This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 8 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1932
Page
2
Indiana post offices report a rush for bargain stamps as two cent stamps lose value after July 6. Many residents mail letters with 3 cent stamps assuming the tax change or misreading the law. Officials warn the 3 cent rate starts July 6 and 2 cent stamps remain valid only until then.
Vincennes Indiana June 24 Dr I E Grovers inventor of court Thursday by James Robe King of Sullivan county It suits of the outgrowth of automobile accident which occurred at Farmersburg May 1 resulting in the death of Rosa King wife of the plaintiff The plaintiff is represented Ghake and Kimmell local in firm
In Auburn Indiana on June 24 a man and his wife, C G Holmes of Kalamazoo Michigan, were struck at a B and Q crossing by a passenger train. Holmes died instantly and his wife died later at a hospital. Holmes was a drug company salesman living at 813 South Western Avenue.
Miss Glen Mein of Vincennes and Grace Lowe with Joseph visit Terre Haute relatives, Linton visitors, and Burns City guests figure among weekend moves. Little Rock trip noted for Dr Porters and companions. union vacation church school closes with 156 attendance and full bills paid. Mildred Dowden visits Bloomington. church notes praise program and thanks.
Vincennes Ind June oh Repeal of the Wright bone law will be demanded in bills to be presented before the special session of the Indiana Legislature called by Governor Harry G Leslie to convene July 7 to devise tax relief legislation. At least three such bills will be presented according to Representative David H Byers Knox county who said he had been informed by the governor that bills are being drafted for the session.
New York June 24 Daniel Willard president of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad says the American people, having gone through a severe school of experience with prohibition, are ready for modification of liquor laws. He avoids repeal or resubmission and believes public opinion has crystallized on essential points. He suggests amending the law to abolish saloons and establish traffic control to promote temperance.
Mrs Maude Emison Brevoort age 56 years nine months and seven days died at 4 25 p m Wednesday at her home 622 Busseron street She was wife of John Brevoort a prominent Knox county landowner The article notes Frame's population and agricultural production.
Washington reports railroads proposed a special minimum fare for transporting the bonus army home. The rate, set by the B. and C. lines, offered veterans a penny per mile, far below regular charges. Police in Washington and Ohio noted the reduced fare amid ongoing negotiations.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.