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Washington Washington Democrat

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Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1924

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McCulloch Seen With Inside Track For Indiana Nomination

June 4 reports from Indianapolis say Debates and party workers in sane democracy gather for the state convention. McCulloch appears likely to win Plurality among eight governor candidates. Delegates discuss platform items including anti Klan sentiment and reforms to taxes boards and commissions. District meetings set at 7:30 tonight and convention opens at 9 tomorrow.

Indianapolis Party Workers of Insane Democracy Fomlingen Carlton” McCulloch Platform Goodrich Committee On the Efor Samuel Im Ralston Betill Indiana State House

Two Boys Arrested for Riding Trains

Bert Jones a Baltimore and Ohio railway detective arrested Billy Grey 16 and Richard Miller 14 for stealing rides on a H and O train.

Bert Jones Billy Grey Richard, Miller

American planes renew their trip across east China Sea

Two of the three American round the world planes crossed the east China Sea from Japan to China today. The third plane led by Lieutenant South failed to take off and remained in Japan. An engineer was sent to assist with repairs in time, and the commander was expected to reach his comrades tomorrow.

Shanghai East China Sea Japan China South Smith Syis

Congress 1 Prepares to End Session

Wackington June 4 Congress to day disposed to move on a few contentious issues pass necessary appropriation bills and then adjourn Saturday night. The senate has concurred in the house resolution to adjourn at 1 p.m. June 7 and in the next four days will tackle the Muscle Shoals question the 15 million naval construction program and supply bills. The house program centers on an appropriation bill the reclamation bill and possibly a substitute farm bill to replace the McNary Haugen bill.

Wackington Congress Senate House Department of the Interior

Commissioners Let Road Contract In Elmore Township

Late yesterday the county commissioners awarded John J Lof ity the contract to bind the Thomas Hastings gravel road in Elmore township for 3975 dollars. They ordered bonds to pay 4700 dollars for the improvement and twenty bids of 235 dollars with 5 percent interest. The auditor was told to advertise for bids on Rosenberry bridge No 2 in Van Buren township and John Lamb bridge in Bogard township with July 8 as the bid receipt date. The county surveyor was instructed to survey for the Clements bridge in Eeve township and present plans at the deity session.

John J Thomas Hastings Elmore Township Rosenberry van Buron John Lamb Bogard Township Clements Bridge Eve Township Board of Commissioners

Inventor’s Fatal Suicide Device Reported in New York

A New York report describes Carl Cornfield, an inventor, creating a device to end his life. He allegedly attached a gas line to an alarm clock mechanism, placing one end in his mouth and the other on a tube, triggering as the alarm released the gas, but the account is unclear and fragmentary.

New York Carl Cornfield Hiventor

Chautauqua Officers Set Ticket Sale Rules and Plans

The local Chautauqua Association officers and executive committee met to decide ticket sale terms. Guarantors must sell eleven tickets by June 23 or cover deficits, with a city canvass to follow for nine hundred more tickets. Advertising duties and venue arrangements for the park and Walnut Street school building were discussed, along with a junior Chautauqua and Legion guest handling wraps and refreshments.

Ticket Comm Tee Hastings Heirman E. EF Lu LF Sargent K. Frey J. E. Iyshing Frank Walker Atty Duhra

First Business Session Opens at Frankfort Convention

Frankfort Indiana hosts the first business session with commander in chief of the R and national commander Gitar of the American Legion set to speak. Delegates and many veterans gather as thousands attend the event amid a strong welcome display.

Frankfort Ind Gitar American Legion Evi Tom Princeton Kade Princeton

Leopold and Loeb Case Heads to Grand Jury

Chicago reports that Clarence Darrow argues the state lacks a signed confession in the Leopold and Loeb murder case. State's attorney Robert Crowe says stenographers’ notes may serve as testimony, and he plans to call witnesses before the grand jury, changing usual trial timing.

Chicago Nathan Leopold Richard Loeb Robert Franks Trime Clarence Darrow Darrow Robert Crowe Leopold Leeb Crowe

Thieves Enter Reel Blue Lumber Offices

Thieves broke into the Reel Blue Lumber Company offices on Tuesday night through a rear ware room door. They pried open Louis Foy’s desk and a private box with papers, but fled without taking money or valuables. police investigated and found nothing missing.

Reel Blue Lumber Company Louis Foy

Brockhart Wins Iowa Senate Nomination Over Burton Sweet

Des Moines reports United States senator Brockhart defeated Burton Sweet for the Republican senatorial nomination in Iowa. Final tallies show Brockhart leading by more than 36 009 votes in the latest count, with fate resting on the upcoming primary results.

Brockhart Iowa Des Moines United States Burton Sweet

Dougherty Refuses to Testify Before Senate Committee

Former attorney general Harry M. Dougherty refused to appear before the Senate investigating committee citing a Cincinnati habeas corpus ruling and declared the panel seeks to blacken his character. He said his counsel would not attend hearings on his behalf and criticized the committee’s conduct.

Washington Harry M. Dougherty Senate Dougherty Brookhart Cochran Cincinnati Mél Dougherty

New Farm Relief Measure Before President

Republican leaders said before President Coolidge a substitute farm relief plan would use the war finance corporation to finance marketing of farm produce surpluses, replacing the defeated McNary-Haugen bill.

Washington Hauge Coolidge War Finance Corporation

Evansville Man Fined On Multiple Driving Charges

Finneston June 4 in Evansville Earl Allgaier faced four charges. He pleaded guilty to intoxication and to driving without proper license tags. He was fined 50 dollars and costs in all.

Finneston Earl Allgaier Evansville Court of Justice of the Peace John Stunkel

Ten Millionth Ford Is Built in Detroit

Detroit June 4 The 1 millionth Ford was launched here today. The motor was finished in the morning and a few hours later was assembled into a touring car at the Ford Motor Company plant. It took seven years to produce the first million Fords and 132 working days for the last million.

Detroit Pord Motor Company

Prominent Judge Hillary Houghton Dies in Vincennes

Judge Hillary Q. Houghton, 68, died at Good Samaritan Hospital Vincennes from influenza and heart disease. A longtime Martin and Daviess county judge, he served 1898 to 1910 and lived in Shoals before moving to Vincennes. Funeral Friday at 11 a.m. at his son’s home, burial in Loogootee after. He was born June 6, 1855, married Jane Baker, with one son Howard B. Houghton, and survived by his wife, son, brother Rev W R Houghton of Connersville, and sister Miss Hattie Houghton of Chicago.

Hillary Q. Houghton Good Samaritan Hospital Vincennes Washington Martin and Daviess Houghton Martin and Daviess County J. W. Ogdon Shoals Sekion Vinpsnites Vinscannes Presault Howard Houghton Burnett Heights State University of Indiana Loogooteer G. W. Alford Ephriam Mosier Elecon William H. Houghton Aaron Houghton Martin County Jane Baker Howard B. Houghton Rev W. R Br Connersville Hattie Houghton

Brother Berchmans Dies in Indianapolis

Brother Berchmans, principal of Washington Catholic High School for Boys, died this morning at St Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. Funeral services will be in Indianapolis with interment at a local cemetery. Brother Norbert and Brother Oliver traveled to attend. He will be succeeded by Brother A Bee as principal, teaching English and history.

Aereatinayny Washington Catholic High School For Boys St.*Vincent Hospital Thdlanapolis Obra Sherbrooke Canada Cltyville St. John's C Church Indianapolis T. O'Hare St. Simon Church Norbert Oliver Birchman

Tragic Electric Incident Kills Farmer Lloyd Smeed

Harrisburg reports Lloyd Smeed a 40 year old farmer near town died when attempting to repair his wife’s electric washing machine. He grounded the circuit through his body and was instantly killed today.

Harrisburg Lloyd Smeed Here

Murder trial opens as Rita Simmermeyer faces accusation

In Collnersville June trial began with the state presenting its first witness. Rita Simmermeyer, 28, stands charged with murdering her husband, John Simmermeyer, 33. She wept and occasionally stared at the floor as court proceedings continued, holding her youngest child at times.

Collnersville Ketchum Rita Simemermeyer John ‘Simmermeyer Simmermeyer

Debts of Warren McCray Listed in Bankrupt Schedule

Indianapolis Indiana a former Indiana governor Warren McCray now serving a ten year term in the federal penitentiary at Atlas is shown in a bankruptcy schedule filed before referee Harry T Sheridan. The total debts are listed as 2 657 024 01, with assets not totaled.

Indianapolis Ind Warren Indiana Harry ‘T. Sheridan Bankaie James W McCray Hem

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Muscle Shoals Bacon Helene Jona Sinnott W. J. Bacol Tauqua Chautauqua Asai Harry Hunter Tey Amergit Legion Judge Hi Q. Houghton Ans FORD Attak Idge Houghton Bro. Berchmans Vv.c.h.s Alll Hill Berchmans Hola
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