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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1914
Page
4
Congress votes Friday on repeal of Panama Canal exemption by 50 to 3, sending measure to the house where it is expected to pass. The Cullop authored anti trust bill clears the house 325 to 12, praised for its draftsmanship and broad party support.
A warning about dangerous driving at the Amal and East Third Street corner. Drivers speed and make abrupt turns without signaling, risking pedestrians. A recent incident involved a woman stepping into the street and narrowly escaping as a car sped past, horn silent.
New Albany Ind June 12 Ed gar Bush of Salem a farmer and former progressive was nominated for congress by the republicans of the Third district here Thursday John H Edwards of Bedford was permanent chairman and John A Lingle of Paoli secretary J C Beadles moved his family from Montgomery to this city
Dr D V Wolfe aimed to secure a $35000 bond to gain freedom while appealing to the supreme court for a new trial. An automobile trip to Knox county with Sheriff Harmon failed to secure release as relatives signatures were offered but deemed insufficient. The bond was not approved by Judge Ogdon and Wolfe plans to seek a bonding company, though indemnity may hinder approval.
Roscoe Taylor, from Pike county, pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the death of Wesley Taylor, aged nineteen. Jesse Taylor was convicted earlier and sentenced to life imprisonment for the Petersburg murder.
Joan F. Holliday superintendent of Trincher Manufacturing was in Louistillé Kentucky after a phone call from brother Fred G. Holliday Cumberland Telephone supervisor. Fred died from carbolic acid poisoning seconds after arrival at bedside his friends suggest misread bottle for throat gargle disputing suicide theory.
Relatives were notified and the body shipped for burial. The funeral was held in Davenport today and was accompanied by John F Holliday of this city. Holliday was known in the city and had visited here last year.
Loogootee visitors and residents report travel and social updates. Concrete culverts are ready on the eastern Barr township road linking the state road to the pike. Routt & Sons begin dismantling an old school building in Canenberg with materials valued at $1,000 to be paid to the township. Several church and school activities are announced including markets, commencement, and the Silver Medal contest at First Baptist. Local court cases and a plant shift involve Aetna Insurance. A strawberry festival draws crowds at Maysville church.
Farmers in Daviess County anticipate a bumper wheat crop as rain delays early harvest yet leaves fields ready for the binder next week. Reports note Hessian fly damage is limited, with acreage and potential yield growing. Hazel Feagans improves after illness. Dr. L A. Wright visits from Cincinnati.
In Clarksburg West Virginia June 12 a Baltimore and Ohio limited train crashed into an open switch twenty miles east causing injuries among passengers and three insane soldiers being moved to a government hospital. Mrs Alexander of Cincinnati was seriously injured. Mike Fleming a patient broke a shoulder and Charles Coleman an attendant broke an arm.
Richard G. Kinkade brakeman on the Bo and O Southwestern railroad and Mrs Amelia Bishop Haney were married Wednesday at 4 PM at their newly furnished home on West Fifth Street. Rev Charles L Graham of the First Baptist Church officiated. The bride, daughter of Mrs James Bishop of Columbus, has worked as night clerk at the Interurban station. The attending relatives were present. The Sey mour Republican notes the home wedding announcement and mentions a separate social event in honor of little Miss Grolyn Allison on North East Sixth Street.
The young ladies of Mrs Van Osdel s Sunday school class hosted Dr Smiley s class at the Van Osdel home on Meridian street last night. Refreshments of ice cream and cake were served as they played games and shared conversations. Several ladies plan a summer farewell party as the boys enjoyed the evening.
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