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Washington Washington Democrat

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1908

Page

2

Western Republicans debate bank deposit guarantees

The letter discusses how Western Republicans favor a bank deposit guarantee and electing U.S. senators by the people. It notes Oklahoma state actions and potential shifts in other states, with implications for the national banking system and deposits protection.

Hacchcock National Republican Chicago U. S Hanaay South Dakota Nebraska James P. Hornady Indianapolis News Wscou Oklahoma Weligh Aeconita

Alaska wheat guarantee scams hit Daviess farmers

Daviess county farmers paid high prices for Alaska wheat guarantees promising 200 bushels per acre. Sharper circulars flooded the area and ads appeared in local papers. Warren VanTrees contacted the government Bureau of Agriculture for information and reservations.

Daviess County Alaska Sapere Warren VanTrees Bureau, of Agriculturs

Republican plan favors county option over township unit

The essay contrasts county dry laws with township or ward options, arguing county wide alcohol bans unify enforcement and prevent cross jurisdiction evasion. It cites James B. Watson and James TE. Watson, notes cost increases under party control, and endorses Charles A. Banta while contrasting O K. McKittrick’s stance on bank deposit guarantees and local trustees.

Charles A. Banta Opthem County Anit Townebij Steele Township Rome Bank Banta

Thirty Cent League Sweeps the Country Claims

A long opinion piece discusses the so called Thirty Cent League campaign, urging contributions to Bryan's camp. It critiques wealth and calls the Fifty-cent rhetoric a snare while praising populist support and democratic party alignment. The author references The Herald, Chicago correspondents, and labor endorsements. The piece links the Thirty-Cent idea to wealth critique and political finance.

iItn Thanor Holland Tribune Hollands

Campaign letters urged federal workers to donate, Kentucky

Letters from state and Fifth district Republicans urged federal employees to support the party, describing U S rule as a bless ing and asking for liberal contributions, with figures like 55 dollars mentioned. A follow up note from the Fifth district finance chief urged urging funds via a check.

Plan to Take Sixty Day Pool at State Polls

State party committees plan a sixty day poll to gauge voting intent for the September election. The vote eligibility rule requires residency of six months in the state, sixty days in the township, and thirty days in the precinct before Election Day.

Longwinded Keynote Speech At Ft Wayme Acknowledged

The Courier notes the Hon. James E. Watson delivered a lengthy keynote speech at Ft Wayme last evening estimated at about 25,000 words. The paper cannot print it in full due to time and space constraints and criticizes the verbosity of the address.

James E. Watson Ft. Wayme Watson Evanevite Courier

Political notes on Sullivan County vote and temperance era

In Sullivan County the republic statesmen claim twelve years of power but vow reform soon. They face strong brewer and saloon support in key towns where voters hear they only ride the temperance wave. The Sat for the Times questions which voter will believe them.

Sullivan County Republic Gelnstibe Bar Tellig Satitvat Times

Terse Telegrams From Across The Nation In Brief

A digest of terse telegrams reports trials in Jackson Kentucky Breathing County venue change ruling by Judge Adams Grer. A Janesville Wisconsin head on collision between a passenger train and a work train near Platteville, fatalities include engineer and another worker. seventeen passengers injured. Archduke Lens Vitter removed from court by Emperor Francis Joseph who gave the palace to actress Catherine Schrutt. Madison Wisconsin General William F Vib died after five weeks illness from brain hemorrhage. Mount Olive Mississippi Gus Hillock killed two white men and wounded another before posse killed him. Springfield Wisconsin Cecil Overton confirmed as companion in the death of Mrs Kate Howard of the Springfield mob, warning against selling poison. Beatrice Washington Amelia Bar Association favors restricting appeals to higher courts when prejudice shown. action adopted by sabtulan committee. Indianapolis President Lewis of the United Mine Workers says Alabama strike will not be called off after talks with Fain jey of Alabama and Vice President White. Laporte Indiana W H Worden seeks habeas corpus for Ray Lamphere in murder case. petition filed. Las photo. A) AT pr ars cil be fled as

Jackson Beech Hargis Jamies’ Hargis Breathing Adama Grer Janesville Wis Galena Platteville Vienni Archduke Lens Vitter Francis Joseph Mme Catherine Schrutt Madison William F. Vib United States Cleveland Mount Olivé Gus Hillock Biggelf Springfeld Wire Cecil Overton Kate Howard Springfleld Moba Aibtelan Indianapolis Lewis Uhired Alabama National Executive Board Fain Jey White, Laporte W. H. Worden Coancel

Reforms by Descent Discussed in Election Commentary

The piece notes reforms pass to heirs if a person dies without issue and that property returns to the original party base. It mentions the Republican stance and references William Jennings Bryan in a debate over reform inheritance and political votes.

Tiua Alot Willian Jenpinga Bryan

Governor threats martial law to quell Atlantic City unrest

The governor warned that if order fails to return to Atlantic City, he may deploy militia and impose martial law. Officials report rising tensions as protests intensify and authorities seek curbs on violence and looting.

Atlantic City

Fort Says Sunday Must Be Dry Grand Jury Ignores Violations

Seagirt Nova Scotia report notes Gov Fort vows to enforce Atlantic City saloon laws as a looming crisis. Grand jury at May Landing refused indictments amid saloon ties, prompting Fort to threaten an extraordinary session and possible troop deployment to curb Sunday liquor sales and related vice.

Seagirt Atlantic City United States Fort New Jersey Mays Landing

Sedalia Politician Sues Western Union for 25000 Damages

Dr J W McClure a Sedalia capitalist and candidate backer sues Western Union Telegraph Co for 25000 claiming an unsigned joke telegram humiliated him while at Fairview Nebraska. The message urged him to stay where he is and hinted he is a bigger figure in Nebraska than Missouri.

Sedalia J. W. McClure Ti South Central Sedalia Democrat-Sentinel F. E. Gibbons Western Union McClure

Vermont Campaign Signals Trumped Up Stump Speaking

Burlington Vermont Aug 28 Republicans outnumber Democrats by about three to one in Vermont a pattern that predicts a GOP win in November Yet national committees tour Vermont and push speakers to stress the presidential race as the state holds real value in party odds The article cites a Republican majority likely dipping below 25 040 but still favoring the GOP ticket in this strong republican stronghold.

TudiafapoHa Jstance Tie Capitol Burlington Vermont Texas Republican National Committee

Baseball scores and standings mix from a torn page

The clippings show several baseball results with St Louis and Boston ties, Pittsburgh beating Philadelphia in scores, and New York in crucial series, plus an American Association note and a Mayflower arrival to Puerto Cortez. Names include Hatteries Bailey Smith Criger Dineen Bta Pheng, Wall Gibson Sparks Richie Bok, Tinker Evers Chance Beaumont Spade Hugeinn, and vessels Mayflower Marietta.

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Markets Report From Livestock Sale Filled With Odd Figures

The page lists scattered livestock market figures for cattle and cattle products with unclear descriptors and misread prices. Includes references to western steers, southern cows, packing, and various weights, but the OCR yields many garbled terms and inconsistent numbers.

Ascoes Borns

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