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Newspaper

Washington Gazette

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1907

Page

2

Notices in Indiana court docket threaten quiet title cases

Indiana notices list Daviess county circuit court cases from November 1907. Plaintiffs Thomas J. Clark and John Jackson sue to quiet title against defendants including William G. Jett, Margery Deitz, Samuel Chamness, and heirs of several Chamness and Hyatt relatives. Hearings set for early 1908 at Washington courthouse. Also reports a marriage separation petition for Mattie Arterburn and a subsequent marriage license for Ernest Orender and Dora B Sawyer, with Arterburn seeking custody and alleging adultery.

State of Indiana Daviess County Daviess Circuit Court Thomas J. Clark William G. Jett Margery Deitz Daviess Irina Indiana Washington WM. A. Wallace Heffernan & Mattingly Attys William A.hyatt Ralph Hyatt Theodore Hyatt Louis Hyatt Laura Blanche Hoover Walter Hyatt Martha B. Sargent Circuit Court Court House Heffernan & Mattingly, Attys Mattle Arterburn Steele Township Herbert Arterburn Ernest E. ‘Orender Dora B. Sawyer Orender William Riley Miss Sawyer Greele Township Arterburn Mattie Orender

Chaney drafts a bank tax to back deposits with federal reserve

Representative John C Chaney unveils a financial bill taxing national banks at one tenth of one percent of capital. Tax proceeds fund a Washington reserve to guarantee depositors in bank failures. Banks would realize assets to repay depositors in full after closures, with state legislatures given time to act.

John C. Chaney Washington Honal Ganks

Extrador Eye Enh Speen Report Incomplete

Fragmentary OCR text offers limited readable facts about an eye related topic. Names, dates, places, or outcomes are not discernible.

December Settlement Reports Daviess County Taxes

Deputy County Auditor Will Camp completes the December settlement sheet for Daviess County covering state and county revenue for 1906. The report shows $29,927 state revenue, $21,314 in collections for township and school funds, and a total delinquency of $29,021.95. Net distribution totals rise to $131,583.73 with $21,314 allocations from November. County treasurer Truglove heads to Indianapolis for final settlement.

Will Camp Daviess County Truglove Indianapolis City of Washington Washington Township Spi Veale Reeve Harrison Town Montgome

Chicago to Host 1908 Republican National Convention Call

The Republican National Committee issued a call signed by Chairman Harry S. New and Secretary Elmer Dover directing the 1908 convention to be held in Chicago on June 16. It outlines delegates, districts, and credentials from states and territories, with notices of selection procedures and contested credentials handled by the committee. A Chicago dispatch notes Vice President Fairbanks’ campaign seeking hotel accommodations as preparations for the event begin.

Chicago Haseen Harry S, New Elmer Dover Republican National Committee United States Fay Hawaii District of Columbia Alaska Porto Rico Philippine Islands Republican Party Arizona New Mexico Hawai P Neloal Republican Congression— ‘al Committee Republican Congressional Committee Republican State Committee Congressional Committee Frict of Columbia Sidney, Bieber Percy Cat George F. Collins Porto ‘Rico Phippine Islands Washington National Committee Fairbanks Chicag Record- Herald James P. Goodrich Indianapolis Airbanks

An en into the mill

A fragmentary line from a historical page reads in broken form, offering no clear event or identifiable names. The legible portion hints at a generic inquiry or note about a mill, but lacks sufficient details to establish context.

Bank Robbery Foiled by Morning Patrols

A failed safe crack at an unnamed bank left only 3 50 in the vault. Stranger with a mustache visited a restaurant and questioned a boy for bank hours. Citizens and staff reported feeling alarmed as White and Guards officers patrolled after the attempt.

Strangland Walker

Striking Intruder Forces Entry as Women Call for Help

An unknown man tried to force a door during an evening incident, but fled when occupants screamed for aid. Crowds on Main and Cen ter streets saw the suspect, described as sandy complexioned and middle aged, following three women, including Mrs. Cox's two daughters. Police tracked tracks near Southwestern and Seventh streets.

Center Street Main Street B, & CO. Southwestern Seventh Street

Narrow escape at White River endangers swimmer

Charles Neidig of this city nearly drowned Sunday at White river while watching for the body of William Maher drowned a week earlier. Neidig, intoxicated and in an agitated state, plunged in after Maher's corpse, disappeared underwater, and was rescued by companions who pulled him into a boat just as he attempted another dive.

Charles Neidig White River Neidig Willam Maher Maher Yarbrough

Man Injured in Fall at Round House

D. T. Berry, a 78 year old B and O Southwestern shops employee, fell in the round house around 6 am Tuesday and sprained his back. Doctors fear the injury could be serious due to his age.

D. T. Berry Southwestern Round House Mr.Berry Mr. Berry

Sheriff Milton Pitzgerald Plans Farm Move After Service

Milton Pitzgerald, retiring sheriff at year’s start, will move his family to a Washington township farm south of the city. He leaves a record in office scarcely equaled by any predecessor.

Milton Pitzgerald Washington Township Fitzgerald

Marriage License Granted To Elmore Township Pair

Isiah Copeland, a farmer from Elmore township, and Grace M. McBride of Elmore township have been granted a marriage license. Miss McBride is a daughter of George McBride who resides near Linton.

Isiah Copeland Elmore Township Grace ‘M. McBride Miss McBride George McBride Linton

Settlement Planned Between County Officials

In Indianapolis at noon, County Treasurer Truelove and County Auditor Nugent will conduct a settlement with the state treasurer. The event centers on finalizing accounts and closing pending balances.

Truelove Nugent Dianapolis

June Broom Picks Ties Against Wife in Shakeup

A light domestic note hints at June Broom defying his wife by choosing his own ties at a time of small household tensions. The remark playfully suggests a forthcoming domestic shift and humor in personal style choices.

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M. J. Carnahan Washington Realty Haney Dent Rght Madison Township Elnora Steele Bogard Township Abe Werth Hatfield & Palmer Co Eno Non Seal Coe Wabingne Standard Oil Co D. W. Bell Oph. D Park Old Stand Washington, Indiana R. Yd Hastings, Allen & Hastings Cannerburg George Smith Prustee Jesse Godwin Reeve Township Reuee Charles L. .Stuckey
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