15 Feb 1906
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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1906
Page
1
A survivor recounts a horrific scene as she describes mangled bodies of children near her, reporting she sees them lying by their side in a chilling memory.
Mrs Hedena Zinkan seeks twenty thousand dollars in a circuit court suit filed by Fadill Rott & Padgett. She contends the B&O Southwestern engine backing eastward without signals struck her wagon near East Eleventh Street, injuring her husband and two children. She lists severe injuries and permanent disability, including physical/psychological effects and hallucinations.
James B. Brown aged seventy five died this morning after rheumatism and old age. He lived in this city until moving to Elliston two years ago with his daughter and her husband. Burial will be at Oak Grove Cemetery after 2:30 p.m. services at the U B Church. He leaves a son in Kansas and a daughter, Mrs. Hiram Parker of Elliston. He served in the Civil War and will be remembered by many locals. The body will arrive in the city at noon tomorrow.
The old St James Episcopal Church in Vincennes will be razed to make way for a new stone building costing $26,000. Major W P Gould leads donations with a $4,060 contribution.
The state health bulletin shows Washington December death rate at 17.3 per 1000, while Vincennes records 24.7. Town residents urged to relocate for a shorter, happier life as Athlon Ellis plans a trip to Fairlington and Chicago to visit his brother. The piece also notes typhoid fever recovery for James Clements and horse shipments including Green Wool Belle.
A Valentine party hosted by Mrs Gurney of Wilnut street featured afternoon and evening gatherings with decorated rooms and a heart color scheme. Guests were presented with valentines and a honeycomb ear of corn souvenir. A luncheon included salmon, pickles, heart cakes, and pastry.
A special committee report outlines recommendations to recover campaign contributions and related funds from the New York State company and trustees. It notes $148,702 in contributions for 1896 1900 and 1905 with no record on company books. The report cites testimony by President Mecaut and VP Perkins and mentions Walsh railway ties and Clear a House Association funding.
In a developing policy clash, Daniel Storms faces off against Worbis of RI in the state legislature. The dispute centers on proposed measures and party alignments. Supporters push for rapid action while opponents urge careful review and broader consensus.
A prominent official declares he will not resign his post. The article notes health issues and a forthcoming decision. It mentions legislative sessions, transportation fee debates, and railroad ticket concerns affecting citizens. Also referenced are deaths and moves of local figures, including Georgy Bart and Tunes McCull of Boeard.
Reports from Indianapolis describe Storms facing party pressure to resign as governor with threats of a special session. Attacks include a secret poll showing legislative support for impeachment and urging Storms to step down to avoid campaign disruption.
Local brief notes list residents visiting relatives, business travelers, and attendees at funerals and meetings. Included are H. J. Zollman of Bedford, George W. Owen of Medava, R. D. Winklepleck of Riglesville, Mr. and Mrs. Lunt in Marshall Texas, William Lemonds of Elphore, Fitman Modarmel to Seymour, Henry Stringer from Greencastle, J. W. Aughton and B. C. Faith with Thomas Nugent, Mrs. W. C. Hobbs and son May, Mrs. James Greenwood’s funeral attendance, and Elizabeth Walter and Cecilia visiting Colorado provinces.
The court overturned Henry Lamping’s conviction for issuing a $15 check dated June 28 marked payable June 26, ruling that promising payment on a future date does not prove false pretenses. It orders Lamping released, saying failure to meet a future promise does not create fraud and that reliance on such checks hazards business practice.
Henry county considers adopting welfare rules to manage Hobos in Newcastle. Sheriff Burr proposes guidelines for offenses and confinement including bread and water diets and mandatory baths to deter public nuisance during cold weather.
Lent begins with Ash Wednesday February 28 in Catholic and Episcopal churches. Seven weeks of reduced social activity will honor the forty day fast, tracing to early Christian practice and biblical precedents of Moses Elijah and Jesus.
A celebration at Mr. and Mrs. George Hodge's home honored their son Charles on his fifteenth birthday. Guests from town included Pearl Steele Josie Steele Lenna Steele and Hattie Hodge. Refreshments were served and games filled the evening. Nora Mumaw won the laughing contest prize.
Chicago Feb 15. Reports circulated claiming Associated banks of Chicago faced a $4,000,000 loss. officials denied the rumor, asserting the disposition of boards and financial stability.
In a single day’s regular repair shift the Summit boys mined and loaded 1063 tons of coal. This output ranks among the largest daily totals in the field, achieved without preparation for extra duty work.
Representative Charley Wedmedt presented in congress the notion of Vincennes paper and decorators for tree alcohol. Allen's Foot-Ease powder cures chilblains frostbite damp sweat swollen feet. Available at shoe stores for 26 cents with free sample address 5 Olmsted LeRoy New York.
In Marion County Indiana the year saw 617 marriages end in divorce. Cruel treatment led to many decrees, with abandonment and failure to provide common causes. Wives filed most complaints, securing 491 decrees. husbands received 126.
Banks and savings institutions may lose from 4.0 to 9.0 million as Walsh railway assets in Indiana and Illinois are valued at 4 to 11 million and offered for sale. The move is tied to covers on claims against Walsh securities and includes Southern Indiana and Chicago Southern Railroad properties along with quarries and coal deposits.
The item lists marriage licenses for James Wilson and Mary Bramoney and reports a lost small pocketbook with thirty dollars between shops and Meridian Street. It also mentions a call to return to Mike Ti 105 Foplar Street and notes a humorous quote about the Czar and the Yanks. An advertisement for Mother Gray’s Sweet Pills for children and a free sample offer from Allen Olms LeRoy, N.Y. appears at the end.
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