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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1924
Page
4
Floyd Andrews was found guilty in circuit court after a tense trial. The jury imposed a penalty of a year with work and a $500 fine despite a defense team including Attorneys House and Padgett presenting several witnesses.
The Ohio river bridge bill, permitting a private consen t to span the Ohio river at one half the cost, cleared the Senate yesterday afternoon after House approval last Tuesday. President Bail idge's signature is expected soon as the measure heads for enactment.
The War Department announces to veterans the adjusted compensation process and warns against querying via offices. It outlines forms, distribution, and timing through post offices and veterans groups, with payments beginning in 1925 and certificates dated 4925 or later. The note urges claimants to file forms and avoid direct inquiries.
Indianapolis June 7 federal prohibition director Bert Morgan led a raid on the Lincoln hotel with deputies seizing about 60 quarts of whisky and two suitcases from a trunk in the annex. Suspects Lewis and a companion were charged with liquor law violations as officers transported the evidence to the federal building.
The will of Clara Fairbanks, executed November 15, 1921, leaves the estate in trust for ten years then to heirs, with bequests to Edward Fairbanks, Bruce Faley, George Maier, Dr William Jenkins, Jon Colle, and Crawford Library Fund of 5,000. The document names endowments totaling a quarter million and mentions a trust for the period of years with distributions among direct heirs. A separate note lists small legacies and the Fairbanks Memorial Bridge gift.
After review by a chautauqua committee the event will be held on East Row Street by the Washington high school. Ticket sale is led by guarantors listed, with the American Legion promoting sales and a limited time for ticket disposal. Police arrested Ernest and Elizabeth Carter on statutory charges at their Walnut Street home. Indiana State Normal guests attend a citizen student picnic in Muncie’s McCulloch Park Monday with athletic events, a baseball game, basket dinner, and a dance finale.
Classified ad seeks a rapid accurate stenographer for permanent employment. Provide full information to determine qualification. Address A care The Democrat 713.
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