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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1928
Page
1
Miss Bumbaugh admits pleading guilty to manslaughter after a two hour conference with defense lawyers in Judge White's chamber. Prosecutor Bookwalter moves to drop charges against her brother George Gerard. judge clears the room and sentences her to 3 to 15 years in the Detroit house of correction with parole eligibility after ten months.
Commandant Henry Clark bars Miss Boll from using Roosevelt Field runway for Europe, citing safety fears and a false start by Ballar plane. Trepassy Bay in Ireland reports leaks aboard the Friendship, hindering Amelia Earhart’s departure. Southern Cross weather complicates the final leg to Australia with heavy rain and rough air.
Rain and brisk winds swept Daviess County this morning with several trees down but no damage reported. The White River's west fork near Maysville rose about half an inch per hour, signaling further rise as rivers exit flood plains. Odon and surrounding areas noted rising waters in low-lying districts amid this week’s sequence of rains.
Sydney reports the Southern Cross progressing well from Fiji toward Brisbane with 12.5 hours in the air. The crew led by Captain Charles Kingsford Smith faced violent storms overnight, slowing progress to about 900 miles from Sydney and roughly 100 miles off New Caledonia.
Possibilities arise that the Washington Fords will join the Southern Indiana Association, a six team league formed last year. A meeting is set tonight at Bloomfield at 8 to reorganize the league with four proposed teams named Worthington, Odon, Bloomfield, and Washington, while the Fords seek inclusion of Jasper and Loogootee.
Detroit June 8 A motor bus returning from the G A R state convention at Kalamazoo collided with a sedan one mile west of Detroit today killing the sedan driver.
Washington reports an Italian directive noting a distress call from the stranded dirigible Italia. Albert Biller of Philadelphia reported the radio signal yesterday, with coordinates 84 15 10 north and 15 20 east. Very cold conditions described.
Four district 14 United America officials from Terre Haute are slated to meet with the governor in Indianapolis on June 8 to discuss regional concerns and policy matters.
The Muscle Shoals bill remains in doubt after President Coolidge did not sign it by midnight, with Senate advocate Norris insisting the measure may become law via future appropriations. A test could occur if funds are inserted in the next session’s appropriation bill, prompting a court challenge.
Frank Feagans painter suffered a fall from a ladder at Dr Adsworth's East Main home when a rung broke. He struck the pavement head and right shoulder, was unconscious briefly, an X ray showed no fractures, and he is expected to recover quickly.
Indianapolis June 8 The trial of Earl Klinck alleged former lieutenant of D C Stephenson on charges of fraudulently using a notary seal continued today as both state and defense strive to finish impaneling the jury Nine jurors were seated when court opened and the state said it would show Klinck procured a false affidavit for presentation to a grand jury
Indianapolis dispatch reports two bandits robbed the Nathan Wolf general store today. They obtained $550 while Nathan Wolf kept $300 in his pocket, not being searched by the thieves.
Indianapolis June 8 John Frederick of Kokomo a Democratic nomination contender wired Frank C Dailey pledging backing in the fall election.
James Hash of Hinora was fined 10 dollars and costs by Judge Milton S. Hast in local court after pleading guilty to assault and battery. Hash stayed payment and was released. The affidavit, filed by Herschel R. Ketchem, alleges Hash seriously beat him on June 5.
Captain Ellis of the Salvation Army will conduct a tambourine collection Saturday in the business district. The Army bills are due next month and it is imperative money be on hand, so the public is kindly asked to donate.
Rome on June 8 Pope Pius today began a move toward resolving the long standing clash between the Mexican government and the Roman Catholic Church. The action signals an opening for talks aimed at easing tensions and restoring church state relations.
The American Farm Bureau Federation will present relief measures to both major party conventions, leaving the final solutions to the delegations. The plan, announced today, aims to square relief efforts with political platforms and congressional action.
Sunday afternoon at 3:36 o clock the Wason Merchants will play the South Washington Sluggers at the South Washington diamonds. The game is expected to be closely contested.
The Goodyear company awarded a $1,000 bonus during the first quarter to three salesmen for achieving sales targets. One recipient was formerly a local man, reported today.
Drs J P Sellman A P Walden and T F Spink attended a meeting of B&O surgeons in St Louis on Thursday with over two hundred attendees present.
Indianapolis rules from state fire marshal Alfred Hogston set sale after July 1 with displays after June 20. Fireworks must be handled to avoid sun and weather dangers and must not be sold to children under 12.
Nationalist forces entered Peking today and took control from Manchurian forces retreating under Chang Tso Lin. The Shansi troops moved in with quiet order and secured the city.
At Epsom Downs in June, Lord Derby's Tobogan captured the 149th Oaks Stakes, a $50,000 classic for fillies, prevailing in a historic renewal amid strong competition.
The First Christian church choir of thirty voices will present a spring concert Sunday at 7 30 p m The varied program features anthems studied over the year with solos duets trios and quartets including Organ prelude by Mrs Libbie Haskett and selections The audience will join in hymns and a range of solo and choir numbers in an hour of worship in song through the diverse musical offerings by the Washington church choir.
Greater Movie season at the Liberty theatre has started with local merchant reports to manager Robert L. Nellis. Tickets are 10 cents for adults and six for children with purchases. several merchants list tickets from Hopewell's Lindeman Palmer Webster Home Line Oil Webster Barber Shop Ritterskamp Furniture and Palace of Sweets. Next week Esther Ralston stars in Something Always Happens as improvements to the Liberty progress and painters are due soon.
Mrs. Sarah E. Campbell former resident dies after lingering illness in Indianapolis. Body to be shipped to Washington and funeral held here. Surviving son Frank Campbell resides in this city. Time of body arrival and funeral hour not yet known.
William T. Rohrbacher of the Washington Imple Company says he will sell out his household at his home on William street as the Rohrbacher family relocates from Washington. An advertisement about the sale appears in today's Democrat.
Radio listings show WJZ and WEAF programs in Springfield Boston and national symphonies. Navy band and opera Iolanthe appear on several networks and local stations. Denver brings composers night at 9:15 PM with WJZ and other services broadcasting chamber music and vocal performances.
The Kinnear Stores Company of New York leases the Main street space vacated by Cabel store and begins alterations under contractor John H. Kretz. Plans include a concrete basement floor and furnace heating from the nearby Peoples National Bank building. The firm, a multi state department store operator, aims to open in a few weeks with Indiana outlets in Marion Huntington Logansport Lafayette Elkhart Laporte Frankfort and Indianapolis.
Under the Loy al Sons and Daughters class a children's day program is set for Sunday June 10 at 7 30. The event features songs prayers scripture recitations duets and readings by listed participants including Floyd McDonald Phyllis Myers Irene Hamilton Clara Bell Maria Hardy Neal Banta Robert Hamilton and Clarence Bell with offerings and a benediction.
School problems to be discussed soon with sessions planned in Shoals on June 12, Jasper on June 13, and Jeffersonville on June 14, with dates and locations noted for the upcoming talks.
Trans Atlantic telephone service from the American to the German Republic will be established Wednesday June 6. Indiana Bell reports the rate to all German points as the same as to Berlin, 53.25 for the first three minutes and 17.75 for each additional minute. Service hours extended on June 4 to allow calls from 4:30 p.m. to p.m.
An A and P Gypsies broadcast promises an all Brazil night featuring compositions by noted Brazilian composers. The program will fill the entire hour with scintillating Brazilian music and new resonates amid Ren ditions of one by oxaggachcth noted.
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