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Washington Washington Democrat

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Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1908

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Cantrell Arrest and Jail Critique Highlight Los Angeles Protesters

The Rev. E. A. Cantrell, former pastor in this city, was arrested in Los Angeles with about five other socialists for street speeches without a permit. He and others were released after the city council reinforced an ordinance restricting nighttime harangues. Cantrell later denounced jail conditions seen in the Examiner and noted he now serves as pastor of a Unitarian church in Pasadena, California.

E. A. Cantrell Los Angeles California Socialista E. A. Cantirell Los Angeles Examiner Cantrell Canwell Christian Charen Hdnvis Unitarian Chaprch Pasadena Cal

Mrs Nancy Hopkins Dies at 64 in Daviess County

Mrs Nancy E Hopkins wife of Benjamin Hopkins of Kentucky state farm area died at home of a goitre age sixty four. She was born McClellan daughter of pioneer William McClellan and belonged to Bethany church. Funeral set for Bethany church Monday at 3 30 p m with burial there.

Nancy Hopkins Nancy E. Hopkins Benjamin Hopkins Hopkins McClellan Wil Liam McClellan Kentucky

Section Men Lose Jobs In Local Rail Yard Reduction

No notice posted today. BR and O South Western shops report retainment of existing work but four men from Charles Denson's section and one from J B Harlan's crew discharged. Eight men were employed before the reductions, with eight hours per day five days weekly expected to continue.

BR & O Tts Charles’ Denson J. B. Harlan Wheatland

Indiana Gubernatorial Candidate James B. Watson Stumps

James B. Watson the Republican nominee for Indiana governor spoke briefly at the state fair grounds in Indianapolis on Thursday afternoon under the Tonissant club auspices. About thirty to forty men and as many women attended the address around two o clock.

James BE. Watson Indiana Indianapolis Tonissant Glub Mr. Watson

Injunction Filed Over County Tax Assessment Claims

Lloyd Clark sues Thomas Nugent George Godwin and John A Sims of Daviess County to stop listing and assessing him for $5 000 in notes and mortgages tied to a land sale after March 1. He alleges improper assessment procedures and seeks relief.

Lloyd Clark Thomas Nugent Daviess County George Godwin John A. Sims Tn Hhis

Fragmented OCR Notes on World Events and Figures

Readable portions mention Elva Philips, March, Nations, and leaders including Mitchell and Ming Warriors. The text references a global context with language barriers and is incomplete about specific actions, dates, or outcomes.

Eastbound trip planned by H. O. Searh and freight depot crew

A brief notice states H. O. Searh will take a two weeks vacation starting Monday and travel east visiting cities such as Cincinnati Toronto Buffalo Washington Niagara Falls and others, outlining a continental itinerary and departure plans.

Ie H. & O. Searh Western Railroad Theva Cluetyneti Todoyto Baffalo Weahington Chinistarsati Niagara Pathe Teay Anon Horfiploye Hie

Samuel Bowman Dies at Montgomery Home

Samuel Bowman a retired farmer of Breprieitant died at his Montgomery home last night at 9:09 from old age. He was about 85 years old and had been in poor health for over a year. He leaves a wife and four daughters in Breprieitant and Montgomery, plus a daughter in Terre Sante. He is father in law of Mr Loughmiller, Montgomer y proprietor of the former Hyatt property.

Samuel Bowman Breprieitant Montgomery Bowman Montgome Lochmore Mvliams South Washington Terre Sante Loughmiller Catheron Hyatt

Fire at Vingernes causes roof damage and rumors

A street report described a sewer fire at Vinertines Waeg, damaged roof and wreckage. The Democrat telephoned for details and errors in early accounts prompted clarification that the blaze was controlled with limited damage and no injuries reported.

Vinertines Waeg Vine Rinds

Paris Count Requests Custody Change for Three Sons

Aug 1 modification of divorce decree assigns custody to Princess de Sogan for August and September. The children will stay with the mother until a final custody decision after the trial set for Aug 28. Previously the count could have them one month a year.

Paris Bont de Castellane Princess de Sogan Bite Chiiren

Farman Makes Trial Flight In Air Express

Farman conducts a trial flight and darts the aeroplane through the air as an express train speeds by. The maneuver showcases early aviation speed and control capabilities amid railway proximity.

Farman

Farman Aeroplane New York Flight At Brighton Beach

Henri Farman's heavier than air craft made its first U S flight at Brighton Beach. The aeroplane rose on a prepared dock and, after a short climb to about 26 feet, skimmed the track as spectators watched the power tests and a rival balloon incident disrupted the display.

New York Henri Farman France Brighton Beach Farman America Farmac

Biggest elephant Bolivar dies at Philadelphia zoo

Bolivar, reputed to be the largest elephant in captivity, died Friday night in the Philadelphia zoological gardens. He weighed about six tons and had lived in a small enclosure for 20 years. Supposedly 58 to 67 years old, Bolivar was bought by Adam Forepaugh roughly 30 years ago, leaving Jumbo as his only rival in captivity.

Philadelphia Bolivar Zoological Gardens Jumbo Adam Forepaugh

Unclear Labor Report Shows Jobless Rate in 1908

A garbled report from the Stele ah % Labor Commission, via Williams, cites 135,121 unemployed of 887,450 in a state or region, during the fifth quarter of 1908. Idle workers due to labor disputes appear minimal at about 1.1 percent. other idle labor forces are not counted.

Willams New York State New York World Mbany N.Y. Ang H Williams Wang

Teachers to Observe Fellow Teachers for Structured Visits

County Superintendent B J Buretig and Marvis Pro plan visiting teachers to observe peers with a clear purpose. Observations will cover room condition decorations and personal appearance notes while noting preparation assignments recitation and overall work. Written reports will be submitted to the superintendent to ensure profitable use of time.

Marvis B. J. Buretig Orris Isked Tye

Miners Trapped After Crow's Nest Collapse

Twenty three miners are buried after a cave in at Crow's Nest near Pasa on the Canadian Pacific line. Rescue teams dig through 400 feet of earth and work to sustain life until reach. The accident occurred Friday morning without warning, as miners worked on the main shaft.

Coal Creek Crow’s Pasa Canadian Pacific Fem Daya

How Nevada Towns Are Held Up by Railroads

Leigh Sanford reports from Reno Nevada on railroad rates and policies shaping the state economy. The writer notes high common and local rates, backhaul confusion, and Wells Fargo freight practices. He describes Reno’s growth potential if a unified rate structure is secured, alongside vice and gambling culture and a glimpse of Nevada political figures amid the Denver convention.

Nevada Leigh Sanford Reno Nev Denver Maethods George Carson City Washington Indiana Rene Vincennes Loogootee O'-The-Woods Terre Hauté Evansvie Harriman Sacraments Omaha East Sacramento Willngton Frisco Wells-Fargo Express Company Levérrone Jefferson Club Woleed Cerson City Dickerson Sparks Curzon City John Con Fidine Considine

Marathon Victor Hayes Returns to Irish Grandfather Home

John J. Hayes, winner of the marathon, visits his grandfather in Ireland on Thursday. Admirers seize him and lift him to his carriage as cheers ring out. The crowd pulls the carriage through town after removing the horses. The article notes a headline from the New York World about expected July deficits.

John J. Hayes Ireland Roosevelt New York World

Water Works Chief Honored With Fine Meerschaum Pipe

Harry Gallagher former superintendent of the local water company received a fine meerschaum pipe from the company. He will leave for Independence Missouri to take charge of the water works there.

Harry Gallagher Water’ Company Water ‘Company Gallagher Independence Missouri

Infant McIntire Dies in Swan Pond Cholera Infantum

Frank E McIntire infant son of Mr and Mrs William McIntire died Friday night of cholera infantum at one year, with services at Swan Pond Church and burial planned at Oak Grove cemetery.

Frank E

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