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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1925
Page
4
John Strothenk was found guilty of manslaughter for driving a car that killed a woman and two children. The verdict calls for two to twenty-one years in prison. The Indianapolis News editorial warns motorists about negligent driving and urges strict law enforcement to improve highway safety.
Chicago confronts a severe metropolitan sewage problem linked to the Illinois River and Lake Michigan, with authorities imposing limits on sewage discharge as the city seeks a remedy for a crisis described as possibly the greatest in the nation.
The text argues towns must tackle river pollution and sewage problems as elections loom. It notes Republican and Democratic preparations for city campaigns and hints at life imprisonment for robbery if enacted, suggesting criminals may relocate to states with harsher penalties.
Arthur Nelif of Washington starred as Giants pitcher addressing Richmond Rotary Club. He discussed the 1924 World Series and the Giants Europe tour, praising Babe Ruth and Walter Johnson, and warned against gambling in high school sports. He and his father spoke to Rotarians and boy guests during a banquet program.
Lonnie Merry sues the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company for 3000 alleging his left index finger was crushed when a steam derrick hoist started while he assisted panel 19 on 1923. The complaint says Merry was 38 and underage for such work and names Milton Merry as next friend in a venue change.
The state charges George Braun, a Pike County farmer, with arson for allegedly burning his wife’s house, valued at about 2900 dollars. The case, moved from Pike County, opened before Judge John P. Dillon with 95 witnesses expected and a packed courtroom as proceedings continued through the week.
Sugarland M. E. Church invites all to Sunday school at 9 30 am and preaching at 10 30 am The Lord's Supper will be administered after the sermon The pastor Rev C P Hurt asks for full membership and welcomes strangers and visitors to join the community in a successful service
Washington Indiana February 7 1925 at 10 am the Democratic county committee will reorganize for the coming city campaign to elect Chairman Vice-Chairman Treasurer and Secretary representing city precincts all interested men and women are invited to attend Chairman John Spenger Secretary B Boyd
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Special train to Vincennes on February 1st and Washington to Vincennes February 6. Tonight’s matches include Ahowtridge at Martinsville Andersen at Koko Kidomington at Vincennes Logansport at Columbus Shundie at Elwood Richmond at South Bend and Brankors at Brabhtin. Washington fans may head to Vincennes to watch the Indianapolis area events with varied receipts and market notes from hogs and sheep prices.
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