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Washington Washington Democrat

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Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 22, 1925

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Balkans Brace For War As Greece and Bulgaria Clash

Tension escalates as Greece and Bulgaria engage near Macedonia with troop concentrations in progress for a week. Diplomats in Sofia and Athens scramble to stem action as reports claim battles and casualties. The region remains volatile amid ongoing Locarno era peace hopes and stalled league pressures.

Greece Bulgaria Macepia Balkans United Press Sofia Macedonia Coula Petristi Balkan Europe

Battle over rules at Indiana Teachers Convention

Indianapolis October 22 observers weighed fights over who shall rule the association with 400 principals and officials. The push to limit the assembly from more than 10 000 persons sparked a clash between officials and teachers who call the plan undemocratic. A separate plan to run three concurrent sessions in Indianapolis Evansville and South Bend was also debated.

Indianapolis Indiana Evansville South Bend

Evans guilty in Putnam bank robbery case

The article reports that Evans was found guilty in Putnam County for aiding in a Spencer banks robbery. Witnesses including Thomond Powers testified he was part of the gang, with others already convicted or serving sentences. A prior trial in Owen County ended with a hung jury and a venue change to Putnam.

Efeuday Thomond Powers Terre Haute Evans Owen @unty Putnam County

New tax schedule slashes income rates under House plan

Washington reports a new normal income tax schedule slashing nearly 25 percent from the present rates. The plan sets one percent on 3000 dollars, two percent on the next thousand, three percent on the next four thousand, and five percent thereafter, versus Mellon’s prior proposal. The Ways and Means Committee ordered politics barred from discussions, urging members and witnesses to focus solely on the tax question.

Washington Secretary of the Treasury Melton Green House Ways and Means Committee Mellon Dax Comee

Sweet potato storage and farming rise in Daviess County

Knox county visitors report sweet potatoes as a profitable crop for Daviess County farmers. 100 acres grown this year yield about 200 bushels per acre, with prices around 1.75 for green and 3.00 for cured. A community storage house and drying plant with air circulation and two furnaces is being established to stabilize market value and extend shelf life.

Knox County Daviess County Paeae Ia Community Fatoka Decker Huntingburg Patoka Valley

Baltimore and railroad shops to build special cabooses

The car department will work only on special cabooses not finished until early spring. Fifty five men will be employed for 100 cars, with a plan to complete six cars weekly. The design features a steel underframe, steel super-structure and steel ends, plus a slightly wider body. The project aims to steady winter employment without reducing current force.

Baltimore and Bio- Railroad

Sermon Series by Pastor Martin at First Methodist

The Rev S L Martin pastor of First Methodist announces a Sunday night sermon series theme Bible Characters in Modern Life beginning October 25 with The Provincial Man Jonah and running weekly through December 27 the choir’s Christmas cantata. Sermons apply biblical lessons to modern life citing Jonah David Heath Ther etc and note the Chicago debate on evolution involving Bishop McConnell and Clarence Darrow.

Martin Chicago Bishop McConnell Methodist Church Clarence Darrow William Jennings Bryan Dayton, Tenn Jonah David John the Baptist Esau

Funder’s Coming Decree Count Volpi Heads Mission

Count Volpi, head of the mission, and companions left in high spirits, aiming to secure a U S funding agreement on Italy’s debt of about two billion dollars. The party travels to America to seek a settlement with Washington.

Deitee’ Bt Count Volpi Washington United Frees America United States Italy

Vincennes Man Heads Royal Arch Masons in Indiana

Evansville Indiana October 22 Bosworth of Vincennes was elected Most Excellent Grand High Priest of the Indiana Grand Council Royal Arch Masons at the closing session of the annual convention. Robert Woods of Princeton was chosen grand secretary. The next convention will be held in Elkhart.

Evansville Ind Car Bosworth Vincennes Indiana Grand Council Roy Arch Masons Robert Woods Princeton Elkhart

Ten Bandits Rob Bank Messengers in Chicago Heist

Ten armed bandits robbed three Federal Reserve Bank messengers early today in Chicago. They seized two mail pouches and a currency package as messengers wheeled parcels to the bank. Bank officials say the loss appears small.

Chicago Federa Reserve Bank

Miller to Attend High School Press Meeting

Thurman Miller will represent Washington high school at the Indiana High School Press Association meeting to be held at Franklin Indiana tomorrow. Editors of various school papers throughout the state will take part in the gathering. George Parncell of Vincennes, dean of Indian basketball celists, will speak on Writing Sports for Your Paper.

Thurman Miller Washington High School Indiana High School Press Association Franklin Ind Miller Schoo George Parncell Vincennes

Secretaries discuss district meeting outcomes

A fragmented report notes district secretaries gathering to review the proceedings and decisions. Mr Heffernan is referenced in relation to a denied proposal, with details unclear due to OCR errors.

Funeral for accident victim set for Friday

Funeral services for Mildred Dyer, who died yesterday after injuries from a collision, will be held Friday afternoon at the hospital chapel near Washington Edwards railroad. Dorothy Gines may attend. service expected at 2 o'clock in Plainville.

Mildred Dyer Dorothy Gines Hy Ients Talon Horth Ashington Edwards Bosittani Nidde Plainville

Rainey Funeral Set For Montgomery St Peter’s Burial

Elijah Rainey son of Mr and Mrs H Rainey of Southwest Street arrived by train from Anderson City and died suddenly Sunday. Funeral will be held Friday with service at Montgomery St. Peter’s. Burial follows in the family cemetery in Martin County.

Elijah Rainey H. Rainey Southwest Instreet Anderson Vire Seryiad Montgomery St. Peter's Avant Martin ¢Onoty

Typhoid Takes Life Of 5 Year Old Girl

Hither Heil five year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Ben 47 Chappell 1507 Memorial avenue died at 1130 last night of typhoid She had been ill for four weeks born in Washington January 24 1920 Surviving besides the parents are Woodrow Benda Robert Roberta and Helen and general arrangements have not been made

Heil Ben Chappell Evenud Washington Woodrow Benda Robert Roberta Helen

Sinking Water Wells Plan Near Edwards Port

A plan to source Edwards Port water from wells rather than White River is advancing. Two wells are being sunk, each expected to yield about 400 gallons per minute, signaling a major supply shift in the near future.

Edwardsport White River

Gilliam Rules on Search Warrants in Indiana

Indianapolis Oct 22 Attorney General Gilliam ruled that justices of the peace issue search warrants only in the counties where they serve The ruling answers a jurisdiction query and an appeal to the state supreme court is anticipated The issue arose after a Marion county constable issued numerous liquor search warrants raising legal questions

Indianapolis Gilliam Esr Justices of the Peace Marion County

German cabinet approves Locarno treaties in session

October 1942 the German cabinet approved the Locarno treaties during a session led by President Paul von Hindenburg. The move formalizes a broader agreement with European powers and signals Germany’s commitment to postwar diplomacy.

Aon von Hindenburg

Rockport man pleads not guilty in assault case

John Birkhead a 50 year old Evansville resident pleaded not guilty before Justice of the Peace J M Kessner on a statutory assault charge. He allegedly attacked Juanita Abshire 15 at the George Richey farm home near Rockport. The girl attempted suicide after the incident and is said to be recovering. Bond set at 5000 with trial scheduled for October 30. Birkhead admitted he took the girl from Evansville to the Richey home to accommodate her.

Rockport John Birkhead Evansville Justice of the Peace J. M. Kessner Birkhead Juanita Abshire Jacob Abshire Vincennes George Richey Here Kessa Birkhead Richey Abshire

Final Agreement Near in Stephenson Murder Trial

After eight days of bickering between State and defense attorneys prospects were bright for early jury selection to try D C Stephenson Earl Klinck and Kurt Gentry charged with murdering Miss Madgeerholtzer. The jury was shifted between sides with only minor changes as talks neared a final agreement. Early concerns focused on finding a jury for the Stephenson case, with two years since the McCray trial. The first eight days of the Stephenson trial ended at noon today.

Noblesville D.C. Stephenson Earl Klinck Kurt Gentry Madgeerholtzer Stephenson McCray Criminal Court

World Series Checks Mailed to Pirates

Baseball commissioner Kenesaw Mountain Landis signed checks totaling 142 650.56 to Pirates players and staff after their world championship victory. The 60 percent pool was divided into 35 shares. 26 players and key staff received varying amounts, with managers and scouts getting 1000 each.

Chicago Kenesaw Mountain Ldndis Pirates Pittsburghers Mcipookale Chick Frazer William Hinchman J. J. Onslow Alsa Sammy Watters Rotary

Safe starch water saves four year old after iodine ingestion

The four year old son of Mr and Mrs Samu Foreman near Bicknell drank iodine from a bottle found by a child. Prompt administration of starch water likely saved the life, as the child was treated quickly while the mother was away.

Program for a New and Better Social Order

Washington report on the National Congregationalist conference outlines a sweeping reform plan to embed the social and spiritual ideals of Christ into community life under five heads. The commission on social service recommends moral economic and social changes to create a new and better social order nationwide.

Washington Congregationalist Conference Commission On Social Service

Snow blanketed Indianapolis and Ohio region early

Snow hit Indianapolis with a light fall and drifted across western Ohio, leaving about three inches in places. The frigid blanket began early today, turning the air white for a time and marking an early start to the season.

Indianapolis Ohio

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