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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1908
Page
1
A letter from Jim McCormick of Princeton argues against county unit local option for temperance. He blames Republicans for hypocrisy, endorses Democratic and ward level voting, and denounces the Moore law remonstrance. McCormick, a veteran Indiana journalist, urges honest governance and warns against liquor expansion.
The Indianapolis Sun reports Mr Taft spoke at Cooper Union and offered to answer all questions. He admitted difficulty and stated God knows I don't in response to the inquiry from a jobless man about what to do when family breadlines grow. The piece notes rising unemployment, dwindling savings, and fears of returning prosperity with a public demand for leadership from future presidents and governors.
A garbled OCR item presents a political question about governance and constitutional rights. It centers on a hypothetical public policy issue, with a declared outcome that “the man won.” The fragment mentions labor, work, and public responsibility but lacks clear names, dates, places, or concrete actions.
A delegation of suffragettes led by Mrs P Lorn man Wells of London arrived in Oyster Bay and faced a heavy rain shower. President Roosevelt, informed of the visit, refused to receive them, and no Oyster Bay women appeared at the planned meeting near Sagamore Hill. The group later departed for New York.
Winnipeg Aug 6 Canadian Pacific workers walk out en masse as unions order 12000 to stop work across the system. Estimates place 72000 men idle with Montreal and Winnipeg among the hardest hit. Officials expect a swift settlement or continuation of the strike as arbitration signals fail to resolve the standoff.
In San Francisco on August 6 William F. English a private in Company 115 coast artillery awaiting trial for desertion was shot and killed at the Presidio while trying to escape. After being pursued for about 300 yards by Private Ryan of the Tenth company coast artillery Ryan fired when English refused commands to halt. Also in Honolulu on August 6 the Hawaiian National Guard rifle team boarded the steamer Alameda to compete at Camp Perry Ohio against regular army and guard teams, having been chosen by trials among the Maui island unit.
The Oklahoma Corporation Commission is asked to classify and set prices for all coal mined in the state and sold within Oklahoma. The petition accuses a coal industry cartelist of price restraint and favors railroad discounts, targeting eastern lands. Also noted is visitor Mrs. Ethel Lingle of Harrisburg Illinois visiting her father William Cross, a former Democratic party expert.
Bandits killed quake victims and butchered helpless natives in twenty towns across Algeria following a strong tremor. The violence disrupted relief work and raised fears of further attacks on vulnerable communities.
In the Constantine region, the August earthquake shattered towns killing about 1,000 natives and leaving 200,000 homeless. French troops battle bandits raiding ruins as rescues continue and cities report extensive damage to theaters, hotels, and markets across Roustach, Conde Mendon, and other towns.
Wilford Reynolds of the state board of charities today amended the visiting rate at the orphans home, excluding parents and near relatives to curb unruly conduct among children. Authorities believe in some cases the children’s behavior stems from influence of visiting relatives.
Trustee Thomas G. Wadsworth appointed teachers for the year including Julia Hackler Geneseve Flinn and Alice Pate in various numbered posts Lettle Wadsworth and Arthur Trueblood are noted among others Eaglesville names Hoom A J T Sullivan Walter Stuckey and Mrs Martha Sullivan listed with rooms Herbert Trueblood occupies No 2 position Abandoned tag appears but is not clarified in this record
A batch of city and county items reports farmers securing hay harvest help, visits by officials and a busy social calendar. Mentions include Riverside hotel views, local sewers complaints, a wedding invitation for Effie May Fry and William Goble in Richmond Indiana, and local residents seen about town. The piece notes ongoing sunflower seed collection for a parrot and various everyday happenings around the county seat.
A group plans a hay ride tonight to Montgomery for a dance at the opera house. Hay rides are common in summer, and Montgomery is a suitable distance. A man expresses that he needs permission to write a check from his wife.
Mrs Martha A Garaghan a highly respected Washington woman died early this morning at her Walnut and East First street home from heart disease described as worn out and weakened not organic. She was born August 1 1841 in Davieau county and married January 30 1868 to Thomas Patrick Garaghan. Six children survive: Molly Tillie Josephine Mrs Frank Lehigh Frank X Garaghan and John Garaghan. Funeral arrangements pending arrival of Mrs Lehigh.
The Thirty-Sixth Anniversary wedding notice from the Weekly Democrat August 10, 1872 reports John S. Agan of this county to Ella J. Brotley of North Vernon Indiana. The note mentions Sug arland residence and comments on the bride’s beauty and character while wishing the couple long life together.
The twelfth annual McCracken family reunion will be held Thursday, August 27, at Bethany church. These reunions are becoming social features in various parts of the county. Juncture notes from Indianapolis report Rich Hallmer, a bondsman, fined $50 for wearing a Royal Arch pin and a Masonic watch charm without being a Mason. Jury members filed claims for fees citing costs and fines, while remarks reflect on manners in small towns. Gen Sir Redvers Buller’s death is recalled with a tale about his habit of quoting the fifteenth Psalm.
Last night at the Airdome Miss Mayme Zinkan was announced as the winner with the most votes in the weeks long contest. She received upward of 10,000 votes as several rivals had withdrawn in recent days. The successful young lady expressed gratitude to her friends and was presented to the audience.
Arrangements are being completed for the Arthur reunion to be held August 14 at the Barnea church. This annual affair is attended by family members and their friends. J. B. Sywith of Barr and W. P. Booker of Steele were in town today, two good Democrats of Jefferson-Jackson County.
Truatea L Brown names the appointed teachers for Washington township for the coming year. Several schools list principal or room assignments, with many positions shown as abandoned or not yet filled. Notable entries include No 9 New Consolidated with A P Weethater as principal and No 14 Swan Pond with Harry Han in charge.
A letter from A. D. Mead’s son Luther describes a West Cascade trip where he saw thirteen deer four black bears and one grizzly bear including a mountain wen during his outing in Te tatshia country northeast of the city.
A crowd of young people visited Wagon Bridge for an afternoon picnic. Attendees included Dorothy Beckman, Marlo Miner, Katherine Burke, May, Margaret Cabel, Spencer Bourghottzer, William Axtell, Charles Caragan, Harley Swabb, Harold Lucan, Samuel Boyd Jr. with Mrs Gean ig chaperone.
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