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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1929
Page
8
New York reports a tragic dawn shooting at the American Theater involving Margaret Lawrence, famed actress, and Louis Bennison, her cowboy actor lover. Officials suggest motive remains unclear as speculation grows over the double tragedy following Lawrence’s rise to stardom two decades ago.
Imly states Plymouth is identified as part of Chrysler. The brief note emphasizes the brand linkage within the automaker’s lineup.
The discredited actress Miss Lawrence and partner Bennison were found dead in a roof bungalow. Authorities noted forty empty gin bottles and about 1200 dollars in pawn tickets among yellowed clippings and grease paint in the matinee idol’s trunk. Broadway had predicted failure after a suspension for intoxication and failed engagements.
Hogs 2,500 head market up 15 cents heavy weights 10.65 to 11.40 light to 11.50 medium 11.25 to 11.50. Cattle 350 head steady calf 375 steers 12.60 to 14.50 cows 9 to 10.50 vealers 12 to 15. Sheep 1,150 head steady lambs 15.50 ewes 2 to 6.50.
Hog prices show a range with heavies at 10.90 to 11.40, mediums 11.25 to 11.40, and lights 11.25 to 11.40. Cattle prices rise with steers 13.65 to 14.75, cows 9 to 11, vealers 14.50 to 15.50. Sheep at 400 head include low ewes 4.50 to 6.00 and lambs around 16.00.
Hog prices range 10.60 to 11.40 for heavies and 10.75 to 11.40 for mediums and lights. Cattle prices show steers 14.25 to 15.50, yearlings 14 to 15.40, vealers 13 to 15.59. Sheep trade ends with lambs 15.25 to 16.35 and culls 12 to 7.50 approximate.
Logansport Indiana June 12 A Jersey cow owned by Emmett Liston of Miami Township near Logansport gave birth to triplet calves. One calf, a male, died shortly after birth but the other two, a male and a female, are doing well. Triplets among cattle are very uncommon say farmers.
Chicago June 12 an aging jail saga unfolds with Edward A Fogarty dying by his own hand after serving as warden since 1926 under a reform effort. Rumors of political strife between John Creager and Fogarty circulated before his death. Creager then named David Moneypenny as replacement. Moneypenny, Fogarty's former associate, broke down upon learning of his chief's death.
Reykivik Iceland June 12 Captain Albin Ahrenberg and two companions prepared to resume the interrupted flight in the seaplane Sweden. They made two trial flights over the outer harbor this morning but three attempts yesterday were forced to turn back by unfavorable weather between Iceland and Greenland.
Yesterday's temperature reached a high of 87 and a low of 57. A boy was born to Mrs. William James on Jackson street last night and a daughter to Mrs. Ed Kixmiller on Center street this morning. Marriage licenses issued for Robert James Pattison, 29, locomotive engineer, and Mildred Ann Brothers, 22, nurse, both of Indianapolis. and Hugh Jennings Sullivan, 29, B&O employee, and Lottie Ester McIntire, 28, clerk, both of Indianapolis.
Public sale set July 1 1929 to satisfy a decree of 11230 68 plus interest and costs against noted defendants. Real estate includes parts of section 3 township 4 north range 6 west and 150 acres more or less. If rents not sufficient, fee simple may be sold. Also notice of adoption of declaratory resolution by Washington city council for street widenings and extensions.
Paes under the Biks umbrella quickly became noted for her cinema dance. Critics praised her work in Hit of The Show. The Hey Rube features a cast of rising women contestants in a carnival health test segment.
Notices announce the Washington Indiana City Council hearing set for June 24 1929 at 7 30 p m in City Hall to consider remonstrances and take final action. Also notice of petition to improve a public highway in Barr Township Daviess County Indiana filed by Elijah E Radcliff et al requesting grading draining and paving with stone or other material.
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