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Washington Washington Democrat

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 18, 1930

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Hatchets Celebrate Indiana State Championship Victory

Five thousand fans filled the gymnasium to honor Coach Earl Friddie and the Hatchet basketball team after winning the state title. Remarks by officials praised the players’ unity and skill as a celebratory reception unfolded under Mayor McCarty and President George Kremypp. A public banquet was planned later in the week with St Simon’s Cardinals also in attendance.

Arta Earl Friddie John W. A. O. Fulkeravis St. Simons Wills Hoddinott H.C. Wasteworth Cosch Friddle St. Simon's George Kremypp Prade McCarty Washington Indiana Burl Friddle Princsipal A. O. Fulkerson Y .Wehington High School A Fry Ass'n. Wadsworth

Doheny Weeps in Court as War Scare Is Probed

Washington March 18 Edward Doheny cried during questioning by Frank Hogan about a $10,000 payment to Albert Fall and the potential destruction feared from a foreign invasion. The 74 year old defendant recalled his son Nev who was murdered last year as Hogan questioned him on Pearl Harbor era oil contracts and naval storage leases at Bikini California.

Washington Edward K. Doheny Albert B Frank J. Hogan Admiral J. K. Robinson Doheny Nef Robinson California Fall Hogan Jena Pearl Harbor Naval Oil Reserve Bik Hii Cal

Union Leaders Face Trial for Treason Allegations

In Indianapolis an urgent action by the United Mine Workers of America convened a national executive committee to trial leaders on charges of rebellion and fomenting treason within the union. Failure to appear could lead to expulsion from the organization as delegates named in Springfield move to enforce the resolution.

Indianapolis Marehae United Mine Workers of America Stional Executive Committee Springfield

Evansville Banks Plan Merger Forms Large Southern Indiana Bank

Evansville Indiana March merging Mercantile Com mercial and Morris Plat banks into one large financial institution underway. The consolidation will create a leading southern Indiana bank with capital about 500000, surplus and profits around 150000, total resources over 6000000. A stockholders meeting is planned in March to approve the consolidation and appoint officers. Both banks have occupied the same building for about two years since their earlier organization in Evansville Plan.

Evansville Ind Mercantile. Commercial Morris Indiana Consolidated Evansvile Plan Bank Organi

Opera Star Bankrupt and Senate Subpoena Fight

The transcript shows an Opera Star bankruptcy case affecting senate business. A witness withdrew objections to a subpoena when narrowed to connect only with a $36,100 fund. The GOP denies, while Robin hints GOP committee funds may be in question and demands a similar subpoena for Democratic National Committee chair John J. Rasikob. Huston accuses the committee of treating him poorly.

Abe Senate Robin Republican National Committee John J. Rasikob Democratic National Committee Huston

London Naval Parley Aims to Ease Demands

London reports on the naval conference as delegates seek to persuade Italy to abandon hard demands and offer mutual reduction figures. Grandi's steadfast position remains, with hopes for a possible compromise on the power pact while Tardieu plans to return to London on Saturday.

London Naval Conferei Grandi Italy Tardieu

Indiana band concert tour dates announced for March and April

The Kiwanis Club announces the fifth annual Indiana University band concert tour starting March 31. The program features popular and classical pieces with performances in Vincennes Evansville Tell City New Albany and Bloomington among others. Major sponsors include the Vincennes Public Athletic Association and the Parents-Teacher Council with military support from V. BE Dillard and Maurice M. f. Bloomington.

Kiwanis Club I. U Washington L. A. Pn Ubician i Kennes Evansville Tell City Albany Vincennes Iies Vincennes Public | Athletic Association of i Enet Phil-Teachers’ Council Pirtle BE. Dillard Maurice M F . Bloomington Robert G. Ellis Kokomae R Barfr Snot Cae Michiadie Vishe Indiana

Invitations Accepted for Indiana Banquet by College Coaches

Ce Ra was able to make the trip and teled invitations. Babe Wheeler and Coach Harry King of Boise Evansville had accepted. Later this afternoon Ben Waté reton A. and Everett Dean of Indiana University announced they would attend the banquet.

Babe” Wheeler Harry King Boise Evansville Ben Waté reton = A Everett ‘Dean Indiana University

Two men charged with conspiring against the state

Indianapolis reports Hal Stroup and Ed Funk, deputies, now attorney general, charged Ralph Rogers a Bloomington road contractor and W. Sayer former highway maintenance chief with conspiring to defraud the state of about 100000. Indictments allege bribery tied to sale of crushed stone for State Road 37 between Martinsville and Bloomington.

Indianapolis Hal Stroup Ed.Funk Ralph Rogers Bloomeington W. Sayer The Highway Commission Bloomington Monkt County Rogers Sayer Martinsville Stroup and Funk John J. Asher Terre Ers

Fire damages Medora packing plant main building saved

Medora Indiana March 18 A fire damaged the Vincentes Packing Company plant with the main structure saved by the Medora fire department and local citizens. Officials could not estimate total damage until a thorough survey. the blaze confined to a warehouse where empty tins were stored, sparking speculation blamed a spark from a nearby saw mill.

Medora Ind Vincentes “Packing Com Wal ‘ House A. T. Davis

Local Washington 1823 Businesses and People Mentioned

The fragment lists Ci Kinney and John Murphy as merchants on Main Street, a Mr. Carr with a treadwheel grist-mill on Walnut Street near Friend Spears’ blacksmith shop, powered by oxen. It notes a local physician and Methodist connection, with reference to Washington’s early era and residents Martin Scant.

Ci Kinney Washington Main Street John and Michael ‘Murphy Carr Walnut _ street Friend Spears

Hearing arguments in Hardy Ditch case

Final arguments were heard today before Special Judge E T Laughlin in the Hardy Ditch case. The matter has drawn local interest for weeks due to the project’s significance in northern Davis county.

Hardy Ditch E. T. Laughlin Daviess County

Hiker 81 Finishes Leg Of 20,000 Mile Trek

Peru Indiana March 18 W H Chapman aged 81 continues a 20,000 mile hike to win a $5,000 wager from seven years ago in New York He rests long enough to have County Clerk Edward J Marourger sign a statement confirming he has been in Peru and that he was here An unusual endurance trek amid a long cross country journey

Peru Ind W. H. Chapman New York Edward JG. Marourger

Farmers Are An Unorganized Mob Speech Cited

In Lafayette Indiana on March 13 Frederick Landis of Logansport described modern farmers as an unorganized mob fighting in an organized world. The remark reflects tension within agricultural communities amid wartime pressures and political discourse.

Lafayette Ind Frederick Landis Logansport Roseman

Nikirk Rites Held From Family Home

Last rites for Mrs Almadelia were held this afternoon at 2 o clock from the family residence on dong fille toad burial follows in Oak Grov omete y.

Nikirk Almadelia Ann ‘Ikirk Vere Jieli Dong Fille Toad Oak “Grov

Mrs. George Hoffman Notice in St Louis Paper

Mrs. George Hoffman, of 704 capable street, seeks contact via local paper notice. Telephone and further details are incomplete in the readable fragment.

Funeral services for Mrs Lundergan held today

Funeral services for Mrs Bridget Lundergan, 90, were held this morning at St Monics church with burial at Michael's Cemetery.

Lundergan Mre Bridget Stimon' S Ee Michael's Cemetery

Three Killed in Louisville & Nashville Freight Explosion

Evansville dispatch reports a Louisville and Nashville freight engine exploded near Gutrie Tenn early today killing three men and seriously injuring another. The dead are identified as Henry L. Atgeil age Aaron Moss fireman and an unidentified Joseph Crabdall. Evansville officials provided the information.

Evansville Louisville & Naville Guterie Tenn Bvansville Henry L. Atgeil Aaron Moss Ville Joseph Sr. Crabdall

Bedford child abducted from home prompts search

A 12 year old girl, daughter of Thomas Srygley, was dragged several miles by a man near Hedford before escaping to Fox home. Investigators note injuries to her legs as she returned to safety last night. Police urge witnesses to come forward.

Hedford Lad Amng

Roices for a oe this morning at Richard de Masonic Hall

Oaks Grove reports a brief morning rite at Richard de Masonic Hall with local attendees. The event details remain limited in the fragment, but the gathering appears connected to a community observance at the hall.

Roices Richard de Masonic Hall Oaks Grove

Prisoner Shot in Escape Attempt at Ohio Penitentiary

Columbus Ohio March 18 two inmates attempted to escape from the state penitentiary when a guard shot at them. One prisoner was wounded and another was captured after a struggle on the ground. A second shot prompted Hardin to surrender and Probaski fell during the incident.

Columbus Ohio Probaski Hardin

Everett Dyson Fined by Mayor McCarty for Tax Charge

Everett Dyson pleaded guilty before Mayor McCarty to a tax charge. He was fined ten dollars and jailed in default of payment of the fine.

Everett Dyson M’carty Ww. McCarty

Indiana Bar Considers Nominee for Supreme Court Seat

Indianapolis March 18 consideration of three Indiana attorneys was under way by the state Bar Association as part of a push to recommend a Hoosier for the United States Supreme Court vacancy created by the death of Associate Justice Sanford. The discussion addressed experience and qualifications for the high court post.

Indianapolis Indiana The State Bar Association United States Supreme Court Sanford

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