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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1908
Page
1
The Australian fleet from Sydney arrives in Melbourne after a calm voyage. Battleships receive a warm welcome as the vessels moor in the harbor amid ceremonial honors and local officials attending the brief ceremony.
Melbourne aug twenty ninth crowds gather as Rear Admiral Sperry’s Atlantic fleet anchors at Port Phillip Bay after a Sydney voyage. Ships salute shore craft, flags wave, and the city decorates with American colors as the fleet’s arrival signals a festive, high honor reception for the visiting armada.
New York Aug 29 George F Bheldok treasurer of the Republican National Committee would not deny the committee received a fifty thousand dollar contribution from Witten Nelson Cromwell a member of the national advisory committee and reputed to be able to make large contributions when asked if Cromwell representing E Harriman gave the committee 50 000. He said we have received no patron.
A fragmented report discusses a proposed guaranty related to deposits and a political reform plan. It mentions figures like Wirt a democratic president and Mr Harriman, with Sheldon questioning private contributions. Cromwell is cited in relation to Harriman’s actions, and the article notes contributors will be published after the election.
Lon and Walter Kirby, former MNread herd partners, own 200 acres in Kansas bought for $20 an acre. They grow corn yielding about fifty to sixty bushels per acre and potatoes. They planted the land with minimal plowing, noting their crop yields and fertilizer practices. The report mentions Speaker Cannon and his interest in crop votes, reflecting New England farm concerns.
Chicago police and special officers combed the Central Tailroad yards and rounded up 114 men and boys found in empty box cars. The yards have been overrun with hoboes and petty depredations, prompting wholesale arrests as part of a broader crackdown. An insurance move at International Harvester plans to back a fund with a $50,000 contribution if 76 percent of employees participate.
The county superintendent Ben Barris is busy as thirty seven applicants seek teachers licenses during the examination day at the courthouse.
A long veteran letter from S. F. Horratl of the Gazette era condemns Taft and endorses Bryan. The writer recalls past campaigns, criticizes Taft’s record as secretary of war, mocks the Republican platform shift, and predicts a political shakeup. He cites Decoration Day, a St. Louis Bryan speech, and warns Republicans to reconsider the ticket. August 25, 1908.
P F Rowell of New York prominent in newspaper advertising died Friday night at the Poland Springs hotel after over a month of illness. Mrs Rowell and friends were with him. He was born in Rutland Vermont in 1838 and founded Geogre P Rowell Co in Boston in 1868 later moving to New York and publishing the American Newspaper Directory. He established the Newspaper Printer's Ink in 1898. His body will be taken to Lancaster, Pennsylvania for interment. A separate report notes a grounded Norwegian steamer Beacon near Port Maria Jamaica and a Panamanian canal land damages settlement of up to 200000 dollars after government action.
Heraclio Mendota mayor of Cayey Puerto Rico was arrested Friday charged with arson in a fire that destroyed multiple buildings. He allegedly sought 33000 from Mt Palatine and London Insurance for damages and was held on 10000 bail. Canadian Pacific Claims Victory in Montreal Strikes.
The New York Journal of Commerce criticizes Postmaster General Meyer's push for a bank guarantee, arguing it risks unknown future losses and overregulation. It cites 40 years of bank examination results showing small loss rates and contends savings deposits belong to savings and investment institutions under state oversight, not to beTaxed for mismanaged banks’ losses.
A squad of carrier pigeons from Burton Expresa Company was released from Fort Thomas Kentucky this morning. The birds are expected to return to their Kentucky home after a brief flight, marking a routine test of the birds and their handlers.
About 100 people attended a fraternal meeting in Plaio ville with attendees including Mer Hasings Walter Barnett Monta Pride Dav Hodges and James Myers in attendance at the stagey gathering.
The Grays travel to Plainville at noon to play the home team in a key national sport game. Expected to outshine yesterday’s Sugarland versus Iveama matchup. Hodgesill and Q'Connere lead the Grays while Stam and Corning return from travels.
A wagon or car on the Washington street line jumped the tracks between West First and Second streets, delaying car service for about an hour and nine minutes. The incident disrupted transit until repairs were completed.
The Rev. L and Schoonover traveled to French Lick this afternoon to attend the United Brethren church quarterly meeting. From there they will proceed to Georgetown to participate in the annual conference.
William Jennings Bryan left Topeka for St Joseph after four large Kansas crowds. He remained in strong form on the bank guaranty issue, meeting Kansas Democratic leaders and planning a national committee effort to rally the electorate for the Democrats.
Dairymen shipping milk to Chicago face government inspectors sampling products. Reports say many samples fall short of requirements and some are very poor. inspections run in two cities and involve officials in Washington.
In Ames, residents learn that a college extension program seeks 40000 insects by winter to support science and agricultural education. Workers gather common and rare pests, including butterflies and mosquitoes, to teach rural students which insects are beneficial or harmful.
County clerk Wallace issued license to Lawrence McDermott of Montgomery and Mary N Lewis of Montgomery this afternoon. McDermott works in a livery stable. The marriage is set for Tuesday in Montgomery with ceremony at a local church.
Fragmented remarks discuss Pro4 nonentity and bank guaranty, with reference to Taft and Republican positions in the West and East. Mentions of Kansas, canal Republicans, and potential state adoptions of democratic advice. Confusing OCR leaves unclear sources.
A crowded afternoon saw the Hip Trackers contesting with Clerks amid rough play and nervous form. The Boxtown Reds were defeated 11 to 0 by the West End Sluggers on the Boxtown diamond while other local events and sermons filled the day with community tasks and odd anecdotes from Ansonia to Iowa.
Flood records shattered as river at Payetteville rose to 79 feet, reports show unprecedented high water. Local authorities issue evacuation advisories for nearby communities along the river. Citizens brace for further rises as weather forecasts predict continued rainfall through the week.
Destructive floods cover miles of valleys as the rivers rise to 79 feet, sweeping homes away and destroying crops. Across Fayetteville and Augusta, tens of thousands face homelessness, with food supplies scarce and prices soaring. Authorities warn the floodfront is moving toward Columbia as efforts to reinforce levees and evacuate residents intensify.
Fragmentary report notes Terée Haute Indiana August date defiance of the reform charter of Mine Workers Union Ratignat President Lewis and a male faction dispute over property rights of a widow leaving a husband with all property if no parents living or one fourth if parents exist and the husband three fourths
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