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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1913
Page
1
Judge contemplates a new venire of thirty jurors as prosecutors push to bring Thomas Gent and co defendants to trial on six counts of embezzlement and record defacement. Defense objects to tax money for the venire while arguments proceed amid other civil actions and routine docket items.
The board approved re election of the county officer and discussed the annual education report. It notes a drop in the number of children of school age and projections that reduced state funds will affect the county. The jury trial section covered judge Clarence El and noted disputes over compensation and witness disallowance.
Disjointed text describes immigration officials at New York and prospective brides abroad. Mentions a church gathering and a planned May run special to the Om Post. Charles Reign Scoville appears as a Christian-appearing figure amid a crowd of admirers.
Hastings has been chosen to deliver the annual Memorial Day address, with plans announced for the event. The selection highlights a local figure slated to speak at the ceremony, reflecting community remembrance and tribute to veterans.
The article notes preparation for Decoration Day events led by the G A R committee with chairman Jackin, and lists cemetery and memorial duties. It also reports a May 20 wedding at St Marys Church with background on the bride selected from Ames and surrounding towns.
Superintendent George Correll and John Walsh met to review plans and tracings. They discussed differences between pagers and plans, estimating contractor costs around $1000, and timing for potential action as prayer time approached.
Helen Esta Thomas died Monday at her home in Graham near Washington. Born May 24 1899 in Pike County she moved with her parents to Graham in 1910. Guided by her teacher Mary Wright she joined the Methodist church in 1912 and attended Sunday school regularly. She was well liked and had many friends.
The Monday Afternoon club held its annual bugie nest meeting at the public library yesterday afternoon. Officers elected include President Mrs Hugh Cox Vice president Miss Mable Wadsner Recording secretary Miss Laura Wright Secretary Mrs T S Ack Treasurer Mrs Walter Hatfield Emeritus President Mrs W Ke Gardiner.
Plumber F ra Gross receives a strange note from Fy Voorhees of Olathe Kansas asking about a buried treasure machine. The letter seeks weight operation price and rental terms, suggesting a treasure find could be tied to plowing and planting ground.
The U S Court of Appeals weighs reversal of lower court rulings in the Bucks County labor case featuring Samuel Gompers and other labor leaders. The panel reduces a one year sentence for Gompers to thirty days while Mitchell and Morrison receive lighter terms, with dissenting Justice Sheppard urging reversal. The case tests contempt and compliance with court injunctions and may go to the Supreme Court for review.
A fire gutted a two story dwelling and destroyed its contents at about 3 o clock Monday. Neighbors reported the blaze from a defective wiring or structure, with only the kitchen spared and no injuries noted.
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