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Washington Washington Democrat

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Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 24, 1908

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Runaway street car collision injures two and kills horse

A double runaway on Main Street at night caused a street car to crash into a Bar n ett livery horse, buckling a window and injuring Mrs Ros it and Mrs Brewer. The horse was killed due to a crushed left front leg. The mishap scattered citizens and damaged the Meredith building.

Main Street Barnett Ciy South Meridian Street Shafta Meredith Nést Meredith Hotel Grays Wee Malin Street Atreet Cit Kidwell Bues Barnett Stable Meredith House Darhage

Alton School Case Spurs Court Action and Racial Tensions

A Madison County circuit court case reopens arguments over school desegregation as authorities pursue mandamus to allow all children into designated schools. The report notes violence and police at white schools, arrest of Arthur Allen Jr., and mayoral delay pending officials’ statements.

Springuard Supreme Court Alton Pehout Madison, County Raturg Alton Scott Gibba Noarest Gourtaf John M. Pal Hs Ube Oriida Fi Bibbes Erith Childred Alton Duseed Bibba Washington Madison Supreme Court Division

Chicago and West Roads Clash Over Reduced Rates

Chicago April 14 Opposed action was taken on reduced rates for inventions east and west of Chicago. Eastern roads set a one cent per mile minimum, while western roads refused to lower below two cents. The Western Passenger Association cited a 2 cent law and argued rates differ by state. Commercial Travelers staged meetings in Chicago and St Louis as talks continued.

Chicago Zalhioady Chicaxh Chigo Wester Paasenger Association Wesley

Four Dead in Wind Storms Across Nebraska and Texas

Tornadoes devastate rural Nebraska and Texas towns killing a baby and injuring several. Reports from Rios Texas and nearby farms describe deaths among families, destroyed homes, and widespread property damage. Local authorities assess fatalities as storms move eastward, with multiple farmsteads reported leveled and residents left in need of aid.

Local Option Law Upheld by Supreme Court

The Supreme Court with no dissents upholds the local option law as constitutional in all sections. Judge James H. Cartwright writes the opinion affirming no vested rights for a saloonkeeper and that local elections may be district based with revocable licenses under police powers. The case stems from Randolph County where a Coulterville saloonkeeper was fined for violations, and the ruling addresses multiple objections about subject matter, notice, districting, and delegation of power to the people.

Springfield James H. Cartwright Oregon Ja Ac Randolph Coonty John W. McBride Coulterville Supreme Court SiRpreme Aupreme Court Thie

Guatemalan President Announces 18 Executed In Conspiracy Probe

President Cabrera said 18 ringleaders in a piracy plot against him have been shot and that more executions will follow. The military controls Guatemala City as the revolutionaries push risk of further violence. business is partly suspended and public appearances by Cabrera are rare.

Guatemala City Cabrera Ate Denta Ate Who'i Althonegh

Democracy platform adopted at party convention

In Springfield on April 24, delegates at the Democratic convention adopted a platform endorsing generous personal liberty within others' rights and elected the presidential ticket and delegates at large. The at large slate included Sullivan, Alschulep, Kern, Pindell, Boges, Dunne, and Hunter, with alternates named and electors at large chosen from Sangamon and Whiteside counties. Also noted: Milwaukee railroad plans to launch an express business, with Edward Averill named general manager, and San Francisco bribery case moving on a change of venue request amid trial coverage.

Springfield Denver William J Iest Roger C. Sullivan Sam‘wel Alschulep Fred J. Kern Henry M. Pindell Carroll C. Boges Edward F. Dunne Andrew J. Hunter Redick M. Ridgely Milwaukee Daily News Chicago, Milwaukee, & Bt Paul Railway Co Ita Gwa Continental Express Co New Express Company Averill Continental Concern United States Express | Co

Death of Jeremiah Hagan A well known citizen

Jeremiah Hagan a prominent figure in Painess county died this morning after years of illness. He was born in 1729 and left a large family with four surviving children Mrs James of Los Angeles Patrick of Indianapolis Mrs It is Smith of this town and Anna Glater of Provite. He built a twenty eighty acre Sugarland farm and became a noted farmer. A Democrat in politics, he remained devoted to his family and faith. The funeral will be Monday at St Simon's church with burial at St John's cemetery.

Buncroft Neb Borth Here Daby Samuel Mangienon Cleveland Curing Wroadd Mangre Glover Place Smile William Kelly Joseph Cash James Place Jeremiah Hagan Painess County Talik Patrick Gad Egun Jeremiah Egan Ahe J Firs Jane B. Quigley This County Prane Indianapolis Smith Anna Singer Washington Cgvesea Inna St. Simon's Church St. John’s

Traced Into County Detectives Track Stolen Pair

A Shawnee detective traced stolen Percheron horses into Daviess County. The team was recovered after a dramatic wagon incident where a driver clung to a mule’s tail to escape. Authorities described the animals as Fercherons and the case involved a northern county pursuit.

Trace Percheron Daviess Conia Thi Fuares

Visited by Miss Margaret Burke From Terra

Miss Margaret Burke of Terra was entertained by Miss Mary and spent the day in various amusements. Miss Dougherty acted as hostess and charming priestess, Jeanne and others joined in, and the visit concluded with Miss Burke returning home at noon.

Margaret Burke Terra ‘Ants Mary Mise Dougherty Jeanne Fan Misa Burke

Just One Graduate At Loogootee High School

This fragment notes a Loogootee high school event with Hazel Masten and Fred J. Masten involved. An address or address-like line mentions an exercises event on May 14. J. O. Bugiemag is named as delivering the adjoint occasion.

Hazel Masten Fred J. Masten Bugiemag

Marriage at Lodotees Miss Ferguson and Couch Wed

Miss Mary Ferguson of Loa and Clarence E. Couch of We Lem were married Wednesday afternoon by Judge H L Q Houghton. The ceremony was officially announced by Pennsylvania railroad interests and tied to financial disclosures involving Kuhn Loeb & Company and Baring Brothers. A $40,000,000 forty year consolidated mortgage was mentioned in connection with the event.

Mary Ferguson Loa Clarence E. Couch Welem Miindis HL Q. Houghton Pennsylvania

Miss Helen Barrett Wins In Bryanville Contest

Miss Helen Barrett leads in the Bryanville Courier contest for the most popular five ladies earning three trips to Europe. Barnett, sister of Wil Barnett, works at W. W. Barnett's dairy in the city.

Helen’ Barnett Atth Ebyanaville Courier Europa Misa" Barnett Wil Barnett W. W. Barenett Tits Elty

Prof Dearig Coming to Elmore on Friday

An obscure OCR fragment reports Professor Dearig coming to town for business with Marion Johnson a prominent farmer of Elmore. The message mentions a meeting at an o clock and a quote the other fellow but lacks clear details.

Marion Johnson Elmore

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