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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1931
Page
4
Marion Ceremonies Reflect On Hardings Life and Presidency
The Marion gathering for President Harding’s memory will feature President Hoover speaking on an elaborate memorial. The piece argues the ceremonies should acknowledge both good and graft era realities, praising Harding’s private kindness while noting public faults and flawed governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark Antony
Marion
Harding
Hoover
Washington
Warren G. Hard
Fall
Forbes
Sinclair
Why Times Are Hard Revealed By Labor Leader Cain
The American Federation of Labor reports hard times for workers with wage cuts part time jobs and rising unemployment over the past year. President C Cain notes reduced hours, lower pay, and limited job stability affecting factory and retail sectors nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Federation of Laboroe
C Cain
Hard Times Explained by Decline in Purchasing Power
A concise remark notes that a sharp drop in the nation’s purchasing power over under six months accounts for most of the current hard times, signaling broad economic strain and the resulting financial pressures on households.
Able Prosecutor Calls for Steady Effort Against Gangsters
The writer praises prosecutors for patient detective work in Capone case and questions why Chicago officials rarely level murder charges against gangsters. He argues if state and city officials showed similar ability, they could indict and convict a gangster in court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Underworld
Johnson
Chicago
Capone
Fine Address by James E D. Education and Morality Vow
In this Indiana address James E D. Fine urges graduates to blend education with moral character. He cites Washington on religion and morality, stresses lifelong learning, and warns against pagan ideals proliferating in society. He praises teachers, honors the school, and urges loyalty while reminding graduates their duties extend beyond the classroom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
George Washington
Last Evening Tie Precariously As Darkness Calls Game
The contest ended with the South Side tying East Side at the close before darkness halted play. Bordinet led the visitors with ten strikeouts, while Jordan and Keller produced key hits for the home team amid a flurry of errors and miscues. Diplomas were later awarded to a list of Boys and Girls participants in the day’s exercises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ciszens
Bordiner
South
Jordan
Kellar
J. Smith
L. Zinkan
Lewis
E. Smith
Ee Dwyer
Zinkan
Boyer
Aseal Fee
Wuertz
Fee
Weble
Bordinet
Jordon
Keller
Downey
O’neal
South Side
East Side
Bible School Opens Monday at Westminster Church
The union vacation school of six uptown Protestant churches will open next Monday at 9 oclock in Westminster Presbyterian Church. Officers include President G Hitchcock, Secretary James B. Gilley, Treasurer Ralph Hastings, Dean Mrs W N Brown, and staff led by Principal Miss Delphia Webber with teachers Mrs B Eskridge and Miss Helen Potts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
Westminster Presbyter Church
G. €. Hitchcock
James “Eb. Gilley
Ralph G. Hastings
Wai
N. Brown
Delphia Webber
Bessie Eskridge
Helen Potts
L. 0. Purcell
Roy Eastman
Helper
Jean Connerly
You wouldn’t think of putting a roof on a house
A blunt editorial note warns against wasting money on a $75 roof for a $25,000 home. It argues proportionate budgeting matters, urging practical repairs and sensible spending to protect a home’s value and safety without overinvesting beyond the dwelling’s worth.
He Who Laughs Last Under Klan Regime Mayor Males
A figure under the Ku Klux Klan regime of former Mayor Herbert Males obtained a sewer construction contract on October 14, 1925. The brief notes the controversial nature of the period and ties a public works contract to the local political climate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Males
Rotary Club International Conference Attendance 1926
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Faith and Mr. and Mrs. Ben Allen depart for Denver, Col. to attend the annual International Rotary clubs conference. Names listed include Mary Elizabeth Carrico, Edith Dnaugh, Norbert Clar, Frances Kramer, Irene Dore, Mildred Marn, Helen Padine Ryan, Katherine Mary Sinnott, Laura Sponn, Thomas Yenns, Henry Joseph Meien, Ernestine Wade, Cecelia Wichman, among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Faith
Ben Allen
Jgnver, Col
Rotary Clubs
Ing
Washington
Aanatern Bowers
Margaret Elgabeth Carrico
Edith ¥Dnaugh
Norbert Clar
Mary Martina Hardesty
Robert T Aesternan
Gertrude Mar- AG
Mary Alice Kalanproid Francis Kramer
Ijge Madden
Irene Dorean Abach
Mildred
Mar- Helen Ont Padine Ryan
Mary Estella Ry
Katherine Mary Sinnott
Hildje
Laura Sponn
Thomas Yyens
Henry Joseph
Meien Ernestine Wade
Cecelia - Yose Wichman
No Truth of Men Entombed Alive Poseidon Report
London reports that the British commander in chief in China found no truth in claims that any of the 18 men aboard the sunken Poseidon submarine were alive. Hong Kong continued efforts to raise the Poseidon after Weihaiwei sinking attributed to a ramming by the Chinese merchant ship Yuta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
England
Admiralty
Naval Forces
China
Hermens
Hong Kong
Weihaiwei
Medway
Yuta
G.A.R. Selects McNair State Commander in Indiana
In Newcastle Indiana F M McNair of Martinsville was chosen state commander of the Indiana G A R at the convention Richmond will host the 1988 convention The session ends this afternoon A report shows 14 posts dissolved in the past year leaving 102 posts statewide with an average membership near four The annual camp fire followed a parade with Geo M Barnard of Newcastle delivering the principal address
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newcastle
Ind
F. M. McNair
Martinsville
Indiana
Richmond
Geo. M. Barnard
Pontarelli to Get New Trial in Indiana Case
Indiana supreme court orders a new trial for George Pontarelli after convictions in Evansville on a 1,000,000 sewer contract fraud. Chief Justice Martin writes separately while concurring in the court’s decision that the conviction arose from erroneous procedure due to defense evidence not being admitted. Pontarelli stood at the center of a scandal involving the Evansville board of works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Indiana Supreme Court
George Pontarelli
Evansville
Clarence R. Martin
Pontarelli
Evansville Board of Works
Sweden’s Seventh Caterpillar Member Joins Club
Sweden welcomes Lt Bjorn Gustav Bjuggren of the Royal Swedish Air Force as the seventh member of the International Caterpillar Club. He saved his life after his training aircraft crashed while he parachuted to safety at Barbados Field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caterpillar
Stockholm
Sweden
International Caterpillar Club
Bjorn Gustav Bjuggren
Royal Swedish Air Force
Bjuggren
Barbaryd Field
William Sides Dead at Shoals Indiana
Shoals Indiana June 11 Following the sudden death of his son Daniel in Chicago a few weeks ago William Sides fired at his home after suffering a stroke of apoplexy on Sunday night He had worked for the Star Milling Company for years The widow three children Marie Brown Gladys Sides Russell Sides and granddaughter Elizabeth Brown survive Funeral services will be held here with final arrangements pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shoals
Ind
William Sides
Daniel Sides
Chicago
Shoals R. of
Plodge
Star Milling Company
Marie Brown
Gladys Sides
Russell Sides
Elizabeth Brown
Caloway Child to Be Buried Here
Myrtle Maxine Caloway daughter of Arlis and Flossie Caloway formerly of the city died in Indianapolis on Wednesday. The body will be brought to 305 South East Fourth Street to the home of Mrs Nancy A Pots from which the funeral procession departs at 12 30 Friday afternoon for burial in Aik man creek churchyard at 1 o clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Maxine
Arlis
Flossie Caloway
Indianapolis
Nancy A.potts
South East Fourth Street
Aikman
Creek
Pike County Man Gored by Bull Near Zoar
Petersburg reports Emil Hagemeyer a farmer near Zoar was gored by a bull while watching cattle. Neighbors with clubs subdued the animal. doctors fear internal injuries. In Cortland New York George Kenyon lost a finger when a horse crushed it during shoe tightening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pike County
Petersburg
Emil Hagemeyer
Zoar
Hagemeyer
Cortland, NY
George Kenyon
Kenyon
Governor's Wife Angler in Texas Streams and Gulf
Mrs. Ross Sterling, wife of the Texas governor, is an expert fisher who enjoys stream fishing and Gulf of Mexico salt water fishing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Ross Sterling
Texas
Gulf of Mexico
Kisses for Wife Declared Not Disorderly Conduct
Evans ind June 11 A city court ruling held kissing between a husband and wife not disorderly conduct. The decision contrasted with Police Officer Buckman who had charged Clyde Stone 31 with assault when he saw Stone kill his wife as she left him near the White Swan.
Phoenig Arizona June Incident Uncovers Beer Cache
Police traced a late night disturbance to Phoenig Arizona where a false riot call led officers to a hidden stash of about 20 cases of beer stored in a nearby shed. No injuries reported and authorities investigated the claim.
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Phoenig
Ariz
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