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Washington Washington Democrat

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Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1925

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Greece Rejects Evacuation Pending League Ruling

Athens holds fast to occupied Bulgarian territory awaiting League of Nations decision. Reports say Greece may await a council committee investigation or Paris council session. Bulgaria accuses Greek artillery of attacking undefended villages, causing civilian casualties. Greece agrees to Briand’s proposed League intervention and names its Paris envoy for Monday’s council meeting.

London Greece Bulgaria Council of the League of Nations United Press Athens Council Paris Zankoff Poppoff Anchering Sofia Saloniki Briand League Council

Democratic City Election Board Appointments Noted

John H. Spencer designated as city chairman and filed as Democratic members of the City ER Board. Ward inspectors include Rol McIntosh and Stuckey, with judges, clerks, and poll book holders named across First to Fifth Wards. All members must attend polls Tuesday November 3 at 6 am.

John H. Spencer City ER First Ward Rol McIntosh Spencer A F. N. Horner Mollie Charles Brown Zer More Goahorn Evelyn Treadway John Biddinger John Biddinger; Poll Book Meer, Mrs. Joseph Brown William Larrick Walter Kidd Robert Lynch Assant Emma Naylor Raphael Strange Thomas Yeager de Kee Ieee Bents Ben Bagley Anna Harris Fourth Ward Son Stuckey Charles Albert Brewer Dora Lett Jacob Miller L. W. Stuckey Jose Feagans Fifth Ward John “.H. Fear Joseph Zink Roy Norris Hazel Smith Mabel Bride P. G. Kurkey

Collision injures Thelma Branaman in street crash

The incident occurred on Van Trees street near Sixth street as Mrs Branaman and James A Gill’s car collided while turning. Branaman’s car struck a tree and Branaman was unable to stop or avoid the crash. Thelma Branaman sustained severe head injuries and was rushed to hospital. Gill received minor injuries, with damage to headlights and windshield.

Thelma Ai Brosnne Van _M Ieax Idie Sixth Street James A. Gill Follars Gill Vad Seschsties van Trees Tate Sixth Street New Gymnasium Mrs. Branaman Mr. Gill van Trees Street

Army court to try Colonel William Mitchell hits photos

Gen Summerall heads military court at Governor's Island New York to try Colonel William Mitchell nicknamed hell cat. Maj. Gen. Robert Le Howze commands Second Corps Area in Columbus Ohio alongside Maj. Gen. Douglas MacArthur in a high level Army inquiry test.

William Mitchell Summerall Fie Governor's Island N. Y Robert le Howze Commando Columbus Ohio Douglas McArthur Sry

Mohr dies in Chicago after pneumonia at 58

Indiana native and Hincher Manufacturing executive James Mohr died in Chicago after a four day illness from pneumonia. He was 58 and had lived in Chicago for years while maintaining Shoals residence. Survived by two brothers and a sister, he was active in the Washington Elks lodge and helped develop the Hincher company for three decades. Funeral plans not announced.

Indiana St. Sarkare Chicago Washington J. F. Holliny Hincher Manufacturing Company Mohr Washington Lodge of Elks Washington Lodge Ark Chas,Faust

Poultry Men Meet Tuesday October 27 at County Office

A meeting of poultry men is set for Tuesday October 27 at 1 30 p m in the county agent's office. Purdue poultry specialist M A Seaton will attend succeeding H W Fiting. A work program for the coming year will be arranged with demonstrations planned as needed. Poultry men from all over Daviess county are urged to attend.

A. Seaton Purdue H. W. Fiting Daviess County

Shake up coming in state police hinted

Indianapolis Oct 24 state officials forecast a broad shake up in the state police force along with abolition of the assistant chief’s office. William Hamilton currently suspended for disorderly conduct is unofficially said to have his office abolished to fit the budget. Hamilton has received no direct word from Secretary of State Schottemeier. Two other suspended members will likely be discharged within thirty days. A move to oust Robert Humes is also under way and his resignation, long urged for months, is linked to his political connections.

Indianapolis William Hamilton Chie Hamilton Schottemeier

Dr Rice to Battle Penal Farm Typhoid

Indiana officials report typhoid fever outbreak at Pendleton state reformatory. Dr Thurman Rice of the state board of health leads the response with three cases and strict measures. Superintendent Miles says conditions are not alarming and hospital facilities are limited. A new inmate is identified as a typhoid carrier and efforts follow the latest legislative guidelines.

Dr. Rice Indianapolis Thurman Rice State Board of Health State Reformatory Pendleton Miles Reformatory

Green Endorses Delano in Tax Inheritance Debate

The endorsement centers on opposing a federal inheritance tax and discussing how a state would handle the tax. Mellon and Green back immediate action to address inheritance issues, arguing a blended approach between state and federal levels.

Vincennes Firm Buys Local Bonds

Vincennes firm purchases local bonds for county road financing. The deal involves issuers including Fletcher American Bank of Indianapolis and Risacher, with premiums noted and a mix of currency values cited.

Vincennes

Planes Collide Over Oceanside Sea Crash

At Diego Galif Oct 24 two planes collided at about 1009 feet then plunged into the sea off Oceanside. All crew swam ashore except one seen clinging to a wreckage. A rescue boat launched from shore to recover the swimmer.

N Diego Galif Oceanside Kage

Fords wrecked at cross road in Alva and Bledsoe collision

Ford cars driven by Alva Russell and Mr Bledsoe collided at the Troy road and South Washington road intersection around 7 30 this morning. Both cars turned over, a boy in the Bledsoe vehicle suffered minor head cuts, and several others escaped serious injury as emergency crews towed and assessed damage.

Ford Alva Russell Bledsoe Troy Road Washington Troy Pad California Mr. Russell Mr. Bledsoe Ir Bledsoe Will Binkers Mr.Russell Shepard

Bank Robbery in Elgin Ships $20,000 From Vault

Four bandits with sawed-off shotguns robbed the West McHenry bank in Elgin on October 24, forcing the president and cashier to open the vault. About $20,000 in gold was taken and two men waited outside.

Elgin West McHenry

Arrest of Clyde Jones and wife in liquor theft case

Police ambushed near the Jones home and arrested Clyde Cotton Jones and his wife as they moved two gallons of liquor from a car into the house during a night-time burglary incident in Bicknell.

Clyde Cotton) Jones Bicknell Jones

Baby girl found alive in Evansville sewer

In Evansville Indiana a baby girl estimated three or four days old was discovered alive in a sewer near Wabash Avenue and West Maryland Street about 9 0 clock last night. Taken to St. Marys Hospital the infant was reported healthy though wet and in a gunnysack. An elderly man heard cries, alerted a factory night watchman, and the infant was recovered from a manhole.

Evansville Ind Wabashawe West Maryland Street St. Mary's Hospital Grisham

New Route Agent Succeeds Edmondson at Express

George A. Curry of Cincinnati has been assigned by the American Railway Express to replace the late C. E. Edmondson of Seymour, who died September 14. Mr. Curry has assumed duties.

George A. Curry Cincinnati American Railway Express Company C. E. Edmondson Seymour Mr. Curry

Cyclone Devastates Persian Gulf Ports Killing Over 1,000

A terrific cyclone sweeping the Persian gulf area causes heavy loss of life with more than 1,000 reported dead and forty vessels sunk. Bah rain reports indicate widespread confusion in stricken ports while New Foundland also endures a terrible gale with fishing vessels lost at sea.

Persian Bay New Foundland Persian Gulf Bahrain

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Democratic Demic Arthur R. Ta Iabave India Gov. Baackson Ana Ralston U. S. Senate Fam Elie Hell Cat C. P. Summerall McCoy Hinsher Manufacturing Co Delano Mellon Green Ellen William Hes Emory He Iety Vincenn Thias Harstine Fletcher Americah Cross Road Troy South Washington Roads Democrat Areata Star Chereeren Aemenice THE Rob Elgin Karachi
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