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Washington Washington Democrat

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1923

Page

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Accidents mar hot Sunday as several wrecks occur

A string of car crashes near Washington and Longpol es left multiple injured but none seriously hurt. In one collision a Studebaker driven by William H. Andrews met an Essex with five Vincennes women, all left with cuts and bruises. Miss Nef McArthur suffered the worst injuries after being ejected into mud from the bridge. George Smith's car overturned near Plainville during baptizing rites, engine failure causing a backslide into a tree and spill of occupants. A Dodge struck a pole on the State highway causing severe arm wounds to a young man. bystanders helped as motorists paused to view the damage.

Waahingtoh Longpoles Studebaker William H. Andrews McCormick Loogoater Dr. Strange Andrews S Miss Nef) McArthur Wilkerson Poster Service Company Vincennes Hart Misa Blanche Hagleton Prudential Insurance Co Robinson Alfred. Daugherty George Smith United Brethren Ralph Jillon Plainville Lbs Smith Ste Alde Daugherty Daugherty Were Mr. and Mrs. Smillaha Son Robert and Clara Sturgill River Bridge Dodge I. Eb

Penny Ignores Railroad Labor Board Actions in Chicago

June 25 Chicago report states a Pennsylvania based company ignored a reprimand from the United States Railroad Labor Board and completed more elections for employee representatives. The road announced that shop crafts and miscellaneous forces fields remain active, with Michigan data cited and a 76.4 percent figure referenced.

Chicago United States Railroad Labor Board

Courtship Letter Praises Aid After Near Drowning

A communication received states Mr Courtney thanked Bert Williams for swift assistance that helped prevent a tragedy during a near drowning incident. Mr Courtney conveyed appreciation before leaving for Inington, with details of the rescue not yet available.

I San Whitch N. D. Courtney Courtney War Williams Bun Courtney Bert Williams

Daviess County Farmers Harvest Wheat Amid Labor Shortage

Daviess County farmers push ahead with wheat harvest despite severe labor shortages. County Agent Berna hag reports farmers rely on regular labor as wages elsewhere draw workers away. Purdue University extension notes statewide farm labor scarcity with local groups offering help, warning that rapid grain ripening may lower yield and quality.

Daviess County Berna Hag Purdue University R Te Purdue Nce

Drowns in Wabash River Near Bloomington Noted

In Vincennes Indiana Lloyd Rice about 19 of Indianapolis drowned Sunday afternoon while swimming in the Wabash River below the rolling mill. Rice could not swim and waded into deep water where he disappeared. The body was recovered by Peckerson with assistance. The incident remains under investigation and awaiting further details from authorities.

Vincennes Ind Lloyd Rice Indianapolis Wabash Rice Water Works Company Albert Frigk Jody

Heat Wave Turbulence Across Midwest and Northeast

June reports from Indianapolis Chicago Detroit St Louis Milwaukee and New York detail continued heat wave conditions with multiple heat related deaths and drownings. The Weather Bureau warned the worst is passing by Tuesday night as temperatures hover in the 90s and above.

Indianapolis Chicago

Kansas Harvest Under Urgent Labor Demand

In Kansas City Missouri on June 25, twenty thousand hands are at work harvesting the wheat crop. The labor bureau director says available labor will meet immediate farmer needs, though heavy rains slowed southern harvesting. Grain across Kansas ripens almost simultaneously and swift action is required to prevent spoilage.

Kansaga City Kansas United States Labor Bureau Tipe

Dempsey Gibbons Bout Seeks Final Prize Financing

Great Falls Mont June 25 Promoters of the Dempsey Gibbons championship bout seek a financial backer to fund the final 409000 installment. With training underway for the July 4 Shelby fight, promoters hope a benefactor will advance funds to complete the prize and ensure the show proceeds.

Great Falls Mont Jack Dempsey Tommy Gibbons Fm Shelby Dempsey

May Postpone Coast to Coast Flight

Mineola July 2. The aviator does not intend to attempt his cross continental flight for another two weeks. After a plane is assembled to the pilot’s satisfaction he will make two or three test flights.

Mineola Bunset Mavue Handy

Dissolution of Cabel 8 Kash Co Units to Reform as Individual

Mrs. Elva B. Cabel moves to dissolve the old Cabel & Kaufman Mercantile Co in circuit court with Judge Hastings appointing a receiver. She plans to operate as an individual, owning all common stock and most preferred stock, and will open a new store in the Washington hotel building on East Third Street next week. The firm previously conducted business in two ground floor rooms now being used again.

Elva B. Cabel Cabel & Kauftman Mercantile Co Daviess County

Leaps From Elevated Train Injures Passengers

A Brooklyn elevated train car leaped from its tracks and plunged thirty feet to the street this afternoon, injuring several passengers. Police declared none were fatally hurt as crowds sought relief from the heat. In Albion, Michigan, ten people were injured when a man ran into a street car and a fall caused a crash into a building.

New York Brook Acena T. Ay

Rothry emblem Presented to Neliff by Washington Caston

In a display the Rothry emblem was presented to Nelif by Washington Caston during a scene featuring the Hukh cox store. The readable fragments describe a parade of displays and a likely public viewing of the emblem and its bearer.

Rothry Nelif Washington rans jj + caston

Tornado Damage Reported in Hettinger North Dakota

A rough North Dakota tornado damaged Hettinger and surrounding areas. Reports from Aberdeen note heavy destruction in Adams County with downed air lines and damaged railroad facilities amid storm commotion.

North Dakota St. Paul, Minn Hettlnger Aberdeen Adama Hettinger

Booze-Laden Ships Stand Off Shore

Report from New York on fourteen vessels close to shore carrying vast liquor stocks from the West Indies and Europe. Coast Guard cutter Manhattan traced the operation during a four day cruise. Nearly fifty boats involved in illicit shipments. Shipside liquor valued at $6.5 million with bootleggers holding about $16.8 million in stock.

New York Champaign Branty West Indies Europe United States Internaonal Amugeling New Jersey Tirmer Capes United 88 Coast Guard Manhattan

Rivera Park arrest leads to gambling crackdown in county

Jack Farris, owner of Rivera Park near White River, arrested on prohibition charge as Sunday dancing halted. A raid by Detectives Shepard and Shaw uncovered a large crap game with 50 participants near Petersburg. Thirty five men at the park face future prosecutions while Farris is jailed in Vincennes. Prosecution follows the park closure.

Jack Farris Rivera Park Washington White River Petersburg Igri Jon Shepard Daviess County Detective' S Association Mr. Shaw Shepard Rivera Farrie Shaw Farris Vincennes Ward Pika County Pike County Tiel Detectives Association Rivera' Park Buncay

Harding Warns Prohibition Stays Despite Enforcement Scandal

President Harding spoke in Denver on June 25 about prohibition enforcement amid a federal probe and indictments of former officials. He warned against efforts to repeal or weaken the Volstead Act, urging law abiding Americans to uphold the laws and criticizing lax states and officials who fail to enforce them. He emphasized the need for stronger enforcement, not modification, and urged nationwide conformity to the prohibition laws.

Denver Harding Thittia Bropatine

Choses Farm Work Instead of Jail in Knox County

A Knox County case reports a defendant choosing farm work over jail due to a labor shortage. The court fined $5 plus costs after a May arrest for intoxication, marking a third offense, with a brief stay to perform agricultural harvest duties amid mounting farm labor needs.

Vincen Lad Ind Olter Boing Yail Knox

Facing Unclear Terms, Local Officials Review

Unclear OCR fragment hints at civic or legal review as officials assess terminology and definitions. Readers are kept informed of ongoing discussions and potential actions affecting community procedures.

New York Customs Seize Beer Wine Liquor Vessels

June 25 reports say Cunard Line ships were seized by customs for liquor carried beyond the 1 mile limit. Crews resisted sealing as acts of disobedience. Officials warn further actions against vessels with contraband liquor. Prime Minister Baldwin notes no grounds for British protest over U S breaking seals in territorial waters.

York Cass Cunard Beron- Me Olstead Don Stanldwin Set Commons Fran United States

Tragic Ohio River shooting ends in deaths near town

In Ville, Kentucky, a man identified as Wil Hamamelatee allegedly shot his daughter Marie 15 then killed himself after a confrontation by the river. Three others were wounded including Thomas Rey 18 Charles Etter and Gertrude Frances. A respondent, Mamoiater Fred More, remains sought by authorities.

Sville Wil” Hitaamelatee Marie Connelly Hpimeelf Ohio Thomas Rey Charles Etter Gertrude Francise Fred Zinsme

Affidavits Filed in Police Court Prompt Neighbor Dispute

Affidavits filed in city court arise from a neighborly clash between the Riley and Flannery families. Hearings will be set by Mayor McCarty on Thursday at ALD clock. Mary Riley faces a charge of provocation related to an incident on June 24. CyfHé White is charged with assault and battery.

Riley Flannery McCarty Mary Riley Nelle Flannery CyfHé White

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