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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1908
Page
3
The text presents scrambled fragments referencing Alexander, July 7 in a Russian context, a list of names possibly including Skobelewy and Blatchford, and scattered dates and events. It mentions astronomical notes, real estate, and temperature, with several garbled lines about individuals and places, lacking coherent narrative or verifiable details.
Partial readable text shows garbled names and actions about a fishery scene with nets, a tug, and unclear event. It mentions fish, harbor activity, and a paused operation as pieces of the original report remain unreadable.
Readers record mutual greetings and trips as residents from Indianapolis to Shoals Evansville to Crawfordsville recount visits with relatives friends and work colleagues. The list notes Miss Katie Reilly to visit Indianapolis then Florida Miss Nellie Hill visiting Seymour and Dr. Smiley in Shoals. Several people travel for business and family gatherings.
John Billheimer auditor of State alleges victory in a horseshoe pitching contest and touts himself as capitol fisher, claiming a five pound bass caught near Plat Rock ten miles from Crow Edinburg. Sam Shutt counters, accusing him of faking honors, and challenges a fishing duel on Lick Creek next Saturday for the claimed championship.
The article notes Mr Brown presenting Bryan's memorandum on platform topics including federal writs of injunction in labor disputes, direct election of senators, government guarantees of bank deposits, and publicity of campaign contributions, while the committee prepares the platform.
Adrian C. Anson, head of A C Anson & Co, is defendant in a $6,500 rent suit filed by Apmal Tat, sister of Charles Tat, and brother of a Republican candidate. Case claims rent due on premises at 141 Madison Street. Attorney A C McKivaint notes the suit covers about one year.
John Healy, recently ill, arrived here from Fort Collins last December 26 and has shown slow improvement. He had been away twenty-five years, returning with plans to stay briefly and resume activities. Local officials note his condition improving after a period abroad.
Charles Mobr, age 48, longtime Shoals saloonkeeper, died Monday after a brief illness. He was well known in this city, where he frequently visited his in laws, and leaves a widow. The notice notes his local prominence and social connections amid a period fairground entertainment listing and crowd scenes.
The Democrat invites friends to attend the official notification to Hon. Sam Williams named as the party’s vice presidential candidate. The event is at Grand Opera House in Indiana on Wednesday July 1 at 5 pm. Committee members include Bante jaa F Wheeler and others.
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