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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1908
Page
4
April History update notes Cromwell era figures, poet Will Cowper death, American Declaration, and a partial weather forecast. Reads like a garbled OCR page with multiple names, events, and dates. Mentions William Jones family, Hastings, Allen Hastings attorneys, and Wellsestate transfers with readable fragments and scattered proper nouns.
The article reports on Prof. A. VaoGarder, Worthing superintendent, elected for a second year, with peers noting long service. It mentions disputed pay, reports of threats, and a noisy scene at a local rink where a young man confronts a girl’s accuser.
Article reports an incident involving Allen and police officers, detailing accusations of assault during an arrest, witnesses and parent reactions, and calls for police discipline. It notes Mayor Russell’s involvement and critiques on officer judgment and conduct, urging dismissal for incompetence.
Summary of chaotic dispatches: Guatemala Honduras tension over an alleged assassination plot against President Cabezas with Honduran complicity suspected. A Chicago limited express derailed near Castleo, 66 miles on bogs, rear coach detached, twenty injured. A Kentucky bank robbery nets 34000 dollars after a hold up and safe opening by tying hostages. Arkansas relay: patron dead in bed, and a Pennsylvania transfer order for Pacific fleet command. A Johnston couple jaws tragedy with hatchet and suicide. Anna Gould arrives at Waples amid tense dockside reception with Mme. Helene de Sagad boarding an auto to a hotel.
Paris April 23 Duke Emmanuel Theodore Bernard Murler Alber de Loynes Duke of Chaulnes and Marquis of Dangeall died suddenly from heart failure at 11 after a drive with his bride of just over three months. The duchess and guests mourned as doctors failed to revive him. The young widow kept vigil overnight. An imminent voyage of the bride’s brother was noted. The duke had suffered heart weakness for years and had previously consulted doctors.
Paducah April 25 The jury in the civil case of Robert Holiow and others against 28 alleged night riders from Caldwell county could not reach a verdict and was discharged by Judge Hyang of the United States court here Friday The plaintiffs allege that on the night of May 2 1907 they were whipped their home shot up and were ordered to leave the state They now reside in Indiana In discharge the judge announced a special term of court on May 12 and to secure a jury from a county most affected by night riders to try the case Deaths Infant of Thomas Miles is dead age six months
The Grand-Theater premiere features Albion H. Jorrath as the daring cowboy and the principals in a wild west tale with an Eagles school maria. A matinee Saturday afternoon offers the program Then You'll Remember Ma I Know.
A stream of visitors from Barr, Odon, Vincennes, Loogootee, Madison and nearby towns filled the city today. Notables included ex-council member Whlerd Bowman, schoolteacher Charles McMullen, and William Smith of Warrick. Citizens and officials shifted through meetings, visits, and brief greetings as professionals and residents conducted daily business.
The notice states the only measure office will be open next Tuesday night from 7 to 9 for taxpayers to settle gooey tax matters, with accommodations for those paying.
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