25 Feb 1907
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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1907
Page
1
The coroner and prosecutor found no evidence of blame in the death of Mrs. Tewell. Thoman Tewell, detained during the coroners investigation in jail, was released after autopsy and witness testimony showed no clear cause or guilt.
A fragmentary note reports the Knox County coroner searched for an unknown boy linked to a death by accidental fall and intoxication. It mentions a small boy reader memory and a Mrs. Tewell’s burial in Vincennes on Sunday.
Bedford, Boprudry 25. W. M. Duolhite aged sixty eight yesterday died of pneumonia. He was a pioneer member of Bedford and widely known throughout the community.
Company A I N G of Vincennes requested Company I to participate in a rifle contest at the Old Post on March 3.
The article reviews congressional actions and debates as a brisk session ends. It notes Roosevelt's cautious praise for the session’s work, calls for tariff and immigration legislation, and discusses land conservation, public land leasing, and a Porto Rico citizenship issue amid labor and railway policy debates.
The article notes no progress on public campaign finance laws despite public sentiment. It cites failures in both houses to pass new rules and mentions a bill to raise salaries for Representatives and top officials. The lack of action is highlighted as a failure of both major parties to revive reform measures.
Rev John T Carlton preached on publicizes sin and shame from a trial in a February 26 service in Noblesville The speaker criticized press coverage while urging public conscience and personal responsibility as keepers of neighbors and as a moral community.
Evanville Courier reports the Hawkins anti-trust bill, endorsed by Democrats but panned as a sham by many, moves slowly through the Senate as Republicans warn it fails to curb big concerns like Standard Oil. A Republican senator argues it helps only a few “little ones” while most Democrats back it in name only.
The will dated August 13, 1903, filed at the courthouse, directs that all Edward L. Eaton's property including forty four acres of land, personal property, and an insurance policy go to his widow. The document was witnessed by James Sparks and others.
Indianapolis and Indiana druggists told the Senate Public Health Committee that the Gannard law restricting intoxicants without a physician prescription harms the trade and hurts people who rely on alcohol for arts and remedies. They cited cases of customers and a painter needing prescriptions for routine uses, arguing the law creates needless hardship and blocks emergency access.
A Sunday night fire gutted Rooms 2 and 6 at Oakland City public school, causing about 94000 in damage. Firemen contained the blaze. the school building is assessed at 20000 with insurance coverage noted. Authorities report no further details on the cause or occupancy at the time of the incident.
Eastman, living northwest of the city, staged a surprising home trot to beat Roy at Indianapolis last night, drawing cheers from friends and supporters as the upset highlighted a lively local rivalry and strong field.
Gay Chicago reports the city convention on Saturday nominated Meyer wal Bw Dunn for sent, W. W. Witty for judge, and Thomas F fe for city clerk. The platform urged referendum on the proposed settlement ordinances and opposed privatizing street railways, criticizing terms beyond mayoral veto.
The annual assessment of personal property and real estate is conducted with Wallace as assessor of Washington township. He appoints P Helphenstine and Frank Wise to appraise city real estate and improvements, George Fyffe, Thomas Denaldson, and Andrew Lilley to appraise farm lands and township property. Additional assessors include Robert Burton, EX. J. Williams, J. Ellis, George Vance, and Zed Morton and Ja Billings for township duties, with C. M. df aj as bookkeeper.
Satin W McAdams a Sugarland farmer sells his 160 acre tract to Marcellus Stouff at Danville Uncle. The land price is 396 per acre. McAdams 73 will quit farming and move to Washington. George A Bright is noted as involved with the land.
Deckard the Insurance agent buys the Flora street property of Mrs Mary B H McGrayel for $2,000. Located between East Second and Third, the lot is large and the house well built in Indianapolis.
Louis Rudlow reports from Wapnineeta on congress debating McCumber law amendments. Attorneys seek a five dollar fee for preparing pension papers, saying current rules harm regularity. committees oppose, arguing the law benefits veterans and would invite abuse. Debates center on curb of pension attorney charges and broader temperance issues.
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