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Washington Washington Democrat

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Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 09, 1928

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Cardinals Take Tourney Opener Over Hammond

Indianapolis March 9 The Washington Cardinals opened the Indiana Catholic tournament with a 32 to 12 win over Hammond He Ind Catholic. Washington led 14 to 7 at halftime and pulled away in the second half despite ragged play. Zinkan led with 7 points followed by Yarbrough 6 and Rees 2.

Indianapolis Ind Washington Cardinals Washington Lads Washington Gens Zinkan Epeesnes Yarbrough Ocesiasal Mater Ieee Mae Zia

Money Found Returned to Widow Mrs Anna Johnson

Mrs. Anna Johnson, widow, was made happy when Mrs. Robert Kuhn delivered a ten dollar bill found on the floor of Sam's drug store. The finder returned the money after learning it belonged to the widow. Sum drug store owner PN Sum expressed relief at its return, noting the Mrs. Johnson family faces illness and hardship with several small children.

Anna Johnson South East Sixth Street Robert Kuhn

Foes of corn borer cleanup rallied in fiery Indiana meeting

In Auburn Indiana March farmers from corn borer areas protested a 10 million dollar cleanup appropriation. William Settle of the Indiana farmers bureau led a tense session at DeKalb County courthouse with speakers denouncing the campaign and pledges from Wells and Adams counties to refuse cleanup.

Auburn Ind Indiana DeKalb County William Settle Indiana Farm’ S Bureau Wells County Adams County Settle Huntington Purdue Eer Calmlivas

Resolutions Committee Back Watson Candidacy

The resolutions committee of the Indiana Republican editors voted four to one to introduce a plan backing Senator James E. Watson for the presidential nomination at tonight’s meeting in Indianapolis.

Indianapolis Indiana Republican Editors Meeting Lay James E. Watson

Court Reduces Evidence In Homebrew Case At Princeton

In Princeton, excitement rose as a cork rumored to contain homebrew was tossed about in city court. Roy Sullivan faced the jurors, the cork struck the courtroom and rebounded, and the jury reached a final decision on the case.

Princeton Roy Cullivan Prince

New Recording Method to Be Tried Here in County

A new recording method will start soon with a single instrument bringing about 300 dollars to the county. The C M St P and P railway will pay for recording mortgages and deeds, and documents will be photographed to speed the process. The total pages reach 199 for the mortgage, 105 for the deed, 233 for the adjustment mortgage and 299 for the first and refunding mortgage, totaling 272000 words and the largest single transaction ever handled locally.

Daviess County C. M. St. P. & P. Railway Helm Recorder’s Office

Eastern Lawyer Takes Deposition in Klan Case

Michigan City Indiana March 9 Martec Van A Barrickman Pittsburgh attorney and Klan foe obtained a deposition from D C Stephenson former Indiana Klan leader now serving life at the state penitentiary Warden Walter H Daly said Barrickman spent most of the morning with the former ruler of the Indiana Klan

Michigan City Ind van A. Barrickman Ku Klux Klan Pennsylvania D. C.stephenson Indiana Walter H. Daly State Barrickman Pittsburgh Indiana Kian

Lawrence Mooney Hospital Patient

Lawrence Mooney was admitted to the hospital today for treatment. Mrs. Virginia Williams, colored, seeks 50000 dollars alimony in a divorce suit filed here against Sam Williams, colored, cement contractor, whom she accuses of cruelty.

Lawrence Mooney Gary Virginia Williams Sam Wiliams

Adams Urges Crusade to Clean Indiana

Indianapolis politics dominates the page as Thomas Adams opens a radio broadcast urging a special session to demand removal of state officials amid graft accusations. The piece notes alleged state funds graft and bank deposits losses, with Haldeman and Stinson failing in a trans Atlantic attempt after a crash.

Adams Indiana Stewie Ie Trubade Thomas Adams Indianapolis Leslie Indiana House of Aeretnre Jackifm Jackson Tellstoo Kokomofie Amd

Wanamaker Heir Rod Wanamaker Dies at Home

Rod Wanamaker, son of the Wanamaker founders, died at his home at 3 30 a m after a weeklong cold. He helped publish the Philadelphia Record and backed Commander Byrd’s air expeditions to the South Pole and the Atlantic crossing, while commonly supporting Republican views though keeping his paper Democratic.

Birdman Waeaghen Wanamaker Tores Wanamaker Weramake Richard W. Byrd South Pole Philadelphia Hough

Reed seeks Democratic aid in Wisconsin bid

Senator James A. Reed of Missouri plans a bid for Democratic support in Wisconsin soon after addressing the Kentucky legislature in Frankfort. Reed’s manager indicated events would follow this address as details are finalized.

Reed Wisconsin Kansas City Missouri Wonsin Kentucky Frankfort

Endurance Flight Abandoned Amid Snow and Wind

Mt. Clemens Michigan reports wind and snow forced Eddie Stinson and Captain Haldeman to abandon their attempt to set a new world guidance flight record at 4 pm today.

George Haldeman M Cee Ee Ruth Elder Stinson Ith Haldeman Jnson Mt. Clemens Mich Eddie Stinson Captain Haldeman

Deputies Paid by Coal Firms to Guard Areas

Interstate Commerce Commission inquiry into the bituminous coal industry reveals that Clearfield Coal Company paid sheriffs for strike duty in proportion to field needs. Officials report deputies earned 7 dollars daily while duties paid 6 dollars. the company averaged 16,000 dollars monthly for nine men assigned to strike duty.

Ington Interstate Commerce Com E. Harriman Clearfield Coal Company Clearfield Com Harriman

Elks Lodge Sees Large Attendance for Weekly Meeting

A large percentage of Elks lodge members attended Thursday night for the regular weekly meeting marking the annual inspection by district deputy R. A. Himler of Vincennes. Himler delivered an engaging message. After the meeting, entertainment was provided by the Cotton Pickers and a social hour followed.

Elks Lodge Rat Himler Vincennes Himler

Names Omitted From Walnut Honor Roll Lists

The Walnut street honor roll list excludes students W McCormack Josephine McLemore Betty Jean Schofield and Edward Weber due to school officials' error. The omission affects four students listed as honored in the district records.

Walnut Street W McCormack Josephine McLemore Betty Jean Schofield Edward Weber

Washington Country Club plans active season and course work

Washington Country Club begins preparations for an active season. Grounds and committee members are named including S. C. Eskridge as c man and J. F. Holliday among others. Many improvements were made last season and the course is hoped to be among Southern Indiana’s best. An opening date will depend on weather conditions.

Washington Country Club Nordheim S. C. Eskridge

Remodeling of Dept Store in Washington Complete

Eskridge Allen Co finishes remodeling starting January first. The store now houses shoe, floor coverings, mens and boys furnishings, and a new basement grocery run by R H Gines. Baby shop draws attention as the firm pledges quality merchandise and strong service in Washington.

Eskridge-Allen Co Washington Ben" Allen Alleg R. H. Gines T Third Street Als of Eskridge-Allen Company Ben Allen Julia Kane W. F. ‘Axtell

Watson Heads to Indiana Campaign for Republican Primary

Senator James KE Watson departed Washington for Indianapolis to map a drive campaign against Hoover in the Indiana GOP primary. He said he would have no immediate statement and expected to return soon, while defending party unity and declaring readiness for the challenge.

Watson Commerce Hoover Indiana Hoover Washington Wee

Doctors Unable To Cure Mysterious Malady Strikes Man

William Sims remains in serious condition as doctors struggle to identify the illness that felled his niece and nephew Orvilla and Richard Bohle two weeks earlier. Despite extensive tests, cause and nature of the disease are undetermined and it is accompanied by violent memory disturbance. In Indiana politics filing for major offices continues to the March finish with Hoover entering the presidential race against Watson, Robbins, Carter and others as candidates rush to meet deadlines.

Michigan Cit William Sims Orvilla Richard Bohle Oundianapolis Aedas Indiana United States U. S Ke Jackson Herbert Hoover Hoover James B. Watson Ab Poth

Wheels Stolen From Ford Car Near Wheatland

Thieves broke into Theodore Ottens garage four miles west of Wheatland last night and stole four wheels and four tires from his Ford. No noise was heard and the loss is covered by insurance.

Wheatland Theodore Otten

Drive for Books Extended One Week

The Hi Y drive for a large high school library has been extended for another week due to many students unable to turn in books during the initial period. Nearly 500 volumes had been turned in by afternoon, with more expected next week.

Wise Funeral Held Here This Morning

Funeral services for James H. Wise were conducted at 10 o clock at his residence 210 West Van Trees street with burial in St Johns cemetery. Wise was killed Tuesday near Loogootee when crushed between two cars while switching at the local yards. A crate of eggs in Reid Land s touring car perished in the crash as the vehicle overturned twice none survived

James H. Wise West van Trees Street St. John’s Cemetery Mr. Wise B. & Yards Loogootee Reid Land Reid Hotie Shoals Nigger Hole

Five Year Old Cavanaugh Undergoes Tonsil Adenoid Surgery

Pearice WJ Cavanaugh, son of Mrs J P Cavanaugh, underwent a minor operation Thursday at the offices of Dr Bicknell for removal of tonsils and adenoids. The brief procedure, performed in Manchester, reflects routine pediatric care and the family’s local connections.

Pearice WJ. Cavanaugh J. P. Cavanaugh Bicknell

Fuelless motor inventor hurt in electric shock incident

Washington March 9 Lester Hendershot of Aikbierek Pa inventor of the fuelless motor was in emergency hospital here after an electric shock left him temporarily paralyzed. He was shielded from reporters as hospital attendants listed him only as an electrician and did not identify him with the fuelless engine.

Washington Lester Hendershot Aikbierek

Levine and party on way to states

Charles A Levine with Miss Mabel Bell and Wilmer Stultz aboard Levine’s Bellanca monoplane arrived in Miami from Havana at 11 45 a m. The group planned to depart at 2 p m for Palm Beach departing from Columbia Flying Field Havana. They left for West Palm Beach and planned to reach New York with halts at Miami and St Petersburg.

Miami Fla Charles A. Levine Levine Mabel Bell Wilmer Stultz Havana Cuba PalmeBach Columbia Flying Field Queen of Diamonds West Palm Beach Florida Bellance New York St. Petersburg

Candidates take West Point scholarship exams

Patrick C. Smith of Montgomery is among several candidates taking examinations in Indianapolis this week for a West Point scholarship.

Patrick C. Smith Montgomery In@landpolis West Point

Jury Trial Set in Ghaniley V Vincen Packing Case

The case of Ghaniley vs Vincennes Packing Corporation with one count and labor is scheduled for trial in Daviess circuit court tomorrow. A jury will hear evidence. Circuit court had no trials today. Next Wednesday Rudolph Jenny accused of assault and battery with attempted murder will face a jury in the same court.

Ghaniley Vincennes Packing Corporation Daviess Circuit Court Circuit Court Rudolph Jenny Reed Samuel Baxter

Hermes Sinking Reported Off New Orleans

The Swedish steamer Hermes collided with the Norwegian freighter Moderna twenty miles below New Orleans. The New Orleans stock board reported no known loss of life. Hermes crew were rescued and brought to New Orleans by the plans they reported.

New Orleans Hermes New Orleans Stock Board Rs Hermes

Office of Chairman Nye's office entered

Washington reports that Nye the Senate Tea Pot Dome committee office was found in disarray after two weekends in January. A staff investigation noted papers scattered desks drawers left open and chairs displaced from their usual positions.

Washington Nye Senate

Venezuelan unrest leaves thirty dead in recent clashes

Report from Cucuta cites thirty killed in Venezuelan disorders over the past days. Police say many students were arrested and jailed. Government offers bail to secure release as talks with the government continue.

Bogota Coumbia Tches Rem Cucuta Racas

Three Youths Begin Serving Sentences In County Court

Sheriff Bowman has returned from sta farm with Ollie Rose who was sentenced to sixty days for chicken theft plus 85 days for nonpayment. Wilson and Atha were fined for stealing lard and meat at the Bertahabban home near Odon and face sixty days plus 30 more for nonpayment.

John W. Bowman Putnhamyilee Sta Farm Ollie Rose Rose Wilson and Atha Bertahabban Odon

Jack Lillie Car Found At Mitchell

The stolen coach of Jack Lillie was found at Mitchell early this week. The owner has recovered his machine though it was badly damaged. The car was reported stolen nearly a week ago.

Jack Lillie Mitchell

Shepard's Garage Delivers Fevee New Chrysler Cars

Shepard's Garage announces delivery of several new Chrysler automobiles to local buyers, highlighting early availability and showroom stock. The event sets a busy week for the dealer as customers line up to view models and discuss pricing.

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Cardinals Hammond Reet Bae Watson Lawrence Mooney Hospital Haldeman and Margi Rod Wanamaker Wanamaker Stores Byrd Pittsburgh Company Senate of Actions Elks Meeting Country Club Washington, D. C James KE. Watson Dietagenen Wie Saleh. Skene Hoosier State Arthur R. Robinsom Solon J. Carter Arthur J. Gittsom South, Bend Fats Stump. Walter Sapere An Party Ted Shepard's
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