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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1925
Page
1
Readable fragments describe a troubling incident involving a mother and daughter named Mimira, a pocketbook, a key for a box, and a yard confrontation with Clifford. Witnesses speak of harsh words, accusations, and an evening event with a cow seen later. The narrative remains unsettled with limited corroboration.
July 17 report states Davis will depart for Eng tee row to survey labor conditions, then return. He notes potential actions to ease the ongoing stalemate, says the current operators and miners agreement expires and no plan exists for resolving the dispute through the department. Davis opposes nationalization of seven coal mines and says it was not discussed with Mr. Coolidge.
Indianapolis July 17 Governor Jackson plans an early inspection trip through northern Indiana to review highway work. He backs the state highway commission projects and will meet with officials next week to discuss the 1926 highway building program and southern Indiana plans.
The church will broadcast every Sunday at 7 30 with music and general-interest programs. Additional evenings featuring programs are planned for Monday Wednesday and Friday at 8 30. KEBD operates on 246 meters. Rev. S W Powell, pastor, brings broad broadcasting experience from eastern stations.
William R Wallace, retired merchant, becomes president of White River Bank at Gootee succeeding Le who retires after three years service. Wallace plans to relocate to California.
Young Ferguson, son of John Mivling, suffered a brain concussion and facial injuries when an auto driven by Joseph Drew struck a wagon on Washington Street. The car stopped after coming to rest. Ferguson was rushed to Dr. Wadsworth's then to hospital. He later regained awareness and identified his mother and father. Witnesses said Drew failed to stop as Ferguson crossed, leaving the boy with a severe scalp laceration and multiple scratches.
A man was killed Thursday afternoon near the Pennsylvania station when a freight engine No 869 ran over him on the railway tracks. The passenger in the area said the engine concealed by another locomotive prevented timely sighting.
Cross auto star Cannonball Baker was arrested after a trip from Indianapolis to wait and back, charged with speeding under state laws. Police say he was detained on his return to Indianapolis after traveling at an average speed of 54 miles per hour.
Lakehurst New Jersey July 19 a naval dirigible Shenandoah was unable to return to its hangar after a day’s maneuvers with the Atlantic fleet. Captain Steele in charge at the naval air station said he was uncertain whether the ship would return to Lakehurst or proceed to Norfolk.
The Mary Ewing farm, a 26 acre tract south of Vincennes on the Monroe City road, produced a record average yield of wheat per acre for the year. The improved Pitts variety thrived despite drought after a severe winter, making it Knox county’s heaviest producing field at harvest.
Jannah Carry died yesterday at her Vincennes home aged 98 she would have turned 99 in two months раз.
The basketball season committee demands payment for tickets and urges holders who are behind to visit Beck Agency to settle in full. Some have not yet paid, with July 1 as the original deadline, and officials emphasize prompt payment to avoid further action.
Wiley as receiver of the company gives public notice under federal court order that on July 28 at 3 p m and daily thereafter until sold he will offer at private sale the ore of the Leon ard Range tungsten project. Sale at the office of Allen Hastings & Moln for the receiver. Boiling machinery offices supplies to be sold for cash and not less than full property.
While playing in Steele township near Oan, Glen stepped on a broken something and sprained a tendon, swelling the leg. He was carried to hospital by Keller Williams ambulance for treatment and surgery to repair a severed tendon.
At the last meeting of the Daviess County Hospital board one director change occurred with B Pr I Harned to be succeeded by Flora hie. Dr Roy Smiley was named to a post. Officers listed include President J G Aten Vice-president Alvir Secretary Mrs Ben Alfen and directors Mrs W L Evans and Cameron Myett.
Destructive floods hit Hong Kong on July 17 worsening the city’s crisis. Seven houses were washed away, housing thirty families, with many feared dead as the disaster compounds the community’s hardships during the strike.
In Evansville yesterday Superior Court Judge Durre held he lacked jurisdiction in the Dr Charles E Stone license injunction case filed to block the state board of medical examiners from revoking his license. The board plans to resume hearings on the charges against Dr Stone on August 28.
Workmen are cleaning the cemetery at Maysville. Those not solicited for the expense are urged to leave a contribution at the Economy store.
Three priests from Martin and Daviess counties traveled north of Toronto for a fishing excursion. The group includes Rev. Gordon of St. John's Loogootee, Rev. Mattingly of St. Er's Montgomery, and Rev. Shea of St. Patrick's Corning. They expect to return late next week.
P. M. Walker & Co. plans a concrete grain elevator near the depot site. The structure would stand opposite the depot, serving millers in the area.
Floyd Deen, principal of the Oriole high school in Perry county, was not reappointed after he taught evolution from an approved textbook. Strassell told the state department that Deen argued for evolution in public and before a crowd, prompting his dismissal. He appealed to state superintendent Sherwood to determine whether an township trustee can control what is taught in public schools.
In Fort Wayne, Joseph Robert Effert, 21, adopted son of Chicago real estate dealer Henry Effert, pleaded guilty in city court to giving poison to his two cousins Beatrice 11 and Rosemary Clinton 9. He claimed quarrel with their mother and alleged mental state. the girls fell ill after dinner, but are expected to recover.
Chicago July 17 William D Shepherd temporarily lost his bid for the fortune of Billie McClintock when Judge Horner refused to admit Billie’s will to probate. Miss Isabelle Pope and nine cousins attacked Shepherd alleging undue influence, which the judge found unsupported. Shepherd will appeal the decision.
Wabash police released Robert Jackson of Kansas City Missouri after receiving word from Syracuse New York authorities that he was not Phillip Knox Knapp a college graduate and army deserter. The man was a taxicab driver and was described as a hunted individual and description was wired to Syracuse.
Paris reports the foreign office says France will complete evacuation of the Ruhr by month end. The operation is progressing rapidly with some troops being sent to the Rif region in Morocco.
About 125 men set up a sizeable camp on Daniel land near Indian Springs as work begins on drilling a well for the Martins County hydro electric line linking the Williams plant with the district, with towers to carry wires across the county. The project will continue until year end or longer as right of way across the area is cleared.
According to an advertisement in today’s Democrat Ford owners can receive a free quart of Mobil oil on Saturday and Sunday. Homeline Oil Co offers a free quart of oil with every five gallons of gasoline purchased by Ford owners on those two days.
Atlantic City July 17 The joint conference of operators and mines on the anthracite coal wage scale adjourned until next Tuesday. After days of deliberation no definite results emerged but some progress was claimed by Philip Murray president of the United Mine Workers.
A late Thursday afternoon blaze in Rockville caused by an explosion in the Smari jewelry store wrecked the business section, leaving ruins and an estimated loss of 110000. The fire broke out at 12:20 and burned for hours before Terre Haute and Pears Haute companies helped contain the flames.
Princeton Indiana July 17 Charges alleging assault and battery with intent to kill were filed late Wednesday against Nasby Wyng Carl Ford Raymond Shine and Spore for allegedly assaulting Ray McKinsey on the Dixie Bee Line last Saturday night Ford pleaded guilty and was fined $25 and costs which he paid The condition of McKinsey was reported much improved today
Class Eight of the Bruceville M. E. Sunday school enjoyed a park outing on Wednesday featuring a noon meal. Accompanying the teacher Mrs Edward Livingstone were many parents and children including Mrs Mary Cullop Mrs Sarah Langdon Mrs Naomi Harriet Mrs J O Frouts Mrs Molly Thompson Mrs Lou Steffy and others. The note adds a cultural aside on engagement rings worn by Germans and Scandinavians on the left hand before marriage and on the right hand after marriage.
Radio listings detail programs from WEAF and WJZ in New York to WGY in Schenectady and WCX in Detroit. Philharmonic, symphony and orchestra programs feature notable conductors and ensembles at Lewisohn Stadium and Gordon.
Dayton Tennessee July 17 a heated exchange in the Scopes evolution trial neared conclusion Judge Rawlins ton ruled that defense evidence on evolution was inadmissible leaving the judge to prepare for closing arguments and for Bryan to demand the right to examine Darrow in person affidavits to be submitted in lieu of the contested testimony
A fragment from Ville Indiana reports a car struck a milk truck near Le Koneniene in Aricks county. One man is reported missing or injured while another man appeared in the scene today.
In Indianapolis on July 17 sentiment favored adding a two year course to state colleges. Henry N. Sherwood, superintendent of public instruction, said if there is sufficient demand junior colleges could be established in larger cities.
Fr Benjamin Harrison and Wilburd Livingston attend Citizens Military Training Camp at Camp Knox. Livingston has been appointed corporal in command of the first squad second platoon, Company B. A second year veteran who trained at Camp Knox in 1924.
While descending a steep Hindostan riverbank Dr. A d Las Mi fell and fractured his left arm near the nena. He reduced the fracture himself and applied improvised splints for transport to care.
Virgil May of Elnora was robbed near Tilt North of town on a late Sunday night return from Linton. Two masked men jumped onto his car as he pulled a hill in tow gear. A revolver was shown and he was ordered to stop. May exited the vehicle and one assailant covered him while the other took between thirty and thirty-five dollars.
Adam Hipsher, a well known figure in the city, died this afternoon around 1:20 o clock at his home on Front street. He was about 60 years old.
The Tecumseh Pilain Packing Co. factory runs at peak season with the crop at its height. About one hundred women and thirty men are employed at the plant to handle the largest harvest yet produced locally.
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