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The Daily Democrat Roy and Backes, proprietors credited on the front of a 1908 Saturday edition dated July 11. The notice emphasizes the paper’s ownership and the publication day.
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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1908
Page
2
The Daily Democrat Roy and Backes, proprietors credited on the front of a 1908 Saturday edition dated July 11. The notice emphasizes the paper’s ownership and the publication day.
John Worth Kern, a longtime Indiana figure, is praised as a steady and influential Democrat. The Indianapolis attorney and former city official is lauded for tax reform efforts and his role in state politics, with strong support noted for his potential as vice president.
A damaged OCR passage portrays a heated 1912 political scene with references to John Worth Kern and William Howard Taft, contested party unity, and speculation about presidential ticket dynamics. Names and places are obscured by the faded text, but the tone suggests tension over party choices and leadership.
A cryptic notice announces a gathering in Columtue scheduled for July 15 and 16. No further details or context are provided about the organizers or purpose.
A fragmented notice discusses accident insurance, citing a 1907 report showing claims paid for pedestrian and vehicle incidents, rail travel, and building fires. It mentions dividends and a beauty and personal care business, attributed to Bessie M. Kuns, with unclear roles.
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