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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1908
Page
2
The city water project outlines two miles of new mains to reach eight points where the recent nine fire hydrants are located. A new Maysville station pump will provide duplicate pumping power for backups. Work should finish this fall and expand service to more residents.
Washington notes say Senator Daniel believes Bryan has the best chance against the Republicans as delegates and party leaders align. He reports revolts in New York and New England Democrats, buoyant rank and file, and sees a win for Bryan. Also coverage mentions Rev Waldron sermon on officeholders and Capt Jack Crawford backing Bryan.
The Denver convention sparks Bryan enthusiasm among attendees, while the broader public trend leans toward the Democrat. Evansville Courier notes small shifts in 1496 could have swung the election, as independents increasingly favor democracy amid administration changes.
Seymour Republican reports rising car purchases this year as the town gears up for more prosperity. Local residents Mrs Shirwins, Anna Tralagherty, and My and Mrs Tils Being visit. Mr and Mrs Mark Nolin and Mr and Mrs John Ash hosted guests from Washington. Dr Van Osdol and Myers go fishing tonight. Andrew Miles recovering from appendicitis after surgery in Burling ton. Dode Wayman buys 400 acre farm near Sikeston and plans sale and move.
Lawrence County girl Josie Binckburn reports missing fowls near Wayelleville. While guarding the poultry yard she found a huge black snake coiled under a turkey, with eggs nearly destroyed. She carried her father’s shotgun and sent for help to remove the threat and recover the birds.
A whimsical, OCR damaged passage riffs on biblical figures as baseball players and moments. Eve and Adam steal bases, Cain hits a home run, Abraham and David feature in scoring actions, while Moses and Noah act in dramatic plays. The text blends sport with scripture in a humorous, era voice.
A century-old note reports a massive robin cull in Gulf States with over a million birds shot last year to feed markets. A new law reclassifies robins as non game birds, ending legal hunting in certain seasons and addressing fears of crop damage from robin diets. Also mentions a wolf bite incident in Bedford and a state fair notification plan.
In Sullivan Indiana a group of five men riding a passenger train fought after alcohol refusal. Albert Condell of Evansville allegedly stabbed Alexander Davis of Terre Haute and Ed McCoy of Progress. Davis and McCoy are dying. Condell and one other suspect fled, while a second attacker remains at large.
A ferocious storm hits Pittsburg on Monday afternoon with rain lightning and thunder. One man killed and several injured as fires breaks out in many swales and cellars flood. About 200 streetcars damaged by lightning and the river crossing launch The Merry Widow capsized with 16 to 20 workers aboard. three men drowned and others believed missing.
A New York judge faced a death threat from Mafia associates after sentencing Cosmin Riccobona and two others in a bank assault case. The gunman shouted threats in court and warned, The Mafia will get you for this, as Riccobona received a sentence of less than nine years. Nearby, a separate dispatch notes Judge Willey in Shanghai returning, amid controversy over impeachment efforts. Also reported are Army enlistment rules and a shooting in Murphysboro, with cholera deaths in St Petersburg.
In the American League St Louis defeated Washington 6 to 0 as Powell and Stephen lead. Detroit beat New York 4-2 with late offense. Philadelphia crushed Chicago 7-1 while Cleveland topped Boston 4-3. National League saw Philadelphia win 2-1 over St Louis and New York beat Pittsburgh 4-3. Brooklyn and Chicago split a doubleheader, Boston routed Cincinnati 10-8, with standings included for the league leaders.
Chicago cattle prices ranged with Beaven Tetons and heavies near 6.80 to 9.00. Western stockers and cows mixed 2.50 to 6.50, calves 2.00 to 4.60. Sheep and lambs showed 3.50 to 5.10 per hundred pounds. hogs around 6.20 to 6.50. Kansas City reports native steers 3.25 to 5.00, southern cows 2.00 to 5.70, stockers and feeders 2.50 to 4.00. Wooly details include hogs, heavy steers, and mixed grain quotes. wheat and corn futures listed for several grades. rye and flaxseed notes.
Glenhead L L July 22 two persons dead and two seriously injured as a car collided with the Long Island Railroad's Millionaires Express. Miss Lelgi Townsend of New York died shortly after. Charles Smith of Brooklyn was killed. Other auto occupants were Beatrice Eddy 22 and Lloyd Robinson 20.
Real estate ads describe 0 acres near a gravel road with no buildings ideal for a home, poultry yard, and a 4y acre parcel near city limits with a four room house. Offers include trade for larger property in the southwest, or assume difference. Listed price around 4194 dollars with porch and shop space noted.
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