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Washington Washington Democrat

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1929

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Seven Killed as Passenger Plane Crashes in England

England, June 17. A Handley Page City of Ottawa passenger plane with two engines plunged into the sea and drowned most aboard after the crash. Rescue boats aided survivors including Americans Allan and Margery Fleming who were hospitalized. The pilot and mechanic were among the saved. Salvage operations were under way as authorities investigated the accident.

England Ial Airways Allan Fleming Margery Fleming Ottawa

Three youths from here hurt in auto wreck

Finley Quinn 22, Paul Curtis 17, and Carl Miles 21, all of local addresses, were injured in a head on collision on the Martinsville Indianapolis road Saturday night while en route to Indianapolis. They were taken to Robert Long hospital with multiple cuts and bruises and will remain several days. Family members visited the injured at the hospital.

Finley Quinn Martin Quinn 1605 Street Paul Curtis A. Curtis North Street Carl Miles Tine Miles Maxwell Avenue Robert Long Hospital Indianapolis Martineville-Indianapolis Washington Quinn Carl Walter Vollmer

Canyon Inn Woman Manager Fights State Over Possession

A Canyon Inn female manager spearheads a legal battle with state officials over possession of lands tied to a state furniture project. The case centers on property rights and regulatory actions affecting the inn’s operations.

Canyon Inn STATE

Weave Chain Of Evidence in Ohio Hotel Case

In Columbus Ohio June 17 the state opened a circumstantial case linking Dr Theora Hix and her colleagues at Ohio State University to alleged hotel profiteering. The hotel owner Mrs Richards defends ongoing dinner service and plans to refurnish, while action to seize the hotel continues in Circu court.

Columbus Ohio Ohio State University J.M. Chester

Car Driver Exonerated After Inquest In Fatal Hit Run

Miss Mary Harward, 63, died after being struck on Trees Street by a car driven by Ray Yard, who tried to avoid her. Coroner E E Eifert ruled accidental death, exonerating Yard. Harward, a former teacher, died from skull fracture and multiple injuries. witnesses placed her crossing near the Homann residence.

Mary Louisé Harvard Ray Yard Trees Street F. J. Homans E. E. Eifert Yarbrough Harward Catherine Harward F. J. Homann Homann Mary van Trees Siiusaats Miss. Harward Keller Kleindorfer Miss Harward Keller Funeral Home Tme Clifford Swann Hazel Hunter Augusta Young Harward Wes Thomas Salvina Sally) Harward Ireland Harvard Yarbrough Ar

Glider Pioneer Schulz Dies in Airplane Crash

Berlin on June 17 reports the death of Schulz, Germanys famed glider expert and world record holder. He flew a small motored plane when its wings failed, causing a fatal plunge to the ground Sunday.

Berlin Gchulz Germany Schulz

Miners Work Without Protection at Dana Mine

Clinton Ind June 17 Dana mine workers return to tasks without the restraining order shielding them from 25 members of U M W A District 11 since May 13 Judge William C Wait noted the order would reapply if disturbances occurred Union leaders pledged no interference Bono Coal Co operating Dana mine cooperates but the union dismisses workers not aligned with its plan of operation

Clinton Ind Dana Mine Circuit Court William C. Wait Bono Coal Company

Church Services Time Proposals Shared at St Simons

Announcement at St Simons church states summer service times to begin next Sunday at 1 6 30 and 9 36.

St. Simons Church

Odd Fellows Convene in Daviess County This Saturday

All members of the Odd Fellows lodges in Daviess County will meet Saturday night June 22 at Alae. A supper will be served and all lodge members in the city are urged to attend.

The Odd Fellows Daviess County Servion Peresent

Nine Violent Deaths Reported in Indiana Weekend

United Press reports a weekend of violent deaths across Indiana. Youths and adults died in automobile crashes, drownings, and a train fall. Names include Paul Maple 20 of Bushy and James Agans 10 near Bethel along with others in Poseyville Muncie Lafontaine Mt. Carmel and Westpoint area incidents.

United Press Indiana Paul Maple Westpoint Mary Harward Washin Dilma MacAffee Indianapolis W. A. Miller Mat Lafontaine Hig James Agans John Shafer Bethel Henry Pilot Chicago Ed Lancaster Muncie Charlotte Stallings Poseyville

Wagner Funeral Tomorrow

Funeral services for Honus Wagner will be held Tuesday at 9 at St. Simon's Catholic Church with burial in St. John's Cemetery.

Honus” Wi St. Simon's Catholic Church St. John’s Eterys

Eruption at Mokagatake Volcano Near Hakodate

Seismic activity at Hakodate in Japan prompted June Mokagatake to erupt today. The 25 km north area shook with six quakes and visitors at the base resort area were reported missing.

Hakodate Japan Mokagatake Here Tomesawa

Charges Filed After National Road Wreck Sunday Night

Louis Lookhovic, 48, of Indianapolis, driver of the other car, was arrested Sunday night on charges of drunken driving and driving without lights after a wreck on the National Road. Additional charges may follow as investigators proceed.

Louis Lookhovic Indianapolis

Daviess County Man Hiram L Palmer Dies at 73

Hiram L Palmer 73, longtime Daviess county resident and well known in the area, died after a three year illness at his home 510 East Herron Street. He died shortly after midnight Saturday and is survived by his wife and two sons George F Palmer. Funeral arrangements were reported for Oak Grove, with services pending.

Hiram L. Palmer Daviess County East Herron Street Mr. Palmer George F. Palmer

Earthquakes Rock New Zealand Widespread Damage

A powerful earthquake was felt across Nelson and Westport on the north shore, with a rock slide causing one death and serious injuries. In Auckland reports said the worst quake since 1901 struck the South Island, halting communications and causing building collapses.

Wellington New Zealand Nelson Westport Auckland South Island

Chain Store Case Goes Before Judge

Indianapolis June 17 Representatives of the attorney general office and Lafayette Jacksons lawyers conferred today with C Baltzell chairman of the tax commission. They discussed delays in procuring printed forms for paying store licenses set to take effect July 1 and considered a temporary order delaying the law.

Indianapolis Attorney General’s Office Lafayette Jackson Cars & Naneet

Section of Road 50 Will Be Paved

Indianapolis June 17 Bids for paving projects statewide will be received by the state highway commission. July 9 was announced by Director John J Brown. Projects include US Road 60 from North Vernon to Butlerville seven miles in Jennings County and a bridge over White River between Wheatland and Washington.

Indianapolis Whoc State Highway Commission John J. Brown North Vernon Butlerville Jennings County White River Wheatland W Gton

Bridge construction begins on White River in Indiana area

Preparations start for a large bridge over the White river west of Maysville on State Road 50 funded by the Vincennes Bridge pany. The two bridges project costs 229000 dollars and will connect Vincennes Wheatland Washington and Loogootee routes, promising floodproof pavement and new motorist routes in Southern Indiana.

White River Maysville Vincennes Knox County Wheatland Washington Loogootees Indiana

Hoover Moves to Quiet Fuss Over Prohibition Protests

President Hoover paused legislative and administrative work to read a telegram from citizens in International Falls Minnesota requesting protection against border patrol overzealousness amid ten days of prohibition enforcement shootings. He planned to address the issue personally after reviewing the message.

Washington Presdent Hoover International Falls Minn

Drift of Names and Charges in Midland Case

Vague OCR notes report a fatal auto incident injuring Dianna Macatee and mention involuntary manslaughter charges against Alfred Linne, 13, plus vagrancy investigations. Names and details are garbled, but imply a car collision and legal actions connected to a death.

Fald Dianna Macatee Mater Alfred Linne

Winton Hyatt Hospital Patient

Mrs Winton Hyett aged 811 West First was admitted to Daviess County hospital today for an age related operation.

Winton Hyatt Hospital

Accidental Shooting Death Near Ogdensburg

Ogdensburg New York June 17 Arthur Gordon aged 20 was killed when customs guards attempted to stop a car loaded with ale. Chief agent Weldon Cheatham and another guard fired. Gordon was struck after he was forced from the vehicle.

Ogdenburg N. Y Arthur Gordon Wm. C. Tulloch Tulloch Weldon Cheath Gordon Cheatham Francis L. Ceveney Customs Service

Leather coating used in Europe in the 17th century

A fragment notes that leather coating or tanning practices were used in Europe during the 1600s. The text references historical material use but provides limited context or specifics about regions.

Robbery at Bodohe paws shop in Philadelphia

A violent shoplifting incident leaves two clerks and two customers gagged as Hagges miles reports a $100000 theft in cash and jewelry in Philadelphia on June 17. The event described covers the crime scene and its immediate aftermath with authorities investigating the daring daytime robbery.

Philadelphia Bodohe Paws Hagges

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Robert Long Detroit E. E. Enfert Dana West Point Horace F. “Sykes, Jr Omaha William R. Smith United Sites James Wen Bejon Securiny Wagner Tomorro Joseph Bassler Rome Hiram Palmer Saurca Hoover WFESS SIBL
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