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Washington Washington Democrat

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1939

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Japanese Reject British Protests Over Tientsin Blockade

Japanese leaders in Tientsin rejected three British protests about the Hai River blockade and martial law, vowing to remove Western influence from the Orient. British Consul General Jamieson had complained about food shipments and searches of British property as Japanese forces tightened control, with reports of Chinese civilians carrying supplies being fired upon or robbed.

Tientsin China Orient Gar Jamieson Consu Japan Hai River Boibek

Two E ngines Aid Unusual Rail Tunneling Job

Mitchell Indiana June 16 workers on a Baltimore and Ohio rail line will use a string of rai cars and two engines inside tunnels near Ft and Tunnelton to replace rails. Cars will be uncoupled and moved as needed. Exact train service impact is unclear but work is expected to take only a few hours.

Mitchell Indy Tunnelton Ards Baltimore & Ohio Railroad

McNutt Name Ties to Swindle Group Revealed

New York reports link Paul V. McNutt to a swindle group as investigators trace figures like William P. Buck amid yesterday’s temperature notes, with partial OCR fragments outlining the alleged scheme.

New York Paul V. McNutt William P. Buck

Wheat Champion for Daviess Co Being Selected

Selection of the Daviess county champion wheat grower was being made this afternoon by a four member committee. Township winners named yesterday included Barr Clyde Hickman and Parker Hoistine, with Oscar Rader, Philip Schnarr, Henry Wichman, B E Ray, T C Singleton, and Graham Farms among others. Countywide participation has grown since last year when the contest began locally through Purdue sponsor C B Skiver and A M Rit won.

Daviess County Wm. Prussner Southwestern Indiana Wheat Improvement Committee B. C. Culley Sullivan “County J Dant Igieheart D. ©. Huffnagel Evansville Barr Clyde Hickman Parker Hoistine Ore Oscar Rader Philip Sehnarr Stele Henry Wichman van Buren B. E. Ray Véale T. C. Singleton Washington Graham Farms C. B. Skiver Purdue A.M. Rit

71 Men Aboard The Submarine Phenix Officials Reveal

Former Vincennes policeman Lew Crane, 48, collapsed while on a WPA project eight miles southeast of Vincennes Indiana this morning and died before reaching Vincennes for medical attention. His wife Ada and five children survive.

Phenix Lew H.crane Vincennes Ada

Denver Woman Hurt in Wreck East of City

Mrs. L. C. Hieber of Colo a tourist returning from the New York Fair was injured in a collision east of the Billie cross roads on Road 50. Her husband was in the party and officers filed a charge of driving too fast. Crane was arraigned in justice court, pled not guilty, and was released on a $250 bond pending trial set for 10 a m June 24.

Denver L. C. Hieber Colo Washington Billie Cross-Roads Sheriff's Debe Bers. Hieber West Crane Justice of

Third Submarine Tragedy Defied by FP

Paris reports a tragedy as the Phenix submarine sank off French Indo China to 150 feet. The vessel failed to rise and likely all 4 officers and 67 crew were drowned. The wife of the first mate Monnot was notified by the L Orient mayor. authorities feared a total loss.

Paris INS Indo-China Monnot L'Orient Paris - Soir Hich

Man Released After Fatal Highway Collision Report

Ziba F. Downs of New Harmony previously from Plainville was released after reporting to Gibson county sheriff that his vehicle struck and killed Hazelton resident Mrs. Jane Thompson as she crossed Highway. Downs said Thompson alighted from a Hazelton bus and started across the road, and he could not stop in time.

Ziba F. Downs Plainville New Harmony Princeton Gibson County Jane Thompson Hazelton Downs

Pilkington rites held Thursday at Wesley Memorial

Funeral services for Mrs. Orley Pilkington were held Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Wesley Memorial church with Rev. A Y Faris in charge. Burial followed in Walnut Hill cemetery at Odon. Pallbearers were Don Leonard William Bell Loyd Martin Junior Hanlon William Richard and Malcolm Garland.

Orley Pilkington Wesley Memorial Church A. Y. Faris Walnut Hill Cemetery Odon Don Leonard William Bell Loyd Martin Junior Hanlon William Richard Malcom Garland

Priest Helps In Indianapolis Anniversary Mass Observance

Rev. Edward Bauer, assistant pastor at St. Simon's, acted as sub-deacon in the solemn high mass for Rev. Joseph T. Bauer of Indianapolis. The anniversary mass marked his 50th year as a priest, celebrated by Most Rev. Joseph Elmer Ritter, bishop of Indianapolis.

Edward Bauer St. Simon’s Indianapolis Joseph T. Bauer Joseph Elmer Ritter

Car Thief Is Check Forger In Indiana Case

Clarence Sibert 41 formerly of Shoals now held in Lawrence County jail Indiana awaiting word from Lafayette police on forgery charges. Sibert was nabbed Tuesday at Bedford linked to the theft of a Chicago man A W Thornton Cadillac valued at 4600 found abandoned near Shoals about a month ago. Odus Brown 33 Indianapolis was with him. Brown was later released as authorities pursued a potential car theft link involving his father George A Brown.

Shoals Ind Clarence Sibert Indianapolis Lafayette Sibert Bedford A. W. Thornton Chicago Sherif Thomas Arvin Odus Brown Brown Lawrence County George A. Brown

United States Pressures Japan Over Tientsin Crisis

Washington announced strong U. S. action to urge a speedy peaceful settlement of the Tientsin crisis. The government expressed deep concern to Tokyo as Japan blockades the foreign concessions in the important north China port.

U. S Washington United States Tokio Japan North China

Britain warns of action if Japan pursues concessions in China

London officials say Britain will actively defend its interests in China if Japan continues to press for concessions, seize silver yen in specie, and enforce coercion. The statement follows reports from Tokio and Tientsin of Japan’s resolve to liquidate territorial concessions and force Britain to drop its pro-Chinese stance.

London England Great Britain China Japan Tokio Tientsin Britain Nippon

Four Local Youths to Attend Boys State Program

This morning four local youths were announced to enroll in the Boys State program for the coming week. The camp, under the American Legion, aims to educate boys in citizenship and to develop them into good upright Americans. The Hoosier Boys State is noted in the report.

Fie The American Legion Hoosier

Proposed Measures Ahead in Pressed Political Debate

A chaotic, partially legible report notes leaders of a committee considering revisions to procedural rules and potential operations. The text references Democratic and Republican figures from Michigan and hints at planned hearings and an investigation, with unclear timing and outcomes.

One Whch Rosie Michi

Gophers Known by Various Names Across the U S

In parts of the United States hour animals including the pocket gopher the tortoise and the ground squirrel are commonly referred to as gophers reflecting regional naming habits.

United States

225 Persons At Gathering

Approximate attendance at a local gathering noted with names such as Elnora Meth and Vincen. The fragment references a large turnout and lists several individuals connected to the event. Further details are unavailable due to damaged text.

Hospital Notes Reveal Several Minor Operations Today

HOSPITAL NOTES show patients including Dubois, R. R. and Mrs. Harry Kings from Petersburg undergoing minor operations today. Randall from Petersburg also submitted to a minor procedure. The notes reflect routine surgical activity with multiple patients listed.

Ram Bm Dubois R. R Ioe Harry Kings Petersburg Randall Has

Replevin suit heard in Jasper over seized horse

Evidence in the replevin suit of Earl Oliphant against Loren Cox and L. and Dickey concluded in Jasper Indiana. The plaintiff recovered four horses from the defendants and now seeks to prove the horse taken was the correct one. Final arguments were presented this afternoon.

Jasper Ind Earl Oliphant Loren Cox L.&. Dickey

Ina Stafford Dies After Brief Illness in Odon

Ina Ma Stafford wife of John S Ford died at Daviess county hospital at 2 45 this morning after three weeks illness. Funeral services will be in United Brethren church Ragilesville with burial in Ragilesville cemetery. She was born January 4 188? in Greene county and married March 12 1915. She was a member of the United Brethren church at An.

Odon Ina Ma Stafford John S. Sford Daviess County Hospital

Bloomfield Credit Group Moved to Larger Offices

Daviess County credit association held its first meeting in enlarged quarters after moving from the old location. The Bloomfield group added two rooms and purchased new furnishings, with directors and members expressing satisfaction with the change. President A W McLaughlin notes farmers in the area support the Bloomfield Credit Association in Martin county.

Bloomfield Group Daviess Man Proction Credit Association Methursday Associatios Peridieihen A. W. McLaughlin Bloomela Associa

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