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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1924
Page
1
Fragmentary text mentions a fire and a person named Clemer Hanrettes, with references to a Mrs Williaga Cleioraie and an unnamed son. Details are unclear and names partially garbled, leaving a skeletal notice of an incident and family ties without dates or places.
President Coolidge today vetoed the postal salary increase measure. It would have raised the pay of about 300,000 postal workers by an average $200, costing roughly $60.6 million annually. The bill also included a provision aimed at regulating campaign expenditures, which the veto killed.
The article notes William Clements of Loogootee and other relatives in distress after a death. Tip Top Creamery had provided a group insurance policy protecting all employees, making the widow and children beneficiaries to about 1500 dollars. Funeral services are planned for Monday at Tohohn church with interment at St John cemetery.
Indianapolis June statement from Senator Ralston rejects any link to the Ku Klux Klan or affiliated groups. He responds to a New York World telegram alleging widespread rumors and reiterates no connection to the organization.
Members of the Washington County Club will host a golf tournament on the foot course Sunday afternoon with Vincennes Country Club players. About twenty five Vincennes visitors will compete against local players led by Bert Fuller and John Risch. The event should be close and the course is in fine condition.
A分析 of Cleveland leader Jung and Indiana Knox County topics shows administration plans and party strife shaping the Coolidge convention. Marion L Burtt and La Follette figures loom over ticket strength and platform debates as intervention and world affairs plans attract attention in coming weeks.
Pegeoigan TL crossing a Wabash passenger line resulted in a derailment near the crossing. The engine and three cars overturned with the engineer and fireman reported in critical condition. All passengers escaped unharmed as the Specator Accommodation supposedly due into St. Louis at 3 30 a m.
The Indiana Service Corporation Traction line wreck near Roanoke is blamed on crew rule noncompliance and the absence of a block signal system between Ft Jayne and Huntington. Public service commissioner Samuel Artman said extra trains violated the five minute clearance rule and that enforcement was weak. An automatic block system might have prevented the accident, he added.
Mack Fraley received a 318.50 fine and test fines by Squire Van Trees for fishing without a license as a non resident. E F Carnahan and Clifford Carnahan were arrested at Edwardsport with aged fish nets and fined 18.50 each by Squire Wan Trees.
Chicago June 7. State and defense teams prepare for what leaders call the greatest criminal trial in the city. The two confessed slayers Nathan Leopold Jr and Richard Loeb face murder and kidnapping charges as the boy’s millionaire fathers pledge not to fund lavish defense, insisting justice will run its course.
Wilkes Barre Pa June 7 Fourteen miners are believed killed in a gas explosion at the Glen Alden Coal Company mine in Hanover. One body of an unidentified miner was recovered making twelve recovered from the shaft. Two others still missing with no hope of recovery. Seven more seriously injured.
London reports America's round the world fliers left Shanghai in perfect weather. They will rest at Amboy before continuing to Hongkong. The Shanghai Amboy leg covers 5355 miles and Amboy Hongkong 2300 miles.
Aged 80, George W. Gregory died this afternoon at 1 o’clock at his daughter Mia Cosby’s home on Porteraville road. He had been in declining health, with old age and debility listed as causes. Surviving are seven children including Burgh Gregory and Mrs Dai Hopkins, plus two brothers Sanford and Bennett Gregory. Funeral arrangements pending.
The Kinhiis club hires Mr. Hunter to run summer play activities for Washington youths. Participants meet at Southside school grounds 8:30 am and Allen Field 2:30 pm for instruction in guided play. The program follows Playground and Recreation Association standards with badges for passers in events like the 60 yard dash.
Washington reports Congress will adjourn tonight after a six month session that began amid stormy scenes. Members plan state conventions to prepare for the election and debate possible extra sessions. The next regular meeting is set for December 1.
A large crowd attends a long standing annual track event with sizable participation. Organizers expect continued strong turnout and a festive atmosphere at the venue.
A garbled report from Indianapolis describes a man found intoxicated and off the road. The incomplete text mentions Sheriff E.0. Jon Theodore and names like Bavire Sheley but lacks clear actions or outcomes.
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