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Washington Washington Democrat

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1925

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Tragic Wreck and Fire Darken June News in Multiple States

Reports from Noblesville Hackettstown Shelburn and nearby towns recount a deadly excursion train wreck near Hackettstown New Jersey with six bodies recovered and twenty two dead from injuries. A Shelburn fire of unknown origin caused $25000 in losses wiping out several businesses. Nearby incidents include a death linked to Ku Klux Klan figure D C Stephenson influence in Indiana and a storm related derailment. The scenes describe passengers fleeing through wrecked cars and frantic rescue efforts as emergency crews respond.

Noblesville Ind App D. C Ackettstown Fersons Lackawanna Here Hackettstown N. J Easton Dover Del New ‘Fork

Illicit Alcohol Drive Targets East and West Prohibition Forces

Reports describe a federal crackdown on illicit alcohol with coordinated action across eastern and western blockade lines. An Illinois enforcement chief notes widespread denaturing and border seizures, aiming to disrupt shipments and identify receivers as authorities pursue culprits and suppliers.

Becker orders Reliance products for city plants

Becker examined six Reliance company plants at Bedford Seymour Columbus Loogootee Washington and placed a large Chicago made order for Reliance products. The city plant will receive its portion of the work as the order proceeds.

Reliance Company Bedfbod Seymour Columbyas Loogoote Washington Becker Reliapes Chicago Ft Askicod

Father's Day Observed Amid Courtroom Drama

In a crowded court, Isabel Pope testified as a witness in a bid to secure Billie McClintock’s fortune. The defense read portions of letters she had written to Billie, focusing on actions toward Billie’s foster parents and the sitter’s satire. The scene centered on fragile nerves and the reveal of Miss Pope's early communications.

Chicago Jun Saat Isabellé Pope Bittie Seeohner Isabelle William D. Shé McClintock Oylie Fortuni Deda Counself Stewart Wes Miss Pope Billie Shepherd

Father Favors Dandelion Day Lifts Fathers Roles

The piece surveys Father’s Day origins from Mrs. John B. Dood and the Martin W. Callender class, noting shifts from casual gifts to meaningful recognition. It cites Delaware’s June first Sunday preference and describes the day’s growth in churches and cinema, urging readers to honor fathers with simple tokens like a tie and posy. The text also recounts a court scene in Noblesville with the Madge Oberholtzer murder case, detailing the defense’s access to a deathbed statement and witnesses.

Father Heway John. B. Dood Spokane Wash Delaware Martin W. Cailener Wilkinsburg Noblesville Ind Co. Stephenson Ku Klux Klan Earl Kienck Earl Gentry Remy Mias Madge Oberholtserter Eph Inman Hid Tate Inman Ge Oberholtzer Operpatene Marshall Eunice Schultz Oberholtzer Ammone Stephenson Biack J. A. McDonald Indianapolis MacMurtle Glenn St Hotel

Police arrest at bar and await firing of an act

A man was placed under arrest in a bar setting while another officer awaits an action against a suspect. The scene involves the prosecutor W Shoals and Sullivan Leen, with unclear details due to fragmented OCR text.

Yak A Og Pt Roe Sullivan Ae Ee Leen W Shoals

Painleve Seeks Additional Troops Amid Crisis

Premier Painleve announced plans to request more soldiers as France faces mounting unrest. Officials stated the move aims to bolster defenses and maintain order during a period of rapid crisis and political instability.

Fruit Growers Gather for County Demonstration Meetings

Daviess county fruit growers are invited to four demonstration meetings at local orchards Thursday afternoon and Friday morning and afternoon. Attendees will visit Lew Barbers, James Southerland, Jaile Sloan, and Ralph C Thom in Odon for 8, 8:30, 1:15, and 3 o'clock sessions. Burkholder also conducts Knox county meetings over two days.

Daviess County Court House Lew Barber James Southerland

Burns Fatal to Vincennes Grocer

A Vincennes grocer died from severe burns suffered in a Monday incident. Fire officials reported the man was badly burned and later succumbed to injuries. The event details remain limited in the brief notice.

Vincennes Mao

Boys Pushing Car Prompt Police Call

Fragmentary OCR notes describe a street incident near East Second and Walnut, with youths pushing a car and police responding. The entry mentions a home on Lee Hamersly street, a tar and drive a car event, and unclear details about the youths’ actions and outcomes.

Rothie Lee Hamersly

Rumors of Frame In China Involve High Officials

Fragmentary notes claim a frame or scheme amid China politics. The brief hints at official figures and possible moves by a general Yu Hetang and Feng ahead of a reported corporate or military alignment. The readable text is unclear and incomplete.

China Ithe Yu ‘Hetang Wither i Feng

Fragmentary note on death cause and relationships

Partial OCR fragment mentions a possibly named Morgan and a person believed to have died by a cause or incident. It also references a person named John and a claim of marriage, with unclear connections or context surrounding the relationships and event.

Morgan Ceney

Moore Must Serve Two Year Sentence Inmate Taken To Prison

Sheriff Jongs arrived in Shoals this afternoon to remove Ellis Moore and begin a two year term for assault and battery. The case, appealed to the supreme court, involved a travel itinerant charged with striking a woman, with Moore denying provocation. Court records indicate Moore has multiple prior actions and faces time already served.

Jongs Ellis Moore Daviess Cire Moore Supreme Court

Corporation Elects in Meeting Tonight

The first annual meeting at Washington Phylic Association will be held in City Hall tonight at 30 o clock. The ensuing year will be elected and permanent by-laws adopted. Citizens who signed the financial guarantee in the recent campaign are invited to attend.

T Washington Phylic Association

Man Involved With Decker Girl Freed At Hearing

In Princeton on June 16 Ross was freed after arrest on charges tied to a Decker girl. The record indicates involvement with a white man’s cabin site and a juvenile delinquency accusation. A judge set a hearing for further evidence in the case.

Decker Princeton Ross Vee Turday Epthe Stone Jose Deans Man’s Cabin County

Storms Cause Heavy Damage Across States

A severe thunderstorm corridor struck Iowa and Indiana with powerful lightning fatalities and widespread destruction. Crops suffered extensive losses from a prolonged drought relieved only slightly by heavy rainfall, according to crop experts.

Iowa Richmond Ind

Explosion at mine shaft injures worker in Sunday accident

A ventage toserd the shaft of an old mine Sunday afternoon exploded and fired the accumulated on. Flames shot up to the tipple and the sieve apparatus. McArivey was scorched while attempting to clear a “pill” from the shaft.

McArivey

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