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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1933
Page
1
Residents from Daviess county gathered at Robert Barber orchard south of Washington for a meeting and later at the courthouse. Monroe McKown spoke at length on important matters while pruning methods were demonstrated at the Barber orchard. A small attendance marked both sessions.
A new order requiring banks to report names of individuals suspected of hoarding gold coins and certificates goes into effect after March 7. Banks must turn in hoarded money to the federal treasury, with local banks adjusting cash handling hours to complete the process.
Washington March 16 Roosevelt’s $500,000,000 economy bill won final approval and moved to the House after Senate passage. The measure cuts veterans benefits and federal salaries to save about $400,000,000 and reduces pensions to accelerate wartime economy. House action awaited White House word on amendments before conference.
Washington reports looming action on a beer tax bill amid protest by growers and labor unions. The measure would tax beer at about 3 1/2 to 4 cents a pint, raise up to 150 to 200 million dollars for the budget, and anticipate price impacts with a 10 to 15 cent retail range. Senators debate constitutional issues and district allowances as states prepare for legal beer sales pending Roosevelts signature.
In Boonville Indiana March 16 19xx a witness testified that four defendants allegedly took 800 dollars each from a buried treasure on an Oakland City area farm leaving about 16000 dollars seized in the pot. Thomas White of Oakland City seeks one third of the claimed 21000 dollars.
Incennes reports four Petersburg youths Nelson 20 West 17 Pierson 19 were arrested by Vincennes police after sheriff's informant indicated their plan to kidnap. A man named Blipkers 35 living near Ireland in Debo County was tied to a truck and forced to drive out before being robbed.
Article reports President Roosevelt to send a special message to Congress outlining a relief program for the jobless. It notes farm leaders and senators contributed views, and expected creation of camps for unemployed workers under wartime style mobilization. The plan aims immediate forestation and reforestation work with the army in camps and public works.
A local cannery announces it will operate the Washington plant for the entire summer. The move is expected to distribute more than $125,000 in the community during the coming season, benefiting growers and Davies County residents.
March 16 report outlines Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald presenting drastic disarmament plans and a British convention to reduce armies navies and weapons by 1935. The warning cites potential catastrophe if talks fail as a deadly crash near Lawrence County prompts a local investigation. A stolen car and a fatal shooting follow in Indiana.
Farmers toured Da Knox and Pike counties today in a feeder cattle event linked to the Wasseeumy tour of farms. Large numbers of feeders are raised yearly with useful information on crops and farming practices revealed. Participants included Graham Farms and Clarence Wes farm, with Farm University arts noted on the itinerary.
Out-of-county dentists attended a Bent Al Clinic in the Peoples Building with Dr. Harry Tolliver Elonra Dr. B. A. Ackeriman Loogootee and Dr. W. A. Schneider of Jasper among the demonstrators and instructors.
The Elks lodge will hold an initiation tonight with several candidates to be admitted. Following the rites a social gathering is planned. The meeting starts promptly at 8 o clock with a large attendance expected.
Mrs J Luther Stone and Mrs Antson were removed from the scene to their home at 715 North First Street after an incident. Williams ambulance attended.
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A man from Sullivan, Indiana, was sentenced to life imprisonment after pleading guilty to robbery charges. The report notes the defendant was brought to AGH prisonment today, with statements about his residence at Westfield and ties to a Tea Company salesman.
Fire swept a home causing the death of two daughters and severe burns to W Deney Yeager the father and a second daughter who are in critical condition. The blaze destroyed the residence and investigators are assessing the cause.
Mrs Wherese Preschter aged 76 died after a night in the hospital following an illness. The obituary notes her long life and ties to the local community, with family and neighbors recalling her kindness.
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