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Washington Washington Democrat

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1908

Page

3

Eastland Tex grand jury urges unwritten law to shield homes

Readers are informed of a range of local and international items. The Eastland Texas grand jury advocates curbing advertising and promoting protection of homes by endorsing an unwritten law. The report mentions Mrs B H Gammon of Newton Conn as a town funds saver and Mrs Jack Gardner linked to art-treasure duties. Funeral services planned for Baron Von Sternberg in Germany. A Chicago Stock Yards and Transit Co venture is incorporated with 2.3 million capital. Nunnapolis and Northern Elevation Co receivers seek 1 million from banks unsuccessfully. A woman transports her dead son’s body from near Lacrosse to Wast Salam with police help.

Grand Jury Eastlind Tex B H. Gammon Newton Conn Wadi Jack” Gardner U. S Enetons Chadbourne Chivago Kay I Nortation Baron Greek von Sternberg United States Meidelberg Lutehena Liessic Germany Pitdelig Mie Chicago Stock Yards and Transit Co Nunnapolils Northern Elevany Co Pillgburk-Washburn Co Mikneypalis Minnesota North Dakota Coon Valley Wis Carre "Peterson LaCross

Pittsburg Man Arrested in Cleveland Theft Case

A young man named Ethal Hug Morse, son of a wealthy New Yorker, is jailed in Pittsburg at Cleveland authorities’ request. He is accused of stealing gold medals and valuables from his roommate in Cleveland. Morse reportedly confessed, saying he hoped to obtain money to return home and reimburse his roommate, amid family estrangement over choosing a humble bride versus a prominent lawyer’s daughter.

Pittsburg Aus Ethal Hug Morse Hin

Paris Robbery Report Highlights American Victims

An American man reporting residence in New York told Paris police he was robbed of 2500 dollars and a bold watch chain by American crooks met on the street. Another complaint from an American woman claimed a loss of 1008 dollars under similar circumstances. In Petersburg, Leo Foldtel, treated for vein dilation, shows steady improvement though health remains fragile. Sullivan, Indiana, Governor Folk survives a near crash after avoiding a collision with a farm wagon. he restrains from speaking at the Court House. Senator Hopkins announces the Vinson bill commission's intent to pursue broad reductions. the Daily Democrat remains 10 cents weekly.

Paris Amercan Willan Straube New York Ppline Sullivan Ind Folk Missouri Merom Sulivan Court House Weaban

Wall collapses kill a dozen workers in Chelsea square

A brick wall collapse at a Chelsea square site on Tuesday leaves about a dozen men dead and many more injured. Rescue crews from police, fire, and hospitals race to recover bodies and save survivors as the four story building, once home to a furniture dealer, is leveled.

Chelsea Mags W Oumnber Cheldes Square Ferri Sania Felectit Goulifa Myr Ariock Morriy Zochlad Jacob Colm Rand Falowlog Atehulantes Marine and Naval Hospital Maurice Gordon Park Hote Wm. Z. Byrne Marine Naval Hospitals Boston Thriee The King Marine Hospital

Springfield Without Troops Ends Police Guard Withdrawal

The Reg ents Regiment of Minors National Guard ordered to withdraw from Springfield by 10 am today, with a special Illinois Central train to return troops to Chicago. Gov Denene and Sheriff Werner, after discussions with military reps, decided further armed presence was unnecessary though a small detail may remain through the week.

Springfield Til Regents Regiment National Guard Scot Chicago Deneen Werner

Deneen Votes Lead in State Primary Returns

Primary election results canvassed by the State board show Deneen with 242,938 votes and Yates 203,021 on the Republican ticket. Hopkin for Senator 168,386. Fose 12,110. Mason 86,596. Webster 14,704. Ogleaby for Lieutenant Governor 139,924. Shumway 64,379. Kalent 30,385. Drew 21,740. Smith 115,979. On Democratic ticket Stringer 227,864. Biskely 27,475. Stevenson for Governor 79,782. Pattison 24,608. McGoorty 23,542. Lewis 30,214. Gunther 10,705. Kimborough 1,707. Monroe 4,205. Alleged pirate seizure in Escanaba area. boat thought to drift along coast with cargo. Crew held on charges of in...

Springfeta State Board Deneen Yates Hopking Fose Mason Webster Ogleaby Shumway Kalent Drew Smith Supreme Court Davis Asphardiy

Stage holdup near Helena robs westbound coach

A stage between Cody and Meeletees in Carbon County Wyoming was held up by a single highwayman yesterday. About $1500 in cash and valuables were taken. Authorities formed patrols through Read Lodge Cody and Metteetse to pursue the bandit, but rough country makes capture unlikely. It is possible the same man committed another crime in the region.

O Halloran and the Thanksgiving Basket

A bachelor Scotch Irish workman named John O Halloran lived on West Main Street. A neighbor sent a Thanksgiving basket to tempt him, and he accepted the gesture by eating the contents and leaving a note saying O Halloran is under no obligations. The tale portrays him as firm in his independence and shrewd in keeping costs low.

Gort Mathey John O'Halloran Atone West Main Street O'Halloran

Questions Facing Republican Managers in 19th Century Race

J P Horgady in Tindlengpolis News outlines key queries for GOP managers. Will Roosevelt back a successor and can his popularity transfer. Can reformers accept picks like Cromwell and Bley. Will Labour and Negro votes tilt outcomes. church factions and state glee play roles. tension over Wallabout interests and insurance funds. Local leaders weigh impact on November.

Theodore Roosevelt William & Bryar Roosevelt Bryap Willam Nelgon Cromwell B.H. Harriman Cornelius N. Bley Nésro J. P Horgady Tindlengpolis

Enlisted in Army and coal sale notices

Charles F Webber and John S Cole of Alfordsville and Lee R Bausmin of Odon enlisted for coast artillery service. Also coal sale ads offer 25 percent August discount, wagon loads of 30 bushels for 2.70 and 2.19, price 12 cents per lamp coal, 10 cents mine shaft coal. Mandabach Coal Company promotes reliable fuel for winter. Also testimonial for King's New Life Pills from Nira of West Franklin Maine.

Charles F.’ Webber John “S. Cole Alfordsville Lee R. Bausenmin Odon Coast Artillery Washington Mandabach Coal Company Nira Charles West Frankln Maine King William Oy Betts

Married at Vincennes in 1910s era vows and careers

Thomas P. Cavanaugh and Miss Mary Irene O'Donnell wed in Vincennes this morning in a ceremony noted as simple yet significant. He works as an operator for WB, OG. she is Vincennes born, daughter of Mr and Mrs Mark O’Donnell, a traveling salesman, popular locally. A separate note from Washington, DC, states postmaster general Myer issued an order extending pension voucher return mail privileges under amended postal laws.

Thomas P. Cavanaugh Mary Irene O'Donnell Marrivage Vioventeg Wb, & OG. Huathwesees Vincennes Barr Joweshig Mark Cavanaugh Merce Cavanaugh Lhe Ebnerlee Cold Chixety Win Minwlans O Donnell Vincennés Washingtom Bereytter Postmlaster General Myer

May Drop Fitzgerald Case in Chicago

Chicago on August 25 reports George W. Fitzgerald was arrested Monday over the disappearance of 172000 dollars in United States funds from the Mnhe United States subtreasury on February 20, 1907. Judge Chetiein postponed the examination until August 1 to permit further evidence.

Chicago George W. Fitzgerald United States Chetiein United States District Attorney Davis

Gun Silencer Tested At Springfield Armory

Aug 26 official test of Hiram P Maxim's gun silencer conducted by officers at the United States armory in Springfield. The device attached to the regimental army rifle reduced audible range from 7700 yards to 1400 yards on the test range, with signals fired at intervals. Tests showed bullet velocity was affected by only 5 to 6 percent. Maxim supervised trials coming from Hartford County.

Springfield Mase Hiram P. Maxim United States Regiar Army Algnalers Tiwoe

World trade and a rural cure in one sigh

An essay on American agricultural output notes the country’s large shares of wheat hops corn cotton and oil products. A reader from Zanesville, Ohio praises Dr King’s New Discovery for curing severe lung trouble in her husband James Lee and recommends the remedy. it is offered with a money back guarantee at local druggists.

Ingt Arm Producion Zanesville Ohio Mary James Lee Bustan Wilfiam C. Betts Ade L. Arla

Cruisers Sail From San Francisco Toward Hawaii and Samoa

In a June style dispatch Rear Admiral W. T. Swinburn leads seven Pacific Fleet cruisers and seven destroyers from the Golden Gate on a cruise to Hawaii and Samoa. The force, to rendezvous with the torpedo destroyer Preble, forms a double column 1000 yards apart and uses hemp lines for towing. The lead ships are scheduled to reach Honolulu by September 2 and then proceed to Pago Pago and Samoa, with San Diego as a later point. Sydney festivities and a grand naval review in Centennial Park attract tens of thousands, while Manhattan Island is noted for its vast harbor and 133 department stores employing over 11,000 workers.

San Francisco Cal Wi T. Swinburn Preble Pacife Golden Gate Hawaii Samoa Honolulu Paké Pato San Diego Atlanti Iriver Sydney Centennial Park Naval Military Forces of New South Wales Vyst Skyodeon

Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root advertised as kidney remedy

A faulty ad urges readers to try Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root for kidney liver and bladder trouble. It claims strong medical support and offers a free sample bottle and book by mail from Kilmer Co Binghamton NY, with price details and misprints noted.

Kilmer Siam Boots Yenra Hof Scientific Aoe Kiluter Witiay Dr. Kilmer & Co Binghamton, WY Binghamton N Avery Bottle

Trustees announce weekly office hours for Bogard township business

A series of public notices state Albert H. Dillon Ald Standiford and Charles A. Banta will hold office hours at their homes or offices on set weekdays in Hinora Mpso m Plainville and Washington townships to conduct township business. The notices urge all involved to appear for inspection, transact business, and pay dues as needed. Additional notice declares an administrator appointment for John Cran estate with insolvency noted, dated August 1908.

Barr Township Barr Montgomery Cannerburg George 8 Smith Elmore Pownatip Pimore Imy Hinora Ana Albert H. Dillon Bogard Township Bogard Mpsom Ald. Standiford Steele Trustes Steele Township Davides County Indiana Plainville Charles A. Banta Weahington Krottce Washington Township William L John Cran Ohn Cochran Adm

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