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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1927
Page
1
A man must stand trial in June for the murder of his wife Daisy Stark 19 found dead at her home after midnight. Harry Hughes brother of the deceased was present at the scene and remains in custody.
The city council park committee allows fishing at Eastside Park on Mondays and Saturdays. Last season allowed only Mondays. this year weekdays were considered but the opening season starts next Monday June 20. Anglers must follow all state game laws.
President Coolidge and Mrs. Coolidge travel toward their summer retreat aboard the Pacific Coast Limited near Huron South Dakota. Crowds greet the presidential train at multiple stations while the party pauses along vast fields en route to City and the game lodge. The president enjoys the trip and observation platform as Rob Roy, the family collie, accompanies them aboard.
Tirre Haute, Ind June 15. Sheriff Roy Fonomen faces a federal contempt hearing this afternoon before Judge Robert C. Baltizell. The arraignment covers alleged violations involving confinement of four federal prisoners and leaving the jail without escort. The proceeding seeks to determine why he should not be cited for contempt of court.
Readers of the Democrat's serial story find today’s installment titled Daughters of Midas in the hospital edition. The page highlights the ongoing plot and ties to the newspaper’s hospital section for reader accessibility.
Mrs Evangeline Lindbergh will leave New York by train this evening for St Louis. She plans to travel with about thirty companions on the Pennsylvania line train "the peak" as part of a party connected with the St Louis trip committee. Her husband Charles Lindbergh is not mentioned by name in this report.
New York hails Col Charles Lindbergh with a carefree 24 hours set from noon to midnight to greet his Spirit of St Louis aircraft. Weather clears after rain postponed yesterday’s Washington flight, with potential late day or Friday departure to Washington then St Louis. Lindbergh attends a dinner in his honor at the Commodore Hotel, where about four thousand prominent New Yorkers praise the army pilots and forecast a bright future for commercial aviation.
Washingtonian notes ex army air force chief hints laxity in aviation oversight. He cites past debates over naval aviation and argues for stronger government aviation authority to support future flight development. The piece references the Spirit of St Louis and Lindbergh’s NY flight as context for his argument.
In Petersburg city court Mayor George Detfendell fined Georges and Flora Fair $100 each plus costs on possession charges with 30 day state farm sentences. The case followed a May 12 raid at the Fair home by federal agents and local officers who said Mrs Fair poured white mule into dish water and officers tasted the fortified water. The convictions may be appealed to circuit court.
Van Lear Black publisher of the Baltimore Sun departed Amsterdam at 8 30 a m with his valet two pilots and a mechanic in a Fokker air yacht for a 10000 mile journey to Batavia Dutch East Indies. Stops include Constantinople Aleppo Baghdad Ban Allahabad Rangoon Bangkok Senora and Singapore. He arrived in London yesterday.
Joliet Illinois June 15 Guards surround the slayers of Deputy Warden Peter Klein who was killed a year ago while inmates escaped. Four slayers——Charles F made good his escape while Gregorio Rizzo and associates from Chicago have been asked to search quarters known to have friends. They were sent to the penitentiary and prison authorities seek to recapture them.
Richard Walsh son of David Walsh and Robert Walsh and Billy Gene son of Gus Wimmenauer and Carl Weiker from Northwest First Street were admitted to County Hospital today after a minor incident.
Sullivan to test brake law with a fan parade on North Broad Street at eight o'clock. Officials will inspect automobiles brought to the area to determine compliance and inform owners of findings.
Funeral services for Frank Proctor a well known Plainville resident will be held Thursday at 2 pm at the interior Methodist church with interment in Plainville cemetery following the service.
An excellent photo features Warner Smoot, a pupil from Piorat, chosen for a film trial in Chicago. The Chicago Herald-Etter lists him among two other successful candidates in the same promotion.
Shoals Indiana June 15. A farm east of Shoals hosted the first air navigation attempt in Indiana using a machine heavier than air. John Anthony, educated and skilled, built a “flying machine” in the 1870s and tried a launch from a barn roof with a neighbor pushing. The craft nosedived, Anthony was badly injured, and he never returned to flight.
Report notes German people greet airmen amid plans for a nonstop New York to Germany service. Dr. Hugo Eckener promotes inclusion of airships in the transatlantic route and will welcome fliers at Friedrichshafen Plymouth June 4. Berlin voyage details blur in fragmented text.
Dr F J Homann reports two of his hunting dogs died from poison at a small kennel. He notes a single poison piece could kill several dogs and suspects malicious intent, though he cannot determine a specific culprit. The animals were kept tied and were not regularly controlled.
J Greenwood acquires Rhodes auto agency and inventory from Knight and Whippet. Rhodes will stay on with Greenwood in charge of selling cars for two major lines, stock of parts, and fixtures continue at the current location as plans to move unfold.
Mildred McGauley was taken to St Louis following assistance from a local hero and his relatives. The incident highlights the community’s quick response and gratitude toward the unidentified savior and their kin.
An explosion at the Plastyloid Film Company laboratory in Edgefield New Jersey damaged the film building and two adjacent dwellings. Estimated loss is $150,000. Five men were in the building. all were accounted for and slightly burned. One man seen near a window disappeared into the blaze, but firemen could not reach him due to intense heat.
City school board held a lengthy meeting Tuesday to finalize bond issue details. Numerous community reports were presented. focus remained on the bond and related funding efforts.
Mrs Dora Jackson of Walnut street reports to the Democrat that while away from home city firemen cut limbs and spike shade trees in front of her property damaging the trees and beauty of the home. She demands investigation into the incident.
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