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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1927
Page
1
A man held in Winnipeg on the strangler murders case gave the name Earl Nelson and faced formal charges for killing Lola Cowan, 14, and Mrs. Emily Patterson. Police confirmed Nelson is Adrian Harris, linked to U S murders.
A Green Mound coal mine receivership statement claims no violence has occurred amid wage disputes. Miners led by Edward Holt Kenneth McCreary Henry Walker and others say 56 men joined the United Mine Workers, want Jacksonville agreement terms, and wage arrears from May and June remain unpaid. A $1,003 suit for lease-work wages is pending.
Twenty eight diplomas were presented at St. Simon's Catholic High School commencement in the new auditorium before a large audience of parents friends and priests. Rev James H Ryan of the Catholic University of America gave the address. Salutatorian Carl B Jerger and Valedictorian Anta Martie Goatee spoke well as the school orchestra choruses and soloists provided musical numbers.
Hundreds crowded the new Davis County hospital on its opening night with visitors from Washington and nearby counties. The event featured flowers, music, and guided tours, with punch and donations noted including $50 and a contribution from Mrs Will Halpike of Cincinnati. Five new names joined the Woman's Council as the hospital board praised all who helped.
The Spirit of St Louis piloted by Charles Lindbergh passed Terre Haute at about 1 40 pm on June 17 as crowds cheered in Indiana. City towns welcomed him with factory whistles and a roaring salute as Lindbergh continued toward St Louis on his Atlantic flight leg.
Early today a train crew found two badly mutilated bodies, a man and a boy, believed to be Tom Collivan and his son from Fritchton. Officials held the remains at a morgue pending positive identification, with possible scars aiding recognition. Police seek cause of death and whether the pair were killed by the train or other means.
Carlos Holscher manager of the Indiana theater in Washington Indiana was not in a serious condition after an auto crash between Bicknell and Bruceville. His wife Eleanor Waller and Mrs Pauley were slightly injured. R H Bennett of Indianapolis suffered severe arm injuries. Holscher, weak from blood loss, remained under care in Bruceville before potential transfer to Washington.
Port Marion Mich June explosion of a chicken brooder early today is blamed for the deaths of Mrs Malis 34 and her three children Stephen 7 Mary 7 and Margaret 3. The mother had bought the brooder and placed it in the children s bedroom. She ran back into the flames to try to save them as her husband called for help. The family lived about ten miles from Port Marion.
Funeral services for Hannah Donaldson Wise who died at her Barr township home will be held Saturday at 10:30 a.m. at Bethany Church with interment in the adjoining cemetery. Born in Martin County seventy seven years ago she came to this county at age three and spent her life in Barr township. She died after five weeks of paralysis and high blood pressure. Surviving are brothers Eph Donaldson of West Washington and sisters Ruth Palmer Emma Allison Naomi Allison and Roope Kuns, all in various nearby towns. She was a longtime Bethany church member and well respected locally.
Edward Keller returned from Piqua Ohio with a new and modern Metéor ambulance for his undertaking business. The salmon colored vehicle is a beauty and Mayo expects delivery this week for use in serving clients.
Mrs Herman Kempf with Betty Rogs have returned visit in Terre Haute for a social call. The pair were hosted by local friends and attended several community gatherings during the stay.
The Russian Soviet government released what it calls an open confession by George Jivengren claiming a recent bid to secure US funding for anti-Soviet activity. Jivengren, one of twenty executed last week, allegedly sought Ford’s aid for a plot to assassinate Soviet Foreign Minister G. Tehitcherin, though the confession did not indicate Ford or his representatives heard of it.
Reported postponement of the Byrd nonstop New York to Europe flight. It could not depart before Sunday or Monday due to weather, with crew awaiting Newfoundland and Ireland routes. Commander Richard E. Byrd and tri motor expected to proceed as conditions improve.
The article recalls George McClellan on the Maysville road 4 miles from Washington using a wheat cradle in June harvests. It contrasts old-time cradle methods with binder use, noting Cyrus McCracken and others stopping to watch as laborers worked. It reflects on local Daviess County farming nostalgia and skill in setting a cradle.
Bee Hollingsworth, who had lived with his cousin Mrs Della Ellis since August, died last night at his home two miles east of Plainy. Funeral services were held at 3 pm at V creek church with burial in the adjoining cemetery. Surviving are two sisters and a brother Charles Hollingsworth and Jane Hollingsworth of Vincennes and Mrs Marie Ragdali of Iowa. He had spent fourteen years in Montana and suffered a throat paralysis a week ago Wednesday, Christmas Day noted in obituary.
Only 300 seats available at the Presbyterian church banquet on June 28 to hear Dr William Lowe Bryan president of Indiana University. Tickets are with pastors of United Brethren Presbyterian First and Second M E Free Methodist Christian and Baptist churches. For admittance contact pastors or W B Allen secretary of the Union.
Miss Ruth Bolling of Plainville attended the graduation exercises of Ww. & H. S. last evening.
Col. Lindbergh flew the Spirit of St Louis over Columbus Ohio at 12 13 pm heading to Dayton with an army escort of planes joining him over the city He circled the business district twice and then moved on toward Dayton with a formation of allied aircraft following closely behind.
The Fifth Ward Reds meet at Allen Field on Sunday for a key in season game. Battery will be Jordan and Bies for the Reds as they seek a win.
Washington players Sam Boyd John Cook and James Adkings along with Dr A T Stuart and T J te will travel to Bicknell on Sunday afternoon for the first inter city tournament for members of the local country cup. The event begins at 1 30 pm.
President Coolidge resumed work on his second day in a single room with blinds facing the hill, at the new high school building. Four desks had been set up as part of the setup.
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