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Newspaper

Washington Gazette

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 28, 1908

Page

5

Marshall Wins Indiana Governor Nomination on Fifth Ballot

Thomas R. Marshall of Columbia City was nominated for governor by Indiana Democrats on the fifth ballot at the state convention. L. Ert Slack and Remuel M. Ralston were his strongest rivals, with Slack finishing second and Ralston withdrawing after the fourth ballot amid high drama and order disruptions. Marshall’s acceptance emphasized unity and the unexpectedly broad backing he received across the state.

Thomas R. Marshall Columbia City L. Ert Slack Franklin Marshall Remuel M Ralston Mr. Marshall Indiana Mr. Ralston Hol. Raub Thomas Targart Marshall Wap Mectitons McCullough Aple Slack Conn Kuhn Ralston Stank Kuhn Jackson Michael Foley Ninth District Arobe Miera Thomas. R. Marshall L. Ert Glack Charles G. Conn Daviess Autburn Aley

Republican convention notes and local figures cited

Sam Quillen of Linton serves as sergeant at arms for the resolutions committee and an alternate delegate to the Denver convention. Cyrus E. B. Davis is a possible candidate for Congress in the Second district, with other locals like J. Alvin Padgett and Henry W. Moore mentioned. Tom Nugent from Washington, nicknamed The Gentleman with cold Feet, is noted among southern state Republicans watching the proceedings.

Sam Elswick Sam B. Boyd Phagett Congress Davis Bret Davis The Democrat Sam’ Quillen Linton Committee On Resolutions Denver Cyrus EB. Davis Billy J. Alvin Padgett Henry W. Moore Evan Tom Nugent Washington

Earthquake Recorded Near Washington City

A slight quake was logged on weather bureau seismographs in Washington City on Wednesday afternoon at 2 1 05 p m. The event showed typical earthquake phases and likely originated up to 2400 miles away, placing the epicenter in the Pacific Ocean west of Mexico or northwestern South America or possibly the western United States.

Weather Bureau Washington City Pacific Ocean Mexico South America United States

Parish Amish matron struck by paralysis near Montgomery

Mrs Isaac Yoder wife of a leading Amish figure east of Montgomery suffered a severe paralysis Thursday morning around 10 o clock. At eighty two she is not expected to recover given her age. Her condition worsened Friday morning. She is the sister of Mrs Fannie Grayhill who recently died in Pike county at the age of one hundred.

Isaac Yoder Montgomery M ‘Yoder Fannie Grayhill Pike County

Elmore Couple Receives License in Local Marriage

Arig Anson Christenberry and Lydia Keir Johnson of Elmore township were issued a license, the first since last Saturday. Christenberry, son of Joseph Christenberry, is a farmer. Johnson, daughter of Greenville Johnson, hails from northern Daviess County.

Elmore Arig Anson Christenberry Lydia Keir Johnson Elmore Township Christenberry Joseph Tistenberry Lydia Jhonson Greenville Johnson Daviess County Hcense

Wiper Baby Dies as Death Report Reaches City

A ten month old child of James Wyner died Friday morning in the state. the death occurred as reported. Mrs Wiper is listed as a Davis from East Walnut Street. Marshal Underwood returns from Ottawa Illinois where he had treatment in a tent colony and shows some improvement.

Wiper Wyper James Wyner N Davis John Davis East Walnut Street Marshal Underwood Ottawa Ill

School in Knox county closes for lice infestation

Decker graded school in Knox county shut for a day when pupils avoided a vermin affected classmate. A pest fumigation followed as the building was deemed unsanitary and possibly abandoned. Wheatland school is ordered closed by Dr. Harty for similar unsanitary conditions.

Decker Graded Knox County Tee Pricipal Harty Wheatland

Fox Invasion Triggers Panic In Jasonville Home

A fox pursued by hounds jumped through a house window on Friday morning at Jasonville causing the inmates to panic. A hound followed the fox inside, then both escaped through another window as the pack waited outside.

Jasonville

Watson Leads Delegates in Vanderburg Primary Result

Watson leads the delegate list for the Vanderburg primary, heading toward the state convention next Wednesday. Samuel Potts of Oxdon Street has been granted a pension increase to thirty dollars per month.

Vanderburg Samuel Potts Oxdon Street

Down-Tired Washington Readers Urged to Try Vinbl Tonic

A strained appeal urges Washington residents to use vinbl tonics to restore digestive vigor and overall energy amid seasonal fatigue. The ad notes improvements in strength, appetite, and sleep for those weakened by illness, and includes brief local notices: early potatoes for sale from Stanton Barber and Whippoorwill peas from O M Cosby.

Stanton Barber Washington

Vinol Promoted as Ideal Health Restorer for All Ages

An old advertisement touts Vinol as an unmatched strength creator for the elderly, sickly children, delicate women, and convalescents. It invites readers to try Vinol with a money back guarantee if not satisfactory, signed by W. L. Jackson, druggist.

W. L. Jackson

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