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Washington Washington Democrat

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1928

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Escaped Jail Inmate Nathan McBride Recaptured Hours Later

Nathan McBride, jailed on forged checks charges, escaped from a local jail by forcing a cage door. He attacked John Bowman and threatened Mrs Bowman and her 12 year old daughter Nell, then fled a short distance before police and Sheriff Bowman’s men trapped him in an outbuilding. He had earlier tried to pass a forged check at the Washington National Bank.

Nathan McBride McBride John Bowman Bowman Nell Sid Guthrie Jace Dar Haley Washington Richad Read Washington National Bank

Submarine S-3 Disappearance Sparks Navy Search

Washington January 31 the submarine S-3 with its crew of 41 remains missing after its convoy split in a storm. The Navy reports the vessel was last located at latitude 91 30 and longitude 74 07 and was proceeding under its own power to Guantanamo Bay for winter maneuvers, with no word on the cause of the silence.

Washington Ida Ashe Navy Guantanamo Bay

Depositions in Hickman Trial Read in Court

In Los Angeles on January 31 1930s reports describe depositions and affidavits by merchants physicians and others as part of bid disclosures. In Indianapolis police guarded city hall to deter removal of the mayor amid councilman disputes. The scene included Robert Slack and Holmes and a constrained legal struggle over succession and quo warranto suits, with city officials debating authority and control.

Los “Angeles Gal Hickmans Epers Indianapolis Ind Cc Brown Republiscan Holmes Duvall Maud Dyed Holmea i Slack

Broken Back and Car Crash Trial in Kenosha

Miss Edith Redmond of Kenosha Wisconsin sued for $10,000 after a highway collision damaged her back and ended her piano career. The jury found her contributorily negligent and awarded $40 for damages.

Edith Redmond Ie Kenosha Wis

Local Knights of Pythias Hold Odon Meeting

Thirteen Washington members of the Knights of Pythias lodge attended the punchy meeting in Odon. The session was praised as among the best ever held in Davie County with officers and delegates from nearby towns.

Knights OF Pythias Odon Ashington Knight of Pythias Lodge Davie Bebe Washin Ivan -Retary Peere Askum Newton Saal

Full Dockets for February Term of Daviess Court

The February term of Daviess circuit court opens next Monday with Judge Milton S Hast ings presiding. Jurors were selected yesterday by the commissioners and named in yesterday’s Democrat. The term will hear the Coloman murder trial, Hamilton damage suit, and A B Book of Princeton charged with manslaughter. In all 129 civil, 30 criminal, 17 guardianship and 40 administration cases are slated for consideration and trial.

Daviess Circuit Court Milton S. ‘Hastings Yentery Coloman Hamilton Princeton

Mystery Oil Deal Ties Sinclair to Teapot Dome Links

Washington reports reveal details of a $3,000,000 transfer linked to Continental Trading Comet and involving Sinclair Oil. Sen Walsh cited a board sanctioned deal submitted by ex president George Taber with Mid-West Refining Copy and Standard Oil figures. Treasurer AWG Carlson could not explain the transaction.

Washington Walsh Sinclair Oil Carlson Sinclair Company George Taber John D. Clark Mid-West Refining Copy Robert W. Stewart Standard Oil Company Idiana H. M. Blackmar Pic James E. O'Nwens Sinclair Albert B. Pall Pall Naval Oil Reserve Hark Blackiner Uct Mid-West Clark

Mgee Child Dies After Short Illness

Betty Louise McGee six months old, daughter of Mr and Mrs Louis McGee, died this morning at 6 30 after a brief illness of a few days. The bereaved parents survive their only child and funeral arrangements have not been set.

Betty Louise Louis McGee

Fatal Illness Report From Unclear Dispatch

Partial dispatch reports a fatal illness and death notice mentioning an individual named Carol with garbled accompanying text. The readable bits indicate a death notice but lack clear names, dates, or locations.

Milk Purchases Begin for Graham Cheese Plant

The Gra ham dairy division started buying milk Monday for the new Jersey cow milk to support the Graham cheese factory on State Road 50. Some Jersey owners delayed selling, thinking milk tests below five percent were not accepted, but officials clarified grades and pricing. Milk must be delivered to the factory milk house on State Road 50 or to the milk station on Main Street.

He Dairy Graham’farme Iraham Farm Jersey Iry Chambers Graham Main Street

Rush for 1927 License Plates Closes Today

Indianapolis reports a last minute rush as motorists hurry to secure 1927 license plates before 8 p.m. tomorrow. The Hoosier state also notes the final deadline for 1928 licenses, attracting many vehicle owners to the Busan Hastings office today.

Moday

Pickets On Duty At Marion Plant

Pickets were on duty today at the Marion Indiana glove factory where 20 percent of workers are on strike. The union and the company reached no immediate agreement and arbitration may be sought. The strike enters its fifth day amid management claims of a reasonable stance and extended working hours have been reported from 6 to 8 hours per day.

Marion Ind United States Glove 1 Peach Tumor Row Fiov EA. Jackson Clayton Ar Carter

Reverend Carpenter Still Undecided on New Call

The Rev. M. Carpenter of First Christian Church in this city has received an offer to lead Broadway Christian Church in Princeton Indiana After resigning weeks ago the local congregation declined the move but has again extended the call The Princeton group plans to decide soon and Carpenter will choose whether to accept the charge amid ongoing church developments and a drought affecting the area

Carpenter First Basil Christian Church Princeton Indiana Carter Car- Deb

Gary Police Seek Death Car Driver

Gary police search for the driver involved in a fatal crash in diary Indiana. A vehicle struck a person, leaving them injured and police pursuing leads to identify the driver and vehicle details. Investigators urge anyone with information to contact local authorities.

Gary Jai Ithie

Special Guards For President Cosgrave

Special guards protected President William Cosgrave of the Irish Free State after his train wrecked yesterday near an open switch. The incident left one dead and four injured as the train traveled from work to the capital.

Ottawa William Cosgrave Irish Freetate Irsh W Ling I] Ork

Linton Miner Killed in Coal Strip Mine Accident

Linton Ind Jan 31 a 40 year old miner at the Stah or Fourth Vein coal stripping plant near Linton was killed today after being caught in the cogs of a steam shovel. The accident occurred at the mining site and is under investigation.

Linton Ind Ear Fogle Stahor Fourth Véin Cogs & Steam Shovel

Purdue commander McNair Relieved From Post

Lafayette Ind Jan 31 Major L J McNair commandant of Purdue University since 1924 was held to the proper [prob unclear] the war Washington announced.

Lafayette Ind Mejor L. J. McNair Purdue Univers Washington

Hyatt to Move to Indianapolis as Field Man for Graham Paige

Harry Vie Hyatt, in town for weeks, will relocate to Indianapolis next week to take a field man job for the Graham Paige distributor there. He recently sold the Dodge Brothers Agency in Frankfort, Indiana where he had lived for years and is currently at the Chicago automobile show.

Harry Vie _ Hyatt Indianapolis Graham- Paige Mr. Hyatt Dodge Rdthers Trankfort Indiana Automobile Oe Chicago

Downey and Provoke Substitution in Slander Case

The criminal slander charge against Downey was substituted to provoke. The court dismissed the original charge and found Downey guilty on the provoke charge, with a fine of $15 plus costs, total $15, which was stayed.

Pen . Downey

Falrein Corrections Trial Jurors Shadowed by Detectives

A fragment notes detectives shadowing jurors during a trial term. The prosecution evidence phase concluded in the eighth week of the proceedings, with contempt of court charges connected to the actions under investigation.

Ite Burns

Flapper Age Toll Shifts Health Across City

Chicago reports warn the flapper era has driven daily calorie undernourishment and overfatigue, raising tuberculosis and disease among girls and young women aged 10 to 35. Director Rawlings of the department links the fad to diet neglect, while overall mortality declines except within this age group.

Rawlings el Dis Depa Ment Cat

Coal sheds damaged by accidental fire at Ross home

Fire crews from the west end station and the central chemical truck responded last night to a call from Charles Ross regarding a coal shed fire. Loss to the Ross and Twitty buildings was considerable. Ross reportedly carried a candle to the shed and left, lighting kindling and sparking the blaze.

West End Central Station Charles Ross Ross Twitty

Mrs Ernest Kramer Sent Home From Daviess County Hospital

Mrs Ernest Kramer was removed from Daviess County Hospital to her home on South Side Avenue this morning in the Keller ambulance.

Ernest Kramer Daviess County Hospital Southside Avenue Keller

Jealous Congress Debates Spill into House

Washington January 31 Our worthy selons in congress are a jealous lot. Congressman Ea ton of New Jersey referred to the Senate as the higher body provoking protests. The record was revised to say the lower body as part of a House exchange.

Washington Congress Eaton New Jersey Senate

Explosion Claims Six Lives In Unspecified Incident

Police unable to determine cause after blast that killed six people. No further details available due to incomplete readable text. Vehicle, location, and dates not clear in fragment. authorities continuing investigation.

Tombaugh Signs Lease for East Main Street Store

W A Hyatt announces Arthur Tombaugh of Clinton owner of the Tombaugh ore has signed a ten year lease for a room in the three hundred block on East Main Street. Klingensmith and DMin awarded remodeling contract with a new front and rear brick addition including full basement lavatory and erect room slated to be completed within forty weeks.

W. A. Hyatt Arthur Tombaugh Clinton Tombaugh Hundr East Main Street Shot Bane Phy Ramedehog

Reopening of Littles Mine in Negotiation to End Shutdown

Indianapolis Jan 31 The Littles mine of Neal Coal Co may reopen following pending agreement. The mine has been closed since April, leaving 260 workers out of work. Company official B Boa said negotiations continue amid wage and conditions discussions.

Indianapolis Littles Neal Coal Company Amidl Able” B. Boa Goenbiry

Flivver Plane Heads Home From Bot Ying Field

Happy Bro pilot of the Ford flivver plane started from Bot Ying Field for a non stop flight to Detroit. He aimed to reach Detroit in about six hours.

Washington Happy Bro Bot Ying Field Detroit

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Nathan M’bride Roe Ael Kiawni Hickman Los Angeles William Holward Mayo Republically Council Briry M’gee Carol Graham Cheese Ees Cosgrave Little Joe Harry V. Hyatt Provoke Slander Hyatt’s
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