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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1908
Page
4
Fragmented OCR notes describe chaos in events at Monad school with exams, reexaminations, and schedule changes. Names such as Magite Wagoner and Walter Krank Eryhdan appear amid garbled lines about sprinting basketball, teacher actions, and unclear dates.
Washington January 18 The Democratic race for the presidential nomination centers on uniting the party under Bryan's influence. Reports say party leaders aim to determine a clear program to win votes, with factions debating anti Bryan positions and potential alternative candidates while seeking a united approach at the convention.
A Southwestern police squad and two railway officers accompanied a boat bound for Bridgeport this afternoon. Captain Warner led the group as officers boarded the cut stone rain line from port to Hacennes. An excursion train from Minis fields to Videerines faced several mishaps with some injuries reported. The patrol aimed to ensure safety and calm amid the confusion.
A garbled OCR note outlines gravel road repair funding for a county, mentioning a 6,000 dollar sum and an arrangement that sparked a dispute involving local authorities. Details are unclear due to damaged text.
The column lists social visits and happenings in St. Louis and nearby towns. John Gox of Ragieseille, Mrs. Carrie Danley of Flora, Mrs. Jane Lewis of Springfield, and Mrs. Mitchell are noted among arrivals and departures. Officials Willaquirk Winwhore and E B Hyle attend state meetings. Thomas Nugent reports from Grand Typics. local residents Andrew Dunn, Harry A. Doon, and Dan Kethive are mentioned with visiting relatives.
The Elnora High School and county education officials report that the state board of education has recommended placing the school on an aid program. Axtell, superintendent, explains the plan under Purdue aid rules, detailing twelve weeks of training for graduates and eligibility rules. The action aims to align local practice with state standards and assist the ElNora district in achieving normal school status.
Charlton Rose, 18 months, was badly burned when his clothing caught fire from a grate while visiting grandparents Art and Mrs Jo Hubbs near Maysville. His brother Herschel tried to help, grandmother Mrs Rose aided, and both grandparents rushed to safety. Charlton remains alive but critically injured as doctors treat his burns and pneumonia risks in the hospital.
Nine measles cases are reported in the city according to health authorities. Names, ages, and addresses of affected individuals appear in scattered lines, listing residents from several streets and blocks including 131 South Seridian and 1102 Cormick. Local officials urge caution and vaccination where available.
Bernard I McClellang of the city suffered a dislocated arm after an accident near a House door on Friday. The incident, tied to a cost of Massachusetts $2,000 in annual funding, involves public appropriations and state budgets and notes destruction of trees along a wooded route in the area.
A 1890s style health bulletin reports death rates under one year and among various diseases. It lists infant mortality percentages, counts of deaths from diphtheria, typhoid fever, influenza, tuberculosis, and other ailments, with notes on age groups and orphans, followed by a political notice about Indiana Republican convention delegates and candidate details.
Brownstown resident Squire Dally was struck by a train at Seymour Depot while walking near the tracks. He sustained facial injuries including a gash above the right eye and was briefly dazed before aid arrived.
Fragmentary notice reports Jon Cox and Mary John planning a wedding at Epiphany Church on a day in Elk Grove vicinity. It mentions Cox of Bora township, a local Cable & Kauffman store figure, and notes political ties with a congressional candidate from Grealh County amidst unsettled details.
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