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Washington Washington Democrat

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1929

Page

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Washington merchants greet Louisville board on goodwill tour

Washington business leaders and many residents welcomed the Louisville Board of Trade special train arriving at 11 o clock. A parade led to the Indiana Theatre where short talks followed before the train departed at noon for its goodwill tour. Hastings spoke for local industries and Mayor McCarty extended greetings.

Washington Louisville Board of Trade Oe S. Hastings Ashington Vntroig John W. McCarty Judge Houston Inn Louisville Ayor Quinn Indiana Theatre

Unclear fragment suggests Lindbergh voyage aboard launch

Fragmentary text references Lindy Dan and Colonel Lindbergh with a launch on water. Context unclear, but hints at a dock, a captain, and a request for ginger ale during a honeymoon voyage on a newly purchased craft.

Colonel Lindbergh

Gun Renewed by Cop From Chicago Implicates Mrs Wanderer Case

A Chicago copied report claims Mrs Wanderer’s husband killed her rival, with Porter county officials pursuing clues. Norton plans a major search near the swamp and old Cassler home to locate a girl’s body and further motives. Truman Cassler and Edward Cassler, relatives of the accused, are held as witnesses as Coroner Miller leads the inquest.

Ikite Wanderer Porter Agai Norton Mrt Cassler Chicago Porter County Truman Cassler Edward Cassler Edward B. H. Miller

Dedication of New Building to Feature Rev Caudle Address

The event on Sunday at 2 30 o'clock marks dedication of the new church building. Rev W Caudle of Indianapolis will be principal speaker. Program details are arranged. Visitors from across the state and southern Indiana expected. brickwork nearly finished and the structure near completion.

Raines W. Caudle Indianipolis Diana

French Mother Supports Atlantic Flight At Risk

Madame Armeno Lotti speaks of pride and duty as her son Armeno Lotti Jr joins Assolant and Lefevre in a bold Atlantic flight from New York. French officials including Air Minister Laurent Egnac oppose such flights arguing risks outweigh any potential aviation gains. The Lottis seek to link France and America by air, despite official caution and travel constraints.

Paris France Madame Armeno Lotti Armeno Lotti, Jr Assolant Pere Lotti America M. Laurent Egnac Eee Napomnen Sn Bea New York M. Laurent Bynac Lotti Lefevre Arm- Lotti Old’ Me

President's message on joint study of prohibition enforcement

The president urges Congress to appoint a joint select committee to study prohibition enforcement and reforms. He also proposes departmental cooperation, creates a federal commission advisory role, and calls for unification of border patrols and transfer of agency functions to improve enforcement before the next regular session.

Washington Congress of the United States Congress Joint Select Committee Congress National Commission On “Law Satdaien Ade

Local banker on committee forms state tax fight group

A select group of bankers met at the Pantheon to organize a state tax fight against what the association calls unfair assessments. LaPlante of National Bank was elected president of the new group with Chappell of Prince elected secretary. Janes Ayres of Evansville named to the state nominating committee. Delegates from Sullinger to Read attended as the executive committee met to set the agenda. J F Symons of the Indiana Department of Banking was among key morning speakers.

Indiana LaPlante National Bank N. Chappell Prince Pantheon Nears Janes Ayres Evaneville W. C Sullivan Whordsville Count Bicknell

Luzon In Danger After Striking Rocks Near Woosung

Shanghai June report says the US steamship Luzon, flagship of the Yangtze patrol, was in danger of sinking after hitting rocks off Woosung breakwater. Crew evacuated to US ships Ohio and Helens while two men prepared to plug holes in the forward hull.

Shanghai China United States Luzon U. S Ohio Helens

Local Hospital Operates on Patient Mastje Raney

Mastje Raney of Southeast Third Street underwent a minor operation at Daviess County Hospital according to local hospital notices.

Mastje Raney Third Street Daviess County Basslér Erning Alligun Washingon R

Not a Fight Killed Volently in Past 24 Hours

United Press dispatch from Indiana lists multiple violent deaths in the last day. Shelbyville man Jesse Applegate dies when hit by a truck driven by his father. Elwood man Nathan Jones, 23, killed by a passenger train. 38 year old Clem Warner dies after truck crash in South Bend. Dorothy Lyle, 1, drowns in Evansville. Lebanon boy John O Miller, 6, dies when a rifle discharged. Hammond girl Katrina Conde, 8, perishes in tenement fire. three others severely burned. George Jarnicke, 56, his daughter Lora, 21, killed when their car is struck by a train.

United Press Indiana Shelbyville Jesse Applegate Nathan Jones Elwood Clem Warner South Ben Dorothy Lyle Wa Evansville John O. Miller Lebanon Katrina Conde Hammond George Jarnicke Lora Oa Glenn Gar

Flour Ore Opens at West Walnut Crossing

Webster Lumber and Company announces the opening of a new flour and feed shop on West Walnut Street at the Big Four crossing. The firm will carry popular brands of feed and flour.

The Webster Lumber and Company West Walnut Street Big Four Crossing

Food and clothing rushed to Manitoba by air

A Winnipeg dispatch dated June 6 reports food and clothing were airlifted to hundreds of homeless in northern Manitoba as forest fires burned across the region. An emergency airlift underscores the severe impact on residents and the swift response by relief agencies.

Winnipeg Manitoba

Funeral services for Lee Roy Belcher at St. Simon's Church

Funeral services for Lee Roy Belcher were held this afternoon at 2 o'clock at St. Simon's Catholic church with burial at St. John's cemetery following.

Lee Roy Belcher St. Simon's Catholi Church St. John’s Cemetery

Joe Bassler Hospital Patient After Major Operation

Joe Bassler remains hospitalized after a major operation reported at the local hospital. The incomplete notes indicate a patient undergoing surgery for serious abdominal issues including appendix concerns, with details obscured in the text.

Joe Bassler

Peters burg Woman Arm Set Today After Fracture

Mrs. Bertha Barker of Petersburg is receiving care for a fractured arm. A doctor has placed the limb in a plaster cast to aid healing and restore use.

Petersburg Bertha Barker Peterse Ie

Accused Killer Escapes Liner During Port Docking

Fragmentary report notes an accused killer escaped aboard a liner near Los Angeles. Missing clothing tied to Mrs. Virginia Patty’s murder is referenced. Authorities mention Admiral Benson and Genoa while details remain unclear and unresolved.

Virginia Patty Los Antes Dmiral Benson Genoa

Ketchem Pleads Guilty in Chicken Stealing Case

Jess Ketchem 34, a farmer near Odon, pleaded guilty to contributing to delinquency by urging his sons Perry 14 and Gerald 12 to steal chickens from county farms. Judge Hastings sentenced him to three months on a penal farm and a 25 fine. No action yet on the boys who also pleaded guilty. Ketchem claimed thefts included 32 hens from Al Taylor 11 from John Smith 8 from Arling 8 from Jake Gimpln and three from John Neereme.

Jess Ketchem Odon M. S. Hastings Perry Gerald Hastings Mr. Ketchem Sheriff Bowman al Taylor John Smith Arling Jake Gimlin John Neeremer Charles Baugh Ab Stiekley

Fruit Growers Meet At Purdue Farm Bedford June 13

The annual picnic aid field day at the Purdue Farm in Bedford is set for June 13 starting at 10:00 A M with an orchard tour. At 11:00 A M demonstrations of peach and apple sizing machines and talks on picking packing and marketing are planned. A round table on spray dusting and orchard issues runs 1:30 to 2:30 P M with a women oriented program and soil crop plots inspection also offered.

Purdue Farm Bedford

Taft Refuses Gresham Plea in Indiana Damages Case

Chief Justice Taft has refused to intervene in Indiana to appoint special judges for damage suits filed by Otto Gresham of Chicago against Leslie Lettie and Rep. J. Gien of Lake County. Gresham seeks $50,000 in federal court alleging damages and naming Judge Thomas Slick in an oral claim.

Indianapolis Wm. Howard Taft UD. S. Supreme Court Otto Gresham Chicago Indiana Gresham Oenor Harry G. Lettie J. Gien Republican Lake County Damage Dutie Leslie Mette Fe Yoyo Thomas Slick

Wheat Harvest To Start Soon In Lawrence County

Lawrenceville Ill June 6 Wheat harvest across the county will likely begin June 20 as wheat ripens. The start depends largely on local warmth between now and then.

Lawrenceville Ill

Leslie Rejects Kirchner Plans For Armories

Indianapolis June six Govnor Harry G Kirchner proposed building ten more Indiana national guard armories. Governor rejected the plan citing budget constraints and a closed corporation set by the 1929 legislation. An amount of four thousand dollars remained available for Anderson, who has attended a rural school eight years without absence or tardiness.

Indianapolis Harry G. Li Adj Wm. H. Kirchner Indiana National Guard Armories Anderson

Brothers Reunited After Thirty-Eight Years in Indiana

French Lick Springs Indiana June 6 Two brothers over sixty five years are reunited after thirty eight years apart. Both are former lightweight boxing champions of Australia. The elder William Williams 70 of Manila P I and the younger Tommy Williams long time physical culturist at French Lick and trainer during years of thousands of men pose

French Lick-Springs Lnd Australia Wiliam Williams Manilla P. 1 Tommy Williams French Lickon

Visitors Praise New Daviess County Courthouse

Visitors who have toured the new Daviess County courthouse praise its beauty and modern design. With completion nearing, the general contractor will finish soon, followed by decorators and furnishings, marking a major improvement over the building destroyed by fire nearly two years ago. County officials aim for a late completion this year.

Daviess County Court House County Court House Ald Im Furnisher Bent Court House

Applications for Licenses Accepted in Busan Hastings Area

Authorities report that about a hundred driver's license applications have been filed locally in Busan Hastings area today. The filing period spans broad local distribution channels as officials review submissions.

Aeek Busan Hastings Acre

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