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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1914
Page
6
Short, scattered items show visitors and guests in Shoals and surrounding towns. Names include Mrs Otis Crawford, Mrs Charles Martin and Mildred of Vincennes, Bertha Feagan Seymour, Miss Camilla Faust, Miss Olive Hughes, and Miss Inez Bonham among others, with trips to Vincennes, Jasonville, Mona Lake and Indianapolis.
Washington June application filed before the Supreme Court for Harry K Thaw's release on bail. A decision was expected next Monday. Millie Grace Walls piano pupils to give a recital at the hall. June Hath Miss Walters to officiate.
Senator Evan B. Stotsenburg of New Albany defended the act calling for a vote on a constitutional convention during a three day conference at Indiana University Extension Division. He argued Indiana’s 1850 instrument no longer fits a state with 3 million people, noting railroads, utilities, and urban growth as proof of unrest and need for a rewritten constitution. He cited proposed changes including woman suffrage, workers compensation, and tax reforms, while noting opposition and the Marshall plan issue.
The June 8 historical note recalls Thomas Paine's death in 1809 and Andrew Jackson’s birth in 1767, Lincoln’s 1864 renomination platform, Julia Magruder’s 1907 death, and Dr. C A Briggs’s 1918 passing. Astronomical events list planets visible at evening and morning, with Algol described as the Demon star. Weather predicts fair and warm conditions. a court filing mentions Bertha Gootee versus Adrian Brewer on bastardy.
Ver Cruz reports Gen. Huerta on the water wagon for the first time in 35 years. He says his wife persuaded him it was best to keep his head clear. In a letter received by J. G. Williams Huerta notes she thinks he is getting the worst of it and that grape juice is now his favorite drink.
Sixteen deputies from White Plains County Jail guard John D Rockefeller and family at Pocantico Hills after recent protest activity linked to Colorado strike developments. Sheriff Doyle calls the situation acute and will have the county pay the deputies. In court, George Curtis paid $10 and costs for drunkenness. Banard Smith and Claude Beasley faced various charges with Beasley released with withheld judgment.
About sixty five relatives gathered at the home of Henrik at 1300 Washington Ave. Those present include Louis Smith of Loogootee and many listed relatives. The Transvaal gold output for 1913 is valued at 185000000 dollars. Eugene Arceau of Madrid Spain is nineteen, six feet six inches tall and weighs 266 pounds and is still growing.
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