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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1913
Page
5
In a caucus session members discussed final enactments of tariff and currency measures and tentatively setSept 1 as a target. Leader Underwood laid out a plan to bar other legislation, directing banking currency and tariff topics to be handled on the floor with committees stalled for weeks.
At Mohonk Lake New York the tenth conference hosts 37 nations among 340 delegates. The federation reports growth from 2 028 associations and 158 620 members to 2 305 associations and 166 071 members, with about 800 more associations and 20 000 more members. The meeting continues through Sunday.
UK committee investigates alleged prebirth baby trading and recommends state funding restoration for charitable societies maternity homes and foundling asylums. The report cites a booming baby farm commerce in Tijuata and says most unmarried mothers are treated and offered adoption services before birth or shortly after.
Merchants in Washington organized to reorganize and expand efforts to aid the city. The meeting at city hall Tuesday elected A. S. Barrows president and empowered him to name a board of directors with four officers and three merchants. Committees include booster, credit, transportation, grievance, and entertainment, aiming to secure advertising and improve roads and services. A follow up meeting is planned a week from Thursday with Barrows announcing the remaining directors.
County commissioners renewed Arewart Wholesale’s liquor license after inspecting the poor farm this morning. They also approved selling the Ellis bridge in Barr township at 2 pm to M. H. Wilson for 235 dollars, with Virgil Grannan bidding 295 dollars. They heard a petition to sell Louie Smith’s east Main street saloon to Patrick Cahill. Alvin Padgett represented the Toledo property.
The Chautauqua week will include a question box led by former Governor Folk. Folk, seasoned by official service and research, will answer questions on government matters and national issues. Any attendee may submit questions for discussion and explanation.
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