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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1931
Page
4
Rates show a weekly carrier charge of 15 cents and yearly mail prices of 3 dollars within the county and 5 dollars outside. All subscriptions require advance payment. The notice notes entry at the Washington Indiana post office and designates second class mailing.
Levi Hamersly died unexpectedly this morning at his store. A longtime Washington businessman and farm owner, he was a director of The Citizens Loan and Trust Company and highly regarded for fairness and community service. He supported the newspaper and city development for nearly fifty years, leaving sympathy to his wife, son, and daughter.
Indiana congressman Will R Wood in Washington blamed Democrats for Hoover era panic by delaying tariff legislation. He cited foreign protests and retaliatory measures worsened by the delay, arguing Republicans hold executive and legislative power and fail to act.
A committee member criticizes utilities for seeking unchecked profits and political influence. He cites alleged five hundred million dollars yearly in overcharges and argues that Supreme Court rulings limit state regulation of interstate gas oil and electricity commerce. He warns the fight against utility power requires coordinated action across states.
Fragmentary item list includes names Helen Madden KenI Mandabach Mary Krupp Hildy Sponn Cecilia Denver Frank Denver and McKinney Camp accident at McKinney Camp. Walter Deering Hennis Deering Veal Carnival traveling fair, vaudeville past, editor Charles Gerrit at Chicago for Republican convention. Marriage news Mabel Johnson to Calvin Bennett at Porcacelle Ida. State rights debate on public utilities and federal role. Epworth League delegates Keith Stugottee Chapman to Loo, Daviesdo Medical Association meeting with doctors Rang Herr Spink C EON Willie Yenne.
The passage portrays Mr Wood as a prime example of deficient congressional representation. It argues that such mentality in congress costs citizens $12 000 annually per affected district and reflects on the ongoing political strain.
The article reports widespread grasshopper infestations harming farmland in western Nevada. It notes forty thousand acres in Antelope valley California and four hundred acres in Lake Valley near Lake Tahoe already damaged by the pest outbreak.
From Washington come many reports of government economy measures but none mention salary cuts for top officials. The same holds for large corporations, with no reductions noted for executive pay.
Odon News records a string of social visits and weekend trips. Roy Stuffle and Ralph Porter visit Terre Haute areas, while Miss Bernice Hastings and Nora Wallick travel to Jasper and Terre Haute. Mrs. Martha Sommers and Mrs. Minerva Ketchem are among those hosting relatives, and Axie Boyd plans to relocate to Tulsa with her daughter.
Sparse OCR notes show court allowances including three dollars and various special assistant fees. Mentions Grand Jury, special assistant, State vs. parties, and a postal or postage item. Mentions individuals Alvin, Milton Hastings, Edgar Laughlin, James Hardy, and a drainage petition with a fifty dollar figure.
The common council plans to grade and pave Poplar Street from South Second to South Seventh, including curb and gutter, with concrete and asphalt options. Plans cover all intersecting streets and inlets, with a May 25 preliminary meeting and a June 8 hearing to consider remonstrances and assess benefits against estimated costs. Warren Vantrees, City Clerk.
The defense argues the shooter acted under youth's influence and demands, stating that society is on trial, not the children. They claim police pressured confessions and charge that the accused are not guilty by insanity, while urging scrutiny of authorities amid ongoing public debate.
Chicago June 2 Only 20 of 37 Chicago police captains tested by a grand jury were found to have absolutely clean financial records, assistant state's attorney Charles J. Mueller announced as the jury reconvened. Jurors finished bank account scrutiny and will study dealings with building and loan associations and brokerage offices.
San Pedro California June 2 One man was killed and another wounded in a running gun battle at sea between the rum runner Diatone and the coast guard cutter Arrow. Captain D C Clark of the rum runner sustained an eye injury and another crewman was killed. Clark and another crew member were arrested by coast guard officials.
Albert Slaven and Misses Mil dred Nora and Alene Slaven of Midland spent the first of the week with their grandparents Mr and Mrs Joe Sears of this city.
Mr and Mrs E Wadsworth relocate from Indianapolis this week and will reside at the Harry Sommers residence on Elnora street. Mrs R L Branaman and Mrs J W Pahmeier from Indianapolis and Sandborn, respectively, were in town Tuesday. E T Laughlin spent Monday in Indianapolis. Mrs Frank Boston of Indianapolis visits Rachel O Del and relatives. Walter Stevenson and son Mor ris of Indianapolis visit Mrs Alice Cooper and family. Miss Margaret Bennett visits Owens York near Newberry for the week. Ross Morgan of Hillham visits Isom Helm and family. Mrs F K Wadsworth spends the week with her husband auditing in Kentucky.
A Daviess County Fish Game and Forest Protective Association meeting set a fish fry for the evening of June 26 on White River area. Menu features fresh catfish and trim. Membership is $1 per year. those unpaid should pay now and new members may mail a $1 check to Elwood. Music and speeches planned.
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