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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1925
Page
1
The article notes a blizzard threatening shipping and discusses a Senate vote on a wage increase for postal employees. If approved, the raise of about 8 million dollars would become effective July 1, 1921 and move to the House for final passage.
Fragmentary OCR notes show a witness admitting to a slanderous claim during a trial at Elias. The document lists names such as Charles and Worbes among trial participants and mentions a morti witness.
In New York a jury convicts Gas ton Means former Justice Department agent of conspiracy to defeat justice and days sentencing follows in Atlanta penitentiary for two years plus a $10 000 fine Colonel Thomas Felder a New York lawyer is also found guilty and fined $10 000
Dublin reports that a potato crop failure drives severe hardship in western Ireland with 18 counties at risk. Relief measures are urged as fatalities rise and urgent aid is demanded to prevent worse outcomes.
Indianapolis January 30 Governor Ed Jackson approved all recommendations in his first report since taking office. Eight persons were paroled including Hobart Grimm of Knox county for mercantile accommodation on the Landan board. Paroles followed by several refusals including Robert Gibson of Knox for attempted rape and other offenses.
New York reports indicate two schooners with five crew members lost after a fierce blizzard swept the Atlantic coast. Other ships were wrecked and the storm caused fires and accidents, raising the toll in the metropolitan area.
Democratic editors will hear Ralston speak at the midwinter banquet, delivering the principal address. The event is set for January with details indicating a focus on polity and Indiana context.
Editor of the Democrat notes a long article defending the fox and argues foxes aid farmers by feeding on field mice. A magazine trust plans to form a lawyers of the chase to protect Fox Reynard and asks sportsmen to list foxhound owners to build the defense group.
Portsmouth XN January 30 The crew of thirty five from a stranded submarine Site were rescued today by coast guards and soldiers after icy seas and a night of struggle. Rescue gear dragged six miles through slush and snow as efforts continue to refloat the vessel that ran aground at a rocky point during a snowstorm. A separate item notes congressional action in Washington approving funds for Winneko post office expansion and public buildings.
Hamlett Lett, county agricultural agent, traveled to Terre Haute for the regular monthly meeting of county agents in Indiana.
Hurley of the Baltimore and Ohio railway agricultural department writes Hamlet Lett to arrange a new potato club in Daviess County this February 9. Purdue professors Gaylord and Austin will attend. Ten boys aged 12 to 18 will form a first year club, each receiving four bushels of Early Ohio seed potatoes from the railway, with a $1 enrollment fee to fund future club work.
Madison reports a storm of criticism aimed at Superior Court Judge Die Stolen after he charged gross immorality in UW fraternities and dorm rooms and alleged that sixty percent of Madigan’s young men suffered loathsome diseases. Professors, students, and citizens joined the denunciation. The item also notes Loogootee forming a new civic group named Loogootee Welfare Association with directors Fred Brooks Will Mosier Thomas Hing Leo Walker and others.
Peter Vergolini, a Gary Indiana resident and Italian immigrant, was executed in the Indiana State Prison electric chair early today for the murder of ten year old Ann Tomidik. He did not appeal to the Indiana Supreme Court. The case included a confession describing the kidnapping, assault, strangulation and burial near Gary. Vergolini worked in Gary steel and had come to the U.S. about four years ago.
Market report shows Chicago orders pile into the board with prices tumbling after a peak in May. Prices fell to 82 as profits shrink and trading volume drops amid cautious selling.
Reports from John M. Ritter show 140.4 ton price for the 3H tomato crop. Indiana packing companies and canners join to set the base price for this year. list includes Morped Autin Scottbire Brownstown Crothersville Seymour Medora and many others. Taxable values for Washington City surpass county totals, with Martin County valuations around 7.1 million.
The readable text references senate and house proceedings, court cases and regulations. Mentions Indiana, utility rate regulation, and religious garb debates. Fragments reference public acts, commissions, and potential amendments amid unclear context.
A local church announces a social gathering that accompanies ongoing pastoral duties. The plan includes extended services on the coming Sunday and a support event for families connected to recent church activities. Organizers mention prior successful meetings and seek community attendance.
The readable text is garbled and incomplete, listing names and generic references to a circuit docket without clear events, dates, or outcomes. No identifiable persons or organizations form a coherent news item.
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