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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1930
Page
1
Reported river levels show slow rises along the White River with nine inches at noon on State Road 50 west of Washington and two inches at Maysville from morning to afternoon. Drivers report impassable sections on Some roads as floodwaters advance, while Newberry’s west fork rises threaten deeper flooding downstream.
Former Methodist pastor Rev Thompson and his wife are in serious condition at their Decatur home after a fire catastrophe. Thompson tried to save his daughter Wanda 15 as flames enveloped her caused by a burn that spread to him. He developed erysipelas and his condition worsened with reports of possible death. Mrs Thompson was visiting Seymour and is also listed in serious condition.
Swift has received news confirming the death of Sweany, prompting tributes and swift responses from officials and colleagues. The loss triggers reminders of Sweanys contributions and the lasting impact on the community.
Readers in Washington enjoyed a week of mild springlike weather as a groundhog forecast hints at seasonal change. Forecasters noted a dreary possibility from a modest cold spell in the central and northern regions, tempering optimism about an early warm period.
Terre Haute Ind March 1 The revolutionary spirit among ten officers of the Illinois district is strong yet the convention aims to determine loyal members and enemies. International President John L Lewis says the executive board investigated conditions and found much confusion in the United Mine Workers. The convention will take steps to stop confusion and clarify the situation.
Criminal Judge James A Collins sentences 44 year old Carrolyne Crump of Chicago, promoter and head of the defunct Indiana Real Estate Securities Corporation, to one year and a fine of 1000 for selling securities of an insolvent issuer. County pauper attorney Charles Kaelin petitions aid, citing Crump's mental exhaustion and near three-year service in an asylum.
Madrid police faced a charged crowd of students on March 1 near the university. Officers dispersed the shouting group after clashes on a street, with authorities renewing measures in the capital today.
Henry M Campbell aged 75 of Montgomery died this morning. A retired farmer, he had lived in Daviess county for many years and recently resided with his son Basil Campbell. Born in Kentucky, he spent his life in farming and was well known locally. Burial arrangements are pending according to reports received.
Columbus Ohio March 1 Dr James Howard Snook, famed professor of veterinary medicine, was executed by electric chair after confessing to killing his illicit romance Theora Hix. He was strapped in at 7 10 pm and pronounced dead four minutes later The funeral was held in Greenhollow with the interment private though mourners gathered.
Mareb i Boyd Booher returned to his Geneva home today as a jury nears a verdict on a charge connected to a death case. The scattered text shows ongoing legal proceedings and local interest in the outcome of the case.
Elderly resident Joe Browning was struck by a car driven by Earl Perkins on Main Street near Farris Barber Shop. He suffered injuries of undetermined seriousness and was taken for medical examination after the impact. Perkins fled the scene shortly after the collision.
Washington March 1 William H Taft rallied from long illness to speak today doctors say his condition is slightly improved Dr Thomas Claytor one of his attendants was the first to call on him Taft answered with a low voice The bulletin said his blood pressure had risen modestly after three days of decline and he could recognize people again.
Roy Campton, a seven year veteran reader for the local light plant, climbs an electric pole to rescue a reluctant cat atop a high pole on Friday. The cat’s owner resides at Maxwell and West 19th Street, and neighbors praise Campton's bravery despite his modest view of the act.
Belle Brown dies after long illness born September 28 1852 to William Dudley and Elizabeth Pierce educated in Geneva Ohio married to John F Brown who preceded her in death survivors include three children William J Brown Maude Smith and a member of Sugarland Methodist Church funeral at 2 30 PM at Sugarland Methodist Church Rev George W Peel to officiate burial in Pee Grove Cemetery James A Bell to handle arrangements body moved to Sam Smiths home 208 East Herron Street for viewing before services.
Scores from multiple sectional games across towns including Boonville Huntingburg Mitchell Anderson Goshen Vincennes Gary Terre Haute and Tell City. Notable results include Anderson 51 Pendleton 14 and Oolitic 35 Cannelton 15 with several close finishes and mixed outcomes across venues.
A three act comedy titled No Men Admitted will be presented next Tuesday at 8 p.m. at Central Christian church. Admission will be charged. Cast includes Anne Martin played by Audrey Morton and other roles: Cherry Martha South East Ridge, Susan Helen Hopewell, Olga Freida White, Miss Marjory North Helen Potter, Dr Janet North Thelma Thornell, Miss Chloe Lanning Nina Williams, Mrs G Thaddeus Upham Virginia Williams, Miss Bina Saddler Elinor Williams, Mrs Lela Preston Merle Thornell. The Martin home Shady Rest in the country is the setting with debts and a love complication.
A disrupted schedule places the Paul Moffett liquor trial in the coming Wednesday session. Also involved, Bias Charles faces a single charge and will proceed on the same date. Details indicate a major proceeding with several defendants and arraignments in a busy docket.
The Washington Hatchets led the Wile Midgets 13 to 8 at halftime in the second final game of the local tournament this afternoon. The Bulldogs defeated the Shoals aggregation in an easy game and will meet the Pinkaning Band in a 2 o'clock semifinal contest, with the winner advancing to tonight's final.
Washington hosts a March 10 conference at the Willard hotel celebrating the Boy Scouts of America milestone. The event, led by Cabinet members under Honorary Charles Curtis with Herbert Hoover to attend, aims to plan a 10 million dollar endowment for the National Council. H Purkhiser of Lost River has accepted an invitation to attend.
Reporter notes that perpetual motion machines violate fundamental natural laws and are deemed impossible by current science. No practical device has demonstrated sustained, self driven operation beyond theoretical constraints.
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