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Washington Washington Democrat

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Sep 09, 1930

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Relief work in hurricane area sped in Santo Domingo

Relief efforts for thousands of hurricane survivors in Santo Domingo were accelerated as American Red Cross officials led response. Lights returned after repairs, water supply was restored, and food operations faced crowding as authorities reported over 2,000 killed and around 14,000 injured, with many serious cases. Landing ships remained hazardous due to wreckage.

Santos Domingo Santo Domingo B. J. Swift

Man Fatally Hurt In Farm Accident At Decker

Vinnes Ind September 9 Ev Smere Horrall 26 died at Good Samaritan hospital after an unusual accident on his brother’s farm near Decker. A belt driven emery wheel on a tractor powered by a belt broke, a fragment struck Horrall just below the heart, knocking him unconscious. He died last night without regaining consciousness.

Vinnes Ind Evsmere Horrall Good Samaritan Hospital

Bandit Shot By Policeman in Territory Fight

Terre Haute Indiana reports a gun battle after a man named Navins fled from officers. Officer Carl Bovenschulte sustained a flesh wound and was hospitalized. The suspect, described as a 23 year old from Reece Evine, was killed during the exchange as police pursued him in connection with northern district crimes.

Terre Haute Ind Reece Evine Rre Carl Bovenschulte Ray Thomson Navins Pitodioes Unioneka

Powerful batting attack leads Hunters to league rise

A strong batting display and the league's best defense propelled Hunters to climb from last place to a share of the lead in the K of C. standings. Hunter's next match is scheduled for tomorrow evening against Cle ents, at home.

Bin Hunters Ing Cle Ents Ents Hunter

Large barn destroyed by fire at Vincennes farm

Fire at Herbert Cazel farm on Vincennes R 1 Sunday around 7 p.m. wiped out a large barn with 490 pound calf, 13 tons hay, 100 bales straw, 100 bushels wheat, 350 bushels oats, two cultivators, wagon, corn planter, feed grinder and Base line engine. Estimated loss $4,000 with $350 silage. insurance partly covers damage. Cazel saved a horse and suffered burns. 19 cattle uninjured. Fire drew hundreds of locals. flames visible from town.

Vincennes Ind Herbert Cazel Vincennes R. R Cazel

Mrs Sinclair Undergoes Emergency Appendectomy

Mrs Mary Sinclair aged about 42 at 207 North East Fifth Street underwent an emergency major operation yesterday afternoon for appendectomy. Her condition was serious before the procedure, but she is reported resting as well as can be expected. She was taken to Williams Ambulance for transport.

Mary Sinclair N. E. Fifth Street

Mrs W E Miller Removed To Home

Mrs. W. E. Miller of 204 Campbell Avenue was discharged from the hospital and returned home this morning.

W. E. Miller Gampbell Avenue

Bridge Co Seeks Revision of Rates Across Indiana

The Vincennes based Bridge Company petitions the Public Service Commission for reparations on shipments to Indiana cities. It claims fifth class rates have been paid over two years and are higher than Commission rates and higher than iron and steel shipments from Hammond and Evansville to nine cities.

Dianapolis Yincennes API Com Indiana Commission Hance Evansville Nina

Miners Union Board Called For September Meeting

Indianapolis report: The International Executive Board of the United Mine Workers of America has scheduled a September 17 meeting announced by President John J Lewis. The agenda covers routine business and regional issues at two Illinois mining sites where separate unions operate. This is the first executive board meeting since last spring's international convention.

Indianapolis John J Lewis Iinois

Man Killed as Train Strikes Auto at Crossing

Terre Haute Ind Sept 9 A man was killed and a woman injured when their auto passed a watchman's warning signal and crashed into a side of a gasoline motor car at a Wabash crossing. The dead man was unidentified. The woman Mrs Geneva Jackson of Terre Haute was taken to Anthony's hospital in an unconscious condition.

Terre Haute Ind Wabash Site Geneva Jacks Anthony's

Unidentified man dies by suicide in Le, Indiana

An unidentified man about 35 years old died in St. Anthony’s hospital at Le today after swallowing poison. The death is reported as a self inflicted act.

Ind St. Anthony’s

Rabbit and Quail Fry in November

The local fish and game Club plans a rabbit and quail fry at Eastside Bay in November. The club meeting discussed event details and set a date for the fry, inviting members to attend and contribute.

Imade Eastsidesbay Elty

In Argentina Uriburu Regime Inauguration Sparks Street Fighting

Buenos Aires reports that following the inauguration of General Jose Uriburu a coup government faced street battles and bloodshed. The government ordered arrests of Irigoyen and other leaders of the fallen regime, accusing them of plotting to spread terror and undermine the new administration.

Buenos Aires Argenti Jose el Uriburu Hipelito Bu Jama Orya Irigoyen

Threat of Martial Law in Louisiana mobilizes guards

New Orleans voters faced a tense primary as Louisiana chose between Governor Huey P. Long and Senator Joseph P. Dell Dell as the Democratic nominee for the United States Senate. National Guard units at Jackson Barracks including hospital and infantry detachments were mobilized amid the political stake.

New Orleans Louisiana Huey P. Long Joseph Ratdell United States National Guard Jackson Barracks

GOP Organization Personnel Selected for 1930 Campaign

The Republican headquarters advisory committee was announced by state chairman Elza C. Rogers. The panel includes a man and a woman from each congressional district, with Second District members from Indianapolis, Sept. Sinarie George D. Thornton of Bloomington and Miss Faye Cochrane Spencer.

Elza C. Rogers Indianapolis Sia Narie George D. Thornton Bloomington Faye Cochrane Spencer

Bank Robbery in Ottumwa Alters About 30000 Dollars

Ottumwa Iowa Sept 9 The Ottumwa Savings Bank was held up by robbers who fled with about 30000 dollars today The daring daylight robbery shocked downtown as authorities launched a search for the perpetrators and secured the scene for investigation.

Iowa Savings Bank Ottumwa Iowa

Mrs Colbert and Baby Taken Home

Mrs Robert Colbert and her infant were discharged from the hospital and transported to their home last night by the Gil ambulance in a routine medical transfer.

Mrs. Colbert Robert Colbert Baby Gil

Manheld in Girl's Death Seeks Answers in 8YearOld Case

Sofith Bens Ind. reports Jack Stamfer a friend of the Mrs. Appel family was held by police as Coroner Chester Crumpacker ordered further questioning in the murder of eight year old Marveline Appel. Stamfer had previously been questioned and released after he allegedly told Mrs. Appel the girl would be back tomorrow. Marveline's body was found the following day.

Sofith Bens Jack Stamfer Bula Appel Chester Crumpacker Marveline Crumpacker Stamfer

French Aviators Headed for New York in Question Mark

Washin on September 9 two French aviators Captain Diet Donne Coste and Maurice Bellonte departed at 10 11 am bound for New York in the Question Mark the plane that flew from Paris to New York yesterday.

Washinon Diet Donne Coste Maurice Bellonte New York

Hatchet Prospects Brightened As New Center Moves Here

Burl Friddle of Washington high school joins local high school as Gross transfers from Petersburg. Friddle aims to field a championship team despite losing several stars. Coach Friddle faces a tough schedule and must uphold the program’s laurels while integrating the new center and returning players.

Cough Burl Friddle Washington High School Petersburg High School Boss Gross Petersburg Hetchel Burl

Davey Guilty In Two Gases Case

Davey, 26, tried in city court on two charges filed by Levi Potts, 73, retired minister and politician. Potts was acquitted of assault and battery. Davey was fined for assault and battery and for trespass, with the mayor suspending the latter fine. Davey paid costs and was released after the judge advised better conduct.

Amie Davey Levi Potts Unts John W. McC Potts Davey McCarty

Miles O Neall to St Louis Hospital

Miles H O Neall son of Mr and Mrs M G O Neall of East Flora street and clerk in the accountant s office of the Baltimore shops left this afternoon for St Louis accompanied by his father to undergo treatment at St Mary s hospital St Louis He has been ill for two weeks but his condition in recent days shows marked improvement.

Miles H. O’neall M. G. O'Neall East Flora Street Baltimore & Oe St. Louis St. Mary's Hospital 1St. Louis

Rotary Club to Meet Wednesday Instead of Thursday

The regular meeting of the Rotary Club will be held Wednesday at 12 16 o clock instead of Thursday at noon.

Rotary Club

Bicknell Residents in Wreck Near Here

Mr and Mrs John Ray residents near the I O O F cemetery and Mrs Helen Coleman and Lois Morgan of West Second street were returning from Washington Sunday when the car ran into a ditch and turned over breaking the right back glass and denting the right fender. Mrs Ray and Mrs Coleman suffered minor cuts. the other two occupants were uninjured.

Bicknell Ind Sept. Y John Ray Helen Coleman Lois Morgan West Second Street Washington Ray

Bahr Pleads Guilty In Petit Larceny Case

Fred Bahr of Petersburg admitted guilt to petit larceny after being arrested in Charles Rogers garage on East Van Trees street. Mayor John W. McCarty presided as Bahr received a $2 fine, costs, and ten days in jail.

Fred Bahr Petersburg Charles Rogers East van Trees Street John W. McCarty

Mrs Alva McCain Returns After Major Operation

Mrs. Alva McCain, recently operated on at the county hospital, was returned this morning in the Gill ambulance for medical attention and observation. She has not recovered properly from the operation, according to reports.

Alva McCain Gill Ambulance

Major operation performed today at local hospital

Mrs. Claude VanWinkle of 418 East Main Street underwent a major operation at the local hospital this morning. She was transported by Keller ambulance to the facility for surgical care.

Claude VanWinkle East Main Street Keller

Censorship Established Today by All American Cable

New York reports the All American Cable Company announced censorship was established in Buenos Aires at 1 44 p m today. The notice states code measures were implemented and will affect transmissions and access throughout the region.

New York All American Cable Company Sensorship Buenos Aires All Code

Repairing Steeple at St Peter's Church Montgomery

The steeple at St. Peter's Church in Montgomery is under repair and the cross is being repainted with the first coat applied today.

St. Peter's Church Montgomery

State Health Board Orders Sewer Action in Marion County

Marion county grand jury weighs evidence in the Schroeder arson case as seven witnesses testify about a burned cremated body found near a by road on May 31. Schroeder disappeared after Memorial Day races and reportedly was seen in Mobile on June 20. An indictment was sought by prosecutor Stark. A state health board order read to the city of Washington directs immediate sewer and disposal plant action with plans due by October 1, 1930 and a contract expected by March 1, 1931. The rest covers city council actions on street work, sidewalks, and salaries amid local political debate.

Indianapolis Marion County Grand Jury Haold H. Schroeder Dad Gon L. Stark Schroeder Mobile Stark Grand Jury State Board of Health Wiliam F. King City of Washington Board of Health State Board Lewis T. Gootee Frank T. Cosby West George Street Mischier Stuckey Campbell Avenue Federated Shops East Seth Street McCarty Citizens Grove Street Emai

Five Die in Reading Rail Yard Blast in Philadelphia

Five persons were killed and 11 injured when a Reading Railroad switch engine exploded in the company's yards in Philadelphia. The engine, a shunter known as a pusher for Neshaminy and Ewings division, had just been inspected and moved off a turntable. About 16 feet from the turntable an explosion sent steam and boiler pressure into the air, hurling bodies into the surroundings as spectators watched.

Philadelphia Reading Railroad Neshaminy & Ewings

A L Welch Reported Better After Illness

A. L. Welch of Oklahoma City, staying with relatives, is reported resting well after a period of illness. Mrs. F. M. Harned suffered a severe heart attack last Saturday afternoon and was carried to her home on S. E. Third Street before being moved to the Harned residence.

A. L. Welch Oklahoma City F. M. Harned Harne S. E. Third Street Harned Gill Ambulance Mr. Welch

Fords to Meet French Lick Plutos Next Sunday

The Washington Fords travel to French Lick for a Sunday game with the Plutos postponed by rain. Hedrick and Kaysan are listed as ready for mound duty for the locals.

Washington Fords French Lick Plutos Hedrick Kaysan

Graf Zeppelin Flight Toward Moscow Departs With 20 Passengers

Friedrichshafen Germany Sept 9 The Graf Zeppelin commanded by Dr Hugo Eckener led a flight toward Moscow with 20 passengers. It left at 8 a m today.

Friedrichshafen Graf Zeppelin Hugo Eckener Moscow

New Operator at Meredith Shoppe Takes Charge

Announcement states Miss Pearl Troye of Indianapolis has taken charge of Meredith Hotel Beauty Shoppe during Miss Corrine's absence. Troye comes from Indianapolis and is highly recommended for the role.

Tey

Removed to Home Mrs Don Webber From Hospital

Mrs Don Webber was removed from the hospital to her home on Sunday afternoon by the Williams ambulance in Hudsonville.

Don Webber Hudsonville Williams Ambulance

Brooklyn Beats Chicago 3–0 in Eight Innings

Brooklyn defeats Chicago 3 to 0 after eight innings with strong pitching and timely hitting. New York leads 2 0 at St Louis? Unclear.

Brooklyn Chicago New York St. Tous

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