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Washington Washington Democrat

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Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 28, 1908

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Council Debate Over Big City Sewer Project

A heated Monday night council session weighs a proposed sanitary sewer to serve vault contents and calls for an engineer survey. Council members Hyatt and Hopking clash over cost, timing, and city readiness while crews plan twenty new hydrants and water mains upgrades across multiple wards.

May & Forwad Swords Bros John Zinkan Washington L. & W. Co H. L. Lockridge W. G. Shanke North Meridian Ellis WL. Dant South Street West First Street Flora Meridian West First Willey Wiley Sie Waller Newer Smoot Hopkins and Hortall New Water Company Fire Department Inch Pipa Messrs. Seaman and Gallagher Hyatt Hopking Washington State Board of Health Indiana Ayatt

Machinist Fromme Severely Cut At Work

Fred Fromme a machinist at B and O Southwestern shops sustained a deep neck wound when a steel shaving from a drill press struck him. The steel fragment narrowly missed the jugular vein, and doctors believe he will recover with proper wound care and cleanliness.

Fred Fromme Fromme

Community Picnic Near Thomas Bluff Planned Next Week

The note states a church group will have a picnic next Thursday at Thomas Bluff. They plan to move morning trash to a nearby pipe and return on the evening train. E. L. Hatfield is named as the teacher.

Thomas’ Bluff E. L . Hatfield

Preparing to Spank Castro Mayflower to the Scene

Washington dispatches report tensions between Holland and Venezuela. The Dutch may demand Castro apologize for expelling H. De Rebs from Caracas over decrees affecting Curaçao trade, with Gelderland possibly steering a naval move. State Department warns of neutrality but acknowledges US leverage if bombardment is planned.

Washington Holland Venezuela Castro H. de Rebs Caracas Curaeno Fresa Amatardam Gelderland State Department United States la Guaira Porto Cabella la Guiara

Taft Campaign Meetings In Ohio Tighten Unity And Plans

In Cincinnati July events spark a push to invite Senator Foraker to speak at Youngstown on Sept. 6. A special state executive committee panel will decide if Foraker should be invited unconditionally or with conditions. The joint session at Hotel Linton urged strong organization and support for Taft, with Vorys praising the ticket and Harris stressing discipline. Judge Taft closed the meeting to warm applause.

Cincinnati William H Jolac Oto Atate Arthur J. Yorge Senaior Foraker Youngstown Ohio Foraker Linton W. F. Brown Ita Repubicans Taft Williams Gov Harris Wah Arthur I. Vorys Atafe Hartik

A P Gardwell Arrested in Evansville Case

A P Cardwell, a furniture dealer of 506 Fulton Avenue and husband, was arrested after acting queerly. He claimed the arrest would cost Evansville 5 009 000 and said he planned to enter the hate business earning 700 dollars daily. He was sent to the Evansville sanitarium and later to Ruston house for insanity examination with brother J A Cardwell of Linton watching.

Evansville A. P. Carawell Friedle Cardwell Ruston House J. A. Cardwell Linton Indiana Cardwell Fia Mveag Fulton ‘Avenue A. P. Cardwell Hyatt

Opened Indian land leads to failed sale bids

In Eastern Oklahoma, five civilized tribes resist selling their allotments at high prices after land openings at midnight. Only 64 deeds filed by Monday afternoon as white speculators overbid, leaving thousands expected to flood the market. Also noted: portable migration of Japanese laborers across the border and Winona social happenings.

Muskogee Okio Five Civilized Tribes Oklahoma

Conn Declines Hearst Offer for Indiana Governor

Elkhart Indiana July reports that Charles G. Conn Jr announces he is not a candidate for governor and will not accept a nomination tendered. He backs Democratic national and state tickets, and his statement appears in the Elkhart Truth.

Elkhart Charles G. Conn Indiana Coun

Program of Interest for Indiana County Commissioners Association

An Indiana county commissioners association plans its annual meeting in Indianapolis this September. Notable talks include Col. Harry B. Smith on tax welcome arrangements, George D. Parks of Lafayette speaking on an Ideal Board of Commissioners, and Gates Sexton on examining and auditing county books. A. S. Linelinger of Hendricks County covers bridges, with a candidate slated to discuss the commissioners relation to the public. John J. Ellis of Muncie will recite a poem titled When the Hoosier State Was Hor to.

County Commissioners’ Association of Indiana Indianapolis Harry B. Smith George D. Parks Lafayette Board of Commissioners Gates Sexton Rushville Linelnger Hendricke John 3. Ellis Muncie Hoosier

RIBS BROKEN AFTER MARY O'DONNELL WEDDING

Vincennes Indiana July 28 Mary Clara O'Donnell the bride fell from a porch within half an hour of her marriage to Aaron Harlow of Loogootee Miss They were married at the O’Donnell home after a postponed ceremony due to Aaron's illness The accident left Mary Clara with three broken ribs The couples’ engagement and elaborate wedding were noted as a romance begun on a lake steamer with strong family means involved.

Vincennes Ind Aaron Harlow Loogoctee Mary Clara O'Donnell James O'Tonnell

Camp Manning swimmer rescued after near drowning

Cal Brown, a Camp Manning camper, nearly drowned while swimming alone in the river yesterday afternoon. He cried for help as he was swept downstream. a man in a skiff passing by pulled him from the water and Brown later regained basic muscle control after the incident.

Cal Brown Camp Manning Brown

Indiana and New York Clergy in Global Political News

Indiana is placed on the doubtful list by ex congressman Grosvenor and Republican leaders, signaling political uncertainty. In New York, Archbishop Farley has sailed to Rome with Peters Pence, marking the largest annual contribution to the papal treasury.

Grosvenor Ohio Indiana New York Lionn M. Farley Rome Peter

Three Victims Die In Local Tragedy And Illness

Mrs. Ada McCullough of Letisville died at 11:50 last night from consumption. She was thirty five, a respected farmer’s wife with no children. Funeral services will be held at Sugarland church and burial at Oak Grove. Also, eighteen year old Miss Godwin of East Walnut Street died this morning after prolonged illness. Services for Miss Godwin will be at St. Patrick’s and burial at Lundy Row.

Mrs. McCullough Ada Willam McCullough Letisville Helen George Godwin east_ Walnut stréat Berentosta

Former Evansville man W G Laye presumed drowned in Ohio River

W G Laye formerly of this city and son of Rev H W Laye has been missing since Thursday night after inquiries about swimming across the Ohio River. Harry Walton saw him last on Third Street near Philip. Bement and Seitz Company officials searched river approaches but found no clue. A possible sighting and the note of his interest in crossing the river raise fear he may have drowned.

Mercury Nwo Willey Russell Trinity Hyatt The Bloods Hopkins Wise Cazsilla Calvert Caesar Messrs Harrad Johnson Smoot Rot W.G. Laye H. W. Laye Seite Hag Aince Thursda Efforta Bement Seita Company Aalbie Seitz Com Ohio Harry Walton Waltons’ House and Jr Charles Fahrer Beiter

Chowning Leads Church Meeting At Fairview

The Rev. J.A. Chowning of South Washington conducts a meeting at Fairview church in Rear Huron Lawrence county this week. The gathering has been a speedy success with five accessions reported so far.

J.A. Chowning South Washington Fairview Church Rear Huron Lawrence County

Pearl worth eight hundred found by Wabash river camper

Fred Chappel, who runs a mussel camp on the Wabash River near Mount Carmel Illinois, discovered a near perfect 36 gram pearl valued at 800 dollars. He reported the find as a big season highlight and was approached with an offer of eight hundred dollars.

Fred Chappel Wabash River Mt. Carmel Tlinois Chappel

Indictments Mention Two Representatives in Conspiracy Case

Fragments indicate two representatives faced indictment in a conspiracy matter involving McGregor and the Davi group. Details are sparse, with garbled OCR obscuring full names and charges. The surviving text points to an ongoing legal proceeding and the involvement of named individuals.

Pehiery Tor Con McGregor

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