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Washington Washington Democrat

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 13, 1908

Page

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Clawson volunteers free plans for Washington park project

Benjamin Clawson proposes to prepare as part of the park effort plans and specifications for buildings at no charge. John Krets and Clawson back the initiative as contractors pledge service to advance the movement. The ordinance funds $400 for the first year with $200 from city rent income. readings set as council debates park expansion.

Benjamin Clawson Washington Charg Sany Whitch Chuwaon Kretz Clawson Friends of the Dark Movement

Hawk Attacks Girl in Jasonville Incident

In Jasonville in April a twelve pound hawk attacked Daley McKernan as she walked with other girls near the pound. The bird seized and pulled at her hair and shoulder before she knocked it away and killed it with a rock. She escaped with minor scratches.

Jasonville Daley McKernan Ad Vailey McKernan Ang

Divorce and Alimony Filed by Mary E B Paris

Mary E B Paris sues for divorce and alimony from A Davis claiming they remarried in December 1907 after his desertion in September 1905. She seeks custody of their child and 3500 dollars in alimony. The case appears in a Southern Indiana area notice.

Mary EB Paris Ea. Davis Septemer Herr One Chin Wis Ami Indiana

The Royal Chef Musical to Visit Washington in April

A new musical The Royal Chef plans to visit Washington around April 21. The production, described as a great play with lively music, is expected to draw a large crowd after the Lenten season ends.

Washington

Holy Week Services Announced at St Tobin’s

The Rev C Ro Hedge will preach each evening at St Tobin’s Episcopal during Holy Week. Services begin tonight at 7 39 and continue next Saturday with a Lenten prayer series. The public is invited to attend.

Do Ak C. Ro Hedge I Hector

Water Works Burns at Newport Pumping Station

The Newport Kentucky water works pumping station was totally destroyed by fire last night. Estimated loss runs to about sixty thousand dollars. The isolated site ten miles above Newport on the Ohio river bank hindered early contact for aid as telephones were broken.

Ciarloneh Otto Newport Kenlavks Joss Ia Ohio River

Printed congressional records repurposed by Indiana paper

A Washington Indiana newspaper is using government printed congressional records for weather and mall newspaper distribution to subscribers. The move could push records as a reason to fund and distribute congressional documents before the session begins.

Indiana Congréss Vincennes Canttal

Assassin Kills Governor Amid Polish Rebel Tensions

An assassination in a Polish territory shocks the monarchy as Count Andreas Potbeldi, governor of Valicia, is fatally shot during a student delegation visit. The killer proclaims revenge for Polish oppression. his brother subsequently dies by own hand. Emperor sends sympathy. arrests follow with no clear implicants yet identified.

Lauibert Hungary Andreas Potbeldl Aduithul Valicia Data Potosk Fe Uhelshi Potwekys James A. Frink

Inferno Devastates City Leaving 500 Buildings Gone

A massive fire at a Chelb dump sparked a 12 hour blaze driven by a northwest wind. It destroyed about 500 dwellings and public buildings, displaced 1,500 families, left 10,000 homeless, and caused at least four deaths with 50 to 110 injuries. Firefighters contained the flames by nightfall, though most affected structures were wooden. Banks churches and schools suffered heavy losses.

Deraerg Jehoti Chelsea Sarat Boston Everett Chelwea Chelxea Creek Hariie Chlet Bnsingss Eistek Nid Chespa

De Sagan’s Confession Aims at Paris Wedding Plans

Prince Helio De Sagan and former Countess Amy Gould seek a quiet Paris suburb wedding then return to New York as man and wife. The pair plan to retire abroad while paying her former husband’s debts, with public statements authorized by G. G. Netter.

New York Helio de Sagan Jed Amy Gould G. G. Netter Jeay Yoor Hon Ke France Paris New York City Gould Netter Parla Ava St. Paul le Ter Father Ian Tewever Wilcabe Mme, Gould

VESSELS C CRUSHED Seals Fleet Caught in Ice

A fleet was trapped by ice in Gaia of Ice. Seals report 307 incidents affecting vessels. All hands accounted for, authorities investigate cause and response.

Gaia

Damaged Grand Lake Sinks Sealing Vessel in Ice Disaster

At St Lots NF April 18 the steamer Grand Lake sank after hitting powerful ice floes. The loss included 214 men and a cargo of about 20 000 seals valued at 480 000 dollars. The Vanguard rescued survivors and repairs were attempted on damaged ships including the Algerine.

St. Lotts N.F Ringtag Haings Grand Lake Ngsofotindi Mmpba Diadster Vanguard He Tin Jeet Abd Ranger Adiy Kdptsafoat Algerineg Pals F

Two Men Charged in New York Robbery Case

William Singreen of the city and Max Willis of Los Angeles, both hotel clerks, are held in $2,000 bail on charges tied to a $7,500 diamond theft from the Hotel Martinique about a year ago. Jewelry valued at $3,500 vanished after a $4,000 shortage at the hotel. Believed to have fled, they were captured after police tracked Willis to Los Angeles and Singreen to New York.

New York Tamondan Martinique William Singreén Tm Telty Max Willis Wilts and Sthareeis Los Angeles

Political Row Between Leaders Fuels Tension

Fragmented remarks mention President Cuatro and Ex-President Michel in a clash over labor issues. The text hints at unions, reform, and foreign policy risks, with references to Moe, Anna Gold, and Farah Harris.

Par Bank Opens Ors to the Public

The Plainville financial institution opens its doors, marketing a modern building with a safe and strong capital base. The bank lists assets around 1.3 million dollars and stockholders including prominent local figures. Trustees and officers are named, with Cherlea A. Bantu as president and other named executives.

PAR Bank Bank & Pri

Seventy Conver s M E Revival Ends At Kerr Week

A three weeks revival by the Kerr brothers at the First-M E Church ends with seventy conversions and many additions to the church. Meetings in the chapel and church drew large crowds. several converts plan to join other congregations, and the Kerrs depart on the midnight train for the next appointment.

Wall Weil Illea Kerr Brothers Eval M.'E. Ghurah Hong F.wyer Jather Ean

Local prospectors near Joplin seek leverage on ore lease

In Missouri near Joplin Camp area prospector Will Camp and associates Harry VanTrees Jacke Prs M. Vance H. C. Truslove Smoot and Wittaim pursue options to extend or gain leverage on a lease as work ceases after reaching twenty three feet and several days of activity despite offers.

Jing Joplin Missduri Will Camp Thomide Harry VanTrees Jacke Prs M. Vance H. C. Truslove Smoot Wittaim

Notable local billiard and polo players tied to North Vernon scene

Charles Doyle of North and F. Pence of Mario show strong billiard skills while a professional penman and roller skater hints at a growing sporting culture. Doyle has spent three years with the North Vernon team in the National polo league, regarded as the fastest league in the land.

Charles Doyle North Mario Pente Iind Ca Doyle North Vernon

Scene of ruin and industrial hub near Boston described

Fragmentary OCR lists an area by the Mystic River with a hospital nearby, a rail line from Fast Boston, and a ropewalk. It mentions foundries rubber factories and large stacks, implying a bustling industrial district around the river valley near Boston.

Chelsea Ie Ponta Val Mystle River Boston St Oh Jane Ap Terry Tates

Fragmentary note hints at upcoming rules timing

A garbled OCR fragment references a rule change with a date around May and mentions a countdown of three weeks. The text is incomplete, but suggests an official timetable or legal update pending publication.

Deaths and Local Notices Fragment

Fragmentary obituary note mentioning Robert Deaths, a seven month old son, and references to Harry Dewey Avenue with an attack and brain trouble. Limited readable details prevent full reconstruction of events or affiliations.

Robert Harry Dewey

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