08 Feb 1911
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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1911
Page
1
The Indiana legislature discusses appropriation for the health board, hypnotism ban, child labor restrictions, and school physician health certs. Reapportionment plans propose twelve districts, shifting Marion County and surrounding townships, with districts sized near 325,000 people and broader changes to congressional boundaries.
Daviess County commissioners adjourned to March term after discussing the Veidge necrosa and joint matter with Dubola. Veterans committee explored space options but ruled a larger room impractical. third-floor court room also rejected due to high installation costs.
North Dakota dairy convention opens with addresses by prominent figures including Slater, Miller, Quisham, Prof. J. Fargo, and W. F. Sill. Attendees discuss national dairy topics and related agricultural issues.
A fragmented note from Washington explains President Taft may convene a special or regular session to press reciprocity with Canada. It mentions Schubri and Clarke, the upcoming Congress set to convene March 4, and jest about the president’s club and public response to the policy push.
Fragmented passages describe political turmoil as lawmakers clash over a budget and foreign aid. Amid mixed support, Cullop and allies push for pension funding while opponents demand restraint, signaling a brewing party split.
Harley Rose, arrested in Pike County by Sheriff Fielding M Colbert, pleaded guilty to wire desertion in direct court Tuesday afternoon and received a sentence of one to three years in the reformatory at Jeffersonville. Rose, aged twenty two, faces transport to Jeffersonville pending. Alexander Harper, jailed for alleged murder of Sanford Desgis, appeared with attorneys Mattingly and Myers and pleaded not guilty as his case heads to trial, set for the 23rd. The Ritz case for conspiracy was dismissed after prior conviction in mayor’s court and bond posted at $290. A separate suit against Hirany Sima et al. by Thomas Gladsworth, Trustee, was concluded. Injunction against B and C Southwestern railroad and striking machinists was dismissed after settlement. A costs judgment was entered against the railroad company for the machinery costs.
A Wisconsin dairymen s association meeting presided by F G Letchner of Rosendale discussed industry prospects and agriculture department topics. Delegates from Rosendale and nearby areas attended while Washington weather activity and heavy snow in the north was noted.
A fragmentary New Era page notes a varied scene. Items include a Roosevelt event in New Orleans with funds raised, a West Virginia prohibition measure, local post office Sunday closing debate, and town updates on homes, population figures, and civic concerns in Indiana cities.
A large turnout of Harrison township taxpayers met at Geesdale Tuesday to discuss delaying the taking of necessary road areas for two years to secure better roads. The meeting agreed to postpone the road-building program for two years.
Fragmentary note highlights four features of our era focusing on establishment and inventive progress. It stresses the art of man and the reliance on human skill to shape industry and culture amid rapid change.
Representative C A Lindburgh of Minnesota released a statement accusing President Taft of breaking Norton patronage pledges and treating Republican members unequally. He described tactics used to embarrass progressives and hinder patronage to states, arguing the shift to a government by party factions. The speech also shifted some blame away from the administration, noting no single party bears full responsibility.
Heavy brakeman injured as engine 1590 derailed near Ofin Aifgois at 8 o clock Tuesday. No clear record of engineer injury. Wrecker and crew from Flora and Stiffotw assisted. long work period to set engine back on track.
A fragmented stock-phrase ad argues a headache remedy offers temporary then permanent relief. It claims headaches, stomach issues, fatigue, and nervousness stem from the nervous system and imply tablets cure more than pain. The text mirrors an old patent medicine style.
Mrs L Barber of Yeaterownshiry died at 9 15 Tuesday after a prolonged illness. She was 86 and long noted as a devout churchwoman active in the Methodist Episcopal church at Bet, later in the city. Her death followed peritonitis after a period of improving health, with immediate family present and many friends paying tribute to her charitable life.
According to a reapportionment bill now before the state senate committee, the Second district would include Knox, Sullivan, Greene, Davila, Marin, Lawrence, Monroy, and Brown counties. The change strengthens the Democratic majority and flags Brown County citizen farmer and voter interest, with Brown County possibly placing him again in the district and his prospects uncertain.
Regulators in two states consider strict cold storage rules for warehoused goods. The proposed bills require annual inspections, place storage under food commission oversight, and set limits on storage durations. The figures reference a high crop yield and historical plantings, underscoring food safety concerns.
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