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Washington Washington Democrat

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Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1931

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Impeachment Articles Handed to House

Eight charges against Governor Henry Horton allege maladministration and moral delinquency including a piano purchase with state funds. The articles were presented to the Tennessee House of Representatives, with a Senate trial possible if approved. Banks tied to Roy Caldwell had earlier failed, locking up nearly $7 million in state funds.

Nashville Com Henry Horton House of Representatives House Senate Roy Caldwell Horton Publc Gov Caldwell Col Luke Lea

Five Indianapolis police seek appeal in corruption case

Five Indianap lis policemen Martin O'Brien Claude Ridenbaugh Ralph Lambert David J Curran and Thom Dray appealed a circuit court conviction in Indianapolis. Defense argued entrapment after charges tied to a billiard hall run by federal agents for protection fees and free drinks.

Chicago Hanoi Martin O'Brien Claude Ridenbaugh Ralph Lambert David J. Curran Thom Dray Robert C. Baltzell Indianapolis

Game Birds Released in Oregon Reach Forty Seven Thousand

In two years Oregon liberated 47,875 game birds with 42,767 Chinese pheasants among them. The release effort appears part of a covert wildlife management program in Salm dated June 2.

Salm Ore Oregon

Local Daybook Finds And Small Town Notes

Morning saw two boys rise at 3 30 to play golf while caddies enjoyed a busy day. Businessmen discussed rough Main Street rail road intersections. Fish and Game Club members plan a county fry later this month. A witness described two 16 year old girls changing clothing before a swim in Bretts woods. A well known fisherman brought a carp to town. Cherry trees show pink turn ahead for bumper pies. A man walked with spinning canes, not aiding his steps.

Vacant Martinsville Building Noted as Boarded Up

A witness described a Martinsville structure as fully boarded up and seemingly vacant, signaling possible abandonment or dereliction. The observer cautioned that the site appeared untouched and devoid of activity, raising concerns about safety and upkeep.

Martinsville

Local clock radio display draws passerby attention

A combination hall clock and radio is shown on the sidewalk in front of a local business house, drawing considerable attention from onlookers.

Game Wardens Nab Four For Seining In White River

Warden Corbin and Hill of this city captured a seining party in White river Knox county on May 20. Four men from Bicknell pleaded guilty before Justice William Smith in Vincennes and paid fines of 23.50 each. The seine, over 100 feet long, eight feet deep with two inch mesh, was confiscated. Names: W. P. Ashby, William Gray, Bert Tedrow, Charles McBride.

Corbin Hill White River Knox County Bicknell Wm. Smith Vincennes W. P. Ashby William Gray Bert Tedrow Charles McBride

New Canadian tariffs target two hundred products

Ottawa reports Premier Bennett announced a broad tariff increase affecting about 200 widely used products imported from the United States and other countries. The measures, some up to 40 percent, aim to aid domestic industry and employment and follow recent Smoot Hawley era tensions. Automobiles coal coke corn foods meats and canned goods are among affected items.

Ottawa Ontario Canada U. S R. B. Bennett United States

Power control debate echoes across governors conference

Governor Pinchot of Pennsylvania attacked the power utilities at a governors' conference in French Lick Indiana. He charged that four major interests dominate 90 percent of national electric power, shaping politics from town meetings to Congress. He warned of a "five year plan" to curb this influence and argued control of electricity means control of government and everyday life.

French Lick Ind Finchot Pennsylvania Roosevelt Ind Gifford Pinchot United States Iit Congress of the United States Republican Party Indusati

Deadlock with Italian Groups Over Vatican Concordat Crisis

In Rome on June 2 the Vatican and the fascist government remained at an impasse over charges of Catholic lay group activities. A truce held while formal talks halted to avoid breaking the concordat. Unofficial negotiations continued, led by non-diplomatic intermediaries aware of Vatican Italian relations.

Rome Italy Vatican

Fred Sullivan Undergoes Emergency Appendectomy in Detroit

Fred Sullivan, local youth employed in Detroit, was rushed to Drake Hospital for an emergency appendix operation late Monday. He reportedly withstood the procedure well, according to word received by his father, Wm Sullivan, who left for Detroit.

Fred Sullivan Detroit Drake Hospital Wm. Sullivan Fred

La Belle Fashion Shop Remodeling Underway

Workmen enlarge the La Belle Fashion Shop at 320 East Main Street. New fitting rooms go under the stairway while the sales floor and garment racks extend back into space formerly used for fitting rooms.

la Belle East Main Street

Trinidad Sees Fourfold Rise in Petroleum Output

In Trinidad last year petroleum production reached four times the level of a decade earlier, signaling a strong rebound in output. Officials note the growth reflects expanded extraction activity and improved drilling efficiency.

Trinidad

Grave of murder victims decorated in town ceremony

In Wabash Indiana on June 2 a lonely grave marks the resting place of Aaron French and his wife. The body of James Farr lies nearby and a missing person Mrs. Jong is noted as having fled with them. Farr was found abandoned at the grave site and each year since May the ceremony has continued.

Wabash Ind Aaron French James Farr Jong Indiana State Womas Pris Farr

Tornado Wrecks Crack Empire Builder Train Near Fargo

A powerful tornado struck the Empire Builder, Great Northern Railroad, five miles south of Fargo North Dakota as it sped toward Chicago. The wreck killed two passengers and injured more than fifty. the baggage coach was hurled 115 feet from the rails.

Chicago Empire Builder Great Northern Railroad Fargo N. D

Local Scouts Earn Merit Badges At Court Of Honor

Washington Boy Scouts took part in a court of honor in the circuit court room led by John S. Hastings. Ninety nine awards and certificates were presented. Jaior Hackler earned the most with 26 merit badges. Reverend J Howard Murr delivered an inspirational talk as many scoutmasters and parents attended.

Washington Circuit Court Room John S. Hastings James Moren Harold Godwin Albert Lloyd Warren van Trees Jaior Hackler J. Howard Murr

Protests Tossed In Big Indy 500 Race

The AA contest board upheld results in the Indianapolis 500 after reviewing protests by Harry Hartz and Louis Meyer. It confirmed Louis Schneider won, with Frame second and Hartz claiming third by timing corrections. Shafer’s pit penalty was adjusted to add him more prize money.

Indianapolis Indianapolis Motor Speedway American Automobiles Association Harry Hartz Los Se Louis Meyer South Gate Cal Hartz Fred Frame Los Angeles Louis Schneider Speedway Schneider Frame Meyer Myron Steven Ralph Hepburn Ofs Angeles Hepburn Phil Red’) Shafer Des Moines Iowa Renteree W. D. Holenburn Shafer Ernie Triplett

Levi Hamersly Local Merchant Dies Suddenly

Levi Hamersly, a local merchant, collapsed and died of heart trouble in his store basement after a brief illness. Coroner W O McKittrick said death likely due to heart disease. Funeral arrangements will be private, with flowers requested. further plans await family arrival from other cities. Ed Keller has charge of the arrangements.

Milo W. O. McKittrick Hamersly Yaer Ed Keller

MRS BROWNING TAKEN BY DEATH IN REW NEIGHBORHOOD

Mrs Browning died at her Rew home in Bogard at 6 10 p m after a cancer illness. She was a member of the Epsom Methodist church and the funeral will be held Wednesday at 10 a m with Rev G G Peel officiating. Burial will be in the local cemetery. Survivors include a sister Mrs Anna Own and brothers Levi Harley Clarence Gilbert and Bessie Gilham, who are in Evansville and near Washington.

Bogard Faildi Anna Epsom Methodist Church G. G. Peel Anl Browning Bei Bigers Levi, Harley Clarencese Gilbert Bessie Gilham Evansville Martin County William H Anna Eliza (Willeman)Hamersly Daviess County Louisville Washington Wm. F. MacDougal Mr. Hamersly Lew Hamersly Sullivan Will Hamersly Dugger Ed Hamersly Brazil Ade Hamersly Indianapolis Warren Hamersly New Orleans R. C. Wadsworth Bay Side Fr.e Wadsworth New York Janet Margie Jimmie Lee Hamersly Racine Wis Hamersly Rotary Club Citizens Loan & Trust Company Presbyterian Church

K Of C Election Tonight For Washington Council

The thirtieth annual election of officers for Washington Council Knights of Columbus will be held tonight at 7 45. Washington Council has been recognized as the council in the area and election results will determine new leadership for the upcoming year.

K. OF Washington Counrights Columbus Oil of the T Council A Io

Black snake fights for life with pheasant near Entown

In Entown Pennsylvania on June 2 a black snake battled a cock pheasant in a life and death encounter. The pheasant pecked out the snake's eye in a dramatic moment described by John Weiss.

Entown John Weiss

Texas Guinan Is Deported From France

Paris, June 2. The interior ministry ordered the deportation of Texas Guinan and her show girls who were barred from landing in France at Le Havre on the liner Paris. They will be sent back on the Paris tomorrow. Police were urged to guard against attempts to liberate the group and smuggle them into Paris.

Paris France Ministry of Interior Texas Guinan le Havre Guinan

Bicknell Man Dies Suddenly

June 2. George W. Skidmore 54, a Bicknell resident and Pennsylvania Railroad employee, died Sunday evening about 7:15 at his home after feeling ill following lunch with the J R. Franklin family. He is survived by his wife and daughter Mildred, a Bicknell High freshman.

George W. Skidmore Bicknell Pennsylvania Railroad Company Skidmores J. R. Franklin Freedom Skidmore Mr. Skidmore Mildred Bicknell High School

Crude bomb found at New York hangar

In New York on May 2 a crude bomb was found at Floyd Bennett Field. A half-charred fuse was inside a cigar box, raising concerns at the hangar and prompting police investigation.

New York Floyd Bennett

Moving Mrs Pasley to new address on Bell Avenue

Residents report Mrs D M Pasley is being moved from 10 Camp Je to 515 East First Place on Bell Avenue. Authorities confirm the relocation date is set for the day after.

D. M. Pasley Campje Bell Aven Street

Kirkland to Face Judge Today in Crumpacker Case

In Valparaiso Indiana Virgil Kiggland was to be brought before Judge Crumpacker from the state reformatory cell to answer a charge of intent to commit a criminal assault. Hearing planned to determine whether the sentence runs three to twenty one years.

Valpageso Ind Virgil Kiggland Suidge Grant Crumpacker State Reformatory Arlene Draves

Derby favorite gets draw in Epsom race

Louis Tanner of Hopkinsville Kentucky received notice that MEK Shant, the favorite, drew the ticket for the Epsom Derby 38 event to be run tomorrow evening at 8 o'clock local time.

Louis Tanner Hopkinsville

Acceptance of Scale Advised By Labor Leader

Chicago June 2 labor should promptly accept lower wage scales caused by increased buying power of the dollar, urged E B Hutchins president of the national confectioners association in a convention address. He said white collar workers and laborers should not fear salary decreases as prices of commodities including interest on savings change.

Chicago E. B. Hutchins National Confectioners’ Association Hutchins

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Fish and Game Club Brett’s Woods Grove LA Belle Fashion Shop Hackler LeRoy Dugan Merit Bad Ges Ralph Eastman Howard ‘Fleenor Elwood Gasser Paul Harper Lyman - Heavenridge Jeanner Hill Ernest, Meade James Moren George Nutter Robert Rittenhouse Joseph Smith Dave Evans Te Catiains Levi Hamersly Mrs, Browning Bernard Bullock Hamersly Dry Store Texas George We . Skidmore Kirkland
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