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Washington Washington Democrat

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1929

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Dawes Outlines Naval Disarmament Path

London June 19 Ambassador Dawes set forth US principles for naval arms reduction urging negotiation by statesmen guided by President Hoover’s yardstick. He spoke to the Pilgrims Society, stressing world unity and formal sanction for any agreement while noting continued talks with Ramsay MacDonald and calls for direct negotiations among leading powers.

London England Greal Britain Ghares G. Dawes United States Pilgrim's Society Wes Hoover Friends of World Peace Dawes Boxland Saas Ramsay MacDonald MacDonald Loosizmouth Scotland Mack Washington Great Britain

Knights of Columbus to Attend Major Indiana Meeting

Fifty or more local Knights of Columbus from this city plan a trip to Indianapolis next Sunday for a large state meeting. A council initiation will mark its anniversary with officials including the supreme knight and district deputies expected. Dinner awaits guests at the Elke Club after the event drawing thousands from across Indiana.

Indianapolis Knights of Columbus Indiana Donovan Ladiow Lodge Elke Club

Died at 730 Monday in Wettchton Indiana

John Willig who lived east of town died at 7 30 Monday. Services were held to honor his life with burial at the local cemetery.

Wettchton Ind Te’ John Willig

Raney Named Manager for Miller Jones Shoe Co in Clinton

Raney of Stours Shoe Company Indianapolis will head Miller Jones Shoe Co. and move with his family to Washington to establish operations in Clinton Indiana. A veteran of Chicago and Indianapolis shoe firms, he will relocate later this week.

Raney Stours Shoe Company Indianapolis Washington Miller-Jones Shoe Co Raneybach Clinton Ind Chicago

Fire destroys three National Elevator buildings in Indianapolis blaze

Heavy fire ripped through three National Elevator Company buildings in Indianapolis causing about 300 000 in damage. Two structures were wiped out and a third damaged while crowds gathered as police lines formed. A Dilling and Company warehouse suffered 1500 damage as flames spread. Fire Chief Voshell led operations and called the start of the blaze terrible. Paul Bolling was treated for heat exposure but resumed work later. Ten water lines fought the flames. The exact cause remained undetermined.

Indianapolis National Elevator Company Dilling and Company Paul Bolling Reman Arc Harry Voshell

Storage Plant Work Begins in Vincennes

Foundation for a 16,000 barrel private apple cooling storage house is under way on the W. C. Reed & Son property east of Vincennes. The hollow tile building measures 50 by 108 feet and features a ventilation shaft system with fans and ice cake circulation to maintain dampness and temperature.

Vincennes Ind W. C. Reed & Son

Second trial for Dewey Boshears in officer slaying

Spencer Indiana June 19 second trial of Dewey Boshears of Bloomington charged with killing Ralph Pogue a special policeman during a November prohibition raid. The first trial ended with an eleven to one vote for conviction after a hung jury. Trial moved from Monroe County on venue change.

Spencer Ind Dewey Boshears Bloomington Ralph Pogue Boshears Monroe County

Drowning of Sisters in Wabash River Near Big Four Bridge

Grace McGowan nine and Fern McGowan thirteen drowned while wading with children near the Big Four railroad bridge in Terre Haute Indiana. They were daughters of Mrs Nellie McGowan swept out by the river current while venturing beyond their depth.

Terre Haute Ind Grace McGowan Fern Nellie McoGowan

Son's Orchestra Prompts July 1 Dance Return

The piece mentions a town performance by Johnny John Re, with four arrangements prepared. Partha and Be present, spectators expected. Dance will feature arrangements with couples charged around 25 dollars per couple and each attendee.

Johnny Johnre

Localized fragment hints at a midnight death case

The readable text alleges a hisving of the ceed and an affair claimed by the wife in Chester. It mentions an accusing finger at a professor and an attempt to ex bouts as the Hixy protector warned. A death occurred around 11 30 p m last night.

Chester

Dies in motor collision report amid sparse lines

An unclear OCR snippet notes a narrow automobile collision near a freight site involving David Wampler and Noel of the area. It mentions death and a driver, but the text is fragmented and limits precise details.

Sxitz David Wampler Esse Noel

Local authorities seek answer over potion that saved survivors

Police and officials today pursued clues about a mysterious potion that helped sustain injured youngsters, amid questions on its nature and who prepared it. Investigators hope testimonies from witnesses and medical staff will clarify how the youths survived and what happened to the missing adult custody.

Former resident leaves hospital after three months

Charles Summers aged nine, son of Mr and Mrs James Summers of Wayne Michigan and formerly of Daviess county, left University Hospital in Ann Arbor after three months confinement for a broken right leg. The limb was fractured when he was struck by an automobile. He is recovering slowly.

Charles Summers James Summers Wayne, Mich Daviess County University Hospital Ann Arbor Mich Charles

Slayer Bound Over To The Grand Jury In Deputy Killings

International Falls Minn June 19 Emmett J White border customs patrolman arraigned before Municipal Judge Harvey Palmer on charges of second degree murder in the killing of Henry Wirkita of Big Falls White waived examination and was bound over without bond to the grand jury for October 1.

International Falls Minn Emmett J. White Border Customs Harvey Palmer Henry Wirkita Big Falls White

Bedford Editorial Meeting Set For Weekend Gathering

Bedford Ind June 19 fans turned out for the annual two day mid summer outing of the Indiana Republican editorial association to be held Friday and Saturday with editors from across the state expected to attend the event in Bedford.

Bedford Ind Indiana Republican Editorial Association

Senate Ends Secret Sessions Rule for Nominations and Treaties

Washington reports the Senate adopted a new rule ending 140 years of secret executive sessions. The rule allows open consideration of presidential nominations and treaties with foreign policy implications. It was approved 69 to 12 and takes effect when the Senate reconvenes, guiding confirmations set to occur within two months for President Hoover’s nominees.

Washington Senate

Intense Heat Continues Across the Middle West

Chicago reports a sustained heat wave with abnormal highs driving heat across the middle west. The Weather Bureau forecasts relief only at the region’s edges as temperatures stay above normal for several hours. A New York City record of 94 degrees for June was matched as heat peaks were reported in Yuma and Phoenix with other cities reaching near 100.

Chicago Middle-West Chicago Weather Bureau New York City Yume Ariz

O Donnells Seek Engineers In St Louis For Store Layout

L H O'Donnell and son Pat traveled to St Louis to confer with engineers about finishing plans for the new O'Donnell store layout. Engineers had visited earlier to gather details and have since refined the arrangement.

L. H. O'Donnell Pat St. Louis O’donnell

Change of Pastors Announced For St. Mary's Church Here

St. Marys Catholic church of Washington will have a new pastor and assistant after Sunday of this week per Bishop Joseph Chartrand. Father J J Sermersheim is transferred to Tell City to lead St. Pauls Church and Father Joseph Terstege moves to Tell City as his assistant. New pastor for St. Marys will be Rev Meinrad Rouck of St. Mary of the Woods College Terre Haute. Rev Paul Ofer is named assistant. Sermersheim will replace the late Rev Joseph A Thie who died May 18 1929. The transfers surprise parishioners as Sermersheim had been told of the move.

St. Mary’s Catholic Church of Washington Joseph Chartrand Indianapolis J. J. Sermersheim Tell City Ind St. Paul’s Catholic Church Joseph Terstege Father Sermersheim Meinrad Rouck Women’s College St. Mary-of-the-Woods Terre Haute Paul Ofer St. Mary’s Church Joseph A. Thie Sermersheim Terstege

Illegal Voting Quiz Deepens in Political Corruption Probe

A grand jury investigation into charges of political corruption and illegal voting widens. District Attorney Oliver M. Loomis with Justice Department agents pursued new witnesses as rumors tied high Republican state politicians to the inquiry.

Mrs J O Killion Undergoes Major Indianapolis Operation

Mrs J O Killion underwent a major operation in Indianapolis on Monday and is reported to be recovering well. Further word indicates she is “getting along nicely” after the procedure at the hospital on South Meridian Street.

Thion South Meridian Street Ullerwent Indianapolis J. O

Indiana Central Tette to Sing at United Brethren Church

The male quartet from Indiana Central College in Indianapolis will perform several selections at 10:80 o'clock Sunday morning at the United Brethren Church in Ph.

Indiana Centra College Indianapolis United Brethren Church

Mrs D L Booth Taken To Hospital After Gill Ambulance

Mrs D L Booth was taken to hospital yesterday after an incident in Gill involving an ambulance.

D. L. Booth

Petersburg Woman in Local Hospital Hospi

Petersburg woman in Daviess County hospital after major operation tied to local medical care.

Petersburg Robing E Daviess County Hospital

A fragment from Loogootee report on yesterday operation

An incomplete Loogootee item notes a procedure or operation conducted yesterday with missing details. The readable parts reference location and timing but lack names, actions, or outcomes to confirm specifics.

Lindy Returns to His Office After Honeymoon

Col Charles A Lindbergh returns from his honeymoon with Anne Morrow to Mitchell Field to resume aviation business. He poses with his bride and gives his first newspaper interview since the May 27 wedding, avoiding travel details and focusing on aviation safety efforts with the Guggenheim Fund for the Proposition of Aeronautics.

Mitchell Field L. L Charles A. Lindbergh Anne Morrow Guggenheim

Vincennes Drum Corps Parade Through Washington Thursday

Vincennes Legion drum corps of forty pieces will march through Washington streets Thursday evening before the local Post boy show at the community gymnasium. The corps will be met at city limits by a reception committee from Burch Wood Post and form a ring march to the main streets. The parade will be headed by color guards from both Posts.

Vincennes’ Legion Drum Corps Washington Community Symnasium Lmits Burch Wood Post

Miss Blanche Feagans Visits Indianapolis With Friends

Miss Blanche Feagans is in Indianapolis for a short visit with friends, enjoying sightseeing and social time in the city.

Blanche Feagans Indianapolis

Relief From Heat Promised In Indiana Today

Heat of record levels caused four drownings across Indiana as thousands sought relief at beaches and rivers. In Indianapolis 18 year old Robert Bailey died while swimming. Fern 13 and Grace Wan 9 died in the Wabash River at Terre Haute. John Jenkins 17 drowned at Bedford after being overcome by cramps. Heavy traffic and accidents accompanied the heat wave. Showers were forecast to bring relief today.

Indiana United States Weather Bureau Indianapolis Robert Bailey Evansville Fern Grace Wan Wabash Terre Haute John Jenkins Bedford Pen Country

Two bandits identified in Sumner bank robbery case

Sheriff returns to Lawrenceville with Hilary Litton of Terre Haute and Thomas Herndon of Mt Gary Ky as two of the three men tied to the First National Bank heist in Sumner Monday. Bank employees Rex Mec iker and O D Atkins identified them as the intruders. The recovered cash totaled 5065 with portions found in suitcases and on the men, while a third accomplice remains at large.

Lawrenceville Fred James Terre Haute First National Bank Hilary Litton Thomas Herndon Mt. Gary Summer Bank Réx Meciker O. D. Atkins Errdon Litton Lee McGaughey

Skipper of Laurel Rescued at North Head

Captain Louis Johnson of the wrecked steamer Laurel was rescued today by a coast guard crew near North Head Washington. The crew began at the derelict and escorted the skipper toward Cape Disappointment, ending a perilous

North Head Wash Louis Johnson Laurel Coast Guard Cape Disappointment

Funeral services for Miss Mary Harward

Funeral services for Miss Mary Harward were held at 9 o'clock at St. Simon's Church with burial in St. John's Cemetery. Pallbearers included Cameron Hyatt, Fred Fromme, Thomas Stevens, Lester Connerley, and Omer Flee.

Mary Harward St. Simon's St. John’s Cemetery Cameron Hyatt Fred Fromme Thomas Stevens Lester Connerley Omer Flee

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