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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1925
Page
4
A brief election notice explains how ballots will show the Republican ticket on the left and the Democratic ticket on the right. It also offers clerks’ instructions for uncertain voters and mentions standard mailing and subscription details and a Washo Indiana postmark.
Voters confront the dominance of Washington's business interests, arguing that a broad economic influence should not be handed to a government seen as inefficient. The debate centers on whether political leadership can restrain corporate reach and protect broader public interests.
The city plans to elect seven councilmen total: two for at large seats and one for council in each of the five wards. This sets up a council with two at large members and five ward representatives.
The article notes strong forecasts that Mr. McCarty will win easily yet warns against voter complacency. It emphasizes continued GOTV work to prevent an election loss due to over confidence and assumes ongoing mobilization remains essential.
A persuasive endorsement stating Asa Jones, a Washington public schools graduate and blacksmith, is well qualified and should be elected city clerk. The praise emphasizes his character and suitability for official duties.
A split view among municipal voters over party influence shows conservative men here predicting Mayor Mc Carty will win by 400 to 500 votes while less conservative residents estimate a larger margin between 1,000 and 1,200 votes in the nonpartisan race without issues.
The text explains marking a circle X for all Democratic ticket candidates or making an X in the small square in front of individual candidates for a mixed ballot. It instructs not to mark the circle when voting a mixed ballot and clarifies how to indicate selections on a ballot.
The piece argues McCarty will be elected mayor and urges voters to back a cooperative council to support his administration. It stresses solid republican support and warns that an unfriendly council would hinder progress and close cooperation with Washington.
Indianapolis reports inheritance tax brought more income to the state treasury last year than any prior period. Schuler C. Mowrer announced the 1.127 million estimate for this year, with last year’s receipts around 1.093 million. Estates taxed rose to 2,936 while 2,906 were taxed the prior year.
Washington October 31 Congress faces a complex air service issue with debates over organization and administration. Proposals from the special air board and House aircraft committee will shape the framework for Army Navy and Civil aviation roles, with calls for exhaustive upper air research and aviation medicine.
Bedford leads 26 to 10 at half as Stone Cutters battle Hatchets in a rough game. Donovan and Chattin trade baskets and fouls, Koetter and Cum mings add key scores, but late free throws and long shots fail to overturn Bedford’s advantage.
The report recounts a frenzied Bedford game with numerous substitutions and free throws as players like Koetter Cummings and Donovan exchange baskets. Officials, fouls, and lineups are listed amid a close 39 to 38 Washington edge, documenting a tense late contest and bench changes.
Downeymen fight hard to beat Jasper 39 32 as Homann scores six of seven from the free throw line and Lundergan adds five of six. St Simons leads with 13 of 15 field goals as substitutions shuffle the lineup and referees Esarey officiate.
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