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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1924
Page
1
Delegates vote to send eight to the national convention and adopt a platform denouncing Republican leadership, praising Wilson, and pledging support for Ralston and party reform. Rain taps Dae vness county as Odon faces a tubular cloudburst and street flooding.
June 5 convention in Indiana nominates Carlton B McCulloch of Indianapolis for governor after a tight balloting process. The recount shows McCulloch leading the field as Dr Carlton B McCreight and others trail in early ballots.
Chicago June night session may be held to avoid delay in returning indictments against Nathan Leopold and Richard Loeb. Robert Franks, state’s attorney, Crowe, said evidence submission to the grand jury is ongoing with possible new witnesses. a session would be held if needed to prevent delays in bringing the murderers to trial.
Berlin June 5 The Zeppelins hanger at Staaken used as film studio for a humanitarian drama. Miss Mae Marsh stars as Arabella in a German production showing a horse perspective on humans from colt to old age. The set recreates a swamp and forest with dangerous blasts as Miss Marsh scenes unfold.
Senator M Ralston urged Indiana's Democratic state convention to send delegates to the national convention un instructed and free to nominate the best man. He stressed honesty, integrity, and economy in public life and warned against surrendering constitutional rights.
Logansport Indiana June 5 Albert R Cecil 56 wounded probably fatally after a several mile chase with Ralph Short a motorcycle officer Nine shots exchanged Cecil shot in abdomen and liver He was intoxicated escaped sheriff at Rochester and fled toward Fulton Fulton marshal Pete Coleman and Peru detective A B Curtis attempted to stop him Cecil wrested a pistol from Coleman and fired Cecil escaped in gear and later exchanged fire with Short in a rural chase before abandoning his motorcycle and being wounded Cecil is a well to do citizen of Muncie
In Jacksonville on June 5 incomplete returns from Tuesday's presidential preference primary show William G. McAdoo leading Oscar Underwood by about ten thousand votes with nearly half the precincts in. McAdoo 21 4569 to Underwood 11 846. William J. Bryan leads his ticket for delegate at large to the Democratic National Convention.
The funeral of Emory Hopkins was held this afternoon at 2 30 at the Baptist church. Burial followed at Oak Grove cemetery.
The second district assembled in Indianapolis on Wednesday night for the Democratic state convention selections. Delegates to the national convention include Frank Culbertson Vincentes Oscar Cravens Bloomington. Alternates George Purcell Vincennes W B Moffett Bloomfield. Presidential elector Inman H Fowler Bloomfield Contingent elector David Giles Sullivan. Credentials committee John A Riddle Vincennes. Rules committee Fabe Gwin Sheils Assistant Secretary Mrs Chester Evans Bloomington Vice president Mrs W A Cullop Vincennes.
The Methodist congregation of Odon Indiana dedicates its $24 000 Gothic church Sunday under Dr Alfred F Hughes Evansville College president and assisted by Rolie H Toole Vincennes district superintendent The new structure includes seven Sunday school departments a large stage an equipped kitchen and a social room It is steam heated The dedicatory services span the day with a basket dinner in the basement The Rev Edwin F Shaker is pastor.
Mrs Mary Lynch of Vincennes was shaken and sustained a large bump after a crash at West First and Walnut streets as McCracken rode west toward town. Both cars suffered little damage. a doctor was called and the intersection remains hard to see, marking a third accident in two weeks.
Kansas City Mo June 5 Shriners today wound up their annual convention staged parades for a year and gave a fine concert. Every train leaving Kansas City carried homebound members after days of celebration with most special trains to depart tonight.
Washington June 5 the senate oil committee report denounces the three naval oil reserve leases as illegal and corrupt. It ends the scandal inquiry that toppled many public figures and prompted calls for indictments against principals. Recommendations urge tighter regulations to curb future leaks and protect public domain assets.
In Frankfort Indiana new IFS officers are named. Jane B M Van Pep becomes commander with William Momeause as junior vice commander. EE H Cowan and Crawfordville medical director. Lyman E Hanna of Muncie named chaplain.
Fragmented OCR describes French political tension with Edward Herriot connected to Lyons mayor, premier of France, at the Buisse palace. It notes court admissions across Daviess circuit and surrounding circuits, plus Indiana district and Supreme courts referenced.
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