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Washington Washington Democrat

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Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1924

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Heat Wave Bites Chicago and Other Cities

Chicago reports three deaths from heat and numerous prostrations as temperatures jumped from 64 to 94 degrees. Indianapolis records a 92 plus degree day with some relief from a strong breeze. Cleveland notes dog attacks linked to the heat wave. Rockford, Freeport, and southern Wisconsin endure a severe rain and wind storm with downed trees and disrupted inter urban service.

Chicago Cleveland Great Lakes Mercury Ice Wagon Indianapolis Ind Weather Bureau Freeport Ill Illinois Wisconsin Rockford

Furniture Bought With State Funds in Dupont Office

The state board of accounts reports the furniture in W. A. Guthrie’s Dupont Indiana office, chairman of the state department of conservation, was paid for with state funds contrary to law. The charge was made in its survey report released today.

Indianapolis W. A. Guthrie of. Dupont, Ind State Department, of Conservation State Board Conservation Department

Capitalist Sues Wife for Divorce in Atlanta

Asa Candler, noted capitalist, filed for divorce from his second wife in Atlanta on June 20. He alleged the wife admitted frequent automobile rides with other men and said she no longer loved him, according to his petition.

Atlanta, Ga Asa Candler Candler

Detour and derailments disrupt Baltimore & Ohio trains

Two accidents near Wallonia and Holton disrupted B&O service from Seymour. The St Louis fast express jumped its tracks at Wallonia around 1:10 a.m. and ten cars of an westbound freight derailed near Holton at about 5 a.m. No injuries were reported. Detours ran via Greensburg and North Vernon. trains were transferred and reversed as crews repaired the lines. Coal and merchandise were among derailed loads. wreck crews rushed to scene.

Seymour Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Wallonia St. Louis Holton Cincinnati St.Louis Greensburg North Vernon Washington Storrs Edward Jackson J.F. Snow Louisville

Big Powder Blast Captured On Photo In Indiana Project

Postmaster J A Spears photographed a colossal blast of 7500 pounds of black powder to remove a hill along a new improved road between Dowwil corners and West Baden in Martin County The operation directed by Superintendent Stephen Laughlin used heavy equipment but road opening to the public is not expected for about a year The photographer secured a striking image of the explosion.

J. A. Spears Martin Co. Tribune Dowwil Corners West Baden Stephen Laughlin Spears

Farmer's dollar must be restored at prosperity time

Indianapolis June 20 Evans Woollen banker urged restoration of the farmer's purchasing power at the state chamber of commerce annual meeting. John Frederick of Kokomo was re elected president and Lawrence Bruen of Vincennes was elected a director.

Indianapolis Evans Woollen State Chamber of Commerce John Frederick Kokomo Chamber Lawrence Bruen Vincennes

Heat Becomes Daily Burden As Washington Sizzles

Residents in Washington endure extreme heat with electric fans running full blast. Forecasters warn of another hot day. government readings show temperatures around 103 degrees at 1 pm, with a cool down promised tonight as a relief from a multi week heat spell.

Filibuster Prolonged as Senate Standoff Continues

In Providence R I on June 20 the filibuster stretched into a fourth day with Republicans guarding in the chamber and hotel rooms to ensure attendance. Democrats plan to move when a quorum is secured while Republicans endure arrestlike safeguards during the impasse.

Providence Senate

Wife of Senator Curtis Dies in Washington

Washington June 20 Mrs Drs Curtis wife of the senator from vn gas died today after years of illness. She had been steadily failing and was mostly unconscious in recent weeks, recognizing only her husband at rare intervals.

Washington Drs. Curtis Vn Gas

Cost of Book Greatly Reduced in Indiana Year Book

Indianapolis June 20 the editing and elimination of redundant material trimmed the annual state year book by about 8000 dollars over three years. The 1232 page volume summarizes all state department activity and functions. Ten thousand copies were printed this year with a cost around 9552 dollars.

Indianapolis Legislative Reference Bureau Iis

May Call Conference of State's Attorneys

In St Albans Vermont on June 25 a crash between the New York Montreal express and a freight train left one dead and two seriously injured. The incident comes amid federal trade commission reports on the gasoline industry and a Justice Department inquiry nearing completion.

Abe Stone Federal Trade Co Department of Justice St. Albans Ongiman Eratk New Yy Montreal Express Central of Vermont Here

Dark horse nomination looms as Klan issue shakes Dems

Report from New York notes Democratic leaders clash over the Klan question in pre convention politics. Anti McAdoo forces fear religious controversy could sink nominees. speculation grows that a dark horse may win the nomination as McAdoo claims rise and anti McAdoo allies push reluctant candidates out.

U. P New York

Burns Hand and Quits Smoking

Noblesville Indiana June 20 Arthur Yohe a farmer has sworn off smoking after a hand injury He burned his hand when a bandage soaked in turpentine caught fire as he tried to light his pipe causing a blistering burn on his hand

Noblesville Ind Arthur Yohe Yohe

Farmer 61 killed by mule near Greenville

Albert Bauer 61 a prominent farmer near Greenville was trampled to death when he tried to shoe a mule in a stall and fell under the animal’s feet at New Albany on June 20.

New Albany Albert Bauer Greenville

May Start Cross Country Flight

Mitchell Feld Long Island June 20 reports Lieutenant Russell Maughan plans a cross country flight from dawn to dusk tomorrow likely to reach San Francisco in about nineteen hours and nineteen minutes if weather cooperates He postponed this morning’s hop at 3 30 due to engine concerns before taking off at first light.

Mitchell Feld Long Island Russell Maughan San Francisco Maughan

Indiana State Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting Tonight

Indianapolis June 20 The Indiana State chamber of commerce holds its annual meeting at the Hotel Severin with about sixty Indiana Commercial Secretaries' Association members attending a preceding banquet. The fiscal year freight rate program saves Indiana shippers over 5 004 000, to be detailed in the annual report by managing director George H Mosser. President John B Fredricks of Kokomo will preside as reports from other departments are presented at tomorrow morning’s session in the board of trade building with twelve new directors to be elected.

Indianapolis Ind Indiana State Chamber of Commerce Hotel Severin State Chamber Organization Indiana Commercial Secretaries’ Association the Severin Chamber Indiana State Chamber George H. Mosser John B. Fredricks Kokomo Board of Trade

Senator Ralston in Merediths Hands Publicity

New York reports Senator Samuel M Ralston of Indiana as a potential dark horse in the Democratic nominating race with Meredith Nicholson managing publicity. Indiana leaders say Ralston will not be nominated and will receive solid delegation support only if nomination seems possible. they expect McAdoo and Smith to falter, allowing Ralston a later chance.

McAdoo Cal Samuel M. Ralston Indiana Meredith Nicholson Indianapolis Nicholson Ralston Senator Ralston Frederick van Nuys Indianapolg Njoy al Smith New York Smith

Canning Club Work Highlighted by Amelia Bengston

Muncie Indiana June 20 Miss Amelia Bengston educational director for Ball Brothers Glass company visits Indiana counties cooperating with Purdue University club work in the interest of the 4 H Canning Club and Health Club work. She speaks on equipment selection for canning and warns against rippled glass jars noting uneven expansion causes breakage.

Muncie Ind Amelia Bengston Ball Brothers Glass Company Indiana Purdue University Club Bengston

Lovers Lane Bandit Holds Up Couple in Columbus

Virgil Wood and Miss Minnie Milander were held up by a masked man in Lovers Lane near Columbus Indiana. The robber stole some change from Wood who kept his purse hidden in the car and Milander saved her rings by biting them into her mouth.

Columbus Ind Virgil Wood Minnie Milander Sieewarane Wood

Decrease in Arrests in War Against Speed

A police drive against speed violations reports fewer arrests as motorists were ordered to store their cars for periods of thirty to ninety days and use other vehicles. The steps aimed to curb speeding during the campaign conducted yesterday by law enforcement.

Assessments Show a Big Increase Across Indiana Property

Indiana property under the state tax board rises to 914,179,870 dollars this year. The rise amounts to 27,475,967 dollars versus 1923 valuations, reflecting broader growth in assessed values statewide.

Indianapolis Indiana State Tax Board

Muncie Auditorium Destroyed by Fire

Fire at Muncie Campbell auditorium destroying the citys largest indoor gathering place. Cause believed to be a lighted cigarette tossed onto the floor during a colored dance. Loss estimated at 75000 dollars with the building in Muncie Indiana.

Muncie Auditorium Muncie Ind Campbell Auditorium

New Albany Boys Drowned in Silver Creek

Two New Albany youths, Kenneth Brock 17 and Clifford Davis 16, cousins, drowned while bathing in Silver Creek on Wednesday. The incident occurred in New Albany Indiana. Authorities cited poisoning from orchard spray as the cause of a companion’s illness, Frank Ziut, who became suddenly demented.

New Albany Ind Kenneth Brock Clyde Brock Clifford Davis William Davis Silver Creek Warren Frank Ziut

Father of Local Man Bears Unusual Civil War Distinction

The obituary notes Samuel Leffler born June 14 1829 in Ohio who served in the Mexican War then Civil War as a substitute for $300. He is hailed as one of Indiana Hoosier survivors of the Mexican War and later fought under Grant with the 54th Indiana Infantry before mustering out in 1864.

Ira ‘Leffler Harold and Randell JC. L ‘McMullen Leffler Samuel ‘Leffler Mr. Leffler Mexico Greensburg Daily Jenkins Floyd Robert St. Paul Vera Cruz Vera South 54Th Indiana Infantry Grant 13Th Army Corps Tonrntains Arkansas Janusz New Orleans

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