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Washington Washington Democrat

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 06, 1925

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Coolidge Says We Have Had All the War We Want

Omahee Neb Oct 6 President Coolidge closed his address to the American Legion national convention at 1126 am and left amid thunderous din. He went to the Omaha Club for luncheon and will participate in the Legion parade then review it. The reception pleased him as crowds filled the mammoth auditorium and streets were blocked to hear the speech by loud speakers.

Omahe Neb Coolidge American Legion National Convention Omaha

Mrs Wilson Reported Engaged From Paris

Mrs Wilson reported engaged to Tebetine Rufin a Washington physician long associated with the Wilsons. Rufin, 58, is a bachelor and has spent much of the summer with Mrs Wilson in Paris, continuing a close long standing relationship.

Paris Wilson Tebetine Rufin Washington Wilsons Ruffin

Dispute Over Health Board Leads to Pending Action

Indianapolis October dispute between Dr Wilsign King and belligerent health board members continues as they plan to meet tomorrow to decide on a report. King cites legal complications from moves to oust him and warns delay could worsen typhoid epidemic risk in Washington while investigations into the water supply arrangement spend state money.

Indianapolis Wilsign King States Board Health D King Washton King Washington

Board Awards Contracts For Two Highways

County commissioners awarded two road projects. The Thias road in Elmore township goes to W B McCombs for 9497, below estimates of 13800. The Harstine road in Plainville goes to Hasler Shoptow for 7275, near its 8850 estimate. Also noted bids for both projects from multiple firms. Hospital board members seek meeting with commissioners to discuss county hospital plans.

Thias Elmore Township W. B. McCombs Harstine Plainville Hasler & Shoptow Flarsting Hasler & Shoptaw Brock & Swinda J. H. Blackwood Frank T. Cosby Ryan & Ryan Cosby & Poindexter Rariden & O’brien Harstipe R. Elmer Killion Dan Kutter Frank Cosby Crosby & Poindexter Rariden & O'Brien Ziba Downs

New Furnishings Display At Sinnott Store

The Sinnott store at 316 East 1st Avenue unveils an interior arranged with red ferns and varied lines of goods. Silk draperies, curtain materials, imitation window with interior decor, extensive wallpaper, and floor coverings from Congoleum and linoleum are showcased. Open Wednesday night from 4 to 9 for viewing.

Artlniokite Nity & Sinnott East Antid Arran Tomer Ats

President Coolidge urges restraint at Legion convention

President Calvin Coolidge spoke to thousands of World War veterans in Omaha urging implacable opposition to higher military spending. He warned against suppressing civil liberties and urged demobilization of racial and religious antagonisms to foster global tolerance and national leadership. He urged spending on roads, housing, education over war preparation and emphasized individual liberty and peaceful international relations.

Omaha Neb Coolidge United States American Legion Fie

Legion Aid Sought for Col Mitchell in Court Martial

Washington October 6 Representative Reid Republican Illinois urged the American Legion convention to form a committee of lawyers to assist Col Mitchell in his military trial. He asked the Legion to supply witnesses and evidence to support Mitchell’s defense in the insubordination case.

Washington American ‘Legion Col. Mitchell Representive

Son of Paul Aikman Injured by Auto in Street Crash

Robert Aikman a fourteen year old scout formerly of Washington was hit by an automobile at Four and Broadway streets Sunday around seven. He suffered a broken knee and was taken to Good Samaritan hospital. The vehicle occupants helped carry him to safety.

Robert Aikman Paul Aman Washington Broadway Vincent Robert Kearns Treament

Paul Cox Unimproved After Illness at Hospital

Paul Cox, who has been seriously ill for more than eleven weeks and recently brought home from a hospital in Indianapolis, remains unimproved.

Paul Cox Indianapolis

Earle H Buck Dies After Heart Attack At Vincennes Temple

Earle H Buck custodian of the Masonic Temple at Vincennes for seven years died Monday night after an apparent heart attack Saturday night.

Earle H. Buck Masonic Temple Vincennes

Marion county jury probes Clinton liquor case

The Marion grand jury will investigate the case involving a Clinton Indiana man who hired men to serve time at the state penal farm. Costa, identity disputed, admitted he was Costa but refused to reveal his whereabouts. The man faces claiming a full sentence if captured and a judge presides.

Apollis Marion Land Jury Sta Clinton Ind Rumanner Tate Penal Farm Arion Costa Garitip Tosta Clikton Lotta Tas Marion County Criminal Court Collins

Fire destroys Samuel Spangl home at Elnora

A four room dwelling owned by Samuel Spangl at Elnora was destroyed by fire early this morning. Neighbors reported no one was home as the family had reportedly gone to Oklahoma. Firefighters responded quickly but could not save the house, which burned with all contents.

Samuel Spangl Elnora Oklahoma Adway

Drillers to Start Work Within Three Weeks in Oil Lands

In Dariegs County oil fields drillers will commence work within three weeks on a 2000 acre block held by Winston Development Company. Gas tracts lack drillers and a site has not yet been chosen. Winston cites a 1896 prediction by a geologist and aims to verify it soon.

Dariegs Rillers Winston

Shooting M Dougal Well in Big Windy Field

Preparations were underway to shoot the newest well in the Big Windy oil field on the old McDougal farm. The shot was planned for the afternoon with about 27 feet of sand in place and the operation described as promising for the field.

Windy McDougal Farm

Midwestern Snow and Sleet Blizzard Warned by Weather Office

Winter arrives in the Midwest with snow and sleet across Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas, and Minnesota. Stockmen move cattle from open ranges as the weather bureau warns of worsening conditions in October Chicago reports.

Chicago Midwest Nebraska Iowa Qhis Minnesota Weather Bureau

Meade and MacMillan Reach Arctic Base in Voyage

The expedition led by Meade and Commande Ald MacMillan arrived after a long voyage in the Arctic region. The team marks four months of exploration with a successful effort to establish bases for ongoing Arctic exploration.

Meade Ald MacMillan Todhy Ees MacMillan Arctic

Pirates Prepare for World Series Atmosphere at Forbes Field

Henry Parrella reports Pittsburgh buzzing on the eve of the World Series as 46 000 spectators prepare to fill Forbes Field. Washington Senators vote to start with Walter Johnson, weather may decide opening game, while ticket scalpers emerge and new stands near completion.

United Press Pittsburgh Ttsburgh Pirea Washington Senators Forbes Field Pirate Harris Walter Johnson Pyton Grould Mic

Plunge 4,000 Feet in Blazing Plane Escapes

Three U S Army aviators survive a 4000 foot plunge in a blazing aircraft near Des Moines Iowa as their craft breaks into flames and smoke. They guide the sinking plane to land in a corn field saving their lives amid an airborne disaster on their coast to coast flight.

Des Moines Army

Chrysler Coach Bought for Gibson & Raymann Taxi

New Chrysler four coach delivered to Gibson and Raymann taxi service headquartered at Shepard Garage 212 East 18th Street. Owners return from Florida vacation and promise quick service to all patrons.

Gibson & Raymann Rvice Shepard East 1Eth Street Florida

State Board of Charities Convention Closes in Planned City

The annual convention of the state board of charities closed in a conference city announced as Lafayette for next year. Donald DuBShane of Columbus, India was elected president and John A. Brown as secretary. Vice presidents included Judge T. B. Coulter, Kirby Risk, Bowman, Katherine Mills and others.

Nual State Board Charities Lafayette Donald Dubshane Columbus India API John A. Brown T. B. Coulter Cennes Kirby Risk Lamas

Navy air corps agitation blamed on pay and rank

Washington on October 6 the air board heard Lieut Donald Carpenter say agitators push for a separate navy air corps to win higher pay and rank Some sponsors of the corps plan to return to command with higher ranks Carpenter testified before the special air board

Washington Navy Donald Carpenter Special Air Board Carpenter

Gary seeks to close soft drink parlors on dry law charges

Gary Ind Oct 6 Legal padlocks will be placed on the doors of twenty three soft drink parlors in Gary if the county prosecutor's petition in circuit court is granted. Bremer charges the establishments are guilty of constant violations of the state bone dry law.

Gary Ind Mer Bremer

Purdue enrollment nears eight thousand in fall term

Lafayette Ind Oct 6 Reg istration figures for Purdue University completed today show a total enrollment of 8 202 for the fall term. This number is 143 larger than the enrollment last year.

Lafayette Ind Purdue iUnlyer

Washington News: Major General Patrick Heads Arm Air Service Chi

Major General President Coolidge was formally announced today as head of the Arm Air Service in Chicago. Washington reports the reshuffle naming Patrick to a key post amid military parity shifts.

Patrick ARM Air Service Chi Washington Coolidge

Britain and Japan back disarmament at union

Washington reports that Great Britain and Japan pledged cooperation in naval disarmament at the interparliamentary union. Japanese delegate F Mayeda urged laying a solid foundation for disarmament and readiness to act with other powers, while R S Hudson of Britain urged U.S. leadership on the initiative.

Washington Great Britain Japan Interparliamentary Union F. Mayeda R. 8 Hudson United States

Wheat prices rise on Chicago board gains

Bulls push wheat futures higher on the Chicago board of trade as December closes up 4 percent cents. Prices rise to end at $1.41 percent in early October trading amid bullish sentiment among traders.

Chicago Chicago Board of Trade

Prisoner Escapes From Detective in Pendleton

Raymond Powers, 21, held at the state reformatory in Pendleton, escaped last night from a Webster Detective Agency detective while en route to Greencastle to testify in a bank robbery trial. Clinton Evans, of Terre Haute, faced Putnam county circuit court on charges of complicity in the Spencer bank robbery. trial began with jury and opening statements, ending in a hung jury.

Iianapolis Raymond Powers State Reformatory Pendleton Webster Detective Agency Greencastle Powers Ind Clinton Evans Terre Haute Putnam Spencer Evans

Girl's leg broken in car collision on Walnut

Virginia Wilke six year old daughter of George Wilke east Van Trees suffered a broken right thigh after stepping into a car driven by Ruth Hodgesang at East Seventh and Walnut. Benham carried her to George Faris home and Hodgesang later took her to a doctor. X rays by Dr Rang confirmed a scar on the thigh. She was returned home by Keller Williams ambulance after treatment.

Virginia Wilke George ‘Wilke Ruth Hodgesang Walnut Streets

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