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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1927
Page
1
Manila reports the Negros, a 280 ton ship with 150 passengers, foundered 150 miles off Manila during a typhoon. Captain and six crew members died. one engineer and others reported missing. An officer saved fifty passengers and part of the crew by loading them into a lifeboat after ferocious seas.
Akron reports Ward T. VanOrman, famed air trophy winner, likely led the national balloon race. Flying the Good year V he landed near Bar Harbor Maine, 715 miles from Akron, farther than any of the 13 entrants. Only Edward J. Hill Jr. of the Detroiter HEH basket remained unaccounted for as officials awaited word.
Roy Simmons, eight teen year old son, woke to five men near a rural store north of Washington on state road 50. He grabbed a rifle and fired, sending the bandits fleeing after they had broken the gas pump lock and stolen tires. Meanwhile, missing yok hens and a truck tires, and a local observer noted the burglars escaped in a roadside parked vehicle. Also mentions balloon race placements and visitors from Corning.
City officials report a busy streets program amid complaints about full or muddy streets. Repairs and paving delays raise concerns over unsightly surfaces and vehicle damage, as asphalt streets deteriorate under heavy use.
The state rested its case in the Daviess county circuit court trial of Ora Hatfield on a first degree murder charge. Nine witnesses testified about Hatfield actions before and after the shooting at Nell, including remarks like I am going to kill her. The defense then began presenting its witnesses, including Hatfield's wife Nettie Davidson and others, with testimony about the mine accident and Hatfield's injuries.
Tampa witnesses say two men were shot and wounded during mob violence here on June in Tampa County. Officials say H J McCray and another civilian suspected of mob involvement were detained after the clash. Police announced Levins was held in county custody amid ongoing investigations.
The Interstate Power Company of Indiana seeks permits for a major dam and transmission system in Dubois and surrounding counties. Plans call for a 22 foot high dam near White River and a plant near Hindeston with 5,000 to 8,000 horsepower capacity, linking Indiana’s eastern and western grids and serving Evansville and others.
Davis County farmers face grave doubts about meeting local corn needs as continual wet conditions hinder planting. With rising corn prices and low hog prices, operators fear crop failure if dry weather does not return soon. Much of the wheat crop has been damaged or washed out by flooding.
Indianapolis June 1 Charles F Mills superintendent of public instruction said in a United Press interview that teacher tenure law pressures are misused by officials. He noted many teachers are being discharged to dodge the law after five years, but argued the impact would fade after next year's contracts are set.
The U S Weather Bureau reports Indiana had 44 of 92 days in March to May with rain in 1927, the wettest spring on record. Madison, Vincennes, Washington and Paoli saw rain excesses over ten inches in May, with May 8 at Madison delivering 4.09 inches in 24 hours. Flooding closed roads, inundated cropland, and forced evacuations as rivers rose to their highest levels since 1913. farmers moved livestock, replanted corn, and faced substantial losses across the region.
William Lucas of Elmora and Helen Howard of City tie for first place in the Democrat Wholl Win contest linked to the Indianapolis 500 race. Tony Gulatto predicted third place, earning points along with others. about 250 readers entered. Prizes will be mailed today as contestants earned points for correct picks.
Captain Charles Lindbergh will fly to Washington from Detroit for a meeting with President Coolidge and the cabinet committee. The invitation stems from the American embassy dispatch in London accepting the invitation to return aboard the Lindberghs. Mrs Lindbergh and Mrs L are expected to join the visit as two women, both mothers, will hos together.
An earthquake was observed in Asbury Park New Jersey with tremors felt in the town center and surrounding areas within a five mile radius. The report notes the quake was distinct though no major damage or injuries are reported.
Rainfall for May reached 11.42 inches, a new local record, surpassing the 1905 May total of 7.76 inches. The month came within .57 inch of March 1913's mark, while March 1904 remains the all time single-month high at 13.73 inches. Through 1927, yearly precip is 28.40 inches, with a city average of 43 inches annually. Temperature averaged 64.1 degrees, high 74.2, low 54.1. May 21 saw 89.4 degrees, and May 1 and May 31 recorded 42 degrees. There were 23 rainy days, 14 clear, and 9 cloudy days amid storms on several dates.
A bibliographic study reports the word and repeated 466 and 277 times across a corpus totaling 773146 words. The analysis notes high frequency of the conjunction and and a broad use of linking terms in titles abstracts and body text.
J W Sheley of Dewey Avenue received word of the death of his brother Charles F Sheley in Jamestown Ohio. Death occurred Monday night from heart trouble. The deceased was well known in Washington and had visited the area several times. H L Sheley Roscoe L Sheley and Roscoe L's son Charles Bey left to attend the funeral service Thursday afternoon in Jamestown.
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