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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1925
Page
1
In Esville Indiana on June 25 authorities denied bail for the grand dragon tied to murder charges in the death of Miss Oberholtzer. Karlene Mead Oberholtzer and county officials are reported on the case as parties to the indictment.
A program on education costs led by A Spencer assistant state superintendent analyzed how school expenses rise despite tax reductions. He highlighted transportation as a major cost, with 40 percent of annual funds paid to teachers and the rest split among transport, repairs, buildings, equipment, and supplies. He urged reorganizing courses and teaching school types to curb growth.
A meeting tied to a rural education conference in Indiana heard a speaker argue that abolishing township lines would not end the township trustee office but would remove lines between school corporations. The aim is equal opportunity for rural county students and a unified taxation system to raise rural school standards. The discussion emphasized funding and administration without dissolving current offices.
Greek army officers seized public buildings in Athens and the navy at Salonika joined the revolt. Revolutionary forces gained control across Greece as cabinet resignations followed. Public sentiment demanded a just and efficient new order.
A routing editorial note states that Pare is held this evening. The brief mentions an event centered on Pare and timing without additional context or details.
A Bloomington talk by Professor Edie of Indiana University urged careful study of science in commerce and warned retailers that neglect of scientific research hurts competitiveness. W L Ware of the interstate merchants council of Chicago spoke on trade commissions and urged focus, while criticizing overbroad publicity as a "bargain type" and endorsing institutional advertising to build public confidence.
The First Methodist Episcopal church held a Wednesday evening annual meeting after a pot luck supper. The body favored bringing back Rev S L Martin as pastor and granting a salary increase to 3 annually. The report showed rising activity across departments, a World War impact on Sunday school enrollment, and a 45 year member history showing growth from 350 in 1885 to 1,105 in 1926.
The Mutual chautauqua opens at Eastefie Park with an 8 p m program featuring Carnor-Smith Duo and Zellner the Great. Junior activities begin 2 30 p m with free meetings for children and a ticket hunt.
Chicago June 25 William D Shepherd stands trial for murdering his wealthy ward Bille McCintock. Chief defense attorney William Stewart challenged the state's case calling the evidence flimsy and insufficient to prove guilt. Stewart criticized the witnesses and testimony as weak and questioned hanging a man for will drafting or bank balance.
Eztra reports five gunmen and Cha were placed around the county jail in Concordia Rap., following their arrest on an assault with intent to kill charge in connection with an alleged plot to slay Mrs Davies. Davies, a retired merchant and clubman, confessed he hired the gangsters to kill his wife. Guards were posted fearing a jail rescue.
Reports state heavy showers in the central territories eased dry spells for farmers. Over the past day rainfall affected multiple provinces, with relief spreading to Povertiesion and surrounding areas as crops respond to the moisture.
F. C. Faith, superintendent of construction, announces William T. Brown of Daviess won the ShuMeBarger levee contract in eastern Daviess County. The bid is 4487.32 against Mr Campbell’s 5600. Reads at 2 p.m. at Hastings Allen office. Levee runs about two miles from near Elnora north and west toward Indian Hill.
A terse bulletin from Indianapolis dated June 25 notes activity by the And West Securities team. Specific actions or outcomes are not detailed in the readable fragments.
Bandits crossed the border into Magdalena, 40 miles south of Nogales, shot up the town and looted property. A special train with federal troops was sent to pursue the attackers and restore order in the territory.
A report states the total debt Italy owes to the United States amounts to 7.1 billion dollars. No related events or dates are provided.
In Pekin today Chinese soldiers and barbed wire fences guarded the entrances to the foreign quarter as protests rose. The foreign residents were blocked from services for the dead while American marines distributed circulars outlining emergency plans. The French foreign minister protested Canton incidents placing responsibility on the Chinese. In Shanghai, reports said a plot to smuggle thousands of revolvers prompted tightened guards across the city.
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