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Washington Washington Democrat

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Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 07, 1925

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Bandits Blow Safe In Elnora Bank Raid

In a bold early morning heist five men entered several Basillone area locations before targeting the Elnora Eleva pany bank. They blew the safe with gas and explosives but left with only about $6.46 in small cash and a few cigars, while doors and vaults showed signs of forced entry. The group, seen in town in a large automobile, disappeared before dawn as police investigated the scene and no alarms were heard.

Elnora Polione Ss Gai

Indiana Power Co Purchase Seen By Public Service Panel

Indianapolis July 7 A 5 990 000 Indiana utility deal was presented to the public service commission. The Interstate Public Service Co petitioned for authority to acquire the Indiana Power Company property. Both utilities are controlled by the Institute of Chicago. The transfer involves Mor dy ang rapidly and business paths. Marshal DeBolt describes Rae site. A robbery case near Rae lacked clues. stores were found ransacked with doors ajar and alarms sounded as suspects fled.

Indianapolis Indiana Public Service Commission Interstate Public Service Pany Indiana Power Company Insultnte Chicago Vn Tage Mor Marshal DeBolt Rae Mr. Phillips I Store Cherry Store Yeggs

Reduction policy released amid tax rate debates

The public release outlines proposed income and inheritance tax changes debated by Congress. It signals a possible drop in surtax rates and a shift in the administrative agenda, with treasury figures guiding the executive branch's stance on the policy.

Picnic Boat Capsizes Drowning Children at Lake

In Helene Ontario on July 3 a picnic boat overturned on Lake Pina. Dozens of mothers and fathers rushed to the scene as children cried and struggled. The tragedy left multiple young victims with adults left searching for missing ones.

Helene Ontario

Poland wins fifth in B and O safety poster contest

George Poland and Jesse E Poland of North East are named as fifth place winners in the Children’s Safety Poster Contest organized by B and O Magazine and the safety department for B and O employees. The event drew entries from Cincinnati, St. Louis, Baltimore and other cities. Poland is an eighth grade junior high student.

Choire George Poland Jesse E. Poland North East 3 Street Bal & Ohio Railroad Company Cincinnaati St. Louis Baltimore Poland

Bryan to Attend Tennessee Evolution Trial in Dayton

Crowds gathered in Dayton Tennessee as William Jennings Bryan prepared to arrive for the evolution trial. John T Scopes, the defendant, was to return with attorneys while four high school students summoned as witnesses prepared to testify against him, continuing the case first indicted earlier.

Dayton Tenn William Jennings Bryan Tennessee John Thomas Scopes Scopes

Rum runners kill deputy and wound two officers near Watsonville

Deputies battled a liquor ring before dawn as a machine gun mounted car kept them at bay. The gang broke through a ring of about thirty deputies after nightlong surround, killing one deputy and wounding two others. Authorities seized one car and two trucks. another liquor-filled vehicle escaped. Two suspects were arrested. casualties among the raiders are unknown. A cavalry unit from San Francisco and a coast guard cutter assisted the chase toward the bay.

Watsonville Calif San Francisco Coast Guard

Scoble Store Burglary Claims $25 Loss

Thieves entered the Scoble Son grocery at Bad Eleventh and Main on Sunday night and stole tobacco cigars and candy from a sack. Mr. Scoble estimated the loss near $25 and noted damage to other articles. No arrests reported.

Scoble & Son

School audit outlines $1.817 million pupil-based payments

The office of audit released figures detailing per pupil payments across districts. Totals show Martin county receiving $5,916.12 and others like P kd county $10,426.84, with overall disbursement around $1,817,068.42 to be distributed by pupil age.

Ite Te Varions School Corporati i Boudly Martin County Alee

Albert son of former mayor of Seymour tied to Terreta operation

Albert, son of a former mayor of Seymour, underwent an operation in Terre ta king, and is now living in Terre.

Albert. En Seymou Terre Ee Terre

Price for auto inses on August 1

Effective July 1 the auto insurance rate change will take effect, making new prices not available until after the rollout. The notice signals a forthcoming price update and service implications for policyholders seeking quotes in early August.

Drowning Victim Reported After Jogger Incident

Police drag for missing man after late jog near river. One three others were nearby when inter action occurred. details unclear. July date referenced. Senate interaction noted but unclear.

Kithheds Senate

Heat crazed man slashes wife then kills self in Minnesota

In Minneapolis on July 7, Ernest Frangeman a laborer attacked his wife with a knife, slashing her and three children before taking his own life. The incident occurred during a heat wave as he acted amid family turmoil and a nearby passerby heard the commotion. Authorities investigated the frenzied act and identified four injured or threatened victims.

Inneapolis Minn Ernest Frangeman

Enthusiastic Welcome For New American Minister In Pekin

In Pekin on July 7, a warm reception greeted the new American minister as he arrived to assume duties. Chinese officials and locals offered a cordial welcome highlighting growing ties between China and the United States.

China Pekin Ant Murray Tie

Weeks to Return to Desk by September First

Swampscott Mass July 7. Secretary of War Weeks will be back at his desk in Washington by September first an administration spokesman said denying reports he tendered resignation Weeks is recuperating from his recent operation more rapidly than hoped and the president expects him back at his regular cabinet duties early in the fall.

Swampscott Mass Weeks Washington White House

Jury Finds Mrs Belcher Not Guilty In Provocation Case

A jury in the state of Eva Belcher charged with criminal provocation of Mary Jottee found Mrs Belcher guilty in Mayor J McCarty court this morning. The case grew from a neighbor god quarrel with jurors including F Bechanen G R Fyffe W Hamm Hartig Henry Miller T J Hayes and others.

Eva Belcher Mary Jottee Mrs. Belcher J. McCarty Bers Hich Bechanen G. R. Fyffe W. W. Hammge Hartig Henry Miller T. J. Ayes John Greenwood Claude Gilliatt Peter Wei

Severe Electrical Storm Strikes South Bend Area

A severe electrical storm swept through South Bend and Sargen County, causing multiple serious injuries last night and into today. Officials warned residents to stay indoors as emergency crews responded to damage and power outages across the region.

South Bend Hef Oy Sargen County

Miners face possible general strike amid Sovementon troubles

Amid Sovementon difficulties, miners consider a general strike as 38,000,009 tons of stock remain lower than the level seen in the past two years, indicating ongoing supply pressures and potential disruption.

Council of War in Stephenson Case Halted

Indianapolis report says no council of war was held today by fee for D C Stephenson, Earl and Earl Gentry to consider legal moves. Immediate trial of the three men in Hamilton county court at Noblesville for murder was adjourned until October as defense plans were overthrown by S Hines action and attorneys settled on procedures.

Indianapolis Fee D. C. Stephenson Earl Earl Gentry Hamilton County Noblesville S Hines Mien

Boy struck in face by golf club during game

A boy was hit in the face by a golf club while playing on Second Street with Kenkel and neighboring boys. Dr. Burris treated the injury, requiring seven stitches. the wound was described as purely accidental.

Kenkel Second Street Dale Harris Dr. Burris

Seymour City Council Borrows for Current Expenses and Park

Seymour borrows 12000 to cover current expenses and 2000 for city park upgrades as the council seeks funds to meet financial needs. The move reflects a tight budget and the need to finance municipal obligations and park development.

Seymour

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