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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1931
Page
4
The article discusses Michigan's strict alien registration proposal amid a high migrant presence near the auto industry border. It notes Detroit's April emergency relief spending and widespread joblessness, while warning against spreading similar laws nationally and the potential disruption to peaceful aliens.
A United Press tally shows Indiana’s Memorial Day weekend claimed at least 16 lives in accidents. Crossings caused eight deaths, six from auto crashes, with a boy killed by a race car wheel at Indianapolis speedway. Families near Berne and Milford lost multiple members in train and car crashes.
Tommy faced job loss and a torn engagement as Beryl, blunt yet hopeful, presses him to confront Irene and a possible return to her. Irene's status and Prentiss loom, while Beryl schemes a risky fix and pushes Tommy toward work and home.
Irene receives a telegram that shocks the Everett household with unexpected news. Beryl and Mrs. Everett clash over handling the message as Irene reacts with surprised excitement to the unread text.
Four major lines National Air Transport Boeing Air Transport Warner Lines and Pacific Air Transport unite to form United Airlines with 1207 daily flights over 6100 miles of routes. P Ganson named president. aims to carry about 60 percent of national air mail and 12 million miles of travel annually.
A French jury acquits a renowned beauty in a high profile case, with defense arguing she is “too beautiful to be bad.” The column criticizes perceived leniency toward charming women in homicide cases, noting in contrast that American murderesses seldom face severe punishment. It reflects on sensational attitudes toward female defendants and moral judgment.
Miss Lucille Underwood was taken home from Dr Sworth's office to her North Dian Street residence yesterday after an ambulance transport from Williams.
Alvin Elkins operator of a gasoline filling station in Petersburg Indiana was found guilty of bank robbery by a circuit court jury after five and a half hours of deliberation. He received a sentence from 10 years to life in the state penitentiary for the January 23 robbery of the People's Plan and Trust Company, about $3000 stolen. Co defendants McCrillus Harper and Lester Church testified Elkins planned the crime. a fourth man escaped with the money. Plkins had a prior trial ending in a hung jury.
The Washington Democrat enters its thirty first year today. The Daily Democrat was established June 1, 1886 by editor S. B. Boyd and Stephen Belding, then partners. The Daviess County Democrat weekly edition began in 1867, as part of the newspaper lineage.
A class of sixty graduates from Washington High School will receive diplomas tonight. The lineup includes Rilla Alsimladys Allen, Violet Armstrong, Ellie Berry, Ada Billings, Daisy Brooks, Addie Cober t, Alma Dosch, Autohy Fitts, Nellian Gibbs, Adam Kehoe, Lucille Maud Lucas, Besille Creager, Dorither, Helen Eva Purcell, Schuck, Donna Ambles, Hallie Wallace, Sadie Webb, Sophia Wise, Leah Yenneley, Marion Borde, George Brown, Ha Everett Ellis, Robertia Charles Hastings, Robert Hyatt, Earl Murdoch, Paul Murphy, Alvin Owen, Frank.
A 13 year old schoolboy, Warner Corry, confessed after fatally shooting Peaceman Edward Smith at John Marshall high school pool in Chicago. He said he mistook the officer for a threat and fired first, followed by his companions Varner Corry and Schuyler Pearson. Leonard Zylch, son of a local policeman, gave information leading to their seizure.
A fragment notes Smith was the father of four children in a school context. The brief item records a familial link without additional details.
Vincennes Ind June 1 William Theodore Lane age 20 drowned after being seized by cramps while attempting a Wabash river swim from Indiana to the Mimont shore just north of the B and O bridge. Merle Harper 17 tried to help but barely escaped. boats dragged the river for hours without finding Lane.
Mrs. Laverne Taylor of Elnora underwent a minor operation at Daviess County Hospital this morning.
The South side Kase league baseball team defeated the North side 10 to 5 on Friday evening at Jersey street diamond. Gene Bordiner starred with a single double and triple while driving in three runs and striking out nine. Drew pitched for North Side, holding the South to timely hits but could not overcome Bordiner’s hitting and control.
Six uptown churches voted to join a shared Vacation Bible School with each church contributing 25 dollars and supplying teachers and helpers. The first year will be at the Presbyterian church with subsequent years at the same site. Textbooks chosen by pastors, enrollment managed by each church, and a program of Bible lessons, plays, and supervised activities planned for children from beginners to juniors.
A fragment discusses strenuous efforts in the oil industry to curb overproduction and potential directions to tax imported oil. Mr. Chas Sigland of the Chas. C Company Mobilgas distributor comments, but the public reaction is uncertain.
A tipple at the Cannelburg mine was destroyed by a morning fire. The origin is unknown. The mine lies on the south side of Road 50, a short distance east of Cannelburg crossroads.
Valparaiso Indiana June 1 Judge Grant Crumpacker ordered Virgil Kirkland returned from Pendleton reformatory to permit new arguments on changing his sentence for assault with intent to commit criminal attack. Kirkland had been sentenced to one to ten years for contributing to the death of his sweetheart at a Gary party. Prosecutor Im G Estill seeks imprisonment five to twenty one years and a $1000 fine under a 1929 statute.
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