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Newspaper

Washington Gazette

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1912

Page

2

Resolutions Adopted On Road Work and Parcel Post Plans

The meeting passed resolutions criticizing the road work system by supervisors and proposing changes including pay scales and contractor accountability. Postmaster Burris reported orders to prepare for parcel post starting in Washington, with blanks sent to gauge business and rates for zones, plus guidance on delivery routes and insured value limits. Thanksgiving observations and local community gatherings followed in Washington.

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Election of egg at the meeting and school case notes

A chaotic report covers an annual egg election at a meeting with officers Stuckey and Gibson, treasurer W. P. Ellis, and trustees. It sketches verdicts in cases including Parker vs Doyle and a car negligence dispute, with details on juries, damages, and receivership actions.

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Readjusting Med Insurance Rates Stir Chicago Camp

The head camp of the Modern Woodmen of America at Rock Island issued a statement withdrawing an error in new insurance rates. A court decision in Chicago enjoins enforcement of the new rate as the disposition of the rate plan is reviewed. The group faces a period to return to previous terms.

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Unclear Text About Policy, Rates and Settlement

Fragmentary notes discuss transferring policies to a new schedule and delaying rate collections until legality is settled. Mentions an officer addressing members about final settlement of the contract and equitable rates amid uncertainty.

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Christmas Seals Aid Tuberculosis Fund Sale Planned Next Week

The Red Cross Christmas seal sale heads to Washington with a consignment from Mrs Harr and others. About one cent seals will appear on packages and envelopes to raise funds for tuberculosis relief as campaigners expect participation to double in December.

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Christmas Shopper Warns Against Last Minute Deals

A garbled holiday notice urges early shopping to avoid Christmas disappointment. It stresses timely advertising to secure space before items are gobbled up and mentions verification of statements.

Salesiforrer

Supreme Court Rules Merger Violates Antitrust Law

The Supreme Court of the United States ruled that the Pacific and the same rail merger violates the Sherman Antitrust Act. The ruling orders dissolution of the properties within three months with interest applied.

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County Seat Candidate Silent on Pledges

A. A. Holder for county member reportedly did not provide campaign promises or plans during the election period. The lack of stated positions leaves voters without clear policy commitments from the candidate.

Plow Tips and Political Notes In Maryland and Daviess

A scattered 1910s era page discusses plowing methods to preserve moisture and prevent erosion in fall and spring, stressing level land and soil packing. It also notes Maryland political figures including Mr. Jackson and the Taft forces, plus a local laundry engine accident at a steam laundry.

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High School Team Beats Alumni in Park Match

The high school soccer team won 4 to 0 against an alumni squad at the athletic park on Thursday afternoon. Proceeds go to the high school athletic fund.

High School Athletic Fund

Thanksgiving reward for railroad shop workers

A notice thanking machinists, blacksmiths, and boilermakers in the C. E. I. railroad shops. Beginning December 1, workers will receive a two cent hourly wage increase as announced.

Patrick Dennigan Dies After Illness in Loosgoate

Patrick Dennigan, longtime resident and one of Loosgoate's oldest citizens, died Wednesday morning after several months of illness.

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Obituary Snippet Reflects Local Longtime Company Worker

A brief obituary notes a man from Ireland who came to Mar and helped build the southwestern branch of a company. He was a longtime employee for nine years before retirement. Three children survive him.

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Armistice Talks Near Final Balkan Settlement

A tentative agreement for an armistice between the Balkan allies and Turkey was signed near Constantinople on Tuesday night. Bulgaria and Servia with Montenegro reportedly accept terms, while Greece delays, with final terms not yet published.

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Meeting Commission on Day

A brief summary notes a commission meeting scheduled for an upcoming day in the calendar. The readable fragments indicate an official gathering with committee members and procedural discussions anticipated.

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