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Washington Washington Democrat

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Feb 05, 1909

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Wayne May Decide Repeal Move In Election

A Wayne County election on May may decide whether to repeal the county option on liquor. Bills and debates fill the legislative agenda with housing reform and city salary changes. Ministers lobby, and a measure to fund cityTreasurers salaries is discussed amid a crowded session.

Wayne Ratliff Wayne County Nis iThe Klerkner Tomlinson S¢Wan A. Hill Fleming Good Friday Durre Kirkman Sen Stor Fleming Bert Wayne Indianapolis Bookwalter Greiger

President Again Takes a Hand

The president comments on a bill passed by the California House, deeming it a most offensive measure. He signals potential action or veto, highlighting strong opposition from the national administration. The controversy centers on executive interpretation of state legislation.

Senate Kirkman California HOUSE

Japanese School Segregation Bill Rejected in California Senate

The California Senate defeated anti Japanese measures including a bill to segregate Japanese children in schools. Governor Gillett faced pressure from President Roosevelt and lawmakers as support for open enrollment waned. The defeat signals momentum against anti Japanese legislation though further bills were still advancing.

Housing Bill 5 Amended Amid Prolonged Deliberations

A legislative panel spent much of the day revising Housing Bill 5. Officials and stakeholders debated provisions affecting local housing policies and funding allocations.

Lion Attacks Man in Cage and Woman Killed Earlier

A leading merchant retained presence as Farbas rushed from the audience to the cage and began striking the Hon with a heavy walking stick. The animal was driven away and the man dragged out as Decrety says he can barely recover. The sample lion had killed a woman six weeks earlier. Reports praise improved gunnery by American warships with over 100 meters precision in latest practice shooting.

Farbas Canfo Decrety

Educational Notes on School Reform and Moral Lessons

A. Q Pulkerson surveys quotations from G Atanley Fails magazine on improving public schools and fair treatment of teachers. The piece discusses teacher respect, exam methods, and the role of individual judgment, plus ideas on selecting literature, school leadership in Wisconsin, and cautions against mob action and intemperance. The author cites various opinions and urges thoughtful reform.

A. Q Pulkerson G Atanley Suum

State Capital Notes on Legislation and Public Life

A compact snapshot recalls the 1909 Indiana legislature with party dynamics in the Senate and House, noting Republican control and clashes over authority. It also appraises public events, including Miss Tillie Russell at the English Opera House, and local traffic hazards as autos threaten pedestrians.

Chaigue Tillian Russell Miss Russell Tekell and Hyde

Farm Change: James Cain Sells 60 Acres in Elmore County

James Cain sold his sixty acre Elmore County farm to Lawrence H. Leg of Shelbyville for $6,300 after purchasing it twenty five years ago for $295 when it was swamp land. The farm has become one of the county’s best. Cain resides in Odon and is survived by Phebe Edhe.

James Cain Elmore

Unclear Text fragment on Lion Attack Incident

The readable portion mentions a lion attack and trainer, with scattered phrases and names obscured. No coherent event, date, or location emerges to confirm details or outcomes.

Orphanage Fire Alarm Triggers Missing Children Inquiry

Fire at a Michigan orphanage in Fel ’Baakell Home near Ph Tattle Creek raised alarms as three children went missing. Names Lena McFerney aged 1 Seven girls reportedly leapt from a third story window. one injured. Simultaneous hearing in Chicago over Jonn R Walsh's misapplied funds case set for May 11.

Mich Fel Jona Ro Walsh Jonn R Walsh Chirago Safionsi

Itinerant Intruders Try to Break Into Schoolhouse

On Thursday night after 10 the itinerant men tried forcing entry into the now consolidated schoolhouse on Apraw road. A watchdog belonging to Janitor J E Lucas alerted and deterred the burglars, who appeared to seek shelter rather than valuables.

State lawmakers weigh raising qualifications for officials

The article notes lawmakers propose higher standards for senators and representatives and discusses education reforms. It mentions school deaths, teacher health as a criterion, and a teachers examination question about a Shakespeare quote. It includes stray references to agriculture and plantations without clear context.

Consolidation of St Louis Coal Mines Nears Completion

Mercantile circles report the long expected consolidation of nearly all coal mines in a radius around St Louis is on the verge of consummation. The move would centralize control and influence in the regional coal market.

St. Louis

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