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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1927
Page
4
The notice outlines in country mail rates at 3.00, carrier weekly 15 cents, outside county mail at 5.00, with subscriptions by mail strictly in advance. It states continued service on expiration and that the publisher has no desire to force the Democrat on anyone.
The piece discusses Harry F. Sinclair and Governor McCray avoiding jail despite sentences. It notes Sinclair's long delays in serving terms, appeals, and bail while wealth and influence appear to shield high-status individuals. It mentions the Federal Parole Board's recommendation for McCray's release and critiques the slow, uneven enforcement of sentences for the powerful.
On June 10 Senator Rebecca Latimer Felton celebrated her 92nd birthday in Cartersville Georgia. She delivered an address at a public luncheon after receiving telegraphed congratulations from many distinguished persons including President and Mrs Coolidge. Felton has been a prominent Georgia figure for over half a century, known for her public spirit and good sense.
Bloomington Ind June 2 Mrs Harriet Smedley 23 and Mildred McFall four months were killed or injured when the Monon Louisville express train struck the truck carrying them two miles south of Bloomington late Sunday The injured included Mrs James McFall with crushed abdomen and pelvic fracture James McFall with head cuts Irvas Smedley with head cuts and a baby Smedley with a fractured leg
A fragment describes New York’s back streets behind Broadway as hubs for entertainment hustlers. It sketches a mix of circus tents, trapeze artists, magic twins, mail order dance lessons, acrobatic schools, jazz tutors, penny popcorn stands, and jobless recruiters offering quick work for May and summer engagements. It hints at a busy, chaotic network of performers and show promoters along the river-adjacent lanes.
Evansville June 20 a Sycamore street sewer cavern caused power outages. Fred Sh a farmer from R R 5 was killed when he stepped into Riverside avenue between Cherry and Walnut streets and was hit by an auto driven by Rupre Kahimeyr. The crash occurred in darkness with no street lights. Police said the driver drove slowly but could not avoid the pedestrian. Emergency workers rushed Sh to Sekot hospital where he died. Max Lowe reported witnessing the event and helped gather others at the scene.
Governor Hardwick moves to appoint an interim U S senator following Thomas H Watson’s passing and the ascension of his elected successor. The passage notes reaction from MéRiE Henry and mentions the Courier Journal joining reformers who advocate halting horse racing to “save Kentucky.”
A New York crowd heard a clergyman declare all mankind one and force unnecessary during the Lindbergh celebration. Meanwhile, 1150 Marines landed at Shanghai and 5000 troops recently arrived in Nicaragua from eleven warships continuing patrols.
Frank Hutchinson aged 65 a veteran safe engineer on the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railroad died with his wife when his car was struck on a railroad crossing by a speeding express during a vacation motor trip. The couple perished in the collision.
Richmond Ind June 20 An announcement was made of a 150000 bequest to the Margaret Smith home for aged women in memory of K Yarrington Barnes of Yardley Pa formerly a resident here The gift funds a trust for his wife and mother and honors Mrs Helen My Barnes a charter member and organizer who remains active Barnes was once a resident and descendant of a founder of the Swayne Robinson Company.
Local caregiver Gilbert Swan organizes three daily meals and boarding routines to suit clients. He emphasizes consistent schedules, nutritious options, and a supportive home atmosphere for residents seeking reliable daily care.
Newcastle Ind June 20 The old Glensboro mill a landmark in the county for more than seventy years was destroyed by a fire last night with an estimated loss of 9000 The fire of unknown origin also destroyed machinery valued at about 00 The mill stood for three quarters of a century and was said to be one of its kind in the county The report notes Canada leads only the United States and Great Britain in per capita wealth in a unrelated closing line
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