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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1906
Page
1
An appellate court ruling in A. B. Hobbs v. Hobbs, motorman, confirms garnishment of his wages for unpaid taxes. The Indiana case upholds tax collection claims despite prior assertions of exemption. The ruling clarifies wage garnishment limits and supports the taxing authority's remedies.
Funeral services will be held at the residence Thursday afternoon at 3 oclock. Burial will follow at Grace Grove. Nathan W Belfiban has returned from a visit to Indianapolis. He was accompanied home by his nephew Floyd Beltman.
A city council ordinance would forbid erecting privies within fifteen feet of public streets and within six feet of rear alleys. The measure, read last Monday, requires moving most outbuildings along alleys within thirty days and imposes fines and prosecution costs for violations.
A Washington report says the Republican state committee ordered 25 000 copies of Governor Landis speech for wide distribution as the party aligns on the tax question. The editorial notes the strategy mirrors a push to appear aggressive on reform while keeping the party line intact.
Patsy Lyden of Southton reports a pair of men sandbagged him on Petersburg road Tuesday night as he walked home from a Washington visit. A boggy vehicle stopped. he was asked to ride and knocked down with a sandbag, losing about 18 dollars before the strangers drove away.
City council allowed the electric plant trustees to pay past due bills totaling 2500 to operate the plant and install service for new customers. Five months cover receipts of 14074.26 and expenses 1410F-21, leaving a 35.35 deficit, with bonded debt and interest paid. Projections show 4204.07 profit hoped within fourteen months.
Ohio article notes Columbus Supreme Court ruling that several tax inquiry laws and their contracts are unconstitutional. The piece compares these statutes to Indiana tax ferret laws, highlighting the precedent against tax inquiry powers.
A United States Supreme Court decision requires the American government to repay Filipinos five million dollars in illegally collected tariff duties. The action prompts questions about lawful collection and possible remedies to return the funds.
A fragmented report notes Dr Frank McGrayel, a Washington man visiting Indianapolis on business for Robinson Lumber Company, is ill and not expected to recover. The piece also mentions Judge Houghston delaying the jury for one week from the upcoming Monday.
A clipped item describes tentative open air concerts and dances to boost the community fair. Proposals include a small admission, a balloon display, and a stage on an athletic ground near the northside school. The plan aims to raise about 300 and add to fair funds while engaging local students and talent.
On June 27 at Cumberland Presbyterian church in Petersburg a meeting aimed to unite the Cumberland Presbyterian and Presbyterian churches. After long debate the gathering ended amid disagreements and raising tensions, with property appeals likely to be taken to the courts.
Fragmentary OCR describes a period of pursuit and talk around Harry Thaw on a university campus. It references a search by authorities and by students, with mentions of conversations about his mind, violent acts, and interactions with a president and faculty as officials chased new leads.
Henry T Purcell and Miss Minnie Myers were married Tuesday at St Simon's church with Rev J W Doyle officiating. A reception followed at the Myers home on Hefton street, and a wedding dinner was held at the groom’s parents’ home in South Wingington. The groom is a son of Mr and Mrs Jasper Purcell of Son Washington and works at the B and O Southwestern shops. The bride is a daughter of Mr and Mrs John Myers of Robinson street. The couple will reside on East Walnut street.
The Los Angeles Examiner reports the marriage of Misé carte McCloskey Smith and Ivan Kees Robinson in Los Angeles on June 18. The couple will reside after July 15 at 40 Dudley Avenue, Ocean Park, California, with groom’s parents H. A. Smith of Washington Indiana and Robinson of North Glendale. The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs W J Lacy of Tropico. Honeymooned in San Diego and Old Mexico.
Thomas Yeager was arrested for intoxication yesterday afternoon and released on promise to appear for trial. He did not show up this morning and has not been seen by police. A hidden judge pressed a terse questionnaire to a woman regarding an incident with a baby, a dog cart, and a motor car, asking who saw whom among the carriage, dog cart, and motor car.
Nearly twenty relatives gathered for a surprise birthday dinner at Eun Potts’s home today marking a milestone in a warm family gathering.
Parson Hicks issues a July weather forecast predicting a stormy month with several tornadic disturbances and daily thunder. He outlines periods of central storms from mid July, rising temperatures, cloud bursts, and a warm spell toward the latter half, warning of thunder gusts moving across the country.
Williams of Rea plans California, formerly of this, accused as agent in loans to Nicholas Walsh and Wile cost near $200. Case lists Bernan Mattingly attorneys, mentions Felinty Kloing et al versus Mary Costello on account, status Dismissed. Mouller Company referenced. Prince files suit, costs, interest and taxes noted.
Tuesday night a dance was held at the home of Mr and Mrs Nicholas Sinnott five miles northeast of this city complimentary to John Sinnott bride of this city. A large chamber of friends attended the dance.
Fragmentary OCR text about a local event lacks clear details or identifiable names, making exact who, what, where, and when uncertain and incomplete for a concise card.
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