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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1908
Page
3
A compact chronicle of historical markers from 1670 to 1907 including Metacomet’s era, deaths of James Russell Lowell and Norbert Kou, the end of a war, Anglo-Japanese talks, and Capablanca era naval actions. Also lists astronomical data and a weather note with fair conditions and cooler temperatures.
Fire at a hotel in Snilitan March 12 caused extensive damage on the third floor. An incendiary is suspected after breaking into the fire station and severing seven hose sections, hindering firefighters. One person is missing. the loss to the hotel owner totals about 20000 dollars with 7000 dollars insured.
Dozens of residents visit, travel or return home from trips to Vincennes Indianapolis Paris and Louisville. Families and friends from Odon and Clinton speak of visits with relatives in Bloomington Orleans Evansville and Chicago area. Several the Rev Fathers and local officials attend church events and gatherings.
Chief White warns that highly clever counterfeit currency is circulating in Texas, Louisiana, Alabama and Mississippi. The forged notes use a razor cut to remove the top half of a figure, reattached to another bill, enabling a $20 and $4 bill to pass as currency.
Fifteen workers for the Diamond Match Company were held up and robbed by two highwaymen on the Stirling City road to the Diamond Canal on the Feather River. The men, returning with their pay, lost more than $400 and valuables. the robbers fled as the victims escaped.
Guthris Oklahoma August 12 State Bank commissioner JH H Smook notified that the Bank of Afton closed Monday pending an investigation has reopened and resumed business. The inquiry found no shortages though cashier W M Reynolds has been missing since last Saturday night and reportedly holds over $3000 in his account. Armenian leaders seek to check claims on emigration to America and urge Armenians who left Turkey to return. Free souvenirs at home tonight.
Oklahoma City reports 60 detectives from Oklahoma City Wichita Fort Smith and Dallas dispatched into Creek County to aid local authorities as election day nears Wednesday Threats of demonstrations in Sapulpa and Birmingham Tuesday boosted fears of trouble Governor denied military aid Acting Gay Bellamy stated county authorities can maintain order Ten Oklahoma City detectives led by Samuel Bartell ordered out of the county by Shortl? H.C. King of Sapulpa amid arrest threats Deputies to remove or jail other detectives
Warsaw Indiana doctor urges barefoot living to reduce illness and aches. He argues people should go barefoot in summer to avoid the trashy dress of women and to promote healthier limbs, noting public places and church as examples.
The receiver O M Vance asked the court for authority to sell real and personal property of Merchants' Baking Co to satisfy mortgages and notes. Real property valued at 400 dollars and personal property at 6300 dollars. Judge Houghton granted the petition and set sale for Monday August 3 1908 between 10 am and 4 pm. Guests attended Ruth Moorman's East Walnut Street gathering with games and refreshments.
Airdome patrons are promised free souvenirs this evening as Sublime Faith performs. A minister praises a man’s sterling integrity and sublime faith while a judge comments on belief, noting doubts about tariff revision by its supporters.
Believing we have supplied all friends and castes we will discontinue offering the Grand Tasy Bee talking machines for $25 in tickets and $3 cash on delivery. If you have not received one arrange to do so on or before September 15 as this will be the last day.
The Hatfield and Palmer Go announces a limited time promotion after September 15. Those who received one of the machines will get records for Ucketa. Do not discard tickets after September 16 as they remain valid for records.
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