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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1908
Page
3
The excerpt extols Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy as superior under all conditions and climates. It highlights careful selection of drugs without opium or harmful ingredients and claims a good name earned by consistent effectiveness with a money back guarantee from every dealer.
In Louisville, Senator Bradley argues for Vice President Fairbanks citing party unity, patriotism, leadership, and ability to carry Kentucky. He lauds Fairbanks as a self made, brave statesman and criticizes Taft due to Democratic press bias. The piece also notes a separate balloonist flight by Charles Pe Forrest Chandler and Itzhugh Lee.
At a Chicago gathering of Hoosiers Booth Tarkington shared a self deprecating tale. He ran for the legislature and won, recalling farmers promising support with a puzzled reaction. A farmer later quips they back Tarkington to see what he will do, illustrating humorous political sentiment.
In Atlantic City on April 22 the body of Albert Marsh, missing since November, was found by a fisherman. Marsh, a millionaire, prompted relatives to offer a reward of a thousand dollars for his body. The fisherman who found the submerged corpse will receive the reward.
Greencastle Indiana April 22 Governor J Frank Hanly and a tuberculosis hospital commission including Dr Henry Moore Judge W H Holman and Judge B F Bennett with Jeane Strouse visited the proposed Greencastle site for Spencer. They conducted a close inspection and appeared satisfied with the conditions.
Theodore Roosevelt embarked on a journey after a brief family setback as he traveled midweek. The incident followed a troubling episode with his father and reflects a period of personal strain during the trip.
Miss Nancy M Dunn former Vincennes police chief Thomas Dunn’s aunt died in her sleep at home from heart disease at about 6 30 Wednesday morning Coroner Beckes held an inquest and ruled heart disease the cause Funeral services were scheduled for this afternoon The obituary notes she was single and had lived alone for several years The narrative mentions her nephew Thomas Dunn who was dining with her before her death and found her unresponsive later in the morning A physician was called but life could not be saved The piece also includes a separate item about a G A R Memorial Day observance plan urging veterans organizations and citizens to participate and noting a proposed shift of Memorial Day to June 18 with Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address to be included at services
William J. Bryan spoke at a Bronx church house lecture arguing for dress reform and touching on women’s suffrage. He criticized Japan’s adoption of Western social life and religion, noting the role of women in shaping civilization while men remain cautious.
The county plans twenty miles of free improved roads this spring. The M H Wilson company will complete Barber road in Veale township and nine miles of new contracts including Aikman Walker Coyle Fyfe roads. Shufflebarger Cox start nine miles in Bogard township with other bonds expected for Harrison Steele Madison townships. Contractors aim to finish by October for profit and stress early spring grading to avoid rains.
In Spokane Washington Mrs Mary Ruby Truesdale testified via sign language that her deaf mute husband George Truesdale exercised hypnotic influence over her. Judge E H Sullivan granted her absolute divorce in the Spokane county superior court after the witness reenacted the alleged threats with an interpreter present.
The defendant did not appear in court. This marks the first time a mute person has appeared before a court of record in Spokane County to request a legal separation.
Springfield Missouri erupts in a conflict as Mayor Ernst, sworn in as a Republican, replaces the Democratic city police with an all Republican force after the council refuses to confirm him unless named Democrats. Four Democrats resign their badges. others patrol with the new officers. The chief cites loyalty to the mayor’s hires amid looming payroll tensions.
The Rev. W. W. Moore joined Samuel Shadds, a West Walnut Street teamster, to Hattie McClellan, a dress maker, in a Wednesday afternoon marriage at the minister's home. Both parties have prior marriages.
A brief notice describes the sale of a modest residence with new structures near ink droved road and R F D, close to a church and a railway station area, mentioning nearby habitation and an elevator.
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