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Washington Washington Democrat

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 02, 1928

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Montgomery Noses Ahead In Openers 14-12 Win Over Burns City

Montgomery edged Burns City 14 to 12 in the opening game as both teams traded leads. Burns City led 10-8 at halftime, with Crane scoring 11 of Burns City’s 12 points and Grider, Lundergan, Perkins and Wilson adding field goals. Montgomery tightened in the final two minutes to secure the victory. lineup and officials listed with incomplete OCR details.

Montgomery Burns Burns City Crane Grider Lundergan Perkins Wilson Eee Tirana Potais Iscci Fellmy Posey

Gilliam to Hear Evidence in Indiana Klan Fight

Indianapolis March 2 Attorney General Arthur L Gilliam said he would hear testimony next Tuesday from two men he believes can provide valuable information about the Klan. Sam Bemendorfer of Muncie and Norcross of Evansville, former Klansmen, are expected to reveal activities and internal matters.

Indianapolis Ind Indiana Geeral Arthur L. Gilliam Sam Bemendorfer Muncie Protestan Knights of America O Norcross Evansville Hemendorfer Yorcross

Favorites Win Tourney Games in First Round

Sectional tournament opened at the community gymnasium with favorites prevailing in the morning. Montgomery defeated Burns City and Washington beat Odoll. Afternoon pairings listed Loogootee favored against Triity Springs and Shoals over Glendale. Evening games feature Elnora vs Eaglesville and Alfordsville vs Moore with Montgomery awaiting the winner.

Community Gymnasium Montgomery Washington Burns City Odoll Loogootee Age and Shoals Triity Springs Glendale Epsom Elnora Eaglesville Alfordsville Moore Awill

Fire destroys Billings home near Washington

Fire early this morning destroyed the Billings residence two miles east of Washington on state road 50. Estimated loss near 12000 with insurance totaling 4200. The two-story home built in 1918 housed ten rooms and was known as a fine country dwelling. Billings plans to rebuild. origin undetermined though faulty wiring suspected. Local fire department responded after 4 am and neighbors helped save some furnishings.

Louié Billings Washington Billings Billings Cross-Roads Elaes Darlessunty Odus Wilsop

Hickman’s Death Case Haunts Indiana Court Drama

A damage suit in Indiana may set a precedent for holding a school bus driver liable for a passenger’s death. The trial features Hickman and Marian Parker cases with legal arguments, sanity questions, and a heavy court presence. The story also notes Elks Lodge officers and an upcoming Grand Lodge visit.

Trial Outcomes in Fatal School Bus Collision Case

The Wash township school and defendants faced joint liability for the death of Russell Hamilton, age three, after a jury found both Book and Wilson jointly responsible. The school district was dismissed. involuntary manslaughter and a separate charge were dismissed, with judgment awarded for services lost by the father. The ruling signals potential future lawsuits against school vehicle operators.

Paige Flemihon Wilson Seen School Corporation of Washington Township Gargage Sdit Hastings Book Mr. Wilson Hamilton Russell Hamilton Auf

Hatchets Beat Odon in Sectional Opener 42 to 18

Washington’s Hatchets opened the sectional tournament with a 42 to 18 win over Odon. Odon fought hard behind Somerville Chestnut and Dowdem while Jave led Hatchets with seventeen points on eight field goals and one assist. Continued on Page 8.

Hatchets Odon Washington Friddie Somerville Chestnut Dowdem Jave

Dirigible on Its Way Home

The navy dirigible Los Angeles headed northward along the Atlantic today on a return to its hangar at Lakehurst. It reported moving east for Edonville, Florida, at 7:50 a.m. En route it passed over Lakehurst and completed two minor dhama and Cuba.

Wishington Navy Los Angeles Atlantic Center Lake Ant Craft With & Wari Dackees Edonvillé Fla Dhama Cuba

Birth of Naomi Audrillia in Indiana records

In tee, Ind on March 2 a girl named Naomi Audrillia was born to a 36 year old mother who has twelve children. Ten of the offspring remain living and there were no twins or triplets among them.

Tee, Ind Naomi Audrillia

Arrest of News Reporter Over Court Publication Warning

Kokomo Indiana March 3 authorities cite Indianapolis News reporter John J Marshall for contempt of court over articles on Howard County bank scandal. Prosecutor Foster Rimmler filed information alleging exaggerated and harmful coverage that hampered justice as grand jury proceedings approach. Judge Marsha ee withheld exact statements while investigators prepare grand jury testimony.

Kokomo John J., Marishall Walte A. Shead Porter Indianapolis News Foster Ri Mnler Howard County Marsha Ee Stephenson Indiana Ate

Bray 4 Ao Teers Receives Pension Increase

Bray 4 Ao Teers has been granted an increase in pension from 70 dollars to 90 dollars per month reflecting a boost in support for eligible retirees.

Bray Een

Jury Draw Expands Panel for Court Term

The jury panel was expanded by drawing six additional names to fill seats for this term. Jurors drawn for service included individuals listed by the jury commissioners as authorized to serve.

Crowd Attends Farm Dairy Meeting in St Simon's Auditorium

A large crowd estimated at 400 to 500 filled St. Simon's auditorium in this city for a Graham Farms dairy meeting. Harry Chambers led the event with County Agent Lett and Agricultural, aiming to boost dairy farming in Daviess and Martin counties and establish milk collection and factory connections. Three reels of educational films illustrated dairy farm improvements and best breeding and feeding practices.

Graham Farms Daviess Martin Counties St. Simon’s Auditorium Washington Daviess and Martin True Harry Chambers Lett and Agricultural Joseph Larkin

Hopewell Store Ad Errors Noted In Demokrat

The Demokrat notes misprints in the Hopewell Stores advertisement with price errors for rice beans and related items. The text urges reading today's Hopewell ad for savings and mentions a Jersey cattle event featuring H E Dennison Lansing and club presidents Trammeree and Weaver. The Gold and Black Serenaders provided music and the Smiley brothers sang with Stix Nutter on piano for a large crowd.

Hopewell Democrat H. E. Dennison Lansing Mich American Jersey Cattle Club Trammeree Indiana Jersey Cattle Club John Weaver Elnora Daviess County Jersey

Hoover Name Not Authorized in Wisconsin Primaries

Washington March 2 Herbert Hoover's name was entered in the Wisconsin primaries by some unauthorized person and will be with day George Akerson as Hoover announced half of the commerce

Washington Herbert Hoover Wisconsin George Akerson Hoover

Chicago Shops Hit by $100000 Fire Loss

Chicago March 2 fire destroyed the commissary at the Pullman company here. Damage was estimated at $100,000.

Chicago Pullman Company

Democrats In Meeting Today In Columbus Indiana

Fourth district Democrats heard candidates for governor representative in congress and U S senator speak on political corruption. Walter Myers and Albert Stump, rivals for senator, and Crawford, former state highway commissioner and governor candidate, were among the speakers.

Columbus Ind Congress U. S Walter Myers Albert Stump Crawford

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