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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1925
Page
1
The Leonard Range Co plant was ordered sold by a federal court today. The facility will be offered for sale from day to day until completed, with a court mandate that the sale not exceed appraised value and include damaged assets and stock on hand.
A business association meeting approved broader changes to an advertising distribution plan. About 17 000 to 18 000 sales bills will be printed and distributed by automobile and boys, with merchants invited to increase store participation and extended bar restrictions being removed.
In Petersburg on a July night Stacy Arn ld Rupert Huffman, both 20, were jailed after Sheriff Reece Burns charged them with selling home brew at a church social and an ice cream supper five miles away. Arn ld was later released on bond. details show the pair operated a candy bucket scheme during the event.
July 28 report describes Bryan’s death and public mourning plans as crowds gather for a funeral train to Washington. The article notes a monument, a private car for the body, and a Legion guard of honor. Bryan will be laid to rest in Arlington National Cemetery with Tennessee friends and family accompanying the train.
State highway chief engineer C. EB Gray reportedly prepared to resign after disputes over specifications with the county surveyor. Gray allegedly tore up several documents tied to the plans, with potential impact on the bridge project and related highway work.
Swampscott Massachusetts July 28 report states a firm foundation exists for a second conference on European security under President Coolidge. Officials say it would not be opportune to call a second conference this fall despite recent developments in Europe.
The American Am éador Iee Bancroft died during hospitalization after an illness in the last two weeks. Doctors believed a medical test determined the fatal outcome. The death occurred in Tokio on July 28. Further details were not available at press time.
A fragment describes the Democrat's plan for a feature film with a leading role for a leading lady. It notes a full photoplay length and emphasizes a clean snappy plot with humor and settings, urging girls to apply and read tomorrow's issue for details. It mentions no advertising and highlights the allure of screen work and early acting experiences.
In Ville Indiana a heavy-jawed D C Stephenson sits at a typewriter in Hamilton county jail well past midnight. The former Klan leader, awaiting trial for Miss death, is described as an author in confinement. Sheriff Gooding notes he works late on his book about home life.
Chicago July 28 American farmers will have a ten billion dollar income for the new crop year O E Bradfute president of the American Farm Bureau Federation told United Press today After a nationwide crop survey he called the estimated figure a wealthy increase and the second consecutive good year He noted the low point in 1921 1922 when income was seven and a half billion dollars and predicted continued upward trend with conditions favorable for a record season The coming year ending next June should surpass nine billion dollars last year and nine and three quarters this June Corn crop prospects and high prices for hogs and cash corn plus rising cattle prices boost optimism offset by hog shortages.
State Board of Tax Commissioners found Daviess County orchard assessments faulty as personal property. County assessor C. O. McGaughy and county additor L. W. Barber told of plans to gather orchard acreage age and condition to help value estimates. Legal questions linger if courts will allow treating orchards as personal property, with action expected to test legality.
A fragmented report shows the miners and operators pushing for a conference to replace the old governance with a new body. Key figures remained in talks to be empowered to act, amid expectations of renewed negotiations and possible policy shifts.
A fragment from William Jennings Bryan appears in a public release outlining a speech he prepared but never delivered. The text reveals the orator's intent and rhetorical approach, reflecting concerns of his era and public messaging strategies while remaining incomplete and partially illegible.
Mrs George Baker formerly Miss Louise Winston, youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs J L Winston of East Eighth, was injured while horse riding. An X ray showed a serious knee injury and she faces four to six weeks bed rest and a fine. Her left knee was capled in the mishap.
A fragment reports a person aged in Jackson suffering burns from a live wire. details incomplete but notes injuries occurred yesterday and again the day prior.
A former resident of Lake View Iowa died yesterday after a nine day illness from pneumonia. The deceased, John Kane, formerly of Washington and Lake View, is survived by brothers and sisters including Patrick Kane. Burial will be in St Patrick's cemetery at Corning. Also noted, elephants of Africa are causing damage to native farms.
Washington July 29 Mrs Del case LaFollette widow of the late Son LaFollette issued a statement today declining to enter the race for the senate seat held by her husband. Her move clears the path for her son Robert M LaFollette Jr to succeed his father in the post.
Highway commission opened bids for 39 bridges including the V Bridge on State Road 10 in Knox county over Snapp, Small and Moria creeks. Low bid totaled 380534 with engineer estimates 460242. V Bridge bid was 41785.12 against 49000.52 estimate.
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