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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1925
Page
1
A fragment notes Jones delivering a brilliant charging move and drawing praise for a standout performance. Without full context, the item highlights Jones as a key performer and suggests a notable moment during competition.
Fragmentary notice describes widespread factory and store closures in major cities including New York. It mentions sleeping provisions or relief stages in parks for hundreds seeking shelter, with references to lay and Santo ilemento meetings and broader area impact.
The county board of review approved a work schedule starting next month to hear property assessments. Hearings run June 10 to July 3 across multiple townships including Steele Elmore Madison and Van Buren with reviews to continue July 1 for all properties.
Mrs Rose Walker aged 50 died at 9 15 pm at the home of her daughter Mrs Chester Cooper 711 Main Street Washington born 1875 lived here most of her life She was the widow of Horace Walker survived by two children Mrs Chester Walker Clarence Walker and Louis Gaioher a brother and funeral services will be held at St Simon's church following St John’s with burial at the churchyard
Loogootee officials press for prompt action on water supply after a council debate. The plan includes a conference with George Cleve, owner, and collaboration with the water company to drill wells. The council and Mayor Browning state no reliable operation with a single well and seek remedies before tomato canning season.
In Canton and Pekin amid rising anti official sentiment, American mission institutions in China back the student revolt. The U S legation protests the stance as unwise while authorities urge restraint as demonstrators are killed. Washington reports confirm diplomatic tension and calls for calm.
The Indiana Power Company of Vincennes announced rate revisions affecting customers including a 11 cents per kilowatt fee for the first 26 to 7 cents per K for the next blocks and 6 percent in a panel from 1923 to 1924. The company cited financial strain of its central plant as a reason for reductions while evaluating a purchase of the Loogootee plant to secure a franchise for distributing power and light there.
Indianapolis heated through June with a record 102 degrees at Vincennes and 94.2 in the capital. The heat wave caused two deaths in Indiana and prompted forecasts of possible 100 degree highs. Fire warnings and crop damage mounted as trucks and growers reported losses statewide.
The document lists deficits of 159.50 for the month with expenses including salaries 1043.23, room rent 10.00, water and electric 47.78, and various small items. Donations from Elks and locals plus hospital day support are noted, seeking funds for a new building, elevator motor, and water softener amid calls to meet the unusual expense of red poppies.
A fragment notes a thief who returned fifty nine dollars after an incident in Petersburg on May 1. The garbled text references a person and an unique method used, with unclear details about ownership and who was affected.
The First Christian church will conduct a daily Bible school starting next Monday at 8 39 every morning for boys and girls aged 5 to 13. The program runs for four weeks from 8 40 to 11 30 each day with a welcome for all attendees.
Officials warn the mine at Bicknell risks closure due to water shortages. A 3 inch supply line from the Bicknell water plant is tested, with a pipeline being laid to Indian Creek pond to secure water. The mine’s operation hinges on adequate water, and continued shortages threaten to halt production.
A late on today accident near Aitken Indiana on State Road 1 involved a taxi and three cars. An 18 year old from Midland was taken to a Terre Haute hospital with injuries considered fatal. Two girls on the auto halted by the crash were thrown from the vehicle as the taxi and three cars collided at the bridge. Authorities investigate the sequence and exact cause.
A Bloomington discussion led by Jordan emphasized fire prevention through cross group cooperation. He cited per capita costs, Germany as a model, and benefits from local fire departments and utilities. Separate small blazes were reported, including a clothes closet fire and a minor Chinese laundry roof blaze, with minimal damage.
Two masked men held up the E. C. Cornelius restaurant at Wosmerss with a revolver, robbing patrons and escaping before police arrived. The incident disrupted normal business as witnesses described the suspects and their directions.
A road incident left a driver thrown from the vehicle as the car veered off the road nine miles northwest of the town. Joseph Swart was reportedly injured in the crash and transported for treatment.
A new train began regular runs with its first trip at 1:30 this afternoon. The service ran north and south, described as satisfactory, and an additional unit is expected to be added on June 15 to support both directions. A second gasoline unit will require a new cathich to provide that north and south each.
President Coolidge appoints William Mitchell of St. Paul Minnesota as solicitor general of the United States. Mitchell succeeds James Beck who resigned recently and takes office today.
Chicago brief reports Miss Gehbling, listed missing yesterday, was present in conference today with the herd for the sardine of ike Clintock. Courtroom heat ran high as lengthy proceedings and intense scrutiny of idled attendees continued.
A reported plot against Spain’s rulers leads to a fatal incident at a cathedral where a body is found during a Mass. Authorities investigate the church scene, identifying the deceased and potential suspects amid tense security.
Officials announce the state road work will begin today with oiling and dust suppression measures to improve driving conditions. Crew operations focus on the Crosst project area and nearby segments identified for treatment.
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