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Washington Washington Democrat

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Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 30, 1925

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Oberholtzer murder trial hints at extortion in hush money

Noblesville Indiana October date hearings reveal a possible extortion attempt tied to the Oberholtzer murder case. Attorney Ira Smith defends that he never sought money while prosecutors press dying statements from Miss Oberholtzer. Judge Sparks overrules defense bid to pause the proceedings amid heated jury questions.

Noblesville Ind Oberholtzer Kph Inman D. c ee —_ Klinck Karl Smith Heberholtzer Ac Este Smith Enman Stephenson Anc Ments Bidsville Kline Earl Gent Madge Scholtzer Ira Holmes Sparks Floyd Salad Asa Smith Indianapolis Attorne Miss Oberholtzer Rmy Holtzer Miss Obe

Martinsville preps for opening game in new gym

Martinsville townspeople are excited for the opening game next Friday night in the new gym. The city has arranged live play by play via telephone lines, with F. J. Huffy installing a dedicated hookup after planning ahead to run ample cable for twenty five telephones.

Martinsville Martinsville Order of E F. J. Huffy Hufman

Apples Undamaged by Freezing Weather Say Orchard Men

Bloomington area report notes thousands of bushels of apples remain on trees despite frost and heavy snow. L W Barber county auditor cites 800 bushels on his trees and describes picking delays due to snow and cold. Townsend Freman saw mill moves from Nashville to Bloomington, bringing twenty jobs.

L. W. Barber Bloomington Ind Townsend-Freman Nashville

Greenwood District Meeting Headlines City Progress

Congressman Greenwood spoke at a Democratic meeting in the new theatre, praising Bloomington city leaders and the mayoral team of McCarty and Spencer. He lauded clean government, well paved streets, and civic progress, urging citizens to support capable leadership and shared visions for the town’s welfare.

A. H. Green- Wood I Sig New Theatre Indiana Washington John W. McCarty Ohn H. Spencer Spencer McCarty Beys

Democratic rally draws big crowd despite snow at Grand theater

A large turnout braved blizzard like weather for a Washington Democratic meeting at the Grand theater. City leaders and speakers from Congressman A H Greenwood to Mayor Meas spoke on city progress and urged votes for McCarty and the Democratic ticket as the crowd applauded a varied program featuring music by the Washington Community Band and performances by Patsy Kilfoil and Marie Chandler.

Grand Theater Washington Community Band John H. Spencer Berry Washington Meas A. H. Greenwood Washington City Spencer Greenwood McCarty Otts Council Patsy Kilfoil H. M. Settle

Mitchell Case May Go to U S Court of Claims and Supreme Court

Washington reports Col William Mitchell faces a military court martial with a potential appeal to the United States Court of Claims and the Supreme Court. Representative Reid argues the president acted as accuser and questions the legality of the proceeding. Mitchell pleads not guilty to all charges of official misconduct as adjournment delays witness preparation.

Washington Col William Mitchell United States Court of Claims United States Supreme Court Reid Mitchell D c Coolidge Court of Claims War Department Congress Co. Mitchell Col. Moreland Davis Oea Siapae

Savings Large Credit Is Sound In Morris Conference

Chicago October 30. The Morris association a national group of credit men held a conference on the continuance of prosperity. Savings deposits are very large and the credit position is sound said Dr. David Friday former president of Michigan Agricultural College and an authority on agricultural economics.

Chicago Morris Association David Friday Michigan Agricultural

Will Meet Tonight for Election Poll Duties

A note calls a meeting for election officials including inspectors judges and clerks of pollbook holders at 7 30 this evening. All who are serving as democratic party patrons are urged to attend.

Don's Gil

League Completes Work As Peacemaker

Faris reports the league completed a peacemaker mission between Bulgaria and Greece in Macedonia. The council adjourned after receiving a final report proving the border incident was resolved and both sides fulfilled their promises to obey council orders. Bulgarian and Greek armies returned to their territories as evacuation of invading forces concluded.

Faris League Settions Council Teeta Bulgaria Macedonia

Heat delays as crews rush into new building site

Logan H Peek reports progress at the new structure with heat expected by tomorrow. Despite unfinished sections and mixed radiator lines, workers push ahead to complete inside work and prepare for the final trial, while delays loom.

Logan H. Peek Morrow Mr. Peek Lally

Mrs J B Carrouthers Dies in Cincinnati

Mrs J B Carrouthers died at her home in Cincinnati Ohio after a illness. Funeral services were held in Madisonville on Monday. Surviving are her husband one son and three stepdaughters Mary Ruth and Dorothy Carrouthers. Mr Carrouthers formerly with Illinois division of the B&O railroad and now superintendent of the Ohio division of the B&O. He is well remembered in Washington.

J. B. Caerrouthers Disonville Cincinnati Ohio Madisonville Mary Ruth Dorothy Carrouthers Carrouthers Illinois Division the & O. Railroad Emma Campbell Flora, Ill Carrouthere Washington

Divorce Reported For Anne Stillman And James Stillman

New York Oct 30 an apparently authentic report circulated that Mrs Anne Stillman began divorce action against banker James A Stillman on statutory grounds. Lawyers for both sides would not deny that a summons and complaint had been served on him.

New York Anne Stillmar James Asina

Conservatives Win Canadian Election Leads to GOP Opposition

Conservative party of Canada led by Arthur Mieghan has overthrown the government in the recent election. They have won nearly 120 seats, signaling a major shift in national politics.

Entreal Can Conservative Party of Canada Arthur Mieghan C Conservatives

Samuel Weis Dies at 82 Father of Mrs Beitman

News from Washington confirms the death of Samuel Weis age 82 a longtime resident who visited Mrs J Beitman here He died Thursday at his daughter Mrs J J Felsenthals Brownsville Tennessee Funeral services set for 3 pm Saturday at the home of his daughter Mrs B Dreyfuss in Louisville He leaves three daughters Mrs Beitman Mrs Felsenthal and Mrs Dreyfuss and a son F B Weis.

Samuel Weis Jake Beitman Washington Mr. Weis Beitman J. J. Felsenthal Brownsville Tenn Weis B. Dreyfuss Louisville Felsenthan Dreyfuss F. B. Weis

Santa Barbara Hit by Brief Earthquake Shake

Santa Barbara California felt a brief tremor at 830 am local time. The quake, centered near Santa Barbara with Ventura about 25 miles south also reporting shaking, caused no damage and was not felt north of the city.

Santa Barbara Calif Ventura Here

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