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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1928
Page
4
A Republican platform review finds no clear stance on prohibition or foreign policy. It touts traditional policies while dodging direct answers. farmers face mixed rhetoric as Hoover’s leadership is questioned amid farm-heard critiques and urban disarray.
In Tulsa Oklahoma on June 20 a jury awarded Ernest Starr $14,000 after he broke his leg when his leg was struck by Louis Forner’s auto. The suit sought $50,000 in damages.
About 500 miners at Harmon field Knox county meet to adopt resolutions addressed to United Mine Workers leader John L. Lewis and District 11 chief Harvey Cartwright. They demand self support with best possible wages and conditions before next winter and threaten to negotiate directly with county operators if officials fail to act within five days. The session reflected mixed sentiment with active discussions but no protests on the platform.
Indianapolis June 20 On guilty pleas to armed robbery of the mails at Terre Haute railroad station last March 26 Calvin Holmes 22 and Carl Jennings 26 were each sentenced to 25 years in Leavenworth federal penitentiary Judge Robert C Baltzell presiding Jennings pleaded guilty at first arraignment Holmes changed his plea when confronted with government evidence including revolvers used in the holdup A J Lacey 24 Lomax IL admitted guilt under the Dyer act for transporting a stolen airplane and received one year and a day at Chillicothe reformatory Larcey transported an airplane from Richmond to Galena Ill
Mr John F A Hall of Vincennes Indiana credits Konjola with curing years of digestive and nerve trouble. He reports improved appetite, better digestion and stronger nerves after taking the remedy. The ad claims Konjola cleanses the system and strengthens organs, with several local drugstores selling it. Cleveland note discusses whiskey prices due to cross border transport costs.
London report describes two sportsmen targeting ducks on Hare Island who were met by water rats that mobilized and advanced. The "sqravel ous" rats forced two volleys from shotguns before the rodents were driven back.
In 1927 the California forest service assisted in distributing and planting nearly four million fish fry of various species in streams.
London fashion firms move to protect originals with fingerprints on gowns and patents on materials as dress pirates threaten the industry. Recent showroom models hint at radical changes in style with evening frocks using up to six yards of fabric and dance dresses needing about twelve yards of fine tulle.
In Kansas City on June 20 Dr Samuel Brody of the Missouri Agricultural Experiment Station explains that a young farm animal grows much faster than a young human. A child grows about 10 percent per year between ages four and adolescence, while a rabbit or guinea pig can gain about 1000 percent in a year, illustrating rapid animal growth.
In Toledo on June 20 authorities report a rise in gangster daring and officers killed as the city approves the purchase of 10 machine guns and 10 bullet-proof vests. The vests purportedly resist a .45 calibre bullet.
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