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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1908
Page
2
Local item from Boyd and Baukis in PropI column details a brief notice from Wednesday April 22, 1909. The short report outlines property concerns and community updates typical of the era in the Daily Democrat.
A discussion on requiring public disclosure of campaign contributions to national committees before and after elections. Criticism targets insurance firms and political leaders favoring secrecy, arguing voters need funding transparency to judge motives and ensure election honesty. Senator Beveridge supports a strong navy. debates on franchise and anti anarchist actions noted. Local items include Columbus gas franchise controversy, chicken theft, and visits by Padtep Ellis on Breele township business.
The House filed unanimous reports on a pre election justice measure amid lively roll calls. Speaker Cannon announced a six member investigatory panel for the paper trust, while a general board of appraisers for customs duties was created. Senator Bacon criticized naval policy as the debate centered on overseas ship movements and the Brownsville incident resurfaced.
Mercy hospital in Big Rapids burned Tuesday afternoon destroying the 28 year old establishment. All 40 Sisters of Mercy and patients were evacuated with no injuries. Cause appears from a defective chimney. preliminary loss estimated at the hospital complex and tents.
Graaya jury returns an omnibus report stating no additional indictments after examining alleged payoffs connected to a Stray Purchasing deal. It cites confusion over a $500 item and a $18 500 commission, with no proof of county funds diverted. Local public figures tied to the United States Standard voting machine firm are named among key players.
Column style sketch on marriage and romance noting men pursue younger partners and chorus girls, prefer good cookery, and behave awkwardly in courtship. Quotes observations on a man’s surprise in love, social expectations and etiquette, with a pointed critique of flippant attitudes toward marriage.
Review lauds a Royal Chef performance at the Washington opera house. The ensemble delivers polished acting and costumes, with William McPadhyug and Oda praised for character work. The small crowd highly appreciated the evening, call after call echoing praise.
Fragmented notice outlines a Democratic congressionals convention in Indiana on April 30 and county delegations to select delegates on April 25 in Lawrence County. It names Knox, Lawrence, and Sullivan counties and lists names and details for the Blooming ton gathering on Thursday April 30, 1808.
William C. Blanitey editor of the Jasper Herald was arrested on charges of ing assault and battery after a dispute over five cents worth of old paper with Mrs. Commiskey, a local resident. She says the papers were dirty and returned them. Blanitey says they were clean. The case goes to the next term of the circuit court at Jasper.
The Union reports a fierce organized labor opposition to Mr. Watson, saying the fight has just begun and labor will persuade voters against his election. It notes that both organized and unorganized labor oppose Watson, with the Indiana federation of labor resisting his candidacy. The piece urges continued labor action through election day. An unrelated ad snippet touts a medicine and a Rocky Mountain nugget product.
Detroit hosts St Louis as Detroit loses 3 to 5. New York falls to Washington 13 to 14. Philadelphia blanks Boston 4 to 0. Cleveland tops Chicago 1 to 0. Brooklyn defeats New York 6 to 1. Philadelphia beats Boston 4 to 1. Cincinnati defeats Pittsburgh 4 to 9. Columbus ties Minneapolis 4 to 4. Toledo wins 13 to 4 over Louisville. Indianapolis loses to Milwaukee 0 to 1. Pueblo defeats Danger 5 to ? Weather notes include forecasts for Illinois Missouri. Also reports on a dynamiting case in Oakland and 142 theater indictments in Kansas City.
Daily livestock and grain quotations span Kansas City Chicago St Louis and Peoria with cattle and hog prices by class including export steers, dressed beef, stockers, cows and calves. Corn oats flaxseed and wheat quotes for several regions and early spring weather notes from Italy report cold temperatures and snow in Milan and Perugia.
Greene County's B Tavis aims for Congress in the md district while Padgett of Daylees county seeks the same seat subject to the democratic convention. Davieas and Daviess counties each name Arthur Hy Greenwood and Hartes Williams as prosecuting attorney candidates in the Forty-ninth district subject to the party convention.
An advertised vanilla extract promises superior aroma and flavor from high grade beans. It claims to be superior to standard vanilla extract and offered at ten cents per ounce for this week only.
For Sale or Exchange. A well improved farm six miles from a railroad town on public road near church and school. Will take city property in on exchange.
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