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Washington Washington Democrat

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Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 23, 1908

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Hastings Likely Nominated for Prosecuting Attorney

Elmer B Hastings of this city is expected to be named the Republican candidate for prosecuting attorney at the Shoals convention next Friday. Hastings faces no strong opposition as Myers and Thompson withdrawn under liquor-issue pressure, clearing the way for Hastings who would balance anti temperance sentiment with saloon-friendly actions from prior service. An excursion to Shoals is planned for tomorrow at 8 a m to attend the convention.

Elmer _B. Hastings Shoals Hasteings Maplin County Daviess County Hastings Steve Myers Kal Thompson Blackstone Finteelf Inawa-O Myers Thompson Republican Party Daviess Brartin Coun Elmer E. Hastings Bogard Township Éaine Huetligs Dayless Martin Elmer Hastings Elmer Mysra Shoala Ee Convendian

Public Money for Campaign Purposes Debate

A historical note argues that July 1 as a dividend period became a pretext for boosting "confidence" and "prosperity." It claims three quarters of the last session's billion dollar appropriation was directed to aid Taft, framed as a campaign contribution via accelerated federal contracts.

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Vast Federal Spending Aims To Jumpstart War Era Industry

A garbled dispatch describes a rapid mobilization plan with a $750,000,000 line intended to flood federal departments and factories with orders. Officials press for quick, decisive action to boost production in ships, locomotives, clothing, machinery and related industries to sustain a booming wartime economy.

Bryan is gratified by two speeches in Lincoln

William J. Bryan spoke at the Capital Ble to the Association of Growers and Butchers of Lincoln and later to the state Democratic gathering of Grocers and Butchers. He argued against monopolies in some products while noting merchandising risked monopolistic control. He praised Democratic newspapers for campaign contributions and urged awareness of political funds and subscriptions.

Linoik Nab Hongary Menver William J. Bryan Association of Growers and Butchers of Lincoln Sannee Grocers and Butchers Association Bryhn Alte Bryan Democrat

Prince of Wales lands in Quebec amid roar of guns

The Prince of Wales arrives in Quebec as a military salute rings out and crowds cheer the future ruler. Officials greet him with ceremony while international guns thunder in the celebratory welcome.

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Standard Won Out On Appeal Huge Oil Fine Reversed

Chicago federal court reversed a $29 240 000 penalty against Standard Oil in an appeal ruling on the Interstate Commerce Act. The government may seek a rehearing within 30 days, with possible trials on multiple indictments.

Chicago United States Court of Appeal Wesdnnesday Standard Oil Company, Tio Landis Edward Bogardus Interstate Commerce Conitulsaon Grosscup Iittla Sime Congress

Archway Collapse at St Paul Union Station

A section of the St Paul Union Station archway collapsed Wednesday morning as passengers crowded the entrance for morning trains. Cabman A. Kergan was injured while others narrowly avoided the falling structure. Bystanders urged caution as the event disrupted the station’s opening and boarding.

Ation St. Paul St Paul St. Paul Union Station Yes

Fragmentary excerpt on due process and equal protection

The text argues that due process and the right to be heard are fundamental guarantees not to be overridden by equality enforcement. It contends no government power should override basic rights before judgment, and stresses the essential relation between individuals and government as co partners in civil society.

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Rumor of Admiral Rozestvenky death edited in Russia

Berlin dispatch from St Petersburg reports a false death tale of Admiral Rozestvenky circulated widely in Russia with church services held for his soul. Emperor William communicated condolences via the German naval attaché. Nebogatoff and Stoessel attended mass. a German admiral sent greetings from a village. A telegram from him claimed he felt better knowing of the death.

Berlin St. Petersburg Rojestvenky Bad Naphelm Russia Emperor Wiliam Hinize Nebo‘gatoff General Stoessel Vilage Germany

Multiple 1900s Telegram Items Blur Into One Brief Entry

A scattered Telegram-style report notes an unknown thief snapped a brick through a jewelers plate glass window in Chicago and fled with jewelry worth about $1,000. Other items describe night riders burning railroad stations in Kentucky, a new state fare for the Minnesota Red Lake line, the Sultan of Macedonia granting a constitution, a rubber balloon injury in Joplin, military medical recoveries in Honolulu, lawyer William Bargee fleeing a Dixon accident, and shifts in labor federation policy in Denver.

Chicago D. Peacock Co Adams State Streets Hopkinsville TIM Nose Central Railroad Gracy Hotica State Railroad and Warehouse Commission Macedonia Joplin Biss Grace Cochrander Hénolulu Kear Sarge William Bargeo Illinois Dixon Bargee Denver Federation of Minera Tadussal Workers

Labor Editorial Sparks National Attention in Gompers Letter

Samuel Gompers issues an editorial in the Organ of the American Federation of Labor urging labor to consider its political course in the presidential election. The piece, widely circulated, argues labor will align with Democratic candidates while cautioning workers to answer to peers for their choices. It contrasts Republican platform promises on labor demands with Democratic support for organizing rights and injunction issues.

Gompers Labor Samuel Gompers American Féderation’ of” Labor Great Labor Organization Thia Ramieti Iabor Democratic Daiiies Democratic Committees Labior Dom Justice Republican Party Chicago Rennet Denton

Living Leaders View War Dance in Pajamas

Two hungry Paradoes from the city, Arthur Hummel and Howard Stewart, raided the Hungry Fishing Blade camp across the river from Thomas Bluff in the dead of night. They disrupted the camp by arriving in pajamas armed with red Sre and noise making gear, waking campers and causing a ruckus as they fled after the alarm. Camp organizers Fielding Colbert, Arthur Schmidt, Elbert McKernan, and Ray Manning aimed to keep the scene jovial despite the intrusion.

Arthur Hummel Howard Stewart Thomas Bluff Fielding Colbert Arthur Schmidt Elbert McKernan Ray Manning Stewart Hummel Bluffs

Funeral for Harry Greenwell in local residence

The funeral for Harry Greenwell aged twenty five who died Wednesday morning from Brights disease will be held at his home 1611 West Walnut Street at 7:00 tonight. He was married with a wife and one child. Burial will take place at the old Union Church in Reeve township. Princeton Indiana July 24 Dr W J Williamson aged fifty respected Ft Branch Republican politician died Wednesday of blood poisoning from carbuncle on his neck.

Dever Dbitbank Hitchcock Republican, Nationals Committee Jin Jan Pototade Burlington J Chicago AM Center Middlewest Colorado Taft Roosevelt West Harry Greenwell Walnut Stréet Greenwell Bright Union I Reeve Township Princeton Ind W.J. Williamson Sof Ft. Branch

West Prof O P May Leave Teaching Next Year

A friend in the city reports Professor O P West plans not to teach next year and will end the year in Germany. West is well known locally, having taught two years at the high school in Botts To Bryan Richmond Va July 23 A special trots Danville Va says A Vincent of Pletevaling county tendered resignation as a member of the national committees of the populist party and declared for Bryan.

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Dinner honors Bisa Kathryn Froelickettaville and Grace Pope

Miss Artie Porter hosted a 216 o clock dinner for Bisa Kathryn Froelickettaville and Grace Pope of Centralia. Four guests attended including Feagans Gertrude Bright and Beas Port, with the Misses among the attendees.

Artie Porter Bisa Kathryn Froelickettaville Grace Pope Centralia As Feagans Gertrude Bright Beas Port

Excursion to Shoals Train to Muster a Work Crew

A special train secured by G O laters will convey the work party to Shoals for a steam shovel operation near Beatings. The train departs from the B South Western depot at Montgomery Street at o clock. The Shoals opening is set for 5 o clock in the evening with a judicial convention scheduled at 10 30 o clock and a Martin caucus to follow in the afternoon.

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