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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1908
Page
7
W M Hayes cashier of the bank swears the above financial totals are true to the best knowledge. A Dec 1 1908 notary public GEO H Read attests. Directors Francis M Harned N G Bean and W R Meredith sign as witnesses to the oath.
President Roosevelt issued an executive order bringing 1,054 Indiana fourth class post offices under civil service protection and naming 1,084 postmasters for life, extending the policy to thirteen other states. The move, aimed at removing patronage, faces southern resistance and may set a nationwide precedent if successful. The issue followed Taft’s prior civil service support and could alter postmaster appointments across the country. The piece also covers a Farmers Institute at Elnora with talks on farming methods, grain, hog care, and road improvements.
Gus Lambrigegr owner of the Indoor Zoo announces a weeklong display in the Brann building at 418 East Main Street. He recalls hard knocks on the newspaper streets and will host guests of honor Monday night at the grand opening.
Mr. Lambrrig ger notes the joy of visiting children as brightening the day and describes wishing to die amid their laughter. He calls the children a guiding star and values their music as a beacon for the afterlife.
In the state vs Hale for Ham Dillon’s murder, circuit court recessed after juror Joan Perkins fell ill. Cross examinations touched on insanity defenses with Dr Scudder and Dr Parr testifying that Hale was insane at the time of the shooting while others questioned the extent of the condition and possible future recurrences.
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