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Washington Washington Democrat

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Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Sep 12, 1930

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State bankers urge lower interest at Indiana assembly

Fort Wayne Sept 12 A resolution by the Indiana Bankers Association urged that banks should pay only about 3 percent on time deposits, a plan to curb overextension. The group endorsed the banking department’s recommendation to have the department of banking handle failed banks instead of court receiverships. Dr B M Anderson Jr of Chase National Bank warned cheap money fuels speculation and urged limits on debt access while criticizing tariff barriers and political tariff chatter as harmful to trade and recovery.

Department of Banking B. M. Anderson, Jr Chase National Bank New York Bankers’ Convention Dr. Anderson

Pleased With Big Rally In Tidiahapelis

Tidiahapelis September 12 Republicans plan to clash over tariffs and state economy in campaign opening. Leaders James E. Watson Arthur R. Robinson S. Purnell Attica Governor Harry G. Leslie addressed rallygoers. Party optimism cited for 1930s prospects.

Tidiahapelis Los Pee Cai Linton Ratly James E. Wats Arthur R. Robinson Red .S. Purnell Attica Harry G.” Leslie

How Coste's Wife Follows His Triumphs in Court

Two men from Bicknell were jailed in Vincennes after allegedly threatening an elderly man for chickens. Westfall and Dean, both 25, and Bryn Young, held on charges of intrusion, deny involvement. Sprinkle residents recalled a tense night as the trio reportedly stole poultry while claiming to be unions miners in need.

Coste Coupee County Bicknell M. H Anderson Norman Lerburn Westfall Bryn Young Young Earl Stanley Edwards Edwards Summitt Sprinkle Dean Cniet Anderson Howards Oakland City Scabe Mr. Sprinkle

Action Replaces Talk Of Rebellion In Chicago

Chicago headlines report a new crime prevention committee led by Albert A. Sprague forming to stamp out racketeering. The push seeks law and order with 33 men mobilized as “fighting troops” amid grand jury aims, following a June murder in a pedestrian subway. News also covers aviation stories and a high profile Paris to New York flyer reception.

Chicago Stack Opi Albert A. Sprague Committee For Sprague Quesax Ito Dar Iton Couomittov Hhat Messere Col. Sprague John P. MecGrey Criminal Court Howe Alfred J. Lingle Tribune

Forty Funeral Directors Meet in Washington Gathering

Forty funeral directors gathered in Washington for an evening meeting at the Presbyterian church banquet. Officers elected for the coming year included Huette Poindexter as president Emil Norris as vice president and C D Harris Jr as secretary. Bert Gadd state president and Clifford Gi Askins spoke on school and association matters and Indiana legislative action.

Washington Huette Poindexter Odson Emil Norris Loogoote C. D. Harris, Jr Petersburg Bert Gadd Directors ‘Association Clifford’ Gi Askins Indianapolis Indiana

First Annual Rabbit Show Scheduled in City

The Wabash Valley Rabbit Breeders Association sponsors the first rabbit show at the community gymnasium on October 24 25 and 26. Exhibits include rabbits from Ohio Indiana Kentucky Illinois and Michigan with a noted Indianapolis judge. About four hundred entries expected and many pedigreed stock will be on display for Daviess County residents and visitors.

Wabash Valley Rabbit Breeders ‘Association Ohio Indiana Kentucky Illinois Michigan Indianapolis Central States Daviess Washington

Two Men Plead Not Guilty to Embezzle

Motions to quash indictments against local embezzlement defendants were overruled by Judge Milton S Hastings in Daviess circuit court. Marion Hoover, Leonard Sawyer, Bernard Grosg, Earl Horrall, Ray Keith, James Montgomery, Raymond Conley, Walter Williams, Fred Raney faced pleas or arraignments as others expected to plead. Trial of the Hoover and Lawyer firm members starts next Tuesday. ex-trustee John H Wagoner rests as witness along with Carl Coble of the state board of accounts.

Milton S. Hastings Daviess Marion Hoover Leonard Sawyer Bernard Grosg Earl Horrall Ray Keith James T. Montgomery Raymond Conley Walter Williams Fred Raney Hastings Hoover Lawyer Gross Horvallt Keith Montgomery Robert Taylor Zrm Hoover & Lawyer John H. Waggoner Washington Township Wagoner Michigan City Carl Coble State’ Board of Acconte Investigtion Inte Igresonda

Boy, 3, Dies at Hospital in Daviess County

Edward Wayne Bean aged three, son of Mrs. Charles Bean, died at 2:30 PM Thursday at Daviess County Hospital from a ruptured appendix. He was brought in yesterday. The father was killed in Montana eight weeks earlier. Survived by mother, brother Melvin, and grandparents Ed Bean of Elmore township and Wayne Wheeler of Montana. services expected Sunday.

Edward Wayne Bean Charles Bean Elmora Daviess County Hospital Montana Melvin Ed Bean Elmore Township Wayne Wheeler M.wheeler

Hurricane sweeps Atlantic coast near Morehead City

Morehead City N C Sept 12 a Santo Domingan hurricane lashed the southern Atlantic seaboard with high winds and cut telephone lines between Morehead City and Beaufort. By 1 pm the storm intensified while effects inland were not yet known as a disturbance of hurricane strength was reported off the North Carolina coast and expected to move inland south of Washington.

Morehead City N. C United States Atlantic Seaboard Beaufort Washington United States Weather Bureau North Carolina Carolina

American maca front cuts Italian imports by one million pounds

American production of maca front reduces imports from Italy to about one million pounds annually while exports equal six times the import volume, signaling a shift in trade balance and domestic output capacity.

Italy

Mine unions clash as suit seeks injunction in Illinois

Springfield Illinois September 12 litigation opens to centralize coal mine union dispute with Howat Fishwick group filing to restrain former Lewis loyalists from operating in Illinois. Hearing set before Judge Charles Briggle. The injunction would bar action by southern Illinois miners and brand them with Lewis in a pending suit. Filing marks first move by Fishwick Howat since Joliet judge upheld a Benton injunction. The injunction also bars use of United Mine Workers name and assets by the Fishwick group.

Springfield Sangamon County 4Today Howat-Fishwick Group Tlnois John L. Lewis Tlinois Fishwick-Howat Circuit Court Frederick A. Hill Joliet Benton Fishwick Group United Mine Workers of America

School calendar outlines first semester schedule

John H. Shipp, superintendent, lists holidays for pupils and teachers. October 15 dismiss at noon for state teachers meeting, reconvene Monday. November 26 dismiss at 4 p.m. for Thanksgiving vacation. December 19 into Christmas break, reconvene January 6. January 23 marks first semester closing on Friday.

John H. Shipp State Teachers’ Association

Senator Wheeler Proposes Repeal Of 18th Amendment

Washington reports Senator Burton K. Wheeler Democrat of Montana urged repeal of the 18th Amendment and state liquor control. He was among the first major leaders this week to back repeal following Governor Roosevelt of New York’s earlier position.

Washington Burton K. Wheel Montana Roosevelt New York

French Flyers to Visit Indianapolis for Atlantic Flight

Indianapolis officials and aviation leaders rushed plans to host Dieudonne Coste and Maurice Bellonte, the French cross Atlantic flyers, as they stop in Indianapolis on their way to Detroit after a leg over Fort Wayne.

Indianapolis Dieudonne Coste Maurice Bellonte United States Fort Wayne Detroit

Cubs Rout Phillies in 15-3 Win

New York hosts the top listed game as Chicago Cubs crush Philadelphia 15 to 3 in a decisive innings. Cincinnati also mentioned with the 3 runs, highlighting a high scoring day in baseball.

New York Chicago Cubs Philadelphia Incinnati

Electrocution of Black Attacker in Texas Prison

In Huntsville Texas Jesse Lee Washington a Black man was electrocuted in the state prison after a confrontation with a white woman Mrs Henry Vaughn. The incident followed by mob violence forced officials to move him across the border into Oklahoma to escape a riot and prevent further fatalities.

Huntsville Texas Jesse Lee Washington Washington Henry Vaughn Shamrock Oklahoma

Senator Watson Recovers After Illness Across States

Indianapolis report says United States Senator James E. Watson is fully recovered from an illness that interrupted his speech yesterday. He completed his talk after a rest but may curtail upcoming engagements. In Terre Haute fatigue from recent duties prevented attendance at a planned banquet honoring him.

Indianapolis United States James BE. Watson Watson Alee Terre Haute Ind James E. Watson Linton

Correction on Wanda Mc Cracken Death Report

Relatives of Wanda Mc Cracken aged 10 corrected the record stating she was taken to a doctor Thursday evening, became worse Friday morning, and died early Saturday at home after Friday night care.

Wanda ‘McCracken

Schroeder to Be Indicted for First Degree Murder

Indianapolis reports a true bill will be filed by the Marion County grand jury charging Harold H. Schroeder of Mobile Alabama with first degree murder in the death of an unidentified man found in Schroeder’s burning car last May 31. Schroeder contends the body was that of a hitchhiker and says the death occurred when his car ran into a ditch after he picked up the man following the Memorial Day race.

Indianapolis Marion County Grand Jury Harold H. Schroeder Mobile Ala Schroeder

Africa to India language count gaps cited in remark

A terse remark notes language diversity with a figure claiming about 600 languages in Africa and 222 in India. The statement contrasts regional linguistic diversity and prompts questions about definitions and data sources. No further context provided.

Africa India

Dr Cochran Opens Office in Vincennes

Dr R B Cochran will open a three room office in the Worker building early next week for general medicine obstetrics and surgery. He arrives from Washington Indiana with B S and M D from Indiana University and has been an interne at St Vincents Indianapolis. The Cochran couple have moved to Alice Manor. Mrs Cochran formerly Miss Pauline McIntosh of Indianapolis daughter of Calvin F McIntosh of the Public Service ion.

Vincennes Ind R. B. Cochran Cochran Washington, Ind Indiana University St. Vincent’s Hospital Indianapolis

Barber to visit here for family reunion

Aden C. Barber travels from Salem Oregon to attend the Barber family reunion. He left Washington twenty four years ago and will make his first return visit since departing.

Aden C. Barber Salem Oregon Barber Mr. Barber Washington

Hopewell stores reopen at noon on Saturday

Announcement says Hopewell stores, closed due to the death of J H Hopewell, will open for business at noon Saturday. Additional note on Manilla fish ponds used for typhoon season harvests, valued over 10 million dollars with annual harvest exceeding 3 million dollars.

Hopewell J. H. Hopewell Manilla

Terre Haute to Get Convention in 1931 Labor Meeting

The Indiana State Federation of Labor held a unanimous meeting in Terre Haute to plan the August 3 convention. William Mitch of Terre Haute urged defeating Judge Linn D. Hay of Marion County for re election after Hay granted an injunction against meetings in Bicknell. Resolutions condemned Illinois rebels, urged use of Indiana coal, limited Filipino immigration, and demanded high wages on public contracts. The group also pressed highway contracts to be returned to construction firms using cheap labor.

Indianapolis Sept Aute Indiana Fedetion of Whliam Mitch Terre Haute Seders Linn D. Hay Superior Court Marion County Hay Bicknell Illneis W. of A State Highway Commission

Hospital Notes On Operations At Daviess County Hospital

Miss Doris Feagans of 303 8 E Beventh street underwent a minor operation at Daviess County Hospital this morning. Mrs Eldena Clark of Montgomery submitted to a major operation at the hospital today.

Doris Feagans E. Beventh Street Daviess County Hospital Eldena Clark Montgomery

Airlift of Chickens From Germany to Sweden

Stockhold shipments by air carried 1800 live chickens from Germany to Malmo Sweden. The first consign ment arrived in good condition with every bird surviving the trip and reported in aerial transport as satisfactory.

Sweden Malmoe Germany

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