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Washington Washington Democrat

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 28, 1908

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Washington Debates Clean Up Day Proclamation

Washington adopts a clean up day plan with a citywide effort to clear rubbish from yards and streets. City officials including A E Johnson and Dr AL Willeford push for a dumping ground and enforcement of health ordinances starting May first.

Washington Couneil A. E. Johnson Johnson Hastings Healti Conney Board of Health Gasuwey AL. W. Willeford Ing Eli Willeford

Mrs Jennie Stephens Lee Dies at Bedford Home

Mrs Jennie Stephens Lee aged seventy four died Sunday afternoon at the Gardner home near Bedford after a long illness. Funeral held at Gardner residence this morning with interment at Green Hill cemetery. Survived by daughter Mrs Joseph Carder and Mrs Gardner. niece Miss Lydia Stephens. brother Elisha Stephens. other relatives in Bedford and by Snsvile. Her sister Mrs Lindsey also survived.

Jennie Stephens Lee iMra Joseph Carder Joseph Gardner Rea Cross Park Bedford Gardner Oréen Hill Cemetery Leo Aol Red Crope Thin City Washington Oaly Mra. Gardner Mre H. P. Pearson Elisha Steph Mra Hiram Lindley Slater Lee Mira Lydia ‘Stephens Stephens Snsvile Lindsey Mr. Stephens

Fireman Added to City Staffing After Monday Meeting

The council approved hiring another fireman at the Monday session. Mayor Buszell proposed adding a relief man for both stations, with Connell supporting the plan. Ortan Peek has been appointed to serve at the Fourth Street station alongside existing crew, forming a nine-man force across stations.

Buszell Connell Ortan Peek Pourt Street

Negroes Arrested Over King Livery Abandonment Case

Two African American men were arrested near the E and IL depot after hijacking a King livery rig and failing to return it on time. Vincennes officers pursued, captured them, and brought them in for abandonment charges. A separate divorce filing by Charles Sroak appears in Eau Claire circuit court.

E.& IL Adams Vincennes King Winnday Royne Lelg Groaks Rom Charles Sroak Efrcuit Eau R i

Fifteen Drowned After River Boat Capsize Near Helena

A carnival company boat named Marion with 45 aboard capsized near the St. Francois river mouth. Fifteen people drowned including a Negro deckhand, with many injured and missing others after a violent windstorm swept the vessel from Holes to Carutheraville. Survivors were rescued by a passing motorboat, and the incident prompted investigations and ongoing recovery efforts.

Helena Ark Marlon Carnival St. Francia Obi Carutheraville Harry Mel A. M Joyce Newport Helna

Paper price unity probed by House committee

Washington April 28 Evidence suggests paper mills colluded on pricing and limited output for contracts of at most one year. John Noris of the American Newspaper Publishers Association testified before the House committee investigating print paper terms and trade restraints. Also reported a Pueblo incident where Edna McAfee, an escaped inmate, attacked Mrs. Edward Trenos with a hatchet. police captured McAfee after a firefight with bystanders.

Washington John Noreis Publiquera’ Association Elect House Committee

Acton Debates Park Land Proposal and Frog Pond

Action on the second park proposition for Acton was delayed two weeks by the arts and punch club. The council will decide at the next regular meeting on selling thirty five acres to the city for park use at 200 per acre with 300 down and balance by July 1 1809. Debate includes Miles Frog Pond and repairs to Hecht plant boilers.

Arts Ofore Miles Johnson Ateation West Seventesnib Vincennnes Avenue Leas Expense TorRepair Botters S. I. Woodward Hecht Woodward Eetim Jayce Thaght Adrian Ham

Roosevelt Says U S Naval Strength Depends On Ships

News recalls President Roosevelt’s claim that the United States could dictate terms of naval peace if it secured four battleships. Senate approval of a two ship plan is seen as partial victory with promises for two more annually, signaling U S naval progress but not dominance.

Washington Twai Roosevelt United States Senate Mégas Congress

Local notes and events across the city

Dean M and Ray of Odoa attended the city on Monday while Mrs. Shaw traveled to Vernon for her grandmother’s funeral. Representative Chaney recovered enough to appear at the capitol after a prior accident. Miss Overstreet of Louisville is set to give a piano recital in Bea Ford Pride Nights under Mutine Musicale patronage. Rev J W Baker departs Chicago Thursday for Garrett Biblical Institute ceremonies as Indiana’s representative, staying away a week. The president asked for four battleships and Congress funded two of the $10 10,600 type. Mayor Russell to designate a Clean Up effort.

Corzelite Overstreet Louisville Beaford Pridey J. W_Baker Chicago Thorsday Garrett Biblical Institute Indiana Congress Russell

Inventor shoots chemist in Chicago street incident

A Chicago case reports an inventor shooting a chemist on Darben Street near Dowling Street, with Dowling arriving at the scene and police inquiry underway. The clash appears tied to a disputed patent market and office tensions, drawing media attention.

Chitcago Waa Dha Dow James Tilton Abdomen Vattorney Darbarn Street Dowling Dowing Mhicago Boones

Ishion Shai Invites Fans to Corferenge in Chicago

An invite notes Ishion Shai from Chicago will attend Corferenge and tend the generator booth. The fragment hints at a conference or gathering with a focus on engagement and energy projects in an urban venue.

Ishion Shai Chicago

Mine Explosion at Princeton Injures Three

An explosion at the Princeton Coal Company's mine around 7 30 on Monday night badly burned three men, Walter Day Dell Ivan Powell and William Mat see, with twelve others escaping injury. One man remains at risk for his eyesight while Powell and Marsen may recover from burns to the head and shoulders. The blast followed a gas buildup after a shot and was not preceded by an alarm.

Princeton Walter Daydell Ivan Powell Willam Matsee Minnera Princeton Coal Company Ume Darnéll Pawel Marsen

Find Body in Trunk Sparks Murder Mystery Claims

Police say a body was found in a trunk, triggering a murder mystery investigation. Investigators report unclear motive while pursuing leads and identifying possible suspects. Local authorities urge anyone with information to come forward as they seek to establish timeline and sequence of events.

SLAIN MOTIVE WAS ROBBERY IN MUTILATED DEATH

In Watertown on April 28 the body of Mrs. Sarah Brennan was found horribly mutilated and dumped in a tank. Police allege robbery was the motive and say a confession may have solved the case. Farmers Famer and his wife, neighbors, are in custody as detectives unravel transfer deeds to the Brennan home and a suspicious disappearance prior to discovery.

Watertown Sarah Brennin Patrick Brennan Brownsville Trank Barto Brenhan CRHG Farmer Bla Brennans Frenan Tha Wik Brennan

Glass of Fifty One Initiated into Daughters of Isabel La

Initiation rites were held with conferral of degrees by Mrs. Dolife H. Smith and Stam of Ottumwa Iowa, marking the first local induction in Indiana. Toaster remarks were given by Mintel Walker of Laogoolee Ottumwa and other attendees including Mrs. Bella McCormick and Miss Agatha Risucher.

Isabella Dolife H. Smith Ar Tumwa Lewa Indiana Mise Mintel Walker Laogoolee Bella McCormick Ottumwa Agatha Risucher Loouis Margaret Ilinea Kewanna Misa Julia Mahoney Doltic H Smith

Runaways before court in pending cases and dismissals

Three runaways described as appearing before a judge with a pending disposition set for tomorrow. Court actions include a secured sale by an assignee of Hiram and a dismissal in Groseart versus John. A debt case shows a defendant facing $231.38 in judgment.

Henry Wolpert Mindry Fred Overton Rane Mel Harry Vienna Hiram William i Groseart

Vonderschmitt dies at noon in Evansville area

John Vonderschmitt, longtime local merchant, died at his home on South Street after a prolonged illness. He had operated in the city, owned the opera house property, and left a widow and four children Harry, Tite, Frank, and Mary. Surviving brothers include Adam, Michael, Joseph, Frank, and Vais, plus sisters Mrs Ben Gude and Mrs Doe Di He. Funeral arrangements pending with services expected in Evansville area.

Beate Hts Moridiga Ean Mug Ilitess Luke Vonderschmitt Washington Sinton Jasonville Mdigan Min Vonderschmitt Sdaver Harry Tite Frank Mary Vonderschmitt Threa Adam and Machael Voreradhmitt Vicksburg Indiana Jos. “Vonders Schmitt Lidton Vais Une -Vonderachmitt Sisper Ben Gude Nebraska City Nebraska Frank ‘Brinkman Evansvile Mra Doe O of the World

Drake County tale of a tiger and a town scandal

A fragmentary report describes a Monday incident at Decker in Knox County involving a tiger and a disturbance at a hotel. It mentions alcohol activity, town figures, a Blue Front saloon, and a neighbor interaction with whisky, with references to a marshal and legal proceedings. The garbled text preserves names and places while unclear on specifics.

Geripiara agAle Decker Knox County Wrarahal Sitere Dea Abe Heacoe Caloon Front Col States Marshal Fatto

Local Cake Maker's Mysterious Pact Attracts Attention

A fragmentary report mentions a cake maker and an intriguing pact drawing interest from ladies Bea and others. The readable text hints at a social or community intrigue centered on a dessert event and a notable agreement.

Nithan Company Mi Enstrate Universal

Eve knocks out Tawelt in city fight injuring eye

Event details are unclear due to damaged text but report describes Eve delivering a knockout to Thomas J Tawelt of Baitownah at 10 in a city bout. Tawelt sustained an eye cut and was treated. authorities note ongoing dispute over the tally and timing of the punches.

Thomas J. Tawelt Baitownah

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