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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1925
Page
1
A scratched score from a Washington versus Pittsburgh game notes early pressure with Bluege and Peckinpaugh driving runs. Key plays include Goslin’s homer, Traynor's double and Barnhart double, while Reed and Kremer exchange outs amid tight fielding and running on misplayed balls.
Chicago October 12 autombile deaths in the city of Chicago passed the 600 mark for this year with the addition four deaths last night and early today the total is 602 a far larger number than at the same time in any previous year. Pittsburg Wright fanned. J Innis singled over second base Smyth lined out to J Harris and Melni was held on first base. Goslin went to first on base on balls. J Harris grounded out Moore to Meinnis. No runs no hits no errors. Seventh Inning Washington Judge flied out to Cuyler Bluege grounded out Tray nor to Meinnis Peckinpaugh filed out to Barnhart. No runs no hits errors. Pittsburg Moore was safe first due to a bad throw by Peckinpaugh. It was the sixth error of a series for ee ee any Goslin Barnhart watched Cl forced Barnhart Peckinpaugh oe Eighth Inning Kington Severeid singled as Peabold batted for Fergus and McNeely ran for Severeid Neely stole second Seibold flied to Moore Rice out to tint. Neo at the ote B nns No runs one hit no erors to first on base on pelle or ae lined to Judge who doubled Wright off first Smith grounded Bluege to Judge No runs no hits no errors. Ninth Inning Washington Gosling flied out Moore J Harris doubled to de p center Judge flied out to Wright Bluege grounded out Wright to Innis No runs lone hit no erors.
In a Monday afternoon ruling the court sustained the citys demurrer in the dispute on blocking a proposed street extension. The decision ends the current court action brought by W J A to halt a plan extending fifteenth street toward its eastern end. City attorney Spencer argued the issue falls under city jurisdiction and not state control. The case returns to the council for action on the plan and valuation concerns.
Balboa Canal Zone October 13 American troops invited into Pana ma City by the government to suppress anti rent demonstrations. A native youth was killed and two wounded while forty natives were arrested. Troops dispersed a ring of natives and faced missile fire from upper stories before countering with revolvers. General Martin ordered troops to enter with three battalions to break up gatherings over five persons and prevent fires.
The resignation of council member Wise stunned Mayor McCarty and the council. Dr C J Burris was nominated and elected unanimously to fill the vacancy. Burris accepted the office. Wise cited lack of time due to the new building project as his reason for resigning after seven years on the school board. The council also approved sidewalk bids on North West Second Street, and heard hearings on a Commercial and Tranter's addition sewer project with related city funding and building permits issued for several properties.
Scoble Son grocery at East Main and Eleventh streets was broken into last night for the twenty fifth time. Loot included cigarettes candy and cheese worth about $25. Entry likely through a south side hole after removing boards from a sealed window. Shelves blocked the window as the thief crawled inside and scattered crackers cheese and meat while rummaging cash drawers and money hidden in the store.
Dwight Davis of St Louis is named secretary of war following Weeks resignation. Weeks will retire after five years in the cabinet and paralysis has kept him from work since April. Davis, a businessman and retired colonel, gains praise for War Department administration and may push civilian aviation inquiry and industrial mobilization planning.
Noblesville Indiana October 13 defense tightens jury selection for the D C Stephenson murder trial. Kling Gentry plus Stephenson face challenges as attorneys weed out biased talesmen. Judge Spa rebukes late jurors while Stephenson shows visible worry as proceedings begin. Eph Inman leads defense asking talesmen about assumed innocence before trial.
Two ex Gary city officials Clyde Hunter and Barnes, who were slated to begin federal prison time in Atlanta on liquor conspiracy charges, returned home to Gary Indiana October 13 under parole supervision.
Mary Ross of 1003 W Street underwent a major operation this morning at Da County Hospital. Her condition and details were reported by hospital officials.
Depot sheriff E. Jones will depart tonight to take Andye to the state prison to begin an inferred sentence of one to two years for transporting liquor.
The Otto Ulrich liquor transportation case was not heard today in circuit court. By attorney agreement, the trial is continued to the next term, set for November 23, with Padgett Rogers and Earle Thompson as Ulrichs attorneys and Fred Dobbyn aided by Frank E Gilkison of Shoals as prosecutor.
Democratic men and women voters of the Fourth ward will gather at the Southside School building on Wednesday evening October 14 at 7 30. Everyone invited. Funeral services for Mrs Amanda Lyden held earlier today at her Washington home and First Christian church with burial in Oak Grove cemetery.
Miss Vera Beyer, 32, of Inglewood Illinois, was instantly killed four miles north of Robinson when a car pulled back onto the pavement too quickly after leaving the dirt shoulder. The vehicle swerved, hit an abutment and rolled over, with fatal neck injuries. She was en route to French Lick.
Indianapolis October 13 with little change in Senator Samuel M. Ralston s condition. Julian Ralston his son said the senator passed a fair night though critical and slept a few hours late in the night and rested more in the morning. He is ill with kidney and heart disease.
A meeting of Democrats from the third ward is scheduled at the West End fire station tomorrow night at 7 30. A large attendance of men and women voters is expected.
Locarno Switzerland October 13 preliminary session of the security pact conference was postponed until tomorrow awaiting the German cabinet decision on Germany joining the League of Nations on the basis laid out.
Melbourne Florida October 13 authorities recovered the thirteenth body from the yacht Clara B which foundered. The body was spotted by a seaplane and brought ashore with difficulty and identification was not yet complete.
Mrs C W Mathewson is listed as a visitor in Washington today with accompanying party members and expected official engagements. The brief notes indicate a social appearance and possible calls on public figures during the stay.
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