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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1925
Page
4
In Rockport and La Porte notes an 1841 date appears amid scattered items. A man recalls an event as an earth tremor when a spare from a speeding wagon hit his house. Reports mention robberies, a 12 year old involved, and a La Porte police arrangement. An Evansville railroad official offers something unspecified.
A Bloomingon, Indiana man Honeycutt, thirty five, was shot and killed by Mrs Holder after an argument over a car. Holder fired an automatic pistol, the bullet entering Honeycutt’s left side and killing him within seconds. Holder was arrested. neighbors recalled no intent to kill. The Nash Motor Sales Company and local officials were mentioned in the chaotic account.
A crowded field at a high school meet produced rumors of top performances. Hutton of Manual Indianapolis cleared hurdles in 26.0 seconds, breaking the previous mark as Kokomo's Wai led sprinters with strong times. Cotto of Brazil and other competitors posted notable efforts across sprints, hurdles, and jumps, while pole vaulters showed depth in the northern region.
An advertisement urges elderly readers to try McCoy’s Cod Liver Oil Tablets claiming vitamins and body strengthening effects. It sells 60 tablets for 60 cents, with a 30 day trial promising to make users feel years younger, from H. J. Lindeman’s drugstore. Also notes a fatal lightning incident near Holton involving Earl Holt and a horse.
Washington reports that over 900,000 foreigners seek U S citizenship but are blocked by immigration laws. The 164,000 annual quota remains hotly contested with limited visas granted from Japan, India, and other regions, while many zones show few or no applications.
Indy May 21 A renowned French racing ace who has burned the bricks of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway signed to drive a J. for the 500 mile race and will compete in the upcoming May 30 international auto classic. He previously finished ninth on his first American tour with an average speed of 91.76 mph and a 42 minute pit wheel change delay.
A damaged note indicates bids for a school addition were recorded with the lowest bid at 43. kod and an estimated cost near 27 000. The project plans an an Anasium and aims for completion by September 15.
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