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Washington Washington Democrat

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Sep 25, 1922

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Broken five places Bennetts hurt in Mt Carmel auto races

Claude Bennetts a local mechanic suffered severe injuries to his right arm and to two other drivers in Mt Carmel races Saturday. Bennetts Buick flipped at 63 mph landing front first on a post. Roscoe Blagrave escaped unhurt. Shoaffts won all three ten mile events and set track records as crowds watched injuries marred the Mt Carmel fair finale.

Claude Benneté Falm Mt. Carmel Bagnetl Roscoe Blagrave East van Trees Streat Bennett Ajury Keller & Willams Avis Blagrave Sennett Mmer Petersburg Mt. Carnell Claude Ziegler Vincennes Jack" Ban Ault Fairfield Benten Shoaffts Paris Shoaffs Alo At. Carmel Doc Roberts Monroe Charles Nation Worthington Ind

MacNider Promises Action On Bonus Legislation

Indiana Legion convention opens with National Commander Hanford MacNider pledging that the bonus bill will be enacted at the next Congress session. He asserts strong Senate and House support in the upcoming session.

Macnider Congress Terre Hauge Senate Hanford MacNiner

One Killed One Hurt in Mt Carmel Wreck

A collision at a local crossing on the Southern railway left Homer Carrell of Rockport Indiana dead within an hour and his brother injured with a broken arm. The crash occurred about five o'clock at night.

MT. Carmel Carmel Ils Homer Carrell Rockport Ind Southern Railway Carroll

Safety deposit box theft and canal search in Indiana

Newsdale Indiana authorities recover and drain a canal near Shirdland to locate stolen contents valued at 150 dollars plus other mortgages papers. A fisherman earlier found a box yielding 2009 dollars in United States bonds.

Newsdale Ind Ben Henry Couce Shirdland Dear

State Cannot Limit Coal Sales

Indianapolis September 25 The federal fuel director asks the Public Service Commission to limit coal sales but Chairman John McCardle says the state cannot. The telegram cites fuel condition info and notes the federal government cannot control coal mines in the state. McCardle adds the only state control is to prevent coal being sent to other states to preserve shipper profit.

Indianapolia Public Service John McCandle Commission McCardle

Employment On The Grease Industries Report

Washington reports that employment is rising across 42 indicated industries. Thirty show increases led by stamped warehouses up 30.6 percent and fertilizer houses up 16 percent, while tobacco plants and bar building sectors show declines.

Washington Labor Department

War Tax Lien Placed On Boxing Arena In Michigan City

Federal agents filed a lien against the Floyd Fitzimmons boxing arena at 2 Michigan City to collect war tax on July 4 admittances. The government seeks $5,489.00 in tax and $271.95 penalty, with potential seizure and sale of the arena to cover debts. Local businessmen reportedly plan to raise funds to prevent loss of the venue.

Toco Laporte Floyd ‘Fitzimmons Michigan City Jack Dempsey Henry Leonard Department of Eternal Revenue Acien Laporta Circuit Federal District Indianapolis Hien Isi Jtat

Carpentier Beaten Calls For revenge in fury

Beaten badly Georges Carpentier lay prostrate while doctors tended injuries to his face eye and jaw. He wept and pleaded for an immediate rematch with the Black Man as his faithful manager urged a quick arrangement. Outsiders were barred from hearing details.

Avalldd Stilng Carpentier

Turks Demand Thrace Entry as Allied Near East Plan Debated

The Kemalist leadership in Constantinople rejects the Allied Near East peace proposals insisting on immediate entry of Turkish forces into Thrace and refusing to cede control of the Dardanelles and Bosphorus. In Paris the reply to the plan was awaited amid expectations Kemal would accept a framework returning Constantinople and eastern Thrace. Athens condemns the plan, while Britain summons its fleet to hear the proposal.

Paris Onstantinople Thrace League of Naons Dardanelles Bosphorus Adices Mustapha Kemal Kemal Europe Constantinople Near East Tober Athens Greece Italy France Britain Greek National Assembly Lloyd George Lord Aston

Dugger Man Faces Bank Robbery Indictment

Sullivan county grand jury indicted Clyde Jeffers of Dugger for robbery in the 2 year old Peoples Star bank daylight holdup at Carlisle. Three thousand dollars was taken. Jeffers identified by several bank witnesses. Also indicted were Laurel Welch Harry Spoone Buckey Kathryn Swartzlander and Viola Ring on auto banditry and standard oil station robbery. They are out on bond.

Sullivan Ind Sullivan County Clyde Jeffers Dugger Peoples Star Bank Carlisle Wayne Laurel Welch Harry Spoons Buckey Kathryn Swartzlander

New Directory Being Completed for the City

George W Murphy advertising manager of the Hoffman Directory Company offers to help finalize the city directory. Limited print run ensures buyers get advertising space and the correct addresses for every family in the city.

Eorge W. Murphy Hoffman Wmpany

Lost glass eye found at Robert Treat Hotel in Fortescue note

N J September 25 John Mortimer Fortescue of Peoria J a glass eye left at the Robert Treat Hotel prompted a sympathetic reply from the hotel management They described their lost and found department as handling jewels umbrellas and other items while admitting this is their first eye to be claimed People seem to forget pajamas and nightgowns more easily than any item that has a story

N. J Robert Treat Hotel Glass Eye John Mortimer Fortescue Peoria J Fortescue Hei Lanybody

Forgotten Deposit or Two Million Henry Ford Discovery

Detroit Sept. 25 Henry Ford reportedly found a forgotten two million dollar deposit in a Windsor Canada savings bank. Ford’s bank balance is now said to be around 209 million. An official called the discovery a mere means to buy a few weeks of coal.

Detroit Mith Henry Fort Windsor

Witness Calamity Breaks Court As Tiernan Screams

In South Bend on September 25 Mrs Augusta Tiernan screamed and hurled a bag at witness Harry Poulin during cross examination while Poulin denied paternity. Court staff restrained her as she swung at attorneys tables and a nearby sister collapsed prompting a recess.

South Bend Ind Augusta Tileknan Harry Poulin Tiernan Mary Donohus Paulin Poulin Mrs. Tiernan

Rum Smuggling Strategy to Be Discussed by Harding Cabinet

Washington, Sept. 25. President Harding and his cabinet will this week tackle the international rum running question. They plan diplomacy with Britain on the right to board rum carrying ships under the British flag and may seek a November special session to define federal powers over illegal liquor shipments. Internal authority clashes hamper the anti smuggling war, with Shipping Board chairman Lasker’s approval affecting policy.

Washington, D. C Harding Cabint United States Great Britain Congress Atlantic Canadian Shipping Board Lasker The Thn

15 Year Old Girl Questioned In Murder Case

Pearly Buhmer, 15, was questioned in jail in New Brunswick by authorities probing the murder of Rev Elware Wheeler Hall and Mrs Jamney Mills. Raymond Schedder, 19, helped raise the alarm when the bodies were found under an apple tree. The girl is not under arrest in connection with the crime.

New Brunswick M. J d Pearly Buhmer Elware Wheeler Hall Jamney Mills Church of St N. J Edward Mall Elinor Mills Jo Berigh Phillips Glergy Pian Mills Sexton

Court Dismisses Barley Appeal Over Non-Collusion Bid

Judge J W Ogdon sustains a motion by the Franklin Road Company and dismisses Guay Barleys appeal from the commissioners court to the circuit court. Barleys bid of 13999 for Theodora Henderson road in Madison township lacked a non-collusion affidavit filed with bid and bond. Franklin Road Company offered 14500 and won the contract. Barleys attorneys plan to appeal.

Franklin Road Company J. W. Ogdon Guay Barley Commissioners’ Court Circuit Court Board Cent. Missioners Theodora Henderson Madison Township Barles Barley

Smile Week Proclaimed In Far West by Governor Hart

Governor Louis F Hart proclaims October 1 to start Smile Week urging residents to spread cheer. He urges greetings kind acts and joyful visits to shut ins and to share humor with hospitals and sanitariums to boost mood and morale. Local reports note two tonsil operations at the hospital and staff changes at local firms.

Olivia Louis F. Hart

Legion Delegates to State Convention

Delegates from Bureh-Wood Post of the American Legion left for Terre Haute to represent the local post at the state convention opening today. The group includes L. Boner Earl Luder and Fowlé Keith with alternates Carl Stver Carl Wilson and Ralph Bixler. Additional members and auxiliary delegates will attend sessions over the three day event.

Bureh-Wood American Legion Terre Haute Order Burch-Wood Bak L. Boner Earl Luder Fowlé Keith Carl St Ver Carl Wilson Ralph Bixler the Legion Auxiliary Legion

Republicans Open Their Campaign Here

W J Harding and Jakke W lead the opening campaign event in Dabiessebunt. The afternoon meeting at the city hall featured former Iowa Governor W L Hardin as principal speaker with state Senator Lyle W Duffey. After the program, Harding and Duffey planned to travel to Petersiburg for further campaigning.

W. J. Harding Jakke W Afteernecon Dabiessebunt Ot Cll Hall W. L. Hardin Iowa Hardin Wa Lyle W. Duffey Harding Mr.Duffey

Deaths Patrick Ryan dies in Bogard township at 77

Patrick Ryan, 77, died Sunday at 7 p m of heart disease and debility at his son Hugh Ryans home on Herron Street. He married Bridget Fitzpatrick in 1872 and lived in Bogard township. Surviving are sons Michael William, James, Joseph, Hugh and daughter Mrs Louis Gootee. He was a member of Holy Nativity of St Simon Catholic church. Funeral at St Simon's tomorrow at 9 am with burial in St Michael's Cemetery in Bogard township.

Patrick’ Ryan Patrick Ryan Hugh, Ryan Herron Street Mgr. Ryan Bridget Fitzpatrick Bogard Township Indiianapolis James Joseph Ryan Detroit Hugh Ryan Louis T. Gootee Holy Nate ‘Society St. Simon’s Catholic Church St. Simon’s t. _ Simon's church St. Michael’s Ceemetery

Rose and Rose and Two Counts

J C Sheley justice of the peace found Herschel Rose guilty on two of three counts in a case arising from a dispute with Henry Hodgesang. Rose was fined $1 plus costs for provoking and $51 plus costs for aiming a pistol. He was found not guilty of threatening to shoot. The hearings drew railroad workers’ interest. Judgment was withheld until today after evidence and argument.

J. C. Sheley Herschel Rose Sim Guiity On Rose Allso Rose Henry Hodgesang Squire Sheley

Indicted Herri massacre suspects face bail hearings

Marion, September 25. Forty four men indicted for alleged participation in the Herri massacre are due in circuit court likely late today. Bonds will be posted for all but eight held without bail. six of those eight are in custody and the other two will be arrested soon. A trial date is not set, but October is favored for hearings.

Marion Herri

Dyer Acquitted of Assaulting Girl in Indiana Case

Bloomfield reports the jury in the Joy of Indiana v James Herbert found not guilty on charges of assault and intent to kill Lillian Thege. The trial drew minor attention as the evidence was largely circumstantial and weeks prior a separate assault on a woman occurred at her bed in her home. City council met in regular session at the city hall tonight judging local matters.

Bloomfield Joy of Indiana James Herbert Lillian Thege Hoese Dyer

Judge to Grant Temporary Injunction for Railroad Shopmen

Judge Jar Wilkerson ruled today he would issue the temporary injunction sought by federal attorneys. He urged both sides to seek an immediate hearing on a permanent injunction, to be pursued only if the attorney general affidavits public interest. Government lawyers to file their petition tomorrow.

Chicago Jar Wilkerson

Exodus of Evansville Rail Workers Grows

Between 800 and 1,000 striking shopmen prepare to leave Evansville as railroads hire replacements. Officials say many households are selling homes to relocate to jobs in other shops, with about 190 workers reported to have already left the city.

Evansville Ind Homer

No Change Made in Constitution Amendments

Detroit notices report that the Sovereign Grail Lodge and the Patriarchs Militant propose amendments to the constitution. One change seeks to raise the age of order from twenty to a higher limit, while another aims to adjust representation within the Sovereign Grand Lodge.

T.O.O. F Detroit Grail Lodge Odfi Grand Cane Alk Sovereign Grand Lodge

Conditions At Ft Wayne Hospital Report

A scrambled notice from Ft Wayne Indiana describes conditions at a veterans hospital. The fragment mentions numerous injured veterans and concerns about care and tuberculosis in the facility.

Denou Ft. Wayne. Hospital Washington, D Irene Grou Hospita Ft Wayne Ind

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