Jury Finds Defendant Guilty in Circuit Court Trial
A circuit court jury found the defendant guilty after a trial for grand larceny. The jury retired at 3 30 and returned a verdict within about twenty minutes.
17 Feb 1933
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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1933
Page
1
A circuit court jury found the defendant guilty after a trial for grand larceny. The jury retired at 3 30 and returned a verdict within about twenty minutes.
A mass meeting of all churches was held Sunday at 2 30 PM led by E Lewis noted psalist of Terre Haute. Large attendance heard remarks as Roosevelt era figures and policy talks dominated the event amid reports of political maneuvering and continuing social concerns.
Obituary notes the death of Mr Cothert after a several week illness at his home on West Nawrees Street. Born in Indiana in 1858, he lived most of his life in the area and was an active farmer near Maple Valley Road. He died after a long sickness, survived by his daughter and wife, with details of his family and residence given in the notice.
A city notice discusses investing in farm equipment and urges keeping older machines running rather than scrapping them. It compares repair costs to full replacements, noting potential 75 percent remaining life for older mowers and advising overhaul during downtime to ensure efficient service and longer use.
Announcement from Packing Corporation that contracts will begin Saturday with Daviess County farmers for this year's crop of tomatoes. Farmers are urged to contact the Washington office to sign contracts and participate in the program.
Louis W. Keith, a retired farmer and longtime Washington resident, died at 10 a.m. at his home at 609 East Walnut Street after a three month illness. Born May 26, 1862 in Daviess County, he owned one of the county’s largest farms before retirement. He married Covalt in December and left a widow and three children. The story notes a continued obituary on the next page and mentions a county agent meeting at Plainville school on February 21 with Purdue extension staff to discuss sweet potato growing and marketing.
Indiana farmers face a price level similar to the 1910 14 ante war era unless legislation lowers the value of money. Dr. W B Stout of Purdue University spoke at city hall about potential policy shifts to raise prices. He noted wholesale prices fell from 143 in 1929 to 91 in 1932 while Indiana farm prices dropped from 147 to 53, but optimism remains that deflation may be easing for farmers as the economy adjusts.
Governor Paul V. McNutt announced reductions in salaries for Indiana county officials effective January 1. Eight of nine state parole agents missed the session. John H. McAfferty of Washington retained his position as parole agent. The report also noted a chaotic shooting incident and various medical and legal mentions surrounding the day’s events.
A fragmentary report notes a man was killed in a home accident this week. It mentions Mr Badcock, his son, and his wife, but details are unclear due to damaged text.
Two youths from south of the city stood trial in circuit court this morning on charges of stealing gasoline and gas from the Tom Singleton home. Harley Burton and Raymond Lewis were arraigned on larceny charges. A jury was hearing the evidence of the case.
Richard T. Cox 75 a Bicknell resident and uncle of Hugh L. Cox of Washington died at home Thursday. Funeral arrangements not yet definite as family holds details.
Officials for the Finsville game are Gsange Bair of Bedford and Orville Jones of Terre Haute. The Artesians are set to host in the afternoon prompt, with details incomplete in the fragment.
A major operation was performed this morning at Viess hospital on patient Lannan of Loo, the procedure reported as successful. Surgeons conducted the operation without complications and the patient is under post operative care.
Mrs Elizabeth Billings aged 73 of Barr township widow of Abraham Billings died this morning after a long illness of pneumonia Born in Kentucky on March 19 1869 her maiden name was Thompson Married in February 1880 the couple moved to Dé county in August of that year Survived by one son Roy E Billings of Shoals Indiana Funeral arrangements not yet announced at St Peters Church in Monrovia per local notice
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