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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1929
Page
1
An unsigned editorial attacks Fahiek and John McCarty over city leadership and alleged motives. It claims the mayoral office should be occupied by a capable, full time official and criticizes attempts to monetize public service. The piece praises McCarty’s vision for city progress and his role in managing major projects.
At Peoria Elysian, ATL TONIGHT inesseale Garren headlines a state fair program with Fred Dobbyn presiding. All candidates will present to the audience while Bert Streeter, former city councilman, delivers a talk on the municipal plant and its operation. Mayor John Meine and Congressman Greenwood speak as the event starts at seven with free admission.
Two men were arrested last Sunday night by Washington police for intoxication and lodged in jail. The report notes both suspects were held following the incident to await further processing.
The city observed a celebration with crowds on Main Street and at the community gymnasium. Reports describe petty property damage and scattered debris as participants wore costumes and engaged in activities. Few property losses were confirmed, but chairs and swings were found displaced across locations, with some damage noted the following morning.
Alexander Pantages, a well known showman known as old Eunice Pringle, had his sentencing postponed in Los Angeles from today to November 9 as motions for a new trial are considered.
Clinton 31 Mike Dotlich 50 of Jacksonville west of Clinton lies in Vermilion County hospital with life threatening injuries and his wife Mary 44 is seriously wounded in the same hospital. Police believe Dotlich shot his wife then turned the gun on himself in an attempted murder and suicide. The report notes Mrs Dotlich being found on the left side and urgent medical care is underway.
Fragmentary OCR text references Senator D and Rep. Ohio with conclusive action pending. The passage is garbled and lacks clear events, dates, or entities beyond these names. No verifiable outcome or details are present.
October weather summary by C Feagans notes mean temperature around 67.1 degrees and mean minimum about 4.8 with a maximum near 4 on the 16th. Rain totaled 3.98 inches, 1.21 inches on the 20th, and the month featured several sunny days and 11 cloudy.
Chairman Dobbyn names poll, judges and clerks to oversee the Tuesday election in two wards. In First Ward Judge John F. Charles, poll clerk Blandford Boston, sheriff Henry Burkhart. In Second Ward Judge Margaret Donnelly, clerks Evepe Treadwayiff and William...
A fragmentary note discusses misstatements about bee behavior and politics, asserting that the claim is false and emphasizes cautious, confidential language while urging proper conduct in public discourse.
Judging by the crowd size and the realistic impression, the stage performance by the campus cast, led by Jim and New, with a 75 voice choir, is poised to be a hit. The program opens with the operetta Freshies and features a lively chorus. ticket sales are at Willia pharmacy.
Washington November 1 Former interior secretary Albert Fall was sentenced to one year in jail and fined $100000 by Justice Hitz after his conviction on taking a bribe from multimillionaire E L Doney in connection with the Elk Hills naval oil reserve. Fall’s sentence may be suspended if the penalty began, but an appeal prevents the action. This marks the first time a former cabinet officer was jailed for a felony while in office. Disqualification from public office follows automatically. The court room showed no signs of protest as Fall heard the verdict standing near his seat.
A Soviet round-the-world plane left Ford Airport Detroit for New York amid forecasts of fog and rain. Officials predicted the craft would arrive by 8 oclock, weather permitting. The trip marks a notable aviation milestone as the expedition continues toward its destination.
Cincinnati November first United Press reports Dr. D C Handley acting coroner investigates the death of Robert Allen seventeen of Washington Indiana a student at the Ohio Mechanics Institute who fell three stories from a hotel stairway after attending a Halloween party a mask found in his pocket and police say he joked and laughed before the fatal plunge Allen with two other youths had been at a party on the third floor in Eugene Bereliah rooms and were returning to their hotel when the incident occurred Dr Handley ordered the body sent to the county morgue.
Funeral services for Thomas Faith, 57, of Van Buren township, were held at 10 a.m. today at Shiloh Church, with burial in Walnut Hill Cemetery at Odon. He died yesterday morning after a two week illness at his home four and a half miles south of Odon. Faith was born December 7, 1862 in Indiana, son of Thomas and Malinda Faith, and married Mahala Reynolds on September 8, 1889. He lived most of his life in Davies County and is survived by his widow and children.
Michigan city news reports Indiana state prison clemency grant for 53 inmates from a pool of 175 applications. John DeBord, a one time life termer from Daviess County, was granted clemency after a 1907 murder conviction. The board’s action followed recommendations from Vincennes residents, the trial judge, and the prosecuting attorney amid a lengthy quarterly meeting.
Premier Ramsay MacDonald departs New York voyage after meeting U S and Canadian leaders. He aims to convince Britons his trip advanced world peace while the Labour government faces domestic issues in the new session. Isabel MacDonald travels with him.
A request filed in Indianapolis seeks permission to operate a motor freight route from Huntingtonburg to Indianapolis. The filing appears before the Indiana Public Service Commission. The brief note mentions caveats and potential delays, with limited readable details surrounding dates and the party involved.
The Bicknell Bulldogs renew interest in football after an upset loss to Gerstmeyer Tech. A strong squad with over 50 players will host Evansville and Washington observers as the game kicks off at 2 30 this Saturday afternoon.
After months of negotiation the First Christian church will announce that starting January 65 1930 Dr Reign Scoville, a renowned evangelist, will conduct an evangelistic campaign at the church. Scoville, an Indiana born and trained preacher, has led major revival efforts in the region.
Chicago, Nov. 1 Henry A. Berger, Sanitary Board member and Illinois political figure, was killed today when two tons of brick and stone collapsed from a floor level, causing a fatal fall at a city site.
Fragmentary OCR notes claim Nationalist Party achieved broad support with figures suggesting around 92 percent participation and a portion of registered voters in favor, but the data are garbled. The snippet mentions 4.100 counts and unclear percentages, rendering meaningful interpretation impossible without original context.
Dr Walter Gustav Jr was elected president of the district dental society, with Dr Vabeut Ansville and others retained in positions. The vote details mention a fifth term and notes surrounding the tecture of T or Hardway and colleagues from Louisvitic.
Alta Wilson, an employee at the Cox Laundry in the city, was red last night in an incident described in police reports as a distressing event. Further details remain unavailable as investigators review the case.
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