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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1912
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR describes a defaming case where Overton allegedly influenced a married woman, involving intimate relations and potential damages. Mentions attorneys Tep ett Padgett Laughiin and a Madison lodge, Elks secrecy, and a police investigation into the affair amid a lodge post card update.
fragmented OCR text suggests a legal dispute involving a bank and Vance with references to an attorney and a court session at noon and 7:30 oclock on a Saturday in December. mentions Palmer company and a lecture or lecture-like event under auspices of a colored society.
A discussion in political circles centers on civil service changes and postmaster appointments. Democrats accuse party leaders of planning firings. Republicans vow resistance as March 4 approaches, with names like Cullop and Dillion featuring in speculative maneuvers for posts in key towns.
A long serving employee known as a trusted clerk and bookkeeper at the Washington National Bank plans to retire January 1. His career began with the bank's founding, and he has earned a rest after more than four decades of steady service in key roles, including cashier in later years. He is praised for his health and timely conduct of affairs.
A fragment reading Speaker Gay Lar trytain Rde is identified as the main figure. The garbled OCR text suggests a focus on a speaker role or event titled as main. Further readable context is limited to the fragment.
The final session of a long congress opened with opening ceremonies and orderly business. Speaker Clark presided as both houses organized and adjourned briefly, with condolences voiced for recent deaths. leaders named for conferences and committees, while a planned constitutional amendment and the Chautauqua tour were announced for July with ticket sales starting in May.
John Areas fifty three and Rebecca Stiles of Washington pleaded guilty in Sullivan county court to petit larceny. Caress was sentenced to an Indiana state prison term of one to eight years. Stiles was granted a suspended sentence on conditions of good behavior. They had stolen a suit from a Shelburn miner, initially claimed to be husband and wife, then confessed true identities. The case stirred public sympathy as Caress is described as father of eight, living with a half father and farm family fears.
The Elnora Poultry Association announces its second annual exposition to be held January 1 3 and 4 in Davie county Indiana. Premiums trophies and prizes will attract many chicken fanciers from across the state. The Purdue University Department of Poultry Husbandry exhibit will be featured under a competent supervisor. B Lane will judge the poultry and provide information for raisers.
An article discusses a storage battery system for an eastern rail line from Vin d j unes to Loogoorde, with estimates reducing capital cost and annual expenses. Proponents note advantages over direct power and cite New York contractors and local money market optimism for a possible $1.50 per passenger mile rate and 200 miles operation.
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