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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1924
Page
1
A powerful storm last night toppled trees and damaged poles in central Indiana, causing widespread power and telephone outages. Several injuries and deaths were reported as rain and hail battered the area, with damage to crops and property prompting lengthy outages and emergency response.
William Jennings Bryan signals support for McAdoo at a national convention, while Florida delegates cast ballots and discuss appointing A. Al Murphree as president of Florida University. Fort Valley report notes Bryan’s statement stands with him in the race. Loogootee water plant seeks sale to city for 60,000, facing city officials’ skepticism.
A car carrying John Kitsinger and family overturned on a rough unimproved clay road half a mile south of Petersburg at 8 p.m. Mrs. Kitsinger died beneath the wreck while her mother Mrs. George Bell sustained a broken leg a wrenched shoulder and head injury. Kitsinger survived with a stiff neck. four children in the car escaped with minor injuries or none.
The funeral for Judge H Q Houghton was held at his Vincennes home this morning. The body was moved to Loogootee for burial this afternoon. Knox County Bar Association held a special meeting with Judge Coulter presiding to name honorary pallbearers. George Muller was instructed to notify Martin and Daviess county bars of the death.
A Pike county suit names Gibson and Pike county commissioners as plaintiffs against Petersburg town trustees clerk treasurer an engineer Harry Watts and the Hldges Asphalt Co alleging illegal use of resolutions for street improvements in Petersburg The complaint cites completed streets and an assessment roll as part of the case.
Four bandits robbed the Main Street Bank in Kansas City and fled with $26,000 after a patrolman was shot while resisting. A similar two man operation by unknown suspects yielded $40,000 two months earlier.
Dispatches report fighting as Albanian capital tensions rise. Nationalists are accused of capturing soldiers and executing them in groups of five in view of remaining forces.
Homer Ltt Indianapolia reports that U.S. District Attorney Homer Hott will resign around September 1. No reason given for the departure. Hott notes he will remain in office until the criminal docket is cleared. He cites having served the country and states he has done what is expected. He practiced law in Martinsville and plans to avoid disrupting the Hyfe case docket.
The Indiana delegation to the Democratic National Convention pledged support for Senator Ralston after the state convention left the delegation uninstructed. Tom Taggart was named chairman and the group, about 34 delegates with spouses, aimed to draft Ralston if he did not seek the race. Ralston, reluctant to run, had been boosted by Taggart since a year ago. The convention also noted a weak Klan showing with delegates applauding religious freedom and blocking Klan backed candidates.
Shelbyville Indiana June 6 fear grew that the jury in the murder trial of Charles Henry colored was deadlocked and would be unable to reach a verdict as the day wore on with no sign of agreement.
In Petersburg Indiana June three thousand dollars worth of diamonds were returned by Samuel Bement a city chauffeur to Norman C. McClevey after Bement found them in front of the First National Bank Bert Bement notified the McClevey family promptly but McClevey was away. Upon his return McClevey’s family arranged a detective agency to pursue the jewels.
Funeral held Thursday morning at 9 in Indianapolis for Brother Berchiman a long time parochial school teacher associated with St John church. Bishop Chartrand presided with high requiem mass as pallbearers and attendees included Rev John O’Hare Rev Edward Cobb and others. He was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery with Sacred Heart Brothers interred nearby. Duesterberg & San Vincennes undertakers sent B J Duesterberg for treatment at Olney hospital.
Washington reports a last minute surge in Congress within 36 hours of adjournment. Progressive senators threaten to force reconsideration of the 150 million dollar naval bill while Lakolletio signals a campaign publicity resolution. House groups back the Hoch railway bill and the reclamation measure for immediate Senate action before tomorrow’s curtain.
Grand jury in Chicago returns 11 murder counts and 16 kidnapping counts against Nathan Leopold Jr. and Richard Loeb. The charges allege Franks was slain by chisel or smothering with a cloth, with possible poisons and other violent methods, aiming to safeguard the case from dismissal.
Daviess county delegates to the Democratic State convention in Indianapolis reported an enthusiastic reception with thousands unable to enter Tomlinson hall. Attendees from Daviess include Mayor John W. McCarty and J. H. Hopewell among others.
The Grand Theatre announces price cuts taking effect Saturday with adults balcony 15c plus tax and lower floor 20c plus tax while children pay 40c. Sunday prices are adults 20c and lower floor 30c plus tax with children 10c. A later tax removal would further reduce prices.
Grand jury under Judge M S Hastings returns murder in the first degree charges against Joseph Blair. Trial date set for Thursday the 12th. Indictment stems from the death of four year old Mary Ellen Blair beaten to death by her father who lived near a farm. The little girl had been left to tend chickens and the family home was burned in a suspected arson. Blair remains in custody awaiting trial.
Two young boys were sent back to Mitchell after an incident described in garbled text. Mitchell Jones involved. details unclear but transport back to Mitchell reported.
A brief note from Seymour Indiana reports traction strikes involving two automobiles and injuries. The fragment mentions Sunb may indicate Sunday car activity near Schneck and Shumway. Further details are unclear due to damaged text.
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