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Washington Washington Democrat

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1932

Page

3

Democratic clashes over Maya issue loom at Indiana gathering

In Indianapolis on June 18 Democratic leaders converge for preliminaries to the upcoming convention. Contenders for secretary of state and party chair clash, with Peters and Mayr at odds over Mayr’s potential opposition. McCart and other leaders push platform planks including repeal wa18 amendment and Volstead act changes. Posey claims about 500 votes for governor on first ballot. Japanese legend about the sun-goddess ends rumor-filled mention.

Dianapolis Dem Mayr, Jr E State Organization R. Earl Peters Peters Mayr Pita Ald Lee Bays Sullivan James Carpenter State Automobile License Department Iter Robert Codd State Age Interete Harmony Shakhed Tom McConnell Fowler Virgil Simmons Bluffton L. A. Handley Richmond P. Kray Elkert Thomas Oo Perry McCart West Baden McCart Resolutions Wood Posey Terre Haute Govern Paul V Walter Myers Indianapolis United States

Hanging of Sam Jennings Turns Hardinsburg Into Boom Town

In Hardinsburg Kentucky on June 18 Sam Jennings a 38 year old Black man died at Breckinridge county poor farm after dawn at a public hanging watched by about 5000 in a town that felt like a fair day. The noose was sprung after 17 minutes with noose adjustment questioned by Dr J E Kincheloe and three medical exams. Jennings protested innocence to the end while witnesses fainted and onlookers described a holiday mood prior to the execution. Mabel Downs a shooting victim’s name appears in the surrounding trial context and her father E P Downs stood nearby silent.

Hardinsburg Sam .Jennings Breckinridge County Jennings J. E Kincheloe Mabel Downs Migs Downs E. P. Downs

Yesterday's Results From League Games

In the American Association Toledo beat Minneapolis 4 to 3 while Indianapolis topped Kansas City 4 to 3. remaining games were scheduled. National League had all games postponed due to rain.

American Association Toledo Minneapolis Indianapolis Kansas City Robert Hedges Milwaukee St. Louis

First to Catch Bass at Eastside Park

William McCarreM landed the first bass of the fishing season at Eastside Park late this morning using live bait at 1 30. The fish weighed about one and a half pounds. Also noted is the estimate that three to four percent of people are left handed.

William McCarrem Eastside Park

Hoover Addresses Howard University Graduates

President Hoover spoke to Howard University's graduating class in Washington. He urged that public opinion be informed and educated, emphasizing the role of education in national progress at the Negro co educational institution.

Ion Hoover Howard University Washington

Milwaukee Brewers Down Yankees In Exhibition Game

Milwaukee defeated the New York Yankees 11 innings per the report, drawing the largest crowd of the season for an American Association club game. The match highlighted Milwaukee’s push in the major leagues era, with ongoing financial and organizational tensions surrounding the team’s status and league history.

Milwaukee Brewers New York Yankees Yanks New Yorkers St. Louis Phil Ball Browns

Girl Crazy at the Indiana Theatre Tonight

RKO Pictures presents a star studded comedy with Bert Wheeler and Robert Woolsey. Eddie Quillian stars opposite Mitzi Green as a lovestruck youth who reshapes a cattle ranch into a resort. Dorothy Lee Arline Judge Kitty Kelly and Lita Chevret headline a romance and beauty lineup. Stanley Fields and Chris Pin Martin are the villains.

Rko-Radio Pictures Indiana Theatre Bert Wheeler Robert Woolsey Eddie Quillian Mitzi Green Hollywood Wonder Dorothy Lee Arline Judge Kitty Kelly Lita Chevret Stanley Fields Chris Pin Martin

Loogootee to clash with Bedford team Sunday

Loogootee Merchants base ball team prepares for a Sunday matchup against Bedford at Loogootee Park at 2 30. A hard fought game is anticipated as both teams cap a weekend schedule. The text mentions Alaska sable as a fur trade name but is not relevant to the game.

Loogootee’s Merchants Logootee’s Park Alaska

Prewar glamour and public life under armed guards

In a lively portrait of celebrity life and radio nerves, the piece recalls Jackie Cooper’s guarded appearances with BeBe Bodyguards and the broader stage fright faced by figures from H G Wells to President Hoover, highlighting the pressures of public scrutiny and the protective gaze of fame.

America Jackie Cooper Trrived Jackie H. G. Wells Fortes-Robertson Hoover Ford Madox

Federal Day Agents Raid Colosimo’s Chicago Night Club

Federal agents raided Colosimo’s restaurant in Chicago early today seizing several thousand dollars worth of alleged liquor. About 60 people were ordered to leave, six employees were arrested, and the venue was closed. A second raid at the Hollywood Club on the North Side yielded three arrests and liquor seizures. The cafe is tied to Al Capone’s early rise in Chicago crime.

Chicago Federrohisition Colosimo Ng Drese South Side Prohibition G A. E. Aman al Capone Big Jim” Colosimo Capone Peents Colosimo’s Hollywood Club North Side

Bud and Crippled Wares Sold For Charity Sale

A fragment notes items including tin begging cups and pencils listed among wares of the bud and crippled, indicating a small charitable sale or collection effort. No further details available.

Bud and

Plainville Children Day Program At Christian Church

The Plainville Christian hui hosts Sunday night June 19 a Children’s Day program with recitations by Margre Saunders Sanders Nowlin Bowman Witsman and others, dialogues and playlets titled In the Days of the Apostles and Beautiful Stars, a vocal duet, drills and a wreath drill performed by groups of girls.

The Plainville Christian Hui Margre Rt Strange John Sanders Margaret Sanders Margaret Lou Nowlin Billie Bowman Jimmie Witsman Maurice Witsman Billie Bisgey Georgia Tarr Byron B . Bob Risley Eleanor Semeete Gordon Strange Shirley Dusan Lonnie Dugan Modene Malti Coletta Jo Barnes Shirley Feast Myrneth Jerrell Dorothy Bisse Norma Ee. Chandler Wilma Walls Joy Dougherty Hugh Troeperetty Dizan Lenora Hass Ty Hope Shelley Naomi Vowel Jennie Rose Sanders Vowell Claudine Bowman Palmer Bay Bla- Stave Lorrainey Ruth McBride Mary Tarr Hope Colglazier Madge Mallett Avanell Risley Joyce Alveretta Vowell

Height of Palms in Tropical Growth

Palm trees in the tropics under ideal conditions attain heights near 160 feet, an exceptional size since even a tree reaching 100 feet is considered extreme.

Tropics

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