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Washington Washington Democrat

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Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1932

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Republicans on Way Home to Put Up Election War

United Press dispatch from Chicago reports the Republican National Convention renominating Hoover and Curtis for 1932. Everett Sanders named campaign chairman as funds run low and party leaders voice dissatisfaction with Curtis’s retention. Delegates brace for a difficult fight with subdued mood and concerns over campaign resources.

Raymond Clapper United Press Chicago Re Po White House Hoover Curtis Everett Sanders Indiana Consar Cadmvin Sanders Ders Hoover Campaig J. F. Nutt Ted Herbert Hoover United States Republican Party California Maine

Fast Express Hits Three Jersey Cows On Track

A westbound fast express train struck three Jersey cows along East Eleventh Street at 42:15 am today, injuring two and killing one instantly. The cattle, owned by Miss Bradford and Mr. Van Winkle, strayed from Brett's pasture and wandered onto the tracks, breaking a signal post and causing railroad damage. The surviving cow was dragged along the rails before being stopped.

Jersey Eleventh —Street

Ship Explosions Claim Million Dollar Narbam Pe Anicay

Mrs Verna Forcum and Mrs Elizabeth Canary figure in a strange report with ties to a cousin. Canary suffered a head injury after a fall near a heater on Wednesday while under care. Dr B O Burress treated her.

Verna Forcum Elizabeth Canary

Arrest Four for Stealing River Shells

Four youths aged 18 to 22 were arrested near Hur Ml on charges of stealing about 1600 pounds of mussel shells from Jess Hopkins and Russell Robs along White River. Names given include Beryl, Muni L Hillard, Dennis Johnson and Merl Terrell. No arrests yet for several pounds of cultivated ginseng reported stolen from Walter McBride near Trinity Springs.

Hur Jess Hopkins Walter McBride Trinity Springs

Huffman Child Taken by Death

Dorothy Huffman eight years old daughter of Mr and Mrs George Huffman 704 S First street died at 445 PM Thursday after a 21 day illness scarlet fever complications She was born in Washington May 16 1924 Parents George T and Stella Laupus Huffman survive with one sister Betty Father was employed in Cincinnati with the B and O Private funeral at 2 PM then body shipped to Seymour for services and burial Saturday James F Gill Son mortuary in charge

Dorothy George Huffman First Street Cincinnati Washington George T Stella Laupus) Huffman Betty Seymour James F. Gill & Son

Explosions Kill 21 on Montreal Oil Tanker Cymbeline

A June 17 disaster at the Canadian Vickers Dock in Montreal left 21 dead and 15 missing after a series of explosions and fires aboard the oil tanker Cymbeline. Fire crews from across Montreal battled the blaze as debris damaged the dock, with 63 reported injured and many workers evacuated.

Montreal Canadian Vickers Papas Inadian Vickers Company Ce F Leonard Able United Press Montréal Ted Fidines Gauthier Timper Sailor's Institute Goattner

Forbes Lands Five-Pound Bass on Cane Pole

Local fisherman Lou Forbes caught a five-pound bass at Tom's Hill old bed of White River after a 15 minute struggle. He was casting with a nine-foot cane pole when the fish struck and he brought it to shore.

Lou Forbes Tom’s Hill White River Forbes

Shear Luck Puzzle Teases Voters and Profits

A fragmented contest promots a political tactic by matching cutouts into a cohesive figure. The clued items reference wartime cabinet service and Woodrow Wilson’s era, with hints of a mayoral role in Ohio. Prizes reward accuracy and neatness as participants assemble the pieces.

Political campaign chatter from Chicago 1958

Rod ney Dutcher reports from Chicago on the presidential year landscape. Republicans appear confident Democrats will stage a weak show, hoping voters forget recent Stadium week events. Observers warn against overoptimism as the campaign heats up.

Rodney Dutcher NEA Chicago

Five Tied For High In Democrat Path Puzzle Contests

More than 4609 entries. five contestants tied at 10 570 total: Ralph Eastman and four others. Two finish just one point behind at 10 569. Tie breaker to print Saturday with required totals due by June 23. Several others scored 10 567 and below.

The Democrat Ralph Eastman William Smith N. E Arthur B. Phillips S. E W. G.kramer R. F. Phillips W. Walnut St Washington J. N. Cherry N. Meridian Karl McKay Campbell Avenue Cherry McKay William J. Riney Gertrude Jones Jucille Klier N. BE Ed Riester N. B Therma Ee Grover Higgins Act ‘Hall Ity W. W. Granna John

Three ex extortionists shot in Chicago police trap

In Chicago on Thursday three former extortionists died in a police ambush as they came to collect 5,000 from bookmaker Morris Schacter. Patrick Roche led the operation with officers across the street. Schacter handed over 1,000 before gunfire erupted. Casey and three others entered with drawn weapons. The attackers, identified as Harold Partner and Sam, died in the volley.

Chicago Morris Schacter Patrick Roche T¢Rnéy Roche Jmen Thursmoon Schacter Harold Partner Sam

Petersburg Man Electrocuted at Patoka Coal Shovel Site

A Petersburg man, age 42, was electrocuted today while working on an electric coal shovel at Patoka Co. He is survived by his widow.

Pee Janes Petersburg Patoka Co

Death by Own Action Reported in Local Notice

Fragmentary text notes a death by own action linked to a location or person named Shelbi mmm or similar. Details are unclear due to damaged wording but indicate a suicide-related incident discussed in a local news fragment. Names, dates, and places are unreadable.

Briscoe Undergoes Major Operation in Petersburg

Lester B Briscoe of Petersburg underwent a major operation at the local hospital. The report notes his condition and ongoing care following the surgical procedure.

Lester B. Briscoe Petersburg Eut Theocal Rospitatotzy

Unidentified Man Killed by Auto Near Morristown

Morristown Indiana June 117 The body of an unidentified man aged about 55 was held at a funeral parlor as authorities sought identification. Buttons on his clothing bore veterans of foreign wars and the initials K B tattooed on a forearm. Lester Addison Gwynneville driver of the auto said the victim intentionally ran in front of the machine.

Morristown Ind Here K. B Lester Addison Gwynneville

Rankin Father Admitted To Local Hospital

Daniel R Rankin father of Sheriff Rankin was admitted to the local hospital today for medical treatment.

Daniel R. Rankin Sheriff Rankin

B and O Relief Meeting Set in New York City

The annual B and O Relief convention will be in New York City on 1e and 24th. J T Chatillon Billie Dophne Earl McKay and Mrs Chatilion will attend from this city. The St Louis division sends six delegates, two from Cincinnati one from Seymour and three from Washington. Local delegates will stay nearly a week during the convention.

New York City J. T. Chatillon Billie Dophne Earl McKay Chatilion St. Louis Cincinnati Seypor Washing

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