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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1908
Page
6
Local predictions based on bird sightings point to an early spring. Residents recall a mild January and February with little severe weather, while the coal buyers hope for temperate days and thankful prospects.
The Stone and Betts couples, married in Spencer by a Methodist pastor, returned Tuesday night to Meridian Street. Mrs Stone recently recovered from pneumonia and joined the four in greeting friends in this city. The group formerly ran a millinery firm M. & M. James for seven years. Betts works as a pharmacist in town. Other marriage licenses issued at the county clerk’s office include four couples on Saturday and two on Monday, with remarks on eligibility and prior marriages. Bertha Johnson and Charles ds were wed at the home of Barak Edwards in South Washington.
Severe ice floods sweep Hazelton area as White river rises and submerges ferry docks at Hasleton. A three inch freeze hurls ice gorge at Deck er, damaging wing dams and guiding dikes. Wabash and Patoka rivers also rise amid widespread flood impact.
Senator Foraker issued a statement on Ohio primaries showing Taft forces swept delegates to the coming Republican state convention. He argues low turnout and lack of participation by his allies produced the result, noting only two districts showed real contests and predicting similar outcomes statewide if a fair primary had occurred. He adds the convention will represent only one faction due to Taft managers barring others from participation.
Noblesville Indiana February 13 A dynamite blast under a four room cottage on West Chestnut Street shattered windows and tore a hole beneath the house. Two women narrowly escaped as they moved to another room. Authorities say the act aimed to injure or kill them and remain without clues to the assailants.
Terrible Auction tale from Mexico Indiana recounts William Rimpler who suffered chronic rheumatism and, after years, sits in a chair in full possession of his faculties. He serves as a keen observer able to analyze leading issues while newspapers and life pipe accompany him daily. He is noted as once among the finest marble cutters in the area.
Maple sap gatherings in Rui Petersburg Indiana spark seasonal activity as groves awaken. The fragment notes February timing and rising activity around local maple operations.
Acting Secretary Oliver announces the War Department can fully arm the 109 000 strong organized militia with the Model of 1903 rifle rechambered for 1906 ammunition. The weapon features a sharply pointed light steel clad bullet with long range and flat trajectory. Governors may requisition the new arms, replacing Krag-Jorgensen rifles used in the Spanish American War.
Report from Sonora says Yaqui Indians fleeing toward the Isthmus of Tehuantepec and Yucatan attempted suicide by leaping from a government transport near a port. Ten were pulled from the sea. the rest drowned. Those rescued urged death over service on plantations or in the army in Tierra Caliente or hot country. Authorities say over 1,500 Yaquis are under guard awaiting deportation. Sixteen...
Banth Monica February 13 reports residents listening to unidentified artillery along the coast. Seven days of activity near Santa Monica Bay raise suspicions as crews study cliffside maps and a small pivot gun sighted by settlers.
A Fayette grand jury returns an indictment against the American Tobacco Company for conspiracy and planning to drive down raw tobacco prices. Circuit Judge Parker ordered the panel to probe tobacco practices, aiming to verify Society of Equity claims. Local manager R Teewater is expected to face bench warrants as part of the case.
Elizabeth Shipp, in Memphis, says she will sue Butler Harris for divorce and will wed Joseph E. Rolfes after two marriages in one day. Harris will contest divorce and may press bigamy charges. Shipp claims she was coerced into marrying Harris while preparing for her Rolfes wedding.
Chancellor Heiskell permanently enjoins an organization calling itself the Improved Benevolent Order of Elks from using the Elks name and rituals in Memphis. The group, with grand lodge headquarters in Chicago, previously had a temporary injunction in September.
In Chattanooga on February 12 pastor Holcomb son in law of Sam Jones was arrested after shouting at a woman in church urging her to pay attention. The incident sparked indignation among the woman and her friends. Also on February 12 in Richmond Maine Mrs Charles McGonigle was murdered by an unknown assailant and her home burned. Police followed the suspect to the Missouri river where he vanished by boat.
In Natgatank West Virginia on February 12 Reel Hatfield a thirty year old miner was discovered bound and lying in the snow two miles from town. He is in critical condition and thought to be a victim of thugs. In Paris New York George Dinsmore eighty years old toppled in a village post office and nearly died but revived hours later and survived with little injury.
Two gunmen halted a California bound Alping Fort Egg Railroad train near Glen Blair Junction. One man threatened passengers with a gun while the other gathered valuables from the cars. The thieves fled, and no injuries were reported.
Danville Indiana February 12 A warrant by James and Ora Leak led to a search of George Hyland's Litton drug store. Officers seized liquor and wine in jugs and bottles and drinking glasses. Hyland previously sought a saloon license but faced community remonstrance and has run the store without a registered pharmacist. He posted $250 bond for a February 14 preliminary hearing.
Mt. Vernon February 12. Bondsmen of former St. Phillips County Treasurer Henry Fisher paid into the county treasury principal and interest totaling 11 083 40 toward an 1904 claim of 8800 short. Morlock administrator paid 8897 95. Morlock died in office and was also short. He allegedly invested public funds in real estate and loaned to friends. All Morlock assets were sold to meet the claim.
Logansport Judge orders 10 percent dividend for creditors of Baldwin Dague banks Ambia and Fowler and Goodland bank receivership. Depositors with ten dollars or less to be paid in full, closing about 450 accounts. Pulaski county becomes dry as three saloons in Winamac Star City and Dunham are closed by Judge Nye.
Florée reports fierce saloon temperance battle with signatures and boycotts in Valparaiso as breweries back saloonmen. Goshen notes an armored robbery at Wakarusa post office stealing $20 and $30 in stamps. Hammond records switchman Michael Hafner killed by an Indiana Harbor freight train. Evansville reports a pool hall brawl over a game.
The Home Defenders of America will hold social sessions twice a month with the next on Wednesday the 26th after a meeting. A membership contest runs until March 31 with prizes including a gold watch a dinner set and a ring. A member bonus of one dollar applies for recruiting a new member by March 31 if they do not win a prize. District manager L. O. Emmons is organizing a large clay for the Vincennes home with Washington team handling the work.
Herald reports Court House janitor Lauby seen with a sack on the courthouse lawn claiming it holds grass seed, a sign that spring has arrived. The exchange with a reporter underscores his playful prognostication and the town’s seasonal cheer.
The Terre Haute Star reports ballast delays on the Chicago Southern push back passenger service to next June. Coal and merchandise trains operate this winter. a Chicago station and headquarters are planned. sleeping cars lack upper berths, and two cafe observation cars await use. Travelers will have two Terre Haute to Chicago routes once ready.
The article notes a long standing postal rule banning writing inside packages sent with second class postage. Three violators in weeks were fined ten dollars each after packages to Vincennes were opened and found to contain writing. Defendants Mrs. Charles Nellis Louis Cochran and Tony Iamitono paid the fines following attorney consultations.
A brief notice describes the engagement of Miss Maudé Ashford to a former United States Senator Henry Guesaway Davis, a Democratic candidate for vice office, with mention of Elaine as a young woman involved in the press.
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