opposing critics warn of predatory bias. Bills to stiffen burglary penalties seek longer terms, with scales up to forty years for safe blowing, and weapon possession. Senate action on motor bus regulations delayed by Moorehead after public hearings and pending reports.
John Watson, 70, Petersburg city councilman and longtime mail carrier, died at his home. He lived here all his life and earlier carried mail between Petersburg and Washington for five years before the FE and E railroad. A Republican figure, he led city water works for eight years and retired with a Democrat administration. Survived by widow Lida Watson, son Salem, brother Jess, and Miss Lory of Evansville. funeral arrangements pending.
In Herrin Illinois on January 29 a funeral march drew an estimated 30 000 mourners for S Glenn Young a Klan leader and dry crusader. Coroner's jury findings indicate no charges against any witness and observers note conflicting testimonies from Klansmen and anti Klansmen about the death of Young and Deputy Shorhy Thomas.
Art Nehf the New York Giants southpaw will be guest of honor at a Terre Haute banquet staged by the Fast and Slows Elks club. He and his father Charles Nehf will recount world series experiences and past travels, discussing lessons learned for local youths.
Daviess county through auditor L W Barber bought the R B Chapman farm in Harrison township at a sheriff's sale ordered by the circuit court. The county bid $2,882.91 to cover $2,642.42 plus interest and charges on foreclosure of a school fund mortgage. The 68 acre parcel near Cianale is now owned by the county, which plans to resell later. Petersburg Knights of Pythias prepare plans for a new building on Walnut Street near Ninth Street with an estimated cost around 60,000 dollars.
Complete official counts show a grand total of 28,030,587 votes cast from all states at the state department. The three major candidates shared the totals with Calvin Coolidge leading, John W. Davis third, and Robert J. La Follette losing race shares.
Henry Krupp Sr a longtime Washington tailor died at 3 04 yesterday from paralysis after two strokes the last on January 17 He was 73 born in Ferren Germany and came to America at 32 He lived in Ohio and Terre Haute before moving to Washington thirty years ago He is survived by wife Rose two sons Henry Jr and Mathias a nephew William and three grandchildren He was a St Marys Church member Funeral at St Marys Saturday 9 am burial in St Johns cemetery Robert Swanagan of Terre Haute visiting Washington and Dolviess counties and enjoying old time greetings while growing his gardening business near Terre Haute
Health officials report analysis of milk samples from local sources shows no typhoid bacilli or other objectionable organisms. One dirty sample due to carelessness was corrected, while most submissions met safety standards though some bacteria were present in others.
Oklahoma City detectives search for two men in a kidnapping case involving Mary KL Hn Mellons, described as the old stepdaughter of My burton wealth. The victim was found unconscious on the street. A ring believed to be the oldest of its kind is noted in connection with the case.
Chicago January 29 Wheat declined three cents in early trading as May futures opened around $2.03 a bushel. Traders profited from last session’s 111 million bushels turnover with selling pushing prices down further and many holders liquidated to lock in gains.
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