15 Sep 1931
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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1931
Page
1
With six weeks remaining to pay the full instalment, county treasurer E. E. O. Chattin appeals to taxpayers to settle early. Barrett law city payments must go through the county office, and old receipts should be brought to ensure records transfer smoothly to newly elected treasurer WM C. Camp on January 1.
Washington city taxpayers paid 224.19 for last week’s special election to decide whether to purchase the local water company. The city council on Monday approved the following claims totaling the amount.
A Chicago to Detroit airliner crashed in a sudden rainstorm near Calumet Lake, killing pilot Al Malvick. The unoccupied plane veered and wreckage was found by police and a civilian after dark amid muddy wastes and flashing lights. The pilot died en route to South Chicago hospital.
A state-wide tax cut drive shows Daviess County near the middle in Indiana tax rates, with a slight decrease of three cents in its levy. Brown County tops the list at 1.54 while Hancock County has the lowest rate at 0.15. The table reflects county council actions across many counties responding to taxpayer pleas, noting cuts in budgets and levies amid local support.
A fragmented notice states a new turbine will be ready Sunday and turn over Monday. Officials and local workers visited the plant to inspect the new generator and equipment in use.
Belize and British Honduras report devastation from the hurricane. Daily recoveries reveal scores more bodies and death toll may exceed 2,000, with as many as 2,500 believed dead in Belize capital. Relief supplies ease fears of disease as stores reopen and aid arrives. Taggart, American, amid the turmoil, died at hospital during last week.
City council last night approved a paving preliminary for East South Street from Fifth to Seventh, with bids to be received September 28. A protest over the Southside sewer project was referred to the engineer, while repairs on West Poplar and other streets were authorized and building permits issued for a warehouse and several residences.
In Davies circuit court Judge Hastings heard multiple suits against Lester Lee Washington township trustee enjoining him from awarding school bus contracts to designated recipients. Bidders contested the process while issues may be separated. E E Eifert Reeve township trustee case was postponed as other matters proceeded, with Eifert challenging county council budget cuts that affect state aid.
Walter Brewer pleaded guilty to forgery in Circuit Court and was sentenced by Judge W. S. Hoover to two to fourteen years in Indiana State Prison. The case states he gave a five dollar check to Tom Chapman made out to M. C. Brewer with the name Lawrence Little forged on it.
A series of brief, quirky observations on daily life in Washington. A girl rides a bicycle with a younger child on the handlebars. A sign promises seasonal warmth and coolness. A blind man buys coffee and chewing tobacco. Locals discuss a fall football game and a farmwife’s lost canning season in a fire. A truck promotes a street show with a calliope. Preparedness of what is uncertain.
Dr. Ri Steinhart, a local dentist, won the dentists' golf tournament at Vincennes for the second consecutive year, dominating the event on Sunday with a clear victory.
Timothy Kavanaugh a French Lick widower about 60 years old killed himself around noon Monday at the home of Mrs. Joel Baker another widow. He left the house and later was found dead in the barn with a half pint of white mule and a quarter pint of carbolic acid reported as the toxic mixture.
Indianapolis reports seasonally cool weather will return to Indiana tomorrow, according to a forecast issued by the United States Weather Bureau. The advisory notes cooler temperatures and influences on local conditions.
Report says several fishing boats were lost during a severe storm offshore. Details are unclear as weather hampered search efforts and rescuers work to locate crews, with coastal authorities coordinating containment and recovery actions.
Coast guard cutters aided the liner Colombia as salvage firms raced to seize a cargo of 180000 dollars in gold aboard the ship. The vessel carried 234 survivors and was dispatched to Seattle by the ship's agents after the dog and 7ene aboard were credited with aiding the effort to protect the treasure.
A bomb tore a hole in the roof of the Regent Theatre as police guarded the scene early today. It follows two prior theatre bombings within 24 hours tied to unrest between theatre owners and motion picture operators over outside operators. The blast aimed at the apparatus room. the device was dropped from a second story porch.
Barr Township faces two lawsuits filed by E L Tierney, former Montgomery high school sergeant, and Loretta A Arvin, ex-teacher, seeking wages from 1928 to 1931 totaling $1,106 and $735 respectively with interest. They were represented by F A Seat. Separate trial details describe a local assault case against Rev Claude Ragsdale with a $25 fine following a jury verdict of guilty for assault and battery.
A car driven by Mrs. James Kelly of this city struck a light pole at West First and Van Trees streets. A small son sustained minor head cuts and received medical attention from Dr. H. C. Wadsworth. No police report was filed and cause of the crash was not determined.
The Daviess county education board met today with George C. Cole state superintendent of schools as visitor. Board members and Cole planned to tour county schools this afternoon and discuss issues arising since the new term began.
Central and West End firemen answered a call around 10 o clock last night to West Main and Third streets. An old model touring car was in flames and chemicals were used to extinguish the fire.
Indianapolis reports Hoover relief plan details for winter. District representatives say distress exists in nearly every county but acute in only 12 counties. Appointees are named for publicity and coordination of the relief drive amid the scattered severity.
Long distance flights in the past week killed or left seven aviators unaccounted for. Don Moylé and Cecil Allen, bound Tokio to Seattle, were missing over the Pacific with little hope of survival. French flyer Joseph LeBrix and mechanic Rene Mesmin perished when their Paris to Johannessen route failed. Halifax searchers scoured the north for the trans Atlantic plane, but no trace was found as Penn carrier and other ships reported rough seas and wind near Grand Banks.
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