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Washington Washington Democrat

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1925

Page

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Dedication planned for new United Church building

The United Congregation of United Brethren on Walnut Street is completing remodeling of its red brick church and will hold the first Sunday services in the new structure. Dedication exercises are set for August 16 with Rev. I. Melver delivering the keynote address. preparations emphasize a first class program and infrastructure ready for active use.

YT Co United Ephareh Melver Neine Out Dayton H. H. Fout Inpis Mara Acne Dell Ak Cone Walnut Street

Miners and operators in deadlock over wage demands

Janitte City report says miners head Joho Wis claims anthracite operators refuse any wage increase plan. Atlantic City dispatch notes operators stand against granting higher costs and warn of a strike risk as talks stall after three weeks. British union support said to be promised to American miners.

Janitte City N J Joho Wis Fional Miner Workers Atlantic City N. J London

Notable Vincennes Resident Passes After Stroke

The obituary notes the death of a longtime Vincennes resident, who moved with her family to Washington in 1889. Survived by her husband and a sister, she was held in high regard within a wide circle. She suffered a stroke and died after a final night of prayer and devotion at St. worship.

Gene McCormick Washington Vincennes Thomas Walsh Gred Baltiey Rairoad

Entrants sought for two reel Hollywood comedy drama

The Democrat invites hundreds of hopefuls to apply for leading roles in the two reel comedy drama 2 Day in Hollywood with submissions due by midnight Saturday. Director emphasizes fitness moral readiness and ability to perform varied emotions and actions on cue. Filming starts Monday with L B E Mathersty’s home as exterior backdrop and Hatfield stores providing interiors at Grand theater. Exterior shoots include a 1:30 pm Wednesday auto wreck on East Third and Walnut. Girls urged to apply and read the Democrat tomorrow.

Democrat Hollywood the Democrat L. BE Mathersty Hatfield Grand Theater East Third Walnut Streets

Fire destroys Lace home in West Linton

A residence in West Linton inhabited by ACY Lace burned yesterday causing about 2000 dollars in damage. No insurance coverage was found. Fire officials reported the blaze started within the dwelling and caused significant damage before being controlled. Local authorities are investigating the fire’s origin and cause.

ACY. Lace West Linton

Fiscal year 1925 payroll figures reported by United Nike

Fragmentary OCR notes show figures for the year ending June 30 1925. It lists 24 wage earners 23 who may be foremen 4 joiners and 133 distributed items. The text is garbled and lacks clear context or destinations.

Toy William P. Te Ee Jomeae Nike

Mt Vernon teen stands six eight after growth spurt

A July report from Mt. Vernon notes a 17 year old youth reaches six feet eight inches, with observers testifying to a slight growth spur t adding quarters of an inch to his stature. The piece highlights his tall frame and mentions a local agenda item or event connected to Wallace and city affairs.

Mt. Vernon k-Wallace Eireus

Truce Delays Strike Of British Miners

London July 1 Premier Baldwin announced in the House of Commons a provisional settlement of the coal dispute. Owners suspended for two weeks their lockout notices due to midnight. Miners leaders ordered men to stay at Baldwin port while the proviso is subject to confirmation by mine workers nationwide. The pause ends the strike threat and eases a potential coal shortage crisis.

London Baldswin House of Commons England

Evansville Man Attacks Ruling On Highway Specs

Evansville resident George Donaldson attacked a state highway commission ruling contending it blocks better road work. He urged court action against the commission for not approving Marion county road specifications, arguing the rule yields a system of shoddy roads across Indiana.

Jianapolis State Highway Commission George Donaldson Evansville George Schmidt Marity Donaldson Marion County Highway Commission

Man Held For Burglary In Religious Baptism Incident

In Jackson County the suspect remains in jail on a $5,000 bond after an October term appearance in the circuit court. Sheriff Sherman led a sermon at the Christian church where Everhart expressed wishes. a baptismal service drew a crowd and Everhart received a Bible before returning to cell. Police say Everhart implicated a clerk in the robbery and the city court case followed.

Jackson-Lange Sherman F. A. Decket Everhart the _Christian church Evetia Gur Amg Ayn

Effectiveness of dry laws to be tested in Gary Indiana

In Gary Indiana on July 3 a test of the comparative effectiveness of federal prohibition and Indiana's new bone dry law was in prospect today in the case of I Newton Perry, a millionaireChicago.

Gary Ind Indiana I. Newton Perry Chi

County Camp Closes After Week of Training

Thirty eight boys and girls from Daviess county returned home with 384 people in camp including instructors. The event closed with a well received program as Knox county brought 241 participants, Greene 73, and Daviess 38, revised from earlier figures. Parents visited Thursday to learn about courses and routines. The camp was declared a big success and left a pleasant memory for all involved.

Daviess County Tress Knox County Greene County

Washington Kiwanis Guests Attend Vincennes Game

Washington Kiwanis club members and wives totaling about sixty visited Waton park for a baseball game. Vincennes won 8 to 2 as Doc Johnson and Bob Downey pitched for Washington, while Chick Frey and Rev. Lett contributed in the field and outfield play amid a postgame YMCA shower and chicken dinner.

Washington Kiwanians Kiwanis Club Waton Park Doc’ Johnson University Vincennes Buck Bicknell the Mask Johnson Washington Doc” Healy Chick’ Frey Healy Bob Jwney Kiwanis Alice Boys Ee Mane Seatee Ney Potts Lett Mets

Bryan's body rests in Washington at state viewing

William Jennings Bryan lies in state at the Church of the Presidents amid rain somber crowds. Comrades of the Span–Am war guard the bier as thousands view the casket through the night and on the day. Planned prayers psalms and hymns mark the service before burial with taps and a simple grave ceremony.

Washington William Jennings Bryan Pius Janes

State tax board orders broad real estate assessment increases

Indianapolis July 31 state tax board sent equalization orders to two county boards to receive assessments on real estate and personal property. Land values rose in thirty four counties from 3 to 20 percent with increases in cities and towns also ordered in seventeen counties. A single county reduction was ordered and Union township saw a 1 percent decrease in three areas. City assessments in Suweer were revised. Cannelton in Perry county saw 5 to 100 percent increases. The board reconvenes next Tuesday to act on recommendations expanding total tax valuation by nearly $60 million.

Indianapolis State Tax Board Benton Delaware Coun Fountain County Union County Su Weer Cannelton Perry County

Rum Runners On Lake Erie Panic in Cleveland

Cleveland amid rumors that federal agents secured key evidence on bootlegging on Lake Erie. Officials expect warrants to be issued soon as the crackdown expands.

Lake Erie Cleveland

Poisoning suspected in White River deaths near Bedford

George N. Mannfeld of the state conservation department says game wardens found carbide near the White River and an empty carbide can floating in the water. He reports two people were killed by poisoning and the case will be investigated further.

White River Bedford George N. Mannfeld Fish and Game Division State Department of Conservation

Emergency operation performed yesterday report

Emergency operation performed yesterday in Fort Benjamin Harrison area involving a boy from the C M T C camp. Mr and Mrs D A McKinney, parents of the lad, were called to Bor t yesterday as the boy underwent an emergency surgery for appendicitis.

Seenten Mee Benjamin Harrison Benjamin Houps D. A. McKinney Bort

Water Company Plans New Well At Tor Thought

Local notes show Loogcote Water seeking authorization to drill a new well at Tor to improve supply. Officials outline project scope and expected impact on local distribution. Community members await details on costs and timelines.

Loogcote Water Company

Flag at Half Mast for William Jennings Bryan

The city hall flew the flag at half mast today to honor William Jennings Bryan, buried in Arlington National Cemetery. A broken pulley delayed the restoration. Restus Smith climbed the 25 foot pole to replace the rope, and the rope end was secured near the front entrance to reduce tampering.

William Jennings Bryan Arlington National Cemetery Washington City Restus Smith Smith

Indianapolis Curfew Returns Tonight For Youths

Indianapolis authorities restore old curfew rules with a night-time order directing police to keep youths under sixteen off the streets after eight o clock. The measure, issued in Indianapolis Ind, sets the curfew and outlines enforcement actions for public safety and order.

Indianapolis Ind

Walter Cullivan Visits Glendale on Business Today

Walter Cullivan of Glendale is in the city on business today.

Walter Cullivan Glendale

Masonic Temple Event Noted In Louisville Report

A fragment mentions H. Johnson on May 22 and Willem L. Sharp of Sistapis being named deputy grand master at the Masonic temple in Louisville. It also notes Mr. Hammersly attending a party aboard a cruiser train, with limited readable context remaining.

H. Johnson Aosa

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