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Washington Washington Democrat

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1907

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Prohibition Bill Faces House Fight In Indiana Legislature

The temperance and balloon forces clash as the Ganlard blind tiger bill is set for passage. If enacted it bans liquor sale by druggists without prescription and limits storage. $600 of state funds would boost teacher salaries. Governor Hanly's rippers and stingers are debated with changes. Representative Furnas wins approval to require railways to carry heavy baggage. The senate rejects Wickwire contributory negligence bill.

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February Reductions Offer Bargains Across Shoes and Coats

Retail notices advertise reduced prices on women’s and men’s footwear including $2.50 and $3.50 shoe styles, children’s leather shoes, and special pricing on coats and rainwear. Also advertised are linens, table cloths, dress goods remnants, stockings, fur scarves, and overcoats with discounts claimed as seasonally significant.

Evelyn Nesbit Thaw Trial Recalls White’s Deadly Night

The long account recounts Evelyn Nesbit Thaw’s testimony about Stanford White’s alleged predatory acts and her later life with Harry Thaw. It describes the courtroom drama, Thaw’s motive, and Nesbit’s sorrowful recollections of events leading to White’s murder. The piece notes Nesbit’s emotional impact on jurors and the tragedy surrounding her life and marriage.

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Washington Tomorrow Girls Play Basketball With Local Team

The girls come to Washington to play basketball with the local high school team at 2ipkan hall. Professor West has no home game this week, so they travel to the town to meet the locals in BB action.

Washington Professor West

Local Prep Basketball and Revival Close Strong

And Anna Dowden tie the Odor alxtet. will be in Interclass game to be played Saturday night. The team shows condition problems with Edmondson injured and others weak. Revival at United Brethren church ends after two and a half weeks with Rev G A Dwyer assisting pastor and thirty three new members joining since the conference year began.

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Smiley N. Chambers Dies at Home in Indianapolis

Smiley N. Chambers prominent Indianapolis attorney died this morning at age sixty two from paralysis after a month of illness. He came to the city in 1884 to serve as United States district attorney for four years, later forming a noted firm with Pickens Moore and Davidson.

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Daviess County Coal Firm Faces Employee Liens

Employees of the Daviess County Coal and Big Company filed liens totaling 3227.92 at the courthouse on Thursday. The firm, formed by local and Greene county men, had prospected near Elmore and in the county’s northern area, and ceased mining earlier, leaving workers unpaid.

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Judlea Huaillary Event At Masonic Ball

The Judlea Huaillary of the A. O. H. hosted a reception at the Masonic ball on Thursday night drawing nearly 100 attendees. Favoros were presented to Mrs. Wil Hawking and to John O'Connor.

Favora Wil ‘Hawking John O'Connor

Fragmentary Weather Note Reflects Unclear Forecast

A partial OCR weather snippet mentions fall, Saturday and temperature notes but is too fragmentary to specify location date or details. The readable words point to a forecast context but no concrete values or region are identifiable.

Mormon Viewpoints Stir Utah Senator Smoot Debate

Indiana senator Benatar Hemenway outlines opposition to Senator Smoot over Mormon influence in lawmaking. Journal notes tense support from Crane Knox Hiprerlage and Beyridge, with petitions rising and expectations of a tight vote as emotions run high.

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Land Leases Recorded on 733 Acres in Elmore Township

Land and gas leases on 733 acres in Elmore Township were recorded at the courthouse on Thursday. The leases are held by Illinois prospectors and are in the name of George H. Esline Prospecting Co.

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