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Washington Washington Democrat

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Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 01, 1925

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Rescue Efforts End Amid Sunken Sub S-51 Tragedy

New London Conn October 1 Navy regains its rescue operation for the sunken submarine S 51 at the bottom of the Long Island sound with Admiral Christy reporting all imprisoned men dead as crews try to hoist the vessel. The wrecking cranes from Newport maneuvered to the site but initial attempts failed to free survivors amid rough seas and strong winds.

New London Conn Long Island Christy Newport Ury Monarch Cerana Mare Christy

Jury Recommends Murder Probe For Mrs Cook’s Husband

In Vinton Iowa on October 1 the inquest into the murder of Myrtle Cook, a temperance worker, concluded after three weeks of testimony. The jury recommended continuing the murder investigation into Clifford B. Cook, husband of the slain woman, after examining about forty witnesses.

Myrtle Cook Muder Clifford B. Cook Nesses Vinton

Indiana's per capita wealth report summary

Indiana per capita wealth is 3068 dollars based on total wealth of 9.185 billion dollars. Dr Lionel G Edie of Indiana University Bureau of Research says wealth rose about 65 percent since 1912, making Indiana the 12th richest state. The report notes inflation trimmed the decade gain to six percent, with growth below national and Ohio Michigan trends and Illinois decline.

Indianapolis Oct Indiana Lionel G. Edie Th Bureau of Research Iana United States Ohio Michigan Illinois

Tidd of Washington Faces Liquor Charge

Munie a only Tidd of Washington was arrested after a morning chase when Captain Walter Sullivan found him intoxicated and a gallon jug of alleged female whisky in the car. Tidd pleaded guilty to illegally selling liquor. action beyond today was deferred.

Tidd Washington Jones Ticats ‘Park

Veale township well 2 repair set after blast

Feale Driers at the well number 2 on the Frank Gaither lease in Veale township face three weeks of work to complete repairs after a shot Tuesday fractured the casing in two places. Work involves pulling and re lowering the casing and replacing broken joints before restarting the pump. Mr. Sargent called the well promising as it nears completion and notes Saturn’s expected performance if the shot continues to favor the well.

Frank Gaither Veale Iree Ln Pis P Sargent

Special Flour Train Run From Seymour Ind

A special flour train from Seymour Indiana shipped by Bush Milling Company carries over 40 million biscuits worth of flour to jobbers and distributors in three southeastern states. Forty cars form the train as it heads toward the northern Alabama line with stops planned in several Georgia cities. The Blish Conglomerate traces its milling history to 1658 in Massachusetts and the Seymour mill has operated since 1863.

Seymour Ind Indiana Bush Milling Company Ohio River Alabama Georgia Piece Blish Cony America Abraham Blish Barnstable Mass

New U S Proposals Handed French Debt Mission

Washington reports an additional U S proposal worth 4 2 billion dollars for funding the 4 2 billion French debt to the United States was presented to the French debt mission in joint session as Caillaux plans to depart for France. The American commission called the set an entirely new approach and said the French latest proposal was unacceptable. Mellon denied any funding settlement had been reached and noted no agreement among the American members.

Washington United Stat Caillaux J France Mellon Coolidge United States Lembasay Caillaux Mellom American Commission

Three men held after raid near Bethany chicken theft

Three men named Lloyd Jock William Brock and Licrence were detained by police after a car was found with seven coops of fennickens. Captain Krause led the arrest and officers traced a foreign tag on the vehicle while investigators contacted Washington authorities.

Més Bethany Bu Chy Fenickens Lloyd Jock William Brock Licrence Krause Mudéennes Blice

Binora High Group Visits County Jail After Trial

A Binora high school group visited the county jail following a trial session in Washington. The event drew attention from local officials and highlighted the role of the juvenile program, with attendees from the school present to observe the proceedings.

Binora High Roopu Washington

Economic estimate shows national gallery profits at year end

The report estimates total yearly proceeds from galleries across America at about 32 million dollars, outlining a broad national revenue figure. It notes the growing market and implies sector-wide impact, with no specific institutions named.

Negro in Clinton Surrenders in Murder Case

Fred Woodfork, 65, a Black man, charged with shooting and killing 17 year old Burton Brown near Lyford while working on a road repair gang, was captured by Parke County Sheriff Homer Mitchell after Woodfork asked a farmer to call the sheriff and was found in a barn on a nearby farm.

Clinton Fred Woodfork Burton Brown Lyford Homer Mitchell Parke County Mitchell Woodfork

Money on basketball season tickets due

During the drive for sale of season tickets last spring many were sold on a payment plan with the last payment due in May. A few have not completed payments and their tickets are held at the William Beck agency. With the gymnasium progressing, the building committee needs the money and asks those with nearly paid tickets to settle at once.

Ofis William Beck Agency Beck Agency

Miners Die In Clinton Slate Mine Fall

Four miners died at slate mine number 3 near Clinton Indiana after a fall. The dead are Frank Morris 48 Clinton William Richards 42 Clinton and W W J France 37 Terre Haute.

Clinton Frank Morris William Richards Ww. J.france Terre Haute

Prominent Princeton Families Convicted in Assault Case

Princeton youths and members of prominent Princeton families were convicted this week on charges of violently attacking Nora Bar The. They received prison terms and fines of 1000 dollars each. Shine and McGowan will testify against Robert Parrett of Jueton, a separate defendant and chief witness for the prosecution.

Gus Wilmer McGowan Princeton Telal

Alatvala Case Heard At Interparliamentary Congress

Washington observers reported the Saklatvala case opening the Interparliamentary Congress session with Shapurji Saklatvala barred from entering the United States presenting a letter through Wil Wait Borah requesting an investigation into alleged outrages against the U S government and the protection of internal assemblies. Secretary Kellogg also spoke on encroachment fears during the event.

Washington Inter” Parliamentary Congress State ‘Department Rial Communist Shapurji Ilatvala Wil- Wait Borah United States Kellogan

Mrs Carnahan Injured In Fall At Home

Mrs. Robert Carnahan slipped on a hallway floor while carrying dishes from the dining room to the kitchen in Petersville. She broke the left leg above the knee and was taken to Daviess county hospital where Dr. C P dder set the fracture. She is over fifty and had been in poor health prior to the accident.

Robert Carnahan Ling Petersville Daviess County Hospital C. P. Dder

Naval officers split on aviation board inquiry remark

Washington dispatch reports many naval officers reluctant to state opinion on aviation matters. Lieut Comma Paunack, with the naval session of aeronautics, told the dent's special aircraft board in reply to a question by Senator Ham, Republican, Connecticut.

Washington Aviation Bet Board of Inquiry Comma Paunack Aeronautics Cedent Special Aircraft Board Joda Paunack Senateringham Connecticut

Man on Crutches Recovers After Copperhead Encounter

William Bair sustained an injured knee while attempting to strike a copperhead snake seen on the sidewalk in front of his home. He leaped to kill it, slipped, and damaged his knee cap, leaving him crutch-bound as he recovers.

William Bair

Name Inspectors Tonight in Adjourned Meeting

City council in an adjourned session will name election inspectors and finish other arrangements for the November 3 voting date.

Elks Lodge Meeting Tonight For Special Election

An Elks lodge meeting is held tonight at 8 o'clock to conduct a special election. Members are urged to attend followed by a social session and a large initiation. The event will include staging the work and orderly procedures.

Elks Lodge Elks Will Vincennes

Tomato Canning Season Nears End At Local Plants

The Tecumseh and Plainville canning plants near season end with El Nora closed and Plainville ready to shut after a brief run. Washington plant still operates but winding down. local plant will cease except in shipping. Pumps and pumpkins move to other plants as receipts dwindle. frost threatens further arrivals. Todays unloading contrasts with past rushes that strained capacity.

Eye County Tecumseh & Plainville Canning Company Elnora Plainville Washington T Canning Company

Flood death toll climbs in central Japan rains

A thirty hour downpour caused floods across central Japan raising casualties to twenty in Yokohama, six in Yokosuka and three in Tokyo. About a thousand homes were demolished and many more were inundated as waters surged through the region.

Tokyo Japan Im Central Yokohama Yokosaka

Woman Hurt In Fall At Columbus Home

Woman 60 identified as Mrs Aaron Christopher suffered a fall at her Columbus residence on September 30. She injured a wrist and two fingers, with additional undisclosed injuries. Police and medical staff rendered aid at the scene.

Columbus Ind Aaron Christopher

Shipping Board rescinds action on emergency fleet powers

Washington October 1 in a stormy session the United States shipping board adopted a resolution rescinding its prior action of last year that granted to President Leigh Palmer of the emergency fleet corporation powers to negotiate ship sales.

Washington United States Shipping Board Leigh Palmer Emergency Fleet Corporation Coolidge

Convicted of shooting partner in crime in Indiana

Peru Indiana October 1 Oscar Schultz 40 confessed bootlegger from Kokomo was found guilty by a jury in circuit court of assault with intent to kill following the July 26 shooting of Reutenbach 45 also of Kokomo. Sentence withheld pending motion for new trial.

Peru Ind Oscar Schultz Reutenbach Kokomo

Woman Seriously Hurt In Crash Of Autos

Rushville Ind Oct 1 Mrs Martha Haller of Cincinnati may be seriously hurt after a collision between the car she rode in and a car driven by J M Ryan of New Salem near Rushville last night Her two children were slightly burned and her two brothers were cut as Mrs Haller suffered injuries.

Rushville Ind Martha Haller Cincinnati J. M. Ryan New Salem

Mitchell Meets Board Members in Closed Confab

Washington Oct 1 Col Billie Mitchell after testifying before the president's air craft inquiry board spent three hours in a private conference with Chairman Dwight Morrow Howard Coffin and Dr W B Durand The session followed his testimony and involved ongoing aviation policy questions as Rep Perkins pressed the probe.

Washington Billie” Mitchell Dwight Morrow Howard Coffin Durand Aviation Inquirers Rep. Perkins New Jersey House Baeeh

Public Service Commission seeks AG advice on action over refusal

Indianapolis Oct 1 Members of the public service commission prepared to seek the Attorney General Gilliam's advice on possible action against the manager for refusal to obey a court order. The commission aimed to compel the purchase of a $19,800 work for the municipally serviced project.

Greenfield Indianapolis Public Service Commission Gilliam Mgstcee

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