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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1908
Page
2
Local newspaper issue dated July 27 1908 published by Boyd and Backes. Front page features notices and brief items typical of early 20th century county journalism.
Excerpts discuss government by injunction and its impact on workers and employers, praising fair court treatment and critiquing injunctive misuse. The piece also details Democratic National Committee officer selections and fund-raising concerns for campaigns amid party tensions.
The article discusses campaign topics including education and party education efforts. It notes banking deposit guarantees as stabilizing for the economy, suggests voters favor change toward Bryan, and references Taft’s impending Cincinnati acceptance speech and related political maneuvers.
Tensions flare between Venezuela and Curacao as mobs surround the Venezuelan consul’s home and later threaten the consulate. Demonstrators insult a resident, force apologies from balconies, and sing Dutch hymns while police struggle to control the crowd.
Fragmentary OCR notes show a financial coup or land seizure involving 3,680,000 mineral acres held by AV. C. Greene of New York with stated expiration in December. The text is garbled but suggests ongoing efforts to convert or suppress Greene’s control.
A mixed dispatch from Vincennes notes garden talks, local business updates, and social visits. It mentions the Vincennes Light and Power Company’s statement about the print shop's September closure and competition with LDSPAL. weather, politics, and people visiting from nearby towns are also covered.
An advertisement touts Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as the remedy for kidney and bladder troubles. It claims quick relief from scalding urination and nerve pain and urges readers to try a sample bottle and buy the regular bottle from druggists. The copy lists Binghamton New York as the address and emphasizes the product s high cure record.
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