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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1908
Page
6
Brief notes from Indiana and Missouri on weddings and a fatal skiff shooting near Madison Kentucky. Reports include a gunfire killing of Mattie Hensler in midstream, bank robbery at Easton near St. Joseph, and local court conflicts in Bedford. Also mention Alaska official removal and various public notices.
County Superintendent Benjamin Burris submits the annual report ending July 31 1908 showing special school revenue on hand 21229 51 receipts since July 31 1907 total special revenue 57592 30 and total expenditures 42372 87. Salaries listed include Barr 7086 4 Elmore 3991 San 2763 60 Washington 7652 10 and others totaling 42914 36 with credits to towns and counties.
A defense of the Republican Party highlighting its civil war era unity, wealth stewardship, and extension of American influence. It praises labor balance, immigration controls, and infrastructure from Panama Canal to tax policy, claiming steady progress under Taft and Sherman. It contrasts Republican stability with Democratic volatility.
A county wide summary lists finances by town and school totals totaling 50 287.49 with per town amounts and pupil counts. It records 6 426 pupils across Barr Bogard Elmore Harrison Madison Beve Steele Van Buren Veale Washington Town of Elnora Montgomery Odon and city of Washington. The report notes 157 graduates from common branches and 178 county teachers, 104 men.
The resignation of Miss Helen Ibson, a city school teacher, was accepted by the city school board. Her position at the south side school is to be filled by Miss Lacy Gehe who was slated to teach.
Maud Brady takes charge at Boxtown school. Fred McCoun of West End ran amuck on the north side Monday afternoon, landing in jail after causing a scene at Heffernan’s home. Marshal Corn arrived. McCann choked Raney before fleeing.
McConn began with a tirade and threats to shoot a woman. J M Daugherty and son Charles intervened with a broom, driving the assailant away. McConn struck Charles before being restrained by police and later fined for intoxication.
Martin county farmer Pius Arvin lies near death at his home south of Loogootee after a paralytic stroke. He is an aged man with usual age related infirmities and his family has no hope for recovery. He is father of Joseph P. Arvin a Democratic sheriff candidate. Once he lived in Loogootee and was active in local business before retiring to the farm.
A Monday afternoon gathering at the Masonic hall brought precinct committee men and interested Republicans to outline a county campaign. County chairman had called the meeting to organize supporters and coordinate activities with prominent party workers from across the state in attendance.
John C. Chaney and Joseph Barr led a county organization meeting with precinct committeemen reporting and aligning to proposed plans. Attendees mingled on the streets, showing encouraging enthusiasm. County Chairman Allen said the county would stand with the ticket this fall. The session focused on business and county organizational affairs.
The Omaha Bee warns that a powerful automobile in the hands of a low powered intellect represents one of the era’s greatest dangers. The piece highlights the risk of misused or incompetent driving due to insufficient judgment.
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