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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1903
Page
1
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The city council awarded the large sidewalk contract to Daniel Rutter after a tight bid with brick scarcity cited as the main constraint. Rutter agreed to start promptly and allow property owners a grace period for building their walks, with brick supply and pricing key factors shaping the project plan.
County commissioners decided at the October session to appoint Auditor-elect Thomas Nugent to fill the vacancy from November 1 to January 1. Russell’s term continues until November 1 with a new law delaying Nugent’s start until January 4, leaving vacancy months. Nugent remains the sole appointee for the vacancy, awaiting regular meeting action.
The Daviess County court considers numerous cases ending in guilty verdicts and fines. Jimmie Campbell receives sentence for an old offense while Arch Yazel pleads guilty to selling liquor without a license and faces fines. Several disturbances, gaming den fines, and minor cases like divorce and disturbances of meetings appear among the docket with varied penalties.
The report notes Rosengartner charged with embezzlement in Kellams court and bound over to circuit court. It mentions a peddler in Terre Haute and allegations involving liquor. An arrest is linked to Willis Rice by a railroad police officer.
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