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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1908
Page
2
The Daily Democrat reports on municipal ownership moves, a proposed electric plant 45 miles from the city, and a street railway franchise with a 19 year term. It notes stock questions on the Toronto Exchange valuing the sale up to 600000 and mentions political platform items and labor issues.
Three brothers of H W Phillips living south of Princeton died within weeks from tuberculosis. Perry Phillips died about five weeks ago, Alex Phillips died three weeks later, and Richard Phillips, aged 30, died Saturday after illness that began with grip and developed serious lung trouble. Richard left a wife and daughter. he was survived by his parents, three sisters, and two brothers. Funeral held at Bonon church with interment in Gen woe cemetery. Also notes Mrs Mattie Laporte and Mrs Wilson returning from Catona Florida and a widow McCarty at the opera house tonight.
Mixed reports from a global scene include Navy policy shifts in the United States with battleships Maine and Alberta to be reassigned to newer vessels, while economic data show rising revenue and rainfall alters crops. Local skies stay calm as overseas tensions on Haiti and Japan outline future legal and military steps.
In Lime Hock Arkansas on April 1 United States Senator Joe Davis allegedly made a campaign statement during the Democratic primary period. A personal clash occurred between Senator Davis and Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Thomas Helm, resulting in arrests for both men. Helm faces assault and battery charges while Davis is charged with carrying a concealed weapon and disturbing the peace. Davis reportedly accused a New Albany Indiana man of paying $31,000 related to last year’s $6,000 robbery here.
In Cleveland two bodies were found in the Euclid Heights woods, with autopsy and hearing suggesting a platonic relationship and a third party likely caused the deaths. Motive and killer identity remain unsolved. Also reports from New York, Philadelphia, and Paris cover indictments, extradition issues, bond forfeiture, and a Moroccan cavalry surprise with casualties.
A supporter writes that Senator Slack endorses Thomas R. Marshall for the slate ticket, praising his leadership, qualifications, and integrity. The letter lauds Marshall as a steady, principled figure who would govern with dignity and respond to the people’s wishes, urging party unity and confidence in his candidacy.
A Texas hardware dealer in Austin explains a new law taxing pistols at 87.80 per sale and offers to lease a revolver for fifty years to avoid tax. The owner notes many dealers are leasing pistols long term, claiming the practice bypasses tax collection and reduces gun sales visibility. The piece discusses historical pistol use, law changes, and calls for action by the legislature to curb such leasing.
A garbled report describes a Harlem whisky poisoning resulting in one death, a rescuer preserving another life, and ambulance work. It also notes urban fire damage and shifts in commercial space in San Francisco, Boston, and New York amid a broader panic affecting business conditions and office demand.
The Democrats notice announces the Pennington Township primary in Washington County Indiana to be held Saturday afternoon April 4. Six voting places will open at 8 o'clock and close at 6. Nominees for the nomination must be announced by 4 o'clock Thursday afternoon. James May is listed for the ballot. By order of the township committee Hugh Fole and Leigh Sanford serve as chairman and secretary.
San Francisco has risen in twenty-two months since the earthquake and fire that destroyed 24,000 buildings. New construction totals around 11.4 billion dollars, with external capital comprising about 5 million, showing remarkable local recovery despite labor troubles and various discplines.
A partially legible 1908 ledger excerpt shows liabilities and totals, with a secretary and notary public attesting to the figures. Names like William Kennedy and references to Citizens' Loan & Trust Co appear amid dates and handwritten totals.
Market quotes from Andianapalis Cincinnati Chicago and East Buffalo show varied Wheat Corn Oats and Livestock prices with receipts of hogs cattle sheep and lambs. Notable figures include Wheat No 2 red near 93 97 36 95 across markets and Hogs 4 to 6 range and Lambs around 5 to 8. A musical comedy Widow McCarty plays the opera house tonight as a success.
The notice lists Cyrus E. Davie and Alvin Padgett as Democratic candidates for Congress in the Second district, with others like Arthur H. Greenwood, Charles T. Williams, and local township posts in Washington township. It notes all candidates run subject to the will of the Democratic convention and references supporting commercial items and a theater listing.
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