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Washington Washington Democrat

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 30, 1908

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Long drawn out contest for Davin Padgett in Indiana caucus

Bloomington April 30 delegates clash over credentials and ballots in the Second district convention. Alvin Padgett leads through multiple ballots with support from Daviess and Lawrence counties. Contested Greene delegates seated. Spencer chaired resolutions and the nomination sparked strong support for Padgett.

Bloomington P. BH. McHenry Alvin Padgett Manon Niblock Vincennes Anade al. Hiather Showle Hugh O'Neail John H. Spencer B. Boyd Comtttas Greene 2Nd Silvan Daviess Stockton Township Greene County Jobo H. Spencer Daviees County Padgett Davin Welman Cullop Davis Miers Ar

Orphans Escaped to Reform School After Home Break

Mildred Songer sixteen and Alice Pride fifteen with three companions fled the orphans home last Friday morning by climbing down a ladder placed at a bedroom window. The four girls were captured in Montgomery and sent to the Indianapolis reform school for girls by Sheriff Fielding. Haag and Beasley plans undetermined.

Mildred “Songer Alice Pride Aga Afteen Ibraates Josephine Heag Aula Beasley Tndianapalle- Reform School For Fielding Qabert Orpans Montgomery Offiter Kermode Stila

Time to think About Lace Curtains

Lace curtains featured with trimmed down prices across a range of styles and sizes. Shoppers are urged to compare options and seize limited time offers on delicate window treatments.

Battle Ships Sail Santa Barbara Festivities Endure

Chaos marks a coastal pageant as torpedo boats depart Santa Barbara for Monterey. A fiery street brawl at 122 State Street followed celebrations, with clashes between sailors and locals dimming the festivities. The flotilla faces orders to reach San Pedro while tensions flare over food and discipline aboard ships.

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Bryan Picks Adviser For Navy Secretary Post

In a Republican leaning report, discussions name Rear Admiral Schley as a potential secretary of the navy. The item notes plans by Bryan to appoint or signal consideration by April 30, with references to a forthcoming event concerning his cattle and other political maneuvering.

Ashington Bryanila Meera Schley Iy Ig

The Model of Pood and Speech Training Debate

A fragmented excerpt discusses language learning and parental influence on a child’s English, warning that poor upbringing leads to bad habits. It argues parents must model correct speech to prevent long lasting linguistic errors and social stigma.

Passenger Reported Missing After Train Incident

A fragmentary local report notes a passenger on a northbound Pe Tm train near Milan Indiana last night. Details are unclear but authorities investigate possible injuries or disappearance as of morning.

Smoot to Leave B and O Southwestern Shops

A garbled notice notes Smoot, a clerk at the B and O Southwestern shops, will leave company service today. The text includes stray references to water world facts, Milwaukee navy support, and various snippets from poems and songs, with several distorted phrases about weather, education, and public figures.

Smoot Uervice I Gonic

Divorce Rulings In Local Court Ledger

In Giruit Court today Judge Tudge Houghton presided as most lawyers were out of town. Two divorce cases were decided with Muy Mitchell of Minora granted a divorce from Clarence B. Mitchell for adultery and custody of the children awarded. Robert Washington sought a divorce from Annie Washington. the case was heard with the judge advising.

Tudge Houghton Hoon Mttie Muye Mitchell Minora Clarence B. Mitchell Robert Washington Annie Washington Cage Bast

Honored by Royal Arcanum at Indianapolis meeting

At the grand lodge gathering of the Royal Arcanum in Indianapolis this week Roy Bognet of this city Wes advanced from Sitry to Warden of the grand lodge A. O. Fatherson represented Liverpool Connell at the Indianapolis meeting.

Grand Lodge Royal Arcanum Indianapolis Roy Bognet Wes A. O. Fatherson Liver Connell Misting

Koreans planned murder feared in San Francisco during Bishop Harris visit

Anticipated government fear over Korean unrest in San Francisco follows warnings from Washington as Bishop Harris arrives aboard the Korea. Port officials shield the divine, while telegrams warn of a possible assassination plot by locals allied with Koreans. Harris denies political ties and aims to remain neutral amid tension with Japanese and Korean communities.

Sah Hrencleco San Francisco Blaklo Merriman Colbert Harris Pacific Atsamship Korea Ofient Port Woodward Port Golden Gate Oakland A Fclais Washington Ae 2 Durham W. Stevens Ores Bly Way Bishop Harris Japani Orient Harris Iba Hajtis Salvamor Nadasaki Methodist Conference

Distressed Herald Rumor Of Machine Emigration

The Herald reports a failed feat of a 05 type machine. Cas was attempted to melt the metal and when the device failed it was put out of operation. The issue supposedly percolated into the Bagmata area on Fourts Street with some uncertainty about the outcome.

Train Death Shocks Chicago Resident Thomas Clarissey

Thomas Clarisey, 65, a longtime Chicago resident and former B&O Southwestern railroad worker, was struck and killed by a train in Chicago on Tuesday afternoon. He lived at 864 McCormick and left a widow who survives him. burial took place this morning.

Thomas Clarisey Ghigago Frank Clarizey Southwestern McCormick Tamsay Thomas Clarigeyne Daviess Thomas Charing Ty Chicago

Patrick Kelly Dies at Age 83 in Harrison Township

Patrick Kelly, a longtime Democrat and one of Daviess County’s oldest residents, died at 11:30 AM Wednesday at his Harrison Township farm home. He moved to the county as a youth and was active in local public affairs. Funeral arrangements are pending.

Welman Aycatop Irs Baltot Padgett Davie Welman Cultop Davis Welman Culhop Miers Lawrence County Pallot Eek “Guinius Onde Shige “Miltenberger New Omiegas Ernsst Miltanterger Napoleon OS Prince Polignac Lee Fudge Miltenberger Monage Patrick Kelly Daviess Harrison Township

Commencement in Steele Township May 6 1903

The Steele township commencement will be held May 6 1903 in the hall at Plainville. Ellwood Hemp will lead the teachers, and the song and Male quartet from Wi will perform. Twenty three Brady from Steele township are listed as trustees, with Charles A. Banta as head, promising one of the most interesting events this year. The program begins at 8 o'clock.

Steele Plainvill Ellwood Wil Turnieh Brady Steele Township Trustes Charles A. Banta

Death reported of Bil Bauserman in Yas Boren township

Found dead at home near Shik Mr. Bauserman a respected citizen of Yas Boren township. The body discovered by family after a sudden departure. Details indicate the event occurred Saturday evening and Sunday, with Army lieutenant Mire B. J. Bouterse conducting the scene. This marks his first visit to the area.

Bil Bauserman Yas Boren Dememibere Hia Fainly Bome Shik Bauserman Het Shttoh B. J. Bouterse Army

Fragmented OCR Read Seeks Cohesion in Archaic Text

The readable fragments describe a puzzled scene with vague references to stones, warnings, and a fear of danger. They mention a nationary engine, a Wood, and a monetary figure of 94.70, all amid garbled phrases about security and social doubt.

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