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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1923
Page
4
Governor McChay defends Indiana savings claiming taxpayers were spared 12,000,000 while critics dispute and warn of league entanglements. Reports mention a murder death sentence in dispute and a blast of local gossip from Vincennes to Indianapolis. A stray note on a Nash Cringle delivery and a dramatic lamp post incident concludes the column.
Washington Rotary members plan a week long attendance in St Louis with Ben Allen and past presidents Cox and Clawson among delegates. Art Nehl of the Giants draws attention as a noted pitcher and piano player. The group aims to promote Washington and showcase Nehl at the convention in June.
Washington Grays prepare for a contested Sunday game against reformed Vincennes Cubs at Woodlawn Park. Downey Dorey and Brrant headline the Grays batting order as 2 30 pm start is slated. Constantinople in dearly class was Byzantium.
The Louisville Courier Journal notes that about 93 to 99 percent of would be home builders require financial aid. Some have cash for part of the cost, while others seek support through second marriages or amortization plans. The article discusses widespread need for financing, limited mortgage access, and a program by an eastern homebuilding association to finance up to 75 percent of total costs with a plan to convert to a standard mortgage after completion.
A.B.C. travels to Winslow next Sunday to face the last ranked team in the section. Winslow has long been a tough opponent, a stone wall for many. Expected attendance about 18, with recall squad adding fresh faces as they prepare for a stiff showdown.
The Ministerial Association announced a series of union services to be held during July and August. Five church ministers will preach each Sunday and an orchestra will assist, with services on the north lawn of the courthouse. July 1 opens with Rev. C. J. Grimes as speaker, followed by sermons planned through August 26 by Rev. Leroy Sargent, Rev. Ellis M. Jones, and Rev. W. M. Whitsitt.
Indianapolis June 22 The memory of Jim Riley and the Citizens League bring a baseball game to Washington Park to raise funds for Riley Memorial Children’s Hospital. Prominent figures including Admiral Benson and Governor McCray are named to attend the event, with expectations of substantial donations to aid the hospital.
Police say 12 men and 3 women are being held in connection with the killing yesterday by William Edward Griffin, tied to the Cuckon Gang. Griffin was shot at a Torchhouse during a bandit raid after another hold up netted $490 from a hotel proprietor and guests. Pursel, a guest, is in hospital with a fractured skull. Seven men face charges in Griffin’s death. others await questioning as the Astor family name is noted in New York landladies’ era.
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