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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1924
Page
1
At the Cleveland convention a party loyalty pledge was proposed to unite Republicans behind the nominee. La Follette leaders countered with a rival plan seeking support for Harry Borah or Juden as secretary. The opening session elected Theodore Burton temporarily as chairman amid a restrained, attentive crowd.
The first great community sale organized by Washington business men is set for Wednesday June 25. It is billed as the greatest and most novel fair yet in the city and should draw buyers from Daviess and adjoining counties. The aim is to foster trading habits in Washington with monthly sales throughout the year. Each merchant will offer up to two specials.
Chicago June 10. Attorney Robert Servi questions students at the University of Chicago as part of a chain of evidence to prove the sanity of Nathan Leo pold and Richard Leeb, alleged to have killed Robert Wraunks. Crowe suggested the defendants were sane.
The plan aims to visit as many stores as possible during the sales day. Ninety five business firms have signed the community sales day agreement and on Friday at 4 30 PM all participating businessmen will meet at city hall for full details and complete arrangements.
In Edinburg Indiana Oscar Cutsinger 38 was killed and Babe Pruitt 55 wounded in a feud that spanned over two years. The men at odds since a calf dispute met on the street and after a brief talk Pruitt fired striking Cutsinger in the back and again as he lay dying.
Indianapolis June 10 The state Supreme Court grants a stay of execution for Marry Diamond condemned for his wife’s murder. The stay runs from June 20 to November 14 while Diamond appeals his Laporte County conviction. Oral arguments are set for June 12 amid tense local anger.
Robert Evans nine year old son of Albert Evans of 211 Front Street died at the hospital eight days after a sharp object pierced his abdomen. He was treated then improved but suddenly worsened yesterday and died following a second operation. He was in the fourth grade and had many friends. Funeral services will be held at his home tomorrow night at seven with burial at Mitchell. He is survived by his parents two sisters Pauline and Mary Katherine an adopted sister Clara Burgert and twin brother Paul.
Rep Theodore C Burton of Ohio argues voters favor a conservative Coolidge administration and a Republican Congress. He attacks bloc politics in Congress, calls for loyalty to the party, warns against third party movements, and praises tax and immigration measures while urging steady leadership.
Shoals June 10 Sheriff Cannon of Martin County and county treasurer Ann Dustin say Blair will start serving this term immediately upon their arrival at the state penitentiary. The transfer occurred amid intense Sheriff Cannon delays in moving the prisoner out of Martin County after the inmate’s sentencing.
A fragmented bulletin notes June and issued remarks on presidency and government, stating recognition was expected as the senate and chamber follow the new government. It mentions voting actions and ongoing political process with unclear names and dates.
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