28 Dec 1907
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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1907
Page
1
The county repair fund is exhausted after years of shifting finance and depository law constraints. Commissioners face $9,000 to $10,000 shortfall with two bonds, a $193 overage, and $3,000 in bills unpaid. June tax distribution will restore only about $10,000 to $12,000, leaving urgent gravel road repairs unfunded until then.
In Knoxville the congregation of a Presbyterian church presented Rev. Dr. Jones with a purse of 100 in new $20 coins at a Christmas event. Trustees later swapped the money for coins bearing In God We Trust after some members objected to the new currency lacking the motto. Witnesses praised Quincy Adams Sawyer at the matinee.
Local churches schedule morning and evening services for Christmas period. St Mary’s and St Patrick’s list masses and vespers. First Baptist hosts Sunday school, morning and evening worship with special choir pieces. First M E and Congregational plan prayers, hymns, and festive music. First Presbyterian features a Christmas sermon and choir concert. First Christian reports Bible school and evening programs.
Chicago reports a planned wedding cake for an Italian bride featuring a sugar bust of William McKinley. The cake stands fifteen feet high and six feet square at the base, expected to be displayed at a wedding in early 190.
The piece traces early 1900s US Treasury actions to ease bank stress, including large transfers to banks, gold imports, and deposits to secure gold, with emphasis on Rockefeller, Morgan, and National City bank involvement and political ties. The Marion Leader commentary critiques government favors to big banks.
A doctor claims coffee causes all ills and confronts an Irishman over the drink. The man lists morning to night coffee use and headaches. The doctor insists coffee is to blame, while the Irishman jokes that whisky may be the culprit.
A Vincennes reader derides the Indianapolis gathering of rival Republican factions as a deceptive love feast. He claims knives are hidden among competing candidates and supporters, suggesting hidden violence in political rivalry.
Democrats of Washington township met at Zinkan's hall and chose delegates to the Linton convention for January 2. Delegates include S B Boyd John H county and other district figures. The meeting endorsed Alvin Padgett and William Heffernan for district positions and named alternates and a nominating committee.
Column praises Fairbanks from the Indianapolis Star asserting his rise from lawyer and railroad receiver to U S senator and potentially president. It claims his qualities include wisdom ability judgment broad charity and fidelity and notes political opponents respect him. The piece contends his career benefited the people and questions opposition to his bid for the presidency.
North estimates the 1910 population at about 91 million, up from 76 million in 1900. He doubts 190,000,000 by the next census and says annual natural increase may be falling. Indianapolis is likely to remain near the center, possibly shifting slightly southwest or west.
The piece argues ads vary in sincerity from bold falsehoods to mild, cautious claims. It asserts effective ads convey believed messages with backbone and honesty. The method is simple: believe what you advertise and avoid promoting anything you doubt.
Taft plans a Boston speech starting December 30 to establish independence from Roosevelt influence. The move aims to pivot Taft away from being seen as Roosevelt’s echo and to present Taft as his own manager with potential new aides in Ohio.
A blaze Friday night damaged the home of Charley Colbert between east Third and Fourth streets on Van Trees in Vincennes. The house and furniture suffered about 325 in damage. a bed and couch burned. Property owner is John Downey.
The new E. and T. H. depot in Ev ansville Indiana under construction collapsed at noon Friday. Wall material of stone and brick caused an estimated loss of 10 000 to 12 000 dollars. No injuries were reported.
A test is planned for next week of the pouch receiving and delivering apparatus at the Southwestern segment between Montgomery and Wheatland on the B and O line.
Two bright eyed boys, Alex K. Killion and Frank Shanks, aged ten and twelve, the sons of county officials, visited the courthouse this morning and showed promise as future assistants to their fathers.
The office crew reported Auditor Nugent had gone east when asked about his whereabouts. The Citizens Loan and Trust Company was designated as the city school funds depository at the statutory rate of interest. Time Place the Girl January 4 1908.
Dr. W. L. Bryan of Indiana University announces the Rhodes scholarship examination will take place at the county superintendent of schools office in Indianapolis on January 21 and 22, 1908. The first exam will begin at 10 o'clock a.m.
A Brooklyn teacher narrates an exercise with a nine year old pupil William to illustrate conceptions of beauty and their impact on cultivated minds. The imagined scene questions the father’s reaction to flowers on the dining table, prompting a witty reply.
Boonville December 28 burglars broke into the saloon of J M Hudspeth a local politician and stole an 80 pound safe and a buggy. They moved the safe to a secluded spot and emptied about $390 before escaping. Charles McCormick has returned from Evansville.
A man approached a four year old girl at a sandpile and asked for her name. She replied clearly that she is four, has a little sister Mildred, and refused to go with him, warning that someone might steal her sister.
Brookville notes the Brookville Democrat begins its seventy first year as a bound paper in the Franklin county records. The paper raises annual subscriptions from 1 to 1.80 and will no longer publish obituaries resolutions and cards of thanks free of charge.
Michael Stubblefield of Cochran visits Mr and Mrs F Matters. Miss Mildred Draddy of Newport Kentucky is guest of Miss Dimple Welle.
The county plans yearly deposits totaling 36000 divided among six local banks drawing three percent interest. Institutions in Washington and nearby towns receive specific amounts with daily balances earning two percent, under depository law.
Mrs. Clemena Dayson fifty two widow of the late Thomaz Daysono a former Knox County commissioner hanged herself at her home 20 south Fourth street Vincennes The body was found by her sister Mrs Priscilla Epic The act is linked to distress over a failed suitor and recent mental instability also noted is a church program at St Peters Montgomery for New Year's night with a Shakespeare selection by H Dizon and T Manin
The jury acquitted Ray Cashman of Elnora in the county court at Field shortly before noon Friday. The young man was charged with a felony tied to a local incident, and the jury was out for a brief period.
A report notes Colbert’s move affecting county operations with a deadline for action by Monday night. The fragmented text hints at an urgent administrative change and potential impacts on local governance.
Glendale Mascarc lodge held a meeting to elect officers for the coming year. Officers chosen included Wallace as W M C M, Dayton as W M, Arther as W A, Dr J Arter as D J, J N Gregory as J D, Wallace as Bacwtarp, Smoot as Treasurer, Clare as Tyter. Mr and Mrs Harry C Keat visiting recently will return to Danville on the 12th.
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