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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1908
Page
7
A large flock of wild geese passed over Washington on Tuesday morning with a shooter attempting to down some birds. The event, among several signs of approaching spring, coincides with reports of hundreds of wild ducks migrating northward to Cincinnati. Citizens anticipate softer ground for gardening and early vegetable planting in a few weeks, about seven weeks ahead.
An elderly couple, Mr. and Mrs. John Sterling, aged 75 and 80, appeared in the township trustee W. L. Brown’s office asking for help. They described a life of hardship with Sterling’s years of wandering and ill luck, and Mrs. Sterling’s four marriages ending in two widowers, one divorce, and a final union with Sterling. After relief was granted, they left the city together, seeking a place to live.
Lincoln's birthday was not generally observed in Washington with saloons and banks closed and the post office closing at 10 o clock while city carriers made one delivery. There was general surprise.
Defense argues contractor Sanderson and three state officers relied on Architect Huston to certify the furnishings bids. Judge Kunkel refused binding instructions as opening statements begin. Former Governor Penningtonpacker, board president, may testify for the defense. Huston may be called. The defense plans many witnesses and does not expect to finish before Saturday.
In Belleville Illinois Clyde Gant pleads unwritten law for the murder of Henry Dickerman. The only witness is Cora Simpson who testifies she is not Gant’s wife, revealing a year and a half relationship and denying marriage. Gant followed Dickerman and the reputed Mrs. Gant last Thanksgiving night, a fight ensued and Dickerman was stabbed to death.
Reports from Douglas Arizona on February 13 claim the Santa Roga mining camp explosion was likely exaggerated. No injuries occurred as two dynamite charges blew up the commissary and part of the boarding house, with Mexicans blamed for the act and authorities pursuing leads with Mexican officials and special Attorneys.
The widow of C. McDonald was found not guilty after a six and a half hour jury deliberation in Chicago. The case centered on the killing of Webster S. Guerin in his Lasalle Street studio in 1907 and involved ten years of alleged improper relations. The verdict followed testimony that Guerin blackmailed McDonald and that she acted in self defense during a struggle over a revolver.
Count Boni de Cadellane, divorced husband of Als Gould of New York, was found guilty by the correctional court of criminal assault and battery on Prince Helie de Sagan, his cousin. He was fined 20 cents damages. the incident on Jan. 2 followed exchanged words and blows.
Patrick H. McCormick president of the local Typographical Union nicknamed Big Six and organizers George W. Jackson and Vincent J. Costello were fined 250 dollars each and sentenced to twenty days in jail for disobedience of a 1908 injunction obtained by the Typothetae of New York. Thomas Bennett and William S. Anderson were fined 100 dollars each on the same charge. Justice Bischo in the supreme court imposed the sentences.
Monte Carlo February 12 Mrs Violet Goold and her husband Vere St Leger Goold prisoners in the Levine murder case have the death sentence commuted to life imprisonment.
Telegraphic advices from General D Amade the French commander in Morocco report occupation of Kasbah Ouled Said with no resistance and a raid into the surrounding country.
Tetuan February 12 British French German and Spanish bandits on a postal route intercept a convoy and seize thirty two miles distant, robbing all Arabic written correspondence carried toward Tangier.
Telegrams note a West Africa plague outbreak with nine deaths from an explosion at Standard Explosives in Vaudreuil near Mont Bandits. A bank heist near Willard Missouri nets $10,000 and escape. Fleet greetings for the American warships and Tokyo Exposition funding pass.
A five story building at 217 West Fourth Street collapsed into near panic yesterday afternoon causing nearly 90000 in losses. Fireman injured possibly fatally and several hundred millinery workers faced danger as crews contained the blaze and prevented wider harm. In New York James D Layng railroad executive died at his city home after a career rising from rodman to vice president of the Cleveland Cincinnati Chicago and St Louis line.
Washington reports on February 12 as the house committee on military affairs moves to add a provision in the army appropriation bill for higher enlisted men pay. The exact increase rate and any officer pay rise remain undecided.
The Indianapolis market shows No 2 red wheat at 95.5 cents and No 2 corn at 53.5 cents with oats at 49 cents. Hay prices range from 10 to 14 dollars, cattle from 4 to 5.75 dollars, and hogs around 3.75 to 4.50. A total of 11 000 hogs and thousands of cattle and sheep were received. trading is dull due to limited competition. At Cincinnati and Chicago, prices show red wheat about 96 cents, corn around 56 cents, oats near 51.5 cents, cattle 2.25 to 5.25, hogs 3.75 to 4.75, sheep 2.25 to 5.40, and lambs 4 to 7.60.
The Ohio primary results show Taft winning four delegates at large and twenty two district delegates to the national convention in Chicago, with a state convention to be held March 3. The supreme court ruling in Cuyahoga County left Taft in control and most counties declared Taft delegates with little opposition, while Knox and Foraker factions gained limited impact. Arthur J. Vorys declared Ohio is for Taft, predicting unanimous state and national convention support.
Washington February 1942 bankers fill gallery seats as the Aldrich currency bill debate centers on railroad bonds as emergency circulation. House action includes amendments and criticism of President and Secretary Root in relation to Russia passport negotiations and inland water ways commission authority.
Leading shoe journals predict a spring rise in tan Oxfords with brass buckles and bows. Popular shades include golden brown black, kid and gun metal. Oxfords remain favored by conservatives and patent leathers stay in dress wear. Washington dealers report complete stocks and up to date styles.
In Latta yards eight miles north of the city, night watchman John Crane lies critically injured after Charles Combs struck him twice with a coal pick. Crane, from Jasonville, is not expected to recover. Combs fled toward Bedford and is being pursued by Sheriff Eddington.
A Louisville report marks the 100th anniversary of Judge Jesse Fell’s discovery that coal could burn well in his yard. The note cites a claim of vast coal production from Pennsylvania hills and references Fell’s diary entry dated February 12, 1908.
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