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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1931
Page
1
Glen dale area township faces $23 358.86 in unpaid claims and seeks $2 260, 000 in revenue bonds at 4 percent to meet past due obligations. Bonds delayed after bond house attorneys refused purchase, exposing mounting indebtedness as of December 1942.
Contractor C B Goodwin has nearly finished Claude Bennett’s new home on Flora Street between West First and West Second. A second house in the same block will be for sale, and construction started on another home in the same square. When these three are done the block that formerly led to the old fairgrounds will be fully built up.
In St. Clairsville Belmont County today a series of pitched battles broke out between strikers and mine guards. One man was seriously injured and three arrested as clashes continued near the Florence mine at Martins Ferry with guards using tear gas bombs crow bars and pick handles. A county-wide strike meeting planned by the National Miners Union stimulated further outbreaks as efforts to affiliate workers with the United Mine Workers of America proceeded.
Rotary club members toured the Corcoran Manufactur Company plant to see steps in producing a new Pullman coach. The visit included music from the Cosmopolitan quartet. Local unrest over hiring was discussed but resolved, with promises to employ Washington men on Road 61 project and the work progressing after a quiet day at the Elks home.
In June Indiangypsis, Franky Mayr Jr secretary of state distributed 1932 acts. Alleged threats followed as local workers accused foremen of bias in job allocations for a paving project on the Maysville road. Sheriff Bowmantin and Deputy Har ry Sheley mediated a confrontation that drew about 200 men. Petersburg applicants claimed bias since Petersburg men were said to be blocked from work. Wheatland officials advised hiring Washington men to ease tensions. Four Petersburg workers were discharged and four Washington men hired. future hires to prioritize locals when possible.
Two young hikers a man and a woman about 20 years old hoped for a ride along Road 50 West after an early morning outing. The scene captured a moment of travel fatigue and spontaneous roadside seeking.
Workmen on Road 50 endure extreme heat while nearby unemployed men rest in shade after a tense clash. The scene captures mounting tension and a moment of pause as authorities assess next steps.
A parole officer strides down the street with a prisoner in tow, the man chained with a heavy bag dangling from his wrist. The scene captures a moment of tense enforcement as the escort proceeds.
A boy and girl drive down Walnut Street with the girl steering as the boy leans in for romantic kisses. The scene captures a moment of youthful affection amid a casual, everyday setting. Ice water is requested.
A small, black haired boy moves up the street with caution as passing cars create danger. He demonstrates precise judgment in leaping to safety at each moment.
A dog that started across a street halted to scan for traffic then crossed with calm, safe steps. The incident is offered as a reminder for pedestrians to stop, look, and listen before crossing and to exercise caution at roadways.
Glowing wheat fields under a harsh sun signal a bumper crop, yet swarms of Lae wheat bugs threaten yields. The scene captures farmers noting the pests as a major obstacle, with concerns surrounding the upcoming harvest and field conditions.
U S government says Capone may have hidden 215000 tax dues through a Florida mortgage on a Palms Island home. Authorities doubt the Florida mansion was bought for 40000 cash and suspect the deed is a dummy. They will study Mrs Capone s signature to see if Al signed it. Capone concedes cheating the U S government and faces jail.
Government agents in New York began a new campaign against public enemies, targeting about 1,590 individuals. Elmer E. Irey of the internal revenue bureau helped secure evidence that led Capone to plead guilty to income tax evasion, as investigators widen their crackdown on racketeers linked to nation night clubs.
In Indianapolis on June 18 Special Judge Thomas W Slick ordered continuation until June 29 in a federal case concerning Somervill Mine No 2 in Gibson County. Operators seek a restraining order to prevent alleged interference with mine operations.
Miss Eistie Cletie Strong of Petersburg route five is the focus of a local public notice. Details appear in the community record, indicating a person of interest in an upcoming filing or hearing. Further information follows in the adjacent columns.
The Daniel W. Hays ditch contract near Odon and Epsom was awarded to Fred H. Wills & Co. for 2275 dollars by County Surveyor Michael T. Madden. Four other bids ranged up to 2675 dollars with an estimated project cost of 3097.91 dollars. Construction should start in July or August and take about a month to finish.
Fred Stevens, 32, pleaded guilty to assaulting a one year old girl, Helen Richardson, in Vincennes. He was sentenced to state prison for five to twenty one years as the case concluded today.
The hospital superintendent.received donations in recent days including cherries from Mrs. WD Marshall and strawberries from Hiram Barber.
William Young and Miles O Neall were in Vincennes today on business aiding local dealings.
Rochester Indiana June 18 Arthur Sapp of Huntington appeared as likely successor to Jess L Murden Peru on the state highway commission. Murden reportedly resigned with effect believed immediate. Murden had been appointed to the commission in 1928 by former governor Ed Jackson.
Funeral services for Austin Colbert, who died from injuries after a 10 foot fall in Sunnyside coal mine, will be held Saturday at 2 30 PM at the residence in South Washington. Burial follows in Colbert Cemetery. Delayed report announced today.
Contractors Bogard & Grubb began work this morning on West Flora street between West First and Second streets to install curb and gutter before paving can proceed. Frank T. Cosby holds the pavement contract for the street.
Boonville council awarded contracts for Kentucky rock asphalt paving of two streets to Sweet and Wright of Greencastle at 1.06 dollars per square. The action was taken in the June 18 meeting.
Jesse James post commander announces that the local American Legion post will hold a fish fry tonight on the banks of the White River. Members needing arrangements should see Ralph Bixter or Richard Peek. participants meet at post headquarters by 7 20 p m and proceed as a group to the site.
Bogard and Grubb began concrete curbing on Flora Street between West First and West Second. After curbing, the square one block will be paved by contractor Prank Cosby.
Dr. G. Porter of Linton was elected vice president at the closing session of the National Epileptic Medical Association. The group announced its next meeting will be held in Little Rock, Arkansas in 1932.
Seymour Ind June 18 Coroner W A Dickemeier returns a verdict that George Baxter of Seymour died from a knife wound following an argument at a dance hall. Calvin Smith of Washington County is sought by Jackson and Washington authorities. a first degree murder warrant was sworn out by Bain Bush, the slain man’s in law.
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