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Washington Washington Democrat

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Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1932

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Budget Tax Bill Moves Toward Final Enactment

Washington reports on June 3 describes the house receipt of the conference report on the budget balancing tax bill. Crisp announced plans to bring the measure to a vote, with senate tax on bank checks and the federal gasoline tax included. The draft tax bill aims to meet treasury requirements and balance the budget, imposing unprecedented peace time taxes. Closes with notes on debate, economy measures, and a prison sentence in Indiana for Shustrom.

House Senate Crist Ways and Brene Crisp Washington Ways and Means Committee House, Ways and Means Treasury White House Hoover Army Navy

City to send delegation to Princeton for Labor Day meeting

A large Wash ington delegation will travel to Princeton next Sunday at 2 PM to appeal for hosting the Labor Day celebration. A special city meeting last night approved fighting for the event, with 50 to 75 people planned to attend and about 20 voting delegates from the city. Promised votes from Princeton and several towns boost the bid. last year’s event cost about 2,959 dollars, with hopes to stay under 2,000 this year.

Washington Pinceton Labor and Business Séthves Princeton Oakland City Boonville King’s Mine Princeton Cos Igevern Penius Tepay Ssoumse A Ate

Odon Resident Emma Ferguson Dies at 72

Emma Ferguson 72, longtime resident of Madison township, died at home today after several weeks illness. Born in Kentucky May 19, 1866, she came with parents to Indiana in youth. Married to Ferguson, she had five children, two predeceased her. Survived by husband and remaining children. Funeral services planned in Odon.

Emma Ferguson Francish Guso Madison Township Ferguson Kentucky Ernest Besh Odor Teasett Ferguso

Former local insurance man takes own life

Fred O'Dyer a former local insurance agent who had recently faced court trials reportedly died by strychnine poisoning after spending time in despondent financial troubles. Found in his car near Shoals the 10 year old daughter burial and Mt Union cemetery funeral details followed as investigators noted he left notes for his wife. O'Dyer aged and recently bonded on assault charges had been in and around Shoals for two weeks after being away from home about three weeks.

Fred O'Dyer Loganspont Pega Ofolé Shoals Frank Dobson Y Tin County O'Dyer Tpo Elmer Holt Spout Springs O’dyer Holt Mt. Union Cemetery Loogootee-Dover Hill Burie Forte Ilinois

Review Board Meets Monday in Daviess County

The Daviess county board of review will convene next Monday for a 40 day session to examine county assessment valuations. Members include County Assessor Sims, Treasurer Wm. C. Camp, Auditor Rollie M. Moren, Michael Lundergan and Maioe H. Wilson. Changes will trigger notices to affected persons to appear. no radical tax shifts expected, but increases may be ordered where valuations were too low. The board aims to complete work by July 16, the session’s end date.

Daviess County

Kilanea volcano tragedy linked to relic lover in crater

Investigators reported today that a man named Sylvester Nunes leaped to his death in the crater of Kilanea volcano while holding the body of his sweetheart. The strange incident drew immediate inquiry into ancient traditions cited in the chaotic scene.

Hilo A H Sylvester Nunes Kilaneau

Polish flyer takes off for native capital

Floyd Hausner an American aviator left Floyd Bennett Airport at 9:46 am in the Rosa Maria monoplane for a non stop attempt from New York to Warsaw Poland fueling with 525 gallons of gasoline and 25 gallons of oil. He planned to fly to London if possible and continue to the Polish capital. Hausner spent the night at the airport with his wife Martha and family friend Father Paul Knapp.

Floyd Bennett Airport Hawse Floyd ‘Bennett New York Warsaw Poland Hausher Maria Hausner London Martha Paul Knappek Newark Father Knapp

Loot recovered in Lindsey bank robbery case in Sullivan

In Sullivan Indiana on June 3 the arrest of Hugh C Lindsey 29 of Little Rock Arkansas led to recovery of 3079 dollars from the Portland Arkansas bank robbery loot. Lindsey left currency with a relative near Sullivan and spent last weekend there. Tibdeeymu was arrested last night in Evansville stepping from a train and admitted involvement. City of Washington took control of local water canal property in a notable transfer witnessed by officials and Indiana Water Works Company and the McNear Company. The deal involved bonds, checks, and complex ownership transfer with city becoming owner of the water works assets.

Sullivan, Ind Hugh C. Lindsey Little Rock Ark Portland Sullivan County Lindsey Here Tibdeeymu Evansville Ind Bank - Arete Washington Indiana Water W Ring Indiana Ks Company Washiton Indiana Water Worksore McNear Company F. Jones A. D McNary Fred Dobbyn A. D. McNab General Anggement ‘Corporation of New York Tock Chiago New’ York Creek C. W Wm. C. Camp Reakace Camp Johnson Ree

Mrs Hallegan to Visit with Maude Hay Sunday

Mrs Joe Hallegan of West Frankford Illinois will visit here with Mrs Maude Hay Sunday, sharing plans for a friendly social gathering and catching up on former acquaintances in the community.

Joe Hallegan West Frankford, Ill Maude Hay

Hatchery Boss Reports Record Local Business

John Ritter of the Washington Hatcheries visited town on Wednesday and said this year has been very strong for his operation. He reports selling more baby chicks than ever in one season, with several thousand birds located in the area and hatching continuing through the season.

Odon Journal John Ritter Washington

Fragmentary OCR Describes Objects and Measurements

A partial text fragment references a long object nearly shaped like a letter I with inches and a meter scale, noting a device or item brought to an unidentified location. The passage mentions a quantity and production context but remains incomplete and unclear.

Local Brothers at Gibault Graduation

Local brothers of the Red Heart feature in a brief graduation note from Gibault, highlighting community ties and the shared milestone within the group.

Gibault Brothers of the Red Heart

Condemned Youth Sentenced to Joliet Prison

Rockford June 3 a 17 year old slays a street car motorman during a holdup and is sent to the state penitentiary at Joliet where he faces the electric chair unless mercy is extended. He was silent as he was led away, charged with a 608 year to life term for the crime.

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Pocahontas Quilt To Be Sold By Auction

Mrs. James Colbert of South Washington displayed a quilt in The Democrat office. The quilt has 20 blocks with 30 names each and will be sold to the highest bidder soon. The names are of firms donating money for Pocahontas to make the quilt.

James Colbert South Washington Democrat Pocahontas

DIES IN VINCENNES June 3 Charles B Judah Obituary

Charles B Judah 53 of Knox County law firm Judah and Son died suddenly in Vincennes after health issues. He practiced with his father and continued the firm after his father's death. Survived by widow Edith a daughter Mrs. Geo Bayard of Chicago and two sons Reynolds Judah of Chicago and Charles B Judah Jr of Las Vegas New Mexico. Reynolds a noted Chicago attorney. Judah family long prominent in the area.

Charles B. Judah Knox County Dides Law Vincennes, Familly Samuel Judah Edith Geo. Bayard Chicago Reynolds Judah Charles B., Jr Las Vegas N. Mex Reynolds ‘Judah Ily Es Tor

Puzzle Card: How to Draw Your Puzzle

A fragmented OCR item outlines a fourth in a series of puzzles with garbled text. It mentions drawing, a sequence, and turning actions but lacks clear names, dates, or places for concrete details. The readable fragments indicate a puzzle instruction card from a newspaper page section.

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