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Washington Washington Democrat

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1923

Page

7

Grand-Fred Norman's Opened Week With Hodge Podge Musical

A week of entertainment opens with Grand-Fred Norman's hodge podge musical comedy at the Three Priday theater. Max Golden, Seb Cluefil, and Miss Ethel McDonald headline a fast witty cast with lively choristers and a wealth of specialty acts drawing large crowds Thursday and Friday nights. The program also previews Liberty Theatre features including The Ninety and Nine and a Tom Mix vehicle Three Jumps Ahead, with wild stunts by Tony the horse and a dramatic forest fire sequence.

Fred Norman Max Golden Seb Cluepfil Ethel McDonald Shobert Andrea Mor Galden Marvel Chaeton Imimber Enentes Liberty Tom Sharea Tony Mix

ONE BOX KILLED BROTHER MAY JOKE

A fatal crash occurred at the Bedford road crossing near Montgomery when a car carrying two sisters and two youths failed to heed repeated warnings about a dangerous crossing. The 9 year old Lewis Meads died, and witnesses describe the crossing as a long known hazard with limited sight lines and no warning bell. Funeral services for Lewis Meads will be held at St Peter's church in Montgomery. Switzerland eats twenty six pounds of cheese per capita annually, while America consumes higher quantities.

Twoleys Montgomery Beligoca Bedford Road Reading Tate Road Tig Billinga Farm Meads Boys Jaimes Amogtle Evon Jit Mr. Meads Servus Thomas Graves Inia Elmer Lemasters Lewis St. Peter's Cemetery St. Peter's Church Switzerland America

Governor Smith Signs Bill to Wipe Out Prohibition

Albany June eyed was Smith Frida evening signed the legislature's Of wiping the Mutlen- Gage state prohibition enforcement act off thestatute books. He denounced the Volstead Act provisions and urged a modification toward relief while preserving constitutional limits. He noted enforcement should move toward lower intoxicant definitions and signaled political considerations in the timing of the action.

Albany Smith Frida New York United States Smith

Goodform Hair Nets Highlight Fit and Durability

The article praises GOOGPFORM hair nets for their fit wearability and size options. It notes diamond shape meshes that aid the double knot to secure the mesh and claims the Goodform nets are the longest wearing on the American market.

Town Reads Mad as One of a Gang Put in a Cell

Harrisburg June 2 A Ledford village uproar over enforcement of Prohibition ends with a group delivering flowers to Ewell Wrork in jail. Citizens held an indignation meeting to show support, while officials insisted on upholding the law. Wrork welcomed the visit, saying life has not been so bad behind bars.

Ledford Ewell Wrork Wrork Liey Leefty Hoosegow Flowera Leford

Raids Target Chicago Bucket Shops Facing Closure

Raiding squads moved to close over thirty alleged bucket shops in Chicago. Investigators from the state attorney general’s office seized records, with owners named as suspects. Reports say fly by night brokers allegedly extracted up to 900000 dollars from investors in recent months. Chicago, June 2.

Chicago Ottees Ano Cance

Investigation into Evansville school enumeration begins

Indiana state superintendent Benjamin Burris announced a detailed investigation into Evansville school enumeration and a re enumeration to necessary. A survey will also be conducted in South Bend with a representative from the state office. Unofficial reports suggest South Bend’s figures are higher. The superintendent of Fort Wayne schools cautioned that Evansville and South Bend had padded reports.

Indianapolia Benjamin Burris Evansville South Bend South Mead Wayne Wayne Sehonly South Bynd

Kilbane Defending Title Against Criqui at Polo Grounds

New York June 2 Kilbane oldest featherweight champion defends his title against Eugene Criqui European champion at the Polo Grounds. Bout slated for fifteen rounds or fewer with an expected crowd of 55 000 to 60 000. Criqui likely the sentimental favorite given his record as Carpentier was against Dempsey.

New York Ray Johnny’ Kilbane Oles Polo Grounds Eugene Criqui Criqui Carpentier Dempsey

Wife refuses to quit work sparks divorce demand in Indiana

In Muncie Indiana a divorce suit filed by Dr Gustave Eych accuses his wife Mrs Esch of wrecking their home by delaying retirement from her real estate business after promising to quit. The complaint says she devoted more time to selling property than managing the home, prompting the divorce action.

Muncie Ind Gustave Eych Esch

Policeman Balks at Somersaults

A garbled police story describes an officer resisting gymnastic maneuvers during a formal inspection. The text mentions desks, a force, and a young officer, with confusion over names and details.

Mystery Name Revealed in City Ledger

A fragmented clipping names Vincent Crannad and Billy Watror in a likely local notice. The unclear text hints at a period around 1800s style ledger or memorial record. Further readable details are unavailable.

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