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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1925
Page
9
A late afternoon blast at the Laclede gas light building in downtown St Louis left three dead and forty injured, with ammonia fumes, shattered windows, and widespread damage. Officials say cause undetermined though ammonia expansion in basement refrigerator pipes is suspected. many residents fled as debris and smoke filled streets.
Indiana traffic bulletin reports 94 miles of new pavement opened to traffic from Indianapolis south of Carlisle and nearly all of the road between Indianapolis and Anderson via Nos 10 11 37 completed. Contractors continuing shoulder work along the route and drivers urged to slow down for safety.
In Shoals Indiana on October 9 a dispute over the Cameron township trustee election was resolved when the election board declared Meier the winner and he took office. Republican Lewis contested the result. the Appellate Court affirmed a lower court decision after hearings on novel points of law with counsel Cap T McCarty Frank KE and others.
Valparaiso Indiana October 8 a living grave voice from one awaiting death will testify for his friend Tommy O Reilly convicted of murder in Cabe and Fancher cases. Yesterday despite defense protests Frank Cochrane’s murder testimony read into the record.
A Wyoming tale recounts the Old Lavoye dispute over oil rights that split a town and led to a federal court ruling favoring the Ohio Oil Company. A new town rose three miles away while Old Lavoye’s “black gold” continues to lie beneath but with bitter, unsettled legacies for the regional oil fields. The piece links to a broader context of postwar town-building and resource battles. The narrative also notes a separate nationwide playground contest awarding grants to boost community recreation and unification.
Democratic party sets election plan for November with inspectors Lewis Bradley Inverett Jones and Joe Hart named. City council forms election board led by Maurice Healy Will Patterson and city clerk. Oscar Milés withdraws as candidate for councilman at large Will Norris selected to replace him and fill Wood Smith’s unexpired term.
A Plymouth farmer near town reports success with mint growing. Six acres yielded 100 pounds of mint oil sold for 1541.25 dollars, indicating a ready market for mint around October.
A national contest for outdoor playground beautification offers over 3000 in prizes. Conducted by the Playground and Recreation Association of America and the Harmon Foundation, it invites public playgrounds and athletic spaces used for active outdoor play to enter before December 1, 1925.
Samuel R. Hawkins accuses his mother in law Mrs Charles Pennick of wrongful, wicked and malicious alienation of his wife. He seeks 10000 in damages in Martin Circuit Court. Hawkins resides near the Sher flick school east of Shoals. Pennick lives in East Lost River township. The couple married January 6 with two children split between mother and father.
The Rdv. J. Grimes led Kinster Presbyterian church as the Indiana Synod held its hundredth annual meeting in Kokomo. Clergy and laity from 336 churches across eight presbyteries adjourned Thursday afternoon after reports, including one from Rev. D. B. of Muncie. Newly elected moderator Dr. J. Ambrose Dunel presided. Dr. William R. King urged individual regeneration. Dr. B. S. Shumaker spoke for the anti saloon league. centennial planning for next year was discussed at the Indianapolis session.
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