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Washington Washington Democrat

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Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Sep 25, 1925

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French debt funding talks disappoint French mission

Washington September 25 The American counter proposal to fund France s 4 2 billion debt met a disappointing reception from Finance Minister Caillaux and the French delegation after a brief session The debt funding commission plans to reply to Caillaux and begin bargaining with a final settlement in view Secretary Mellon Kellogg and Hoover will brief President Coolidge on the offer and how far they should go

Washington, D. C Goolidge Treasury Melton Caillaux Delates Washington Coolidge American Debt Funding Commission The Mellon Kellogg Hoover

Successor 10 Col Witcrel Called for Next Monday

Beard was Gen James Col William Mitchell moved to testify Tuesday before the board. Navy department Admiral Reece, chief of the battle fleet, commander at the Hat naval base, and commander of the battleship division of the fleet, came to testify.

Beard James Col. William Mitchell Navy Reee Hat

Injured Wood in Critical Condition After Auto wreck

Pr Wood remained very low and near death after a collision on State Road 5. Doctors reported a fractured skull and brain injury as the most serious wounds, with a high fever and poor general condition. Surgeons began operation preparations and noted additional injuries to the left jaw and back. Companions, including Dr Kleindorfer, showed improvement or stabilization in the aftermath.

Panty Hospital Aer A Marion Kleiddorfep Ee Vo Kleindorfer

Trains Collide Near Chickamauga In Fatal Dixie Flyer Crash

Chattanooga Tenn Sept 25 An investigation was under way to fix blame in a head on collision of two Nashville Chattanooga and St Louis railroad Dixie Flyer trains near Chickamauga. Mrs H C Beyer of Minnesota was crushed to death while playing cards. Fifty others including train men injured. Officials said failure to meet until meeting the northbound Dixie Flyer caused the crash. Trains wrecked and houses shaken as passengers extricated amid panic. Ambulances rushed to the scene and conditions reported dangerous but improving.

Chattanooga Tenn Nashville Chattanooga & St. Louis H. C. Beyer Minnesota Ctient Chickamauga Worley

Home Burns to Ground at Noon. Loss Near $3000

Fire destroyed the Jersey street home of Martin Deitz at noon, saving only a single piece of furniture. Four year old Vincent is suspected to have started the blaze by striking matches while searching for a toy in a closet. Mrs Deitz and two children were inside as neighbors and the central fire department responded. Outside the corporation line, water was unavailable, forcing use of a chemical tank. The five room bungalow, insured for about $1500 on furniture and total loss near $3000, left only the foundation and porch.

Martin Deitz Jersey Vincent Ior Deitz

Memphis guard defends rare liquor collection at courthouse

Police raid exposes Louis Gianocchio who guarded seized liquor stored in the Memphis courthouse cellars. For years before prohibition he collected rare bottles, fighting through courts to preserve his hobby while others entered the Hywor room.

Louis Gianocchio Memphis Tenn Gianocchio

Jacksons Effort 10 Quit Guthrie Arouses Comment

Indianapolis reports detail Gov Ed Jackson attempts to force Guthries resignation over a conservation commission dispute. Guthrie demanded a written denial of charges before stepping down. Guthrie supporters pledge a hearing if charges exist. Rothrock named to succeed Guthrie. Guthrie delays resignation past a prior deadline.

Jackson Guthre Indianapolis Ed Jackson William A. Guthrie Conservation Commission Guthrie Dad Rothrock Indiana University Richard Lieber

Well Shot Planned on Cahill Farm South of Cannelburg

The Hart brothers Louis and James Hart, buyers of Lawrence Petroleum holdings, expected to shoot the new well on W A Cahill farm three miles south of Cannelburg. The 614 foot well, drilled yesterday, aims to gauge flow from the developing field where multiple wells exist. Results of the shot could not be learned at once.

W. AL Cahill Daniburg Hart Brothers Hart _ brothers Louis and James Lawrence Petroleum Company Cannerburg

Unclear 1925 political crime note from Manila

Fragmentary OCR notes report a death sentence for a man named Coolidge linked to a quarrel that involved a private William at Fort cement act ordering. Mentions Burleigh and his sweetheart and a president’s view of a death penalty in a Manila, Sept 25 dispatch.

Manilla Coolidge Johnson William Ft. Cement Act

St. Simons Social Attracts Large Tonight at School Basement

Opening night drew a large crowd to the boys' school basement for St. Simon's social with lunch and ice cream in the dining hall and entertainment through 10 PM. The event will be repeated due to strong patronage and continued interest.

St. Simon's Social

Millians Flagship Regains Contact After Gales

Washington reports the Millian arctic expedition flagship Bowdoin has reestablished radio contact with Peary's expedition after 48 hours of lost communication during equinoctial gales. Officials confirm the aircraft carrier status and ongoing search operations.

Washington Millian Arctic Expedition Bowdoin Peary

Chicago jail plot targets beer barons in extortion scheme

Chicago Sept 25 Jail attack plot reveals an elaborate extortion program forcing Terry Druggan and Frankie Lake, millionaire brewers, to pay for petty favors during their sentences. Read as two jovial beer barons prepared to testify about the scheme.

Chicago Terry Druggan Frankie Lake

Ireat Show at Prand Theatre Delights Audiences Tonight

The Tropical Maid musical comedy at Prand Theatre wows with Mary Brown and Marie Marie in bright numbers. The Tropical Jazz Band and Fadiocast quartet charm, encore after encore, as Barrett, Paul, Morgan and Leonard lead a lively chorus. The company performs tonight and Saturday before a return engagement in Indianapolis.

Mary Dwn Ms ‘Paul Egmendian Mary ‘Brown Marie Marie Barrett Paul Morgan Leonard Indianapolis

Thrills On Cut Off Hill Cause Sudden Skids

Motorists on the West Baden cut-off Sunday reported unexpected thrills as clay from nearby hills spilled onto the concrete on a mid hill stretch. The fallen clay caused several cars to skid, especially those ascending the hill, making the trip hazardous for drivers and prompting caution.

West Baden

Peppermint Growers Expect Prices Above Twenty Dollars

Nappanee Indiana September 25 peppermint growers who produce the bulk of the nations crop are withholding their oil in hopes of higher prices. They report offers of 15 to 15.50 per pound and believe the price may rise above 20 dollars. Last year the price was 10 dollars. A market shortage reduced this year’s peppermint yield due to late frosts and a drought period affecting clover.

Nappanee Ind

Hunter Bounties Five Dollars for Timber Wolf

R L Bowery, a farmer, killed a large timber wolf south of Shoals recently and received a five dollar bounty from the county for the hunting.

Shoals R. L. Bowery

Two Are Killed Two Others Hurt In Night Crash

Lawrenceville reports pastor Rev. M L Turner resigned after church factions formed over impropriety charges. The resignation aims to heal dissension and may pave way for a second Bay arch. In Madison, two killed and two hurt when a roadster plunged through an iron railing near a narrow bridge. The dead are Beatrice Watkins and Howard Brydon. Miss Margaret Conyers and Mozzell Hensel survived with injuries.

Lawrenceville Lit M. L.turner First Baptist Church Turner Church Council of Baptist Madison Beatrice Watkins Winchester Ind Hanover College Howard Brydon Indianapolis Brydon & Son Hanover Margaret, Conyers Milan Mozzell Hensel Marysville

Defer Arguments in Padlock Case in Indiana Court

In Daviess circuit court the hearing on the suit to padlock Tougan & Thomas poolroom and soft drink shop at 110 12 Main Street Vincennes was completed. Proceedings resume next Monday with the state seeking a one year padlock under liquor laws. Police Captains Kirk and Crouse testified about security measures and incidents including intoxicated patrons and a raid. Witness Williams testified to liquor purchases in 1934, naming dates and amounts.

Tougan & Thomas Main Treat Vincennes Daviess State of Indiana Young Thomas Place Kirk Crouse Thomas Building Ba Williams Thomas Phace Gordon Gin Prosper Thomas J. Thomas Vine

Train Hits Truck Kills One Injures Brother at Crossing

South Bend Indiana September 25 Louis Soloman 39 near death and his brother Jacob 7 in serious condition after a Chicago bound passenger train struck their truck at a crossing on the New York Central tracks. The two men were junk dealers.

South Bend Ind Louis Soloman Jacob

Light frost settles over lake region

A light frost covered the eastern lake region tonight as temperatures remained below normal across the Midwest and upper Mississippi Valley. In White River Ontario the thermometer fell to 16 degrees, with rain likely but no major temperature change through the Great Lakes and Ohio Valley into Saturday and Sunday.

Chicago Weather Bureau Midwest Mississippi Valley White River

Navy slows non stop Pacific seaplane flight to Hawaii

Washington reports the navy will not abandon the attempt to fly nonstop from the Pacific coast to Hawaii but will delay the PB-1 project until January or later. Secretary Wilbur announced the program remains active but postponed this year.

Washington United Stated Navy Pacific Hawaii Th Navy Wilbur

Woman Identifies Negro as Assault Suspect in Home Invasion

Mrs Mona Clark 17 identifies Wilhelm Risk 24 as the man who invaded her Indianapolis home while her husband was away and assaulted her in the presence of her two children. Police seek links between Risk and several recent attacks on white women in affluent areas.

Indianapolis Wilhem Risk Mona Clark

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Ant Hier Ounter Rev. Cole Col Witcrel Pr. Wood Rochester N. Baptists Clinton Wunder Gahill Farm Frank Knick Ais Te Cel Philipps ST. Simon’s M’millian AGA Prand Theatre
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