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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1908
Page
1
Farmers along Monroe City road in Kivox county form shooting clubs to deter fast and careless automobile drivers. They warn of vigilant action if law protections fail, arguing drivers owe taxes and must respect road safety. The Vicennes Commercial notes the plan could bring legal trouble for club members and urges legal enforcement to curb the menace.
The Moore remonstrance law, long used to curb saloons, is endangered as Antisaloon League leaders align with Republican campaigns for the Indiana legislature. The league, once non partisan, now backs GOP candidates, threatening to render the Moore law ineffective and prompting concern among temperance advocates.
A garbled report describes police authorities conferring powers on Terre Haute reporters and using stars to identify police. The piece notes doors opened to stars enabling access to places usually excluded and mentions funeral responses by women, regardless of their emotions.
The piece discusses how Republicans and Democrats might claim credit for anti saloon work and remonstrances. It questions whether voters would sign petitions if parties could take credit for temperance efforts, noting the Anti-Saloon League workers’ influence and potential impact on election results and future legislation in Indiana.
From Springs Virginia July 22 President Taft announced he will deliver a lengthy speech in Cincinnati next Tuesday. He says the talk may be his most important utterance and reflects close consultation with President Roosevelt. The speech, expected to run about 12 000 words, will be prepared with Roosevelt’s input and will be reviewed in advance by Taft.
Henry Codman Potter, seventh Episcopal bishop of New York, died at 74 after weeks of illness at Fernleigh summer home. He led the New York diocese since 1887 and worked to improve employer and employee relations and city government. His passing follows a severe relapse on Monday.
The D W Deckard Real Estate Agency arranged a sale of 4 house on McCormick avenue for 750 dollars with the buyer moving in. Deckard also handled a lot purchase by Frank Gregory in the South Side addition for building a three room reuse. Herb Basho the police officer is set to succeed Link Allison as city official.
The Niagara Falls contest standings through week eight list Mamie Zinkan Olive Deering and Anna Norris with Loja Rhodes noted among the contustrants in the Airdome event.
Amos W. Butler secretary of the state board of charities has appointed Mrs. L. F. Honemeter to a committee forming a program for the board of charities. The gathering will be held in South Bend from October 17 to 20.
No bookings list shows 59 farina bookings for the Beagon of 1908 9 at the Lex Cal overp hose. Mr Graves, the head of the house, is seeking one candidate to run it for the car. Ing began. The Vonderachmitt Managed it as part of Tast. Ir Graves has two or three under consideration.
The funeral of Lee Page, brakeman killed at O Fallon Thingis, was held this afternoon at three oclock. A large crowd attended along with many relatives and several members in uniform of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen.
The M Gaeya Artie and Bess Porter host a 6 pm dinner party on Mount Airy to honor Miss Grace Pope visiting Cen tralia New Mexico from Centria. Mayor Rungell recovers after a brief ptomaine illness.
Final preparations in Quebec as the Indomitable anchors, bringing the Prince of Wales and a vast royal spectacle. 12000 to 16000 guests fill the city with flotillas, arches, and banners while officials and dignitaries gather for the arrival and state procession on Wednesday.
Joseph Hazzard yesterday purchased a Fike county farm of eighty five acres across the river with portions in the river bottom and on the hill, total price 5100 dollars. Pred Lucag hag bought the Gus Patterson property on George Street for 900 dollars. Frank Clements purchased the Deckard property on East Walnut Street for 2500 dollars. Kenneth Lawrence also purchased property in the same exchange.
Tourists and families converge on Trinity Springs a health resort noted for three sulfur springs and magnesia water. Camp owner George Sargant oversees grounds near a Southern Railway stop with daily entertainment, dances, and bowling alleys while visitors from professionals to laborers seek rest and novelty in a rugged, scenic setting.
In Edinburgh, Dr. T.8. Clouston, noted authority on mental diseases and superintendent physician to the Royal Asylum, discusses dreams. He says recent opinion holds dreaming unfolds over time, not instantly, and that depressed individuals often report pleasant dreams as their only daily pleasure despite lifelong misery. The article notes difficulties in fixing dream duration and mentions Holland and related details.
In Dalry a popular schooner shooter named Lee Hixon claims a championship title for Washington while recounting a bizarre hobby and life with two full grown alligators in his yard. The tale includes a ditch, antics with the reptiles, and a mishap involving flypaper. A snake incident and a dramatic fall from a two by four finish the strange scene.
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