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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1925
Page
1
The city council reviewed the 1926 budget and tax levy at a city daily meeting, detailing levies for Special Fund, Fire, Police, Light, Street Railway and other funds. Total appropriations rise in several funds, while sinking fund amounts decrease, with 1926 total set at $68,258.19 compared to 1925's $86,961.42.
San Francisco September 1 The Hawaiian flight attempt by the U S Navy shows half completion with PN 9 number 1 still airborne and ahead of schedule after passing mid way. PN 9 number 3 was forced down 300 miles offshore and towed back to San Francisco.
A tentative sale of the Washington Herald involves 155 shares held by heirs of Charles G. Sefrit, owner of Practical Gazette. Five shares held by John T. Harris are excluded. Purchasers include George A Faith, Hugh G Faith, Hugh L Cox, A A Rang, C G Gardiner, Elza K Sadiuth and B O Burress. Printing plant assets and building to transfer. Stock allocation and final price to be decided. newspaper to continue as a republican organ.
Swampscott Mass Sept 1 The only clause of the income tax publicized today by United Press shows tax payments of prominent individuals. President Coolidge paid 14091 1924 and vice president Dawes 24834. Andrew Mellon 1882000 John W Davis 49600 J P Morgan 574000 D Rockefeller 6277 John D Rockefeller 28400 Henry Ford 2698000 Edsel Ford 82153000 Ford Motor Co 16493000 Will Hays 10234 Billy Sunday 1011 Tom Taggart 560 Meredith Nicholson 1586 George Ade 245 Douglas Fairbanks 182190 Gloria Swanson 57000 Mary Pickford 34000 Harold Lloyd Stevan Chaplin 34581.
Mrs. Thomas R. Marshall widow of the late vice president will leave this month for Scottsdale Arizona to be with her parents. The final burial site for her husband will be decided later as his body rests in a receiving vault at Crown Hill cemetery after his death in Washington. Initial plans had called for burial beside his parents in Marion Indiana.
Babe Ruth was suspended by the New York Yankees for unbecoming conduct. He was lectured by newspaper men and then confronted by Ruppert after an interview, and his stance toward manager Huggins shifted following the meeting.
Adelphia Sept 1 United States faces widespread coal shortages as 828 mines in the anthracite region halt operations after a midnight strike. About half a million women and children lose wages as workers quit quietly. President Coolidge signals plans to seek congressional power to manage future coal crises. Swampscott Mass Sept 1 also reports the nationwide action.
Terre Haute reports a two story business house on the national road west of the city was destroyed by fire early today. Loss set at about 15,000 dollars. Noel, owner of the store, was away when the blaze was discovered. Authorities unsure of cause.
Shana Kabash and Jesse M were arrested in Kabash Indiana two hours after a raid on a railroad station. They bound the telegraph operator and forced the safe. The men stole eighty dollars, which was recovered.
A clash on September 1 between socialist groups and fascists resulted in one death and two injuries. Authorities say several socialists were arrested as tensions escalated during the confrontation.
Mr and Mrs Joseph Enger report the death of their infant daughter Mary Alice born February 12 1924 at their Front street home. Death followed a heat related illness. Funeral services are set for Thursday afternoon at the home with interment at St John’s cemetery.
Crawfordsville Ind Sept 1 The Crawfordsville high school graduates fifty nine of the class? Forty two of 116 members plan to enter colleges or universities this month Wabash College is the favorite with seventeen graduates matriculating there.
Officials in Indianapolis on September 1 reported that the state board of agriculture took out a $50,000 insurance policy during the session.
Basil Henker, months old son of Elgie Henker of Indianapolis, was seriously injured in an automobile crash near Martinsville today. The infant's father was not with him at the time.
Indianapolis reports the arrival of September with a heat wave as noon temperature hits 94 degrees. The city endures a warm spell as residents cope with the late summer heat in the early September afternoon.
A vessel sank near Sault Ste. Marie with ten aboard. Five or more were moved to safety before the craft went down. Rescue crews reported no fatalities among those saved, while the missing count could not be confirmed. Sped relief teams secured the scene and began search operations.
Central City Kentucky a mine explosion today killed two miners and injured another. Rescue crews respond as officials investigate cause and scope of the incident.
The Womens Foreign Missionary society of the First M. E. church holds its annual officer election at 2 80 o'clock Wednesday afternoon. President to be present. Mrs J Rose is the program leader.
The Clintons Anna association announces an effort to locate Mitch Heude, detailing outreach plans and contact points for information. Local members urge readers with possible sightings to report promptly to aid the search operation.
Henry Miller 73 a pioneer of Daviess County died Friday at his daughter Mrs Della Wood home north of Ep som after a year of declining health and nine months bedfast Born June 2 1852 in Borden Clark County he moved to Daviess as a youth With his father he cleared land near Ep som and later worked as an industrious farmer He married Eliza Mary in 1860 and is survived by three children including Mrs Lope and Mrs Elizabeth doors Funeral services were held in the yard of his home this afternoon at 2 oclock
Volunteers were called to stay and help battle raging forest fires near a lumber plant in Wes Michigan. The blaze threatened the nearby area as fire crews worked to contain the flames one mile from the plant on September 1.
Indianapolis reports that about forty thousand U S veterans benefited in the past year from the Reed Johnson bill and its amendments. The national adjutant James F Barton said the National Rehab program will submit figures showing nearly eight million five hundred thousand dollars in increased dependency, death, or disability payments. Reviews of disallowed cases under prior laws lag, with progress at about seven hundred cases daily and the broader benefits not yet felt.
Ford Coupe of W B M West of Vincennes avenue suffered front end damage after a collision with Mrs Mary Smith’s car near the B and O shops on West Van Trees street. Kidwell’s vehicle also damaged including left fender axle and spring. Mrs Smith’s car sustained damage as well. Kidwell tried to avoid the crash by swerving left and sideswiping parked cars on Van Trees street.
A Biwood packing operation accelerates tomato canning as a large company increases local procurement. The effort blends regional growers with processing capacity, aiming to boost supply for canned products and create nearby jobs.
A fragmented OCR of radio station entries shows WEAF in New York and other outlets like Cincinnati Davenport and Detroit with various times and program notes. Mentions of WOX, WLS Chicago and KGO Oakland appear along with orchestral segments and music hours across EDST and PDST schedules.
Indianapolis Sept 1 The Indiana Bituminous Coal Operators Association joined Terre Haute to petition the state public service commission seeking a fair rate for hauling coal by rail. The filing targets Indiana railroads including lines to Chicago and Evansville, asking for equitable charges in coal shipments amid statewide coal mining efforts.
In Lebanon seventy five employees gathered at O. P. Spil’s home for a retirement celebration. The event followed a long career with the firm. A bag and party decor marked the occasion as colleagues praised his service. Portland notes report no local ordinance backing the event. Clinton recounts John Heber hearing shots and misinterpreting them as rabbits during a strange incident connected to a bank hold‑up last week.
Herman Zimmer age 22 star of the Owensboro Grays was struck on the head by a batted ball during Sunday practice in Jasper. He died en route to Owensboro hospital after medical aid in Jasper and Rockport. Survived by his young wife.
Indiana tax figures released today show state income taxes reaching seven million dollars as the assessment rolls near public inspection. Revenue collector Thurman estimated the total during the review of open rolls for public viewing.
Indianapolis dispatch reports chief Robert James announces a force curtailment. The article lists individuals Maxine and Mabel from Odon Malcolm Ritterskamp of this city and Cecil M of Plainville who underwent minor operations at Daviess County Hospital.
James Goble twelve year old son of George Goble of Goble West Van Trees street left home at six o clock near Alfordsville. Parents contacted Alfordsville authorities in the late afternoon but he had not returned to that neighborhood.
In Buffalo on September 1 three crewmembers perished when a passenger ship caught fire and sank. Ten others were rescued as flames engulfed the vessel, with authorities investigating the disaster and saving crews from the burning wreck.
In Petersburg on September 1 a city resident, Du Dolli han, wrecked his automobile on the state highway between Apr and Ee Per td Ote Var Wee. Miss Fleming escaped with multiple cuts. Local authorities note careful handling of the incident.
Mrs E Wetrick on her front doorstep found a basket described as a prank item, containing a sock and rag material. Police investigate the odd delivery as a possible local mischief incident in Indianapolis on September 1.
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