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Washington Washington Democrat

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Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1928

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Italia's crew drift reports reach Spitzbergen aid efforts

The drift of the Italia's crew continues as Luetzow Holm spots two men near Brandy Bay and the main gondola drifts east with seven aboard. Riiser-Larsen and Holm plan air recon to locate Italia, while Oslo reports the crew drifting southeast toward open sea with relief not yet under way.

Spitzbergen Luetzow’ Holm Halia Brandy Bay North East Land Tyee East Land H. Riiser-Lawen Kings Bay Luetzow Holm Oslo Norway Aftenposten

Mitchell man slain by bandits in Mitchell store

Ham Button proprietor of a small grocery and ice cream parlor on Mitchell outskirts was shot by two youths during a robbery last night at about 4 15 p m. Button died after calling his wife from the rear room. The bandits fled in a Chevrolet sedan east of Mitchell.

Ham Button Mitchell Burton Marshall William Guthrie Orleans Washington Mr. Gutherie Haley Ray Ham Burton Orange County Burtons Mr. Guth

Drowning Tragedy Claims Two Teens at Shoals River

In Shoals Indiana on June 11 two Mitchell youths Glenn Bundy nineteen and Granville Monahan perished after their boat sank while setting trot lines. Bundy’s body recovered after Keynon and local residents aided by crossing river current. Bundy’s mother and Monahan’s mother suffer serious distress as families await further news.

Gi Granville Monahé Bundy Keynon James Stanfield Roy Billings Fred Dickey Dickey Monanee

Testimony in Klinck trial taken in Indianapolis

In Indianapolis on June 11 testimony opened in the Earl Klinck trial as a former D. C. Stephenson lieutenant faces charges of being an accessory to forging an affidavit for a grand jury. William M. Rogers testified that Klinck sought his signature on a forged affidavit and warned of a Marion county grand jury framing.

Indianapolis Earl Klinck D. C. Stephenson Klinck Wm. M. Rogers Rogers Thomas Garvin State House Arthur Gilliam Indiana Reed Committee Gilliam M A Grand Jo Tota Marion County Tom Adams Boyd Gurley Jim Watson Kinick

White river flood grounds highway traffic near Washington

The West Fork of the White River rose over the weekend and ran over State Highway 50 by more than a foot today. Forecasters noted continued rises north of Washington as the Wa bash and main stream rivers reached flood stage, with several days likely before receding.

White River Washington Wabash River

Hoover Dominance Seen in Republican Delegates

Kansas City dispatch reports Secretary Mellon with 79 votes leans toward Hoover while Coolidge is seen as the only figure to unite the party. Fourteen farm states push to sway Mellon against Hoover to avert a defeat in November.

Kansas City Andrew W. Mellon Pennsylvania Hoover Mellon Coolidge New York Sum Kansas City Journal

Norfolk Navy yard tragedy claims three lives

In Virginia on June 11 a fatal incident at the U S Navy yard killed three people. A senior civilian employee was among the dead, with investigators aiming to determine the cause and whether more danger remains in the first room where the incident occurred.

Jene Ifon U. S Bruce Norfolk Navy

Samuel Stover Freed on $500 Bond in Theft Ring Case

Samuel Stover, 25, arrested on suspicion of belonging to an alleged theft ring operating locally and elsewhere, was released on $500 bond. He faces trial in the Daviess circuit court in the September term on a grand larceny charge.

Samuel Stover Stover Daviess Laiiley

President Coolidge illness delays Wisconsin trip

Washington dispatch reports Mrs Coolidge illness confines her to home and postpones the President’s planned departure for the summer White House in Wisconsin. The President will remain in Washington tonight as details of her condition are awaited.

Washington

Washington Catholic High School Alumni Banquet Wednesday

Graduates of class 28 from Washington Catholic High School will be received as members of the Alumni Association at the annual banquet honoring them. The event will be held Wednesday evening, June 13, in the auditorium with a dinner served at 7.

Washington Catholic High School

Certify Seed Before June 15

Farmers who want seed certified must file their field inspection application with County Agent H H Lett before June 15. Demand rises for seed due to origin quality, while failures come from unadapted seeds, misrepresentation, disease, or unclean purity. Field and post harvest tests ensure germination and purity. certified seed is issued if criteria are met.

H. H. Lett

Virgil Grannan Making Repairs

Virgil Grannan, local contact, is converting the Knights of his into a club room on the third floor. The room will be removed once the new quarters are complete. A meeting will be held at the club rooms with members urged to attend.

Virgil Grannga Knights _ of my Tte

Free Lecture To Atonight Public Health Talk

A public lecture tonight aims to inform attendees about the relationship between food and health. Organizers emphasize presenting factual information to help people understand nutritional impacts and health outcomes.

Lightning Strikes Otwell Methodist Church Damages

Otwell reports a severe electrical storm as lightning hit the Methodist church. Plaster roofing and windows were damaged, the light meter ruined and a belfry fire briefly started. No injuries occurred, and damages are fully insured. Local high school orchestra, led by Lowell Gray, practiced nearby with only minor shock reported.

Otwell Methodist Lowell Gray Petersburg Hart

Theatre magnate on trial today in Hammond Indiana

William Klethege, a Hammond theater magnate, goes on trial at Crown Point on four charges of conspiracy tied to the bombing last November of the $1,750,000 State theater in Hammond. State attorney Oliver leads the case.

Hammond Ind William Klethege Crown Point Oliver

Alton Bolstine Named in Cornetts Operation Report

Alton P Bolstine of Cornetts is identified in connection with an operation reported locally. The item notes involvement by Bolstine in a matter tied to Cornetts and the surrounding community.

G O P Convention Notes Of Interest

In St Louis on June 11 Secretary of commerce Hoover and Secretary of the Treasury Andrew W Melton arrive en route to Kansas City. The platform mentions vigorous enforcement of prohibition with reference to the 18th amendment. In Kansas City Everett Sanders, secretary to President Coolidge, declines to discuss the president with reporters and dodges a direct message from the White House.

St. Louis Secretary of the Treasury Andrew W. Melton Kansas City Pennsylvania Ligant Party Resolutions Committee Everett Sanders Coolidge Sanders

Successor to R L MacIntosh to be chosen

City council meets tonight to discuss selecting a successor to R L MacIntosh on the Washington school board. Rumors swirl about a Democratic replacement since MacIntosh’s term ends soon. current board members Hugh G Faith and Clarence Evans are Republicans, and the unwritten rule has favored two members from the controlling party. No other matters appear listed for the meeting.

R. L. MacIntosh School Board of Washington McInt McIntosh Board of Education Hugh G. Faith Clarence Evans Sven

Fire destroys Campbell & Giveng store in Center Point

Brazil Ind June 11 Fifteen thousand dollars damage resulted from a fire that destroyed the Campbell Giveng general store at Center Point today.

Brazil Ind Campbell & Giveng General Center Point

Stewart's plea denied by Siddons judge ruling

Washington June 11 Justice Siddons denied the motion of Robert W. Stewart Indiana to dismiss or delay proceedings in the Indiana case. The ruling ends Stewart's bid to alter the legal path, keeping the case on track in the ongoing court process.

Stewart Siddons Washington Justice Sidons Robert. W Indiana

Two High School Youths Die in Car Crash in Indianapolis

June 11 report of a head on collision at 58th Street and Central Avenue killed Porter Davis aged 19 and Meredith O'Hara aged 18 while injuring four other students and the truck driver James Weller 18 in serious condition. Police will file manslaughter and speeding charges against Charles Binford 17 who drove the car.

Indianapolis Porter Davis Meredith O'Hara James Weller Charles Binford Robert Blackburn Jack Mati Davis O'Hara Binford City Hospital 58Th Street Central Avenue

Northern leader Chang Tsing Chang seeks sum for peace in Tientsin

Shanghai reports that General Chang Tsing Chang, a northern leader, demanded one million dollars today as the price for the peaceful settlement of the Babya of Tientsin. The figure underscores intense price talks amid tense regional conditions.

Shanghai Chang Tsing Chang Tientsin

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