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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1925
Page
1
The Indiana trustees show little alarm over opposition to evolution in schools. Officials expect limited action in some areas, while four Blackford County trustees earlier sided with Darwinism. Department of Public Instruction officials say they cannot ban evolution if taught with state approval, and rural teachers face no enforceable change.
Hartford City July 18 report outlines a dispute in Blackford county over banning evolution from rural high school courses. Trustee actions, state authority limits, and a Deene case precedent fuel conflict as Indiana educators note many botany texts emphasize evolution.
A teacher faces a helpless stance if trustees oppose evolution instruction. the proposal would bar teaching it in schools, leaving educators unable to proceed if the board decides. The dispute centers on whether evolution should be taught in the curriculum.
Initial steel for seven new gym structures arrives as workmen move to the east Sixteenth Street site. Frosts the cars and prepares the public Legh possum for the next phase of construction.
Fragmentary OCR hints at a courtroom scene with references to Daytony, Erin, Clarence, and Darrow. The text suggests a prediction that the young defendant will be found guilty and sent away, though exact details and context are unclear.
Chicago July 18 hope rose for Russell Scott as attorneys and friends sought new witnesses and evidence. They argued Governor Small might grant a reprieve, claiming reasonable doubt in the drug store holdup case.
Chicago July 18 Arthur Brown of Grand Rapids Michigan secret member of the National Alliance of Furniture Manufacturers was cited a contempt of federal court and sentenced to thirty days in jail for refusing to surrender tires books and records to the government in the ee trust investigation. On plea of his attorneys he was granted a stay of execution until next Saturday.
Indianapolis July 18 A Locador of a hospital in Indianapolis for the care of disabled war veterans would give the federal government sixty thousand dollars a year in savings. The Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce campaign seeks to secure the hospital for the city. The saving would come from reduced travel costs for patients from Indiana and nearby areas now sent to distant hospitals. The hospital is planned for opening in the fall.
In Winona Lake Indiana on July 18 officials announce Wing Lake water supply is free of fever germs and fit for the summer season. Health authorities note the need for careful consumption as many visitors and locals flock to Winona Lake for the season.
An auto was struck by a freight train on Thursday with readable details stating the vehicle ruined and the driver remained in their seat unharmed. Authorities reported the collision occurred at the crossing and no serious injuries were noted.
From 12 to 15 percent of the parced in the United States year is exported.
Disjointed text references a planned purchase and new building for a company, mentioning purchase terms, employment prospects, and relocation of store rooms. Names and places appear garbled, but imply a business expansion with a new building on East Fourth Street and potential renovations to Hert Avenue Buildings as a pleasant work site.
In a quiet courtroom scene a man testifies about his illness and refuses to implicate his mother in a murder case. The defense and prosecutors debate the fate of Mrs. Cunningham and the couple’s children amid tense questioning and sworn statements.
A noisy Ford parade featured numerous trucks from delivery to dumping variants. The display included trucks from many firms across the area, totaling about one hundred or more. The event drew attention to local vehicle offerings and manufacturer presence.
Washington grows brighter with the Home and Lawn contest as Mayor McCarty notes many yards improved during a city tour. Judges, led by Mayor Grayson and others, will select the finest displays at a August fourth luncheon at the Meredith hotel.
About fifty car owners in Princeton Indiana were cited to appear in public court for not dimming headlights or violating vehicle laws. Police began securing license tag ownership and warned of strict enforcement as citizens protest and local officials act to curb disobedience.
An obituary notes the funeral for Adam J. Hipshur to be held Sunday afternoon at his home. The deceased was a Civil War veteran. Funeral details are based on the available fragments from the notice.
Noted floods across Korea cause widespread damage and evacuation orders. Officials report numerous incidents and ongoing relief efforts as weather compels emergency responses and mobilization nationwide.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe police pursuit near a summer home associated with Coolidge, mentioning rum runners and landing liquor. Details are unclear and names are not fully readable.
A smoky city incident in Pittsburgh on a July date leaves 21 people injured. Fire officials investigate cause as emergency crews respond to the blast site.
In Mexico a U.S. consul was shot in a case described as an incident involving a diplomatic official. Details remain sparse as investigators assess motives and potential assailants while extending protection to other diplomats in the region.
A Franklin resident offered ten cents for any toads brought home to combat an ant infestation. Boys collected toads along the street, but the scene devolved into a minor muddle as toads were left behind and the town witnessed a humorous, chaotic effort to curb the pest problem.
J P Cavanaugh of Washington forwarded a petition from the Interstate Commerce Commission. The petition asks the Owensville Melee and Chicago railroad be permitted to construct a line from Owl Kentucky to El Nora Indiana. Conv ersation in Seneca Falls New York occurred in July 1848.
In Fes Morocco on July 18 military dispatches state about 1 500 French soldiers had been killed or wounded in fighting with the Rif tribesmen up to July 1. The report notes negotiations over peace terms for the Rif rebellion.
A fire at a farm near Florine Witzbecher destroyed 9 buildings and a 14 room house, with a 50 000 loss and a horse killed. Sparks from a threshing machine were blamed, though the crew chief denied it and suspected a discarded cigarette started the blaze. The incident occurred about 2 30 yesterday on the Bennet farm about 250 yards from the residence.
Indiana governor suspended a Sunday automobile race set for Funk Speedway in Winchester. Officials cited legal authority but the order lacks a stated law, while county attorney staff suggested it may rely on a statute prohibiting certain occupations on Sundays.
Covington Kentucky July 18 Explosion of the plant at the Collier chewing n factory caused a $250,000 fire damage. No injuries reported as flames swept through the site and investigators began work on the cause. Local crews battled the blaze for hours.
Indianapolis pedestrians will soon see the word walk replace the change sign at traffic signals. The new signal will give pedestrians a chance to cross as traffic directions switch next week.
William Can nom, receiver for Sean O'Nativia & Co., grain brokers of Chicago, was appointed amid insolvency rumors in New York. Details remain sparse as creditors await court action and further filings to determine asset distribution.
New York July 18 Roy A Haynes federal prohibition commissioner announced a major shakeup in dry enforcement. All prohibition agents nationwide are expected to lose their jobs within the next two months beginning August 1 and ending September. A new federal dry rule under assistant Secretary Andrews will reorganize agents across the United States. Some may be reappointed based on merit or local knowledge, but blanket removals aim to give Andrews full control without public discharge ceremonies.
A man named Grubbs was struck by a passing car that failed to stop before a railroad crossing. The vehicle carried the body about a quarter mile, leaving severe injuries. Officials from Vincennes including the sheriff and coroner attended the scene before the body was moved to Bruceville.
Federal Judge R C Baltzell took the suit by John L Walker Construction Co of Hamilton Ohio and the city of Petersburg under advisement after testimony in Evansville Indiana. A decision on the 145000 claim for Petersburg sewer installation is expected at the fall term opening the second Monday in October. The key issue is whether a violation of part of the contract nullifies the whole while the Petersburg system shows partial failure and the defense finished its cross examination on jointing around pipes.
Oden school board at its regular meeting appointed Theodore Henderson and W. T. Dearmin as new members. The old board had three members including the trustee. the new board contains one member from the township one from the town and the trustee.
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