Washington city urged to vote early for McCarty ticket
A local newspaper urges Washington residents to vote early for Mayor McCarty and the Democratic ticket, warning against overconfidence and stressing the city’s future. It argues a cooperative council with McCarty will sustain progress and warns that neglect could set back Washington Indiana. It urges turnout and even time spent mobilizing voters.
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Tou
Washingtonight
McCarty
Mar McCay
Republi
Washington
John W. McCarty
Nington
Hthing
Indiana
Velington
Potts
Ingtams
Hevich
Tors
Mety
Fire threat at Freto Gil Store near East Third Street
A blaze at Freto Gil's Grocery, discovered by neighbor Wilson Russell near Joe Gills Grocery on East Third Street, was likely incendiary. Firefighters prevented spread toward an oil tank. a meat box with excelsior near coal oil is suspected as the ignition source.
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Wilson Russell
Offire
Joe Gills
East Third Street
Russell
Tol
Gina
Mitchell Defense Gasp as Coolidge Witness Plan Abandoned
Washington Oct 31 The defense plan to summon President Coolidge as a witness in Col William Mitchells trial was dropped today An alternative move to summon Col Moreland was discussed while the case sat in recess Moreland questioned three San Antonio newspaper men who carried Mitchells statements Rep Reid Illinois chief attorney for Mitchell prepared to demand a key trial document from the war department alleging it had been suppressed The disputed letter from Secretary of War Davis to the army inspector general ordering the Mitchell investigation was shown omitted from served papers The defense questions the War Departments procedure and possible communication between Coolidge and Davis
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Washington
William Mitchell
President Coolidge
Eerchets
Col. Moreland
Moreland
San. Antonio
Mitchell
Rep. Reid
Illinois
War Department
Davis
Inspector General of
Army
Coolidge
War ‘Department
Mrs. Sarah Baker 69 Dies After Illness
Mrs. Sarah Baker of Daviess county Montgomery died at 6:15 pm Friday after a two year illness. She was 69, married Burton S. Baker in 1884, and survived by four children: H. L. Baker, William Baker, Nettie Graves, and Blanche Schultz Rapkin. The family moved to Montgomery 24 years ago. she was active in the Methodist church. Burton Baker had died three months earlier.
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Sarah Baker
Daviess County
Montgomery
Burton S. Baker
Alfordsville
Marge
Baker
H. L. Baker
William Baker
Tilis
Nettie Graves
Hook TL
Blanche Schultz Rapkin
Farmers Rally in Washington for Tax Relief Campaign
About 66 years ago hundreds of farmers traveled to Washington to press for farm relief through a tax campaign. A banking agency reportedly received fourteen letters from towns scattered across the Midwest as part of the effort.
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Washington
Middle West
Weather delays wheat planting in Daviess County race to vote looms
Weather slows wheat planting with rye as a fall fill in. Farmers brace for a tough season while awaiting clearer days. In Washington, city election preparations accelerate with about 5,000 voters and five wards. Polls open 6 am to 6 pm next Tuesday, urging early voting to ease lines and ensure ballots are cast.
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Daviess
Washington
OLT BREAKS UT IN SYRIA
London reports a complete revolution north of Areus with disruptions near Damascus. Robberies occurred as travelers were halted and bands from Da as attacked the area while French bombardments spurred anger. Geneva notes protests to the League of Nations over French Mandate administration, with explanations expected at a special commission session.
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Syria
Areus
Damascus
Daas
Mascus
Cur Ives
Barba
Geneva
Switzerland
League of Nations
Ndates Commission
Trial reveals dying statement in Oberholtzer case
In Noblesville Indiana on October 31 strong evidence supporting Miss Madge Oberholtzer's dying statement was admitted in the murder trial of D C Stephenson Earl Klinck and Earl Gentry. Prosecutor Remy showed the hotel register and clerk Ted Wilson testified Stephenson and Gentry checked in as Mr and Mrs W D Morgan and occupied the same room. The clerk described Stephenson’s glare as he identified him. The dying statement tells of an alleged abduction and assault, met with defense opposition yet admitted as evidence by Special Judge Sparks.
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Noblesville
Ind
Madge Oberholtzer
D. C. Stephenson
Earl Klinck
Earl Gentry
Remy
Ted Wilson
Tim
Wilson
Stephenson
Wilson mi
Dean Avery
Polhoni
Seni Ayers
Miss Oberholtzer
Oberholtzer
Sparks
Remy Seid
Railroad Commission Hears New Steam Line Petition
The commission announced a hearing date was not yet set for a new petition filed to switch plans for a railroad project from electric to steam. The petition notes changes in the route and that the line will be steam powered rather than electric.
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Commission
Booster Caravan Readies Martinsville Game Weekend
Booster caravans toured nearby cities to promote two events in Martinsville’s schedule, including the November 6 game and November 11 entertainment. The campaigns featured instruments, banners, speeches, and handbills, with tickets set at 50 cents. Officials noted campus heating upgrades to ensure comfort and dampness removal ahead of the big Martinsville game.
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H Im
Martinsville
Kryl Band
Bandits Rob Porter Railroad Office in Indiana
Chicago dispatch reports two bandits robbed the New York Central office at Porter Indiana. Police say a considerable amount of money was taken and the incident is under investigation.
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Porter, Mnd
Chicago
New York Centra Fire
Porter
Ind
State Doctor Sent to Jeffersonville and New Albany
Indianapolis Oct 31 H W McKain a representative of the state board of health today was sent to New Albany and Jeffersonville to investigate conditions and report findings to state officials.
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Indianapolis
H.W. McKain
State Board of Health
New Albany
Jeffersonville
Miller Expected to Enter Not Guilty Plea
Oct 31 report states attorneys for a former alien property official Miller will plead not guilty at his upcoming arraignment. The indictment details were not fully disclosed in the brief filed notice.
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Miller
Pat
Iller
Fdapton N
Hat Miller
Ea Nest
Radio listings tease for Ottawa and New York stations
Tonight's best radio features CRRO Ottawa and WST Princess Anne in Chicago with schedule details. Includes Philharmonic station openings and general program blocks, listing times and network notes.
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CRRO
Ottawa
Tad Ernor
S. Foot
Ate
Raditphie. Gan
WST
Princess ‘Anne
Indictments Likely in Indianapolis Booze Ring Probe
Federal grand jury in Indianapolis is expected to return dozens of indictments in a liquor ring investigation spanning Indianapolis and St Louis. Authorities have not released the full list of accused or the exact number of defendants as arrests are pending. Names connected to the probe include local politicians and other individuals, with the case centering on illegal liquor operations during the period.
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Sasiepecon
Federal Grand Jury
Indianapolis
St. Lae
St. H
Louis
Itinerant Evangelist Brought Into Court For Divorce Claim
Chicago October 31 Rev George Sturtevant 51 an itinerant evangelist was brought into court to explain his desertion of his wife. The case involves Ethel Mo a Lansing woman described as a tawdry evangelist with a sawdust trail reputation.
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Chicago
George Sturtevant
Evanseilet
Migs
Ethel Moor
Pees
Lansing
Fatal auto crash in Ludington areaHospitalized victims named
Adolph Guerin aged 45 and his wife Fiona 34 of Ludington were fatally injured when their car was struck by an interurban train near Kokomo Indiana. Victims Harriett Dibble 65 and others were also injured with uncertain chances of recovery as two others escaped with lesser injuries.
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Kokomo
Ind
Adolph Guerin
Fiona
Ludington
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