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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1915
Page
1
Indicted in Marion county corruption probe the 1914 registration primary and election. Defendants seek separate trials as Attorney Taggart Fras says only one indicted man may appear. Trial date set for July or August. lawyers push for speedy arraignment and trial while Judge Collins signals readiness.
Fragmentary OCR note suggests reports of an overthrow of the old regime in BIFaso with Carranzista references and General Huerta reportedly en route to the border, lending color to the story.
Indiana polls report the Southern Telephone Co surrendering its franchise in fifty three cities and towns and opting to operate under an indefinite permit granted by the Public Service Commission. Also noted are a Birmingham murder confession by Sid Jones and a new Honolulu Commandant appointment, with other scattered items from Des Moines to Los Angeles.
At Maywood track, Darla Resta and DePalma dazzled crowds with speeds surpassing prior marks. Earl Cooper earned $1,009 for leading early, while Anderson’s tire failure halted a near world speed record attempt. Provarato and Resta clashed as oil slicks and slippery turns tested drivers. A delayed start for piston repairs shifted the event into a dramatic showcase of speed and danger.
Washington June 26 Officials have not completed a new note to Great Britain on the blockade and the detention of American ships and cargoes. Secretary Lansing said the note will present academic principles of the blockade and British practices under the order, while noting evasive British statements and the high number of vessels still detained.
Porter Harry Tipton a Great Northern porter pays 70 cents and wins 1500, claiming to buy a railroad line from James J Hill. The report notes he would consider the cost of private travel negligible if unsuccessful. Mrs Pell of New York mourns her husband killed in a 1913 railroad incident, valued at 250,000.
A chaotic session in the Lisbon chamber followed a halting dispatch on revolutionary movements. Leaders Alexander Braga and Antonio Almeida urged support for the reform effort and promised action for Elmento Castro, triggering protests in the public gallery before the chamber paused as Almeida departed.
London reports Victoria Cross awarded to Lieutenant Commander Martin E. Nagmith for forcing his submarine into the Sea of Marmara and sinking Turkish transports and a gunboat. Also honored: Lieutenants Guy d Oly-Hughes and Stout. Robert Brown received the Distinguished Service Cross. crew members earned the Distinguished Service Medal.
In Monett Missouri on June 26 the libel suit brought by Hugh Moore against Congressman Jacob E. Meeker and three local citizens was set for hearing before Justice Wilkerson. The plaintiff asked for dismissal and the judge dismissed the case after inquiry. Moore and Meeker officials disputed the dismissal, with Meeker opposing dropping the matter.
A congested 1914 era dispatch reports Spain preparing to join the war, with diplomacy signaling a strong stance and potential mobilization. The note cites September as pivotal for Spain to align with engaging powers and mentions forthcoming military production and conscription plans. Also referenced is Romania’s expected intervention, bolstering the ant-German advance in Galicia.
In Davies County a Miller and Grailers Association is organized with Dr T F Spink and Charles Kidwell as leaders to monitor crop conditions and prices. Attendees from Odon Plainville Loogootee and Elnora discussed the wheat outlook, noting Davie s wheat in shock and likely lower prices. Thrashing will start in a few weeks as weather cooperates and farmers rush to harvest before a potential price drop, with estimates around 92 cents a bushel and possible rise to 1 to 1 50 if conditions improve.
A fragmented Berlin newspaper fragment mentions a powerful editor or exponent connected to Hetman and Drebenaire, surveying public sentiment about Lusitan influence and American views. The readable text hints at wartime themes, rail material mentions, and civic discourse, but details are unclear.
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