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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1925
Page
1
In Noblesville Indiana a hearing request is filed concerning Stephenson on a ball motion. Judge Fred B E clarifies the matter noting the prior decision lacks sufficient evidence and contravenes law. The report cites a month old action and the court’s assessment of the record remains unsettled.
A car rolled off a road and down a seven foot embankment after an accident. The vehicle toppled onto its side but stayed intact due to fence posts half way down. None of the five occupants Hartod Helen Mee iick Lucille Brann&man Har od were seriously hurt. The car returned to town under its own power.
Governor Jackson wraps up a regional swing, delivering speeches and meeting voters on the campaign trail. The tour aims to energize supporters as the candidate presses for momentum ahead of upcoming events.
A group of inmates broke jail during a band concert, with one youth named Deal Winchester, also known as teclet, identified among the escapees. Authorities report the incident occurred around the time of the event, and a quartet remained at large while others were recaptured or accounted for.
Fragmentary obituary notes a Michigan farmer named Teefil Boyan who died after an apparent self harming act. The report hints at despondency over estate dealings and a torn, lifeless scene described in broken terms. Names and exact dates are unclear due to damaged text.
Engineers conferred and agreed on a site one river from Vigo street and one block south of Main street for the new Wabash Bridge. War Department permission to construct is sought. estimated total cost about 500 900 dollars. A lineman named Lelip pon was seriously shocked by a live wire while rain-soaked clothing touched it.
Sioux Falls July 46 Winifred Meeks a tall youth sobbed in jail expressing remorse after talk of reparations to bury the victim Beryl Healy 17 in the haystack murder case. He appeared to grasp the meaning of his punishment as the case drew into its painful aftermath.
New York July 16 Tex Rickard says he reached agreement with Jack Dempsey champion to meet Harry Wills for the title next year or this year any fighter Dempsey may name. Dempsey willing to meet Wills this year but belt too big for short notice. Papers to proceed tomorrow.
William Covalts, a 57 year old farmer born August 16 1867 in Danville Indiana, died unexpectedly at his home two miles north of Washington after a brief illness. He spent his life in the county, owned a farm near Washington, married to Miss Sal lates in 1889, and leaves a wife and sister Mrs L. Covalt. Funeral will be Saturday at 10 o’clock at the home with burial in Oak Grove Cemetery.
The Localdose reports the Dodson show tour opening next Monday under one umbrella with a grand lineup. They travel by train in a fleet of 40 double circus cars including wagons and Pullmans. The event promises the greatest cast ever assembled with acts such as Herman's Wild West, Fisher sisters, and Shaffer's Beach Review.
Dayton Tennessee reports a chaotic evolution case from Metcalfe involving the Ten MesHee evolution theory. Attorneys debate state objections before Judge while scientists and Clarence Darrow prepare testimony. The trial centers on whether experts may be heard and whether the Bible should be weighed against scientific testimony. The union seeks both opening and closing statements for balance, while the defense presses for similar advantages.
Police pursued leads across Indiana as the search for Philip Knapp continued after a taxi driver reported a possible sighting. Local investigators traced the suspect through diverse regions while cooperating with authorities in several states.
Indianapolis July 16 defense attorneys planned a further legal move for D C Stephenson Earl Klenck and Earl Gentry, jailed in Noblesville on a murder charge. Eph Inman, chief defense lawyer, and aides left for Noblesville without disclosing the intended action. The Hamilton county court set a recess for July 22 and a new move was expected by then.
Tom Boyles was arrested yesterday afternoon by Walter Sullivan, captain of police, for defrauding Mrs. Mary Southerland of a board bill. Before Mayor McCarty he pleaded guilty and was sent to jail with a sentence to be delayed until Friday morning to allow payment of $6. failure means additional sentencing.
A radio program lineup notes Thursday schedules for KGO Oakland CNBC Calgary WIZ New York and WEAF stations with drama Brewster's Millions and a symphony program from WEAF Studios. Vincent Percy appears as organist in Cleveland at 10 p m EST.
The report notes British miners clashing with police resulting in sixteen strikers injured. It states the strike is local to the Welsh colliery, with no national action imminent, and miners planned to lay down tools, leaving the colliery in a com piardetll state.
County distribution of 1666.84 dollars in common and congressional school money has been completed. Audits and warrants prepared and saved for the March. Each person of school age receives 2.76 percent according to spring enumeration. Totals include Barr 2207.67 for 977, Bogard 969.53 for 423, Elmore 1971.81 for 607, Etia 830.46 for 365, Te 699.50 for 306, Reeve 344.35 for 384, Steele 1329.35 for 580, Veale 660.46 for 296, Van Buren 712.44 for 311, Mugtonia township 2303.56 with 2,? enumeration, Washington city 5644.07 for 296 enumeration.
An Indiana minister and his wife face a family crisis as the minister’s sister-in-law Dorotha Napinee disappears with him to Mexico after a conference. He reportedly left his wife and home for a week, then returned, but is said to have again departed with the sister-in-law. He had previously been freed from a work house in Ohio and had connections to a choir at Spring Valley before disappearing.
Indianapolis July 16 Trial of John J McNamara business agent of the structural iron workers union on charges of blackmail will in criminal court on July 27 after repeated delays McNamara's indictment stems from attempts to force contractors to employ members of the iron workers union on local construction projects
A piston exploded at the Vij company plant yesterday causing a small iron piece to fly. Reed sustained a gash needing stitches. The accident occurred during routine operations and is under investigation.
Indianapolis July 16 Proposals for establishing junior colleges throughout the state will be weighed tomorrow at a conference of N Sherwood state superintendent of public instruction at the hotel Lincoln here
Washington July 16 Secretary of Labor Davis will leave for Swampscott Massachusetts in a move tied to President Coolidge activities. Davis, age 70, plans to confer with officials and observe coastal defense measures before resuming duties. The trip underscores steady labor relations amid economic shifts and political schedules.
Brief mentions Caroline A Howard and J B Pershing in a county note. A letter from The BH Company of Los Angeles is referenced, indicating a communication between parties in a local context. Details are fragmentary and no actions or outcomes are specified.
Evansville residents Mr. and Mrs. Joseph B. Graham plan a 40 by 20 foot building near Oh Pottery grounds to serve as the Graham Health Center for the Babies Milk Fund. It will host clinics and later sewing classes for mothers, with a reception room and three clinical rooms plus heating, toilets, and supply closets. The structure, of colonial architecture, honors the Grahams’ commitment to the community.
A U S government circular note to powers calls for immediate appointment of a joint commission per the Washington Conference treaty to discuss gradual abolition of extraterritorial rights in China. The note was delivered to foreign ambassadors in Washington and expected to reach London, Paris, and other capitals today.
Chicago July 16 Last minute efforts at intervention today buoyed up Russell Scott a 30 year old former millionaire facing execution tomorrow for the murder of a drug clerk Architect Frank Grenier of Detroit urged him not to give up hope and sought Gov Len Small Mrs Katherine Scott the doomed man's wife visited the death cell and then hurried off on a mysterious mission
Mrs Robert Jeffries of 12 Weet Main underwent an appendicitis operation at Olney Sanitarium Olney Illinois on Wednesday morning. Her condition at last report was very favorable after ten days of illness and an alarming decline led to the decision for surgery for permanent relief.
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