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Washington Washington Democrat

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1909

Page

3

Indifference to taxation echoed in New York World piece

The article criticizes public indifference to high taxes as Congress debates tariff and budget measures. It cites Speaker Gannon and Governor Hughes, notes wasteful city spending rising toward forty million annually, and argues taxpayers shoulder the burden while not demanding cuts. It reflects a wary view of state and federal expenditure.

Sptaker Annon Vaunon Kate Mesa Foerth Anal Rh Gaanen Amy Prarthalle Hughes McClellan York New York World

Third Candidate for Mayor at Terre Haute

Terre Haute builds mayoral race as independent candidate Richardson enters with campaign backing. Whites, head of the National Pram Company, named city chairman of the new organization. Republicans nominate William E. Harney. Democrats back Louis Gerhardt. Ed Busick to leave for Trias Springs to clerk in Ballard hotel.

Ion Geer Meyer Ty Riehirdsem Chiaity EF Whites National Pram the Company William E Harnley Louis Gerhardt Telet Ed Busick Trias Springs Ballard Hotel

Robbers Held After Union Pacific Train Holdup

Omaha June 3 D W Woods Fred Torgensen and James Gordon bound over to next grand jury each with 25000 bond to answer charges of holding up and robbing the Overland Limited on May 22. Twenty two witnesses identified the men as the robbers near Brown Park. Police recovered the pistol and paraphernalia used in the crime.

Omaha Neb D. W. Woods Fred Torgensen Jeges Gordon Union Pacific W. H. Munger United States District Court Brown Park Whitmore

Great Scandinavian Singers festival opens in Fergus Falls

Fergus Falls Minnesota June 4 The Red River Valley Scandinavian Singers association opened with large attendance and strong enthusiasm. Norse visitors arrived from Fargo Grand Forks Crookston and Fergus Falls. A parade led by Grand Marshal Hans Mortenson proceeded to Lyceum theater where Mayor Townley and Ljom Slaging society officials welcomed the group. Judge L K Hasull spoke as president. After a rehearsal the day continued with lunch and an automobile tour of the area. Tonight a concert at the Lyceum completes the day through.

Fergus Falls Minn Red River “Valley Wen Farga Grand Forks Crooks‘ton Pergus Falls Hans Mortenson Lyceum Theater Mayer J. L. Townley Martin W. ‘Quland Ljom Slaging Society L. K. Has Ull Association Innchven Lyceum

Call Out State Militia Over California Lumber Strike

A telegram reports 500 lumber workers at McCloud California went on strike and broke into lighting and power facilities, forcing workers and engineers to quit. Governor Ollett ordered mobilization to the region. Col. H J Seymour leads the relief force as Sacramento sends troops to restore order and protect property valued at about $2,000 amid unrest from the strikers.

McCloud Cal Shasta Col H. J. Seymour iCal Lradbury

Kling Defiant As Murphy Offers Share For Star Catcher

Kansas City June 3 Charles S V Murphy president of the Chicago National baseball club called John Kling former catcher of the world champions by long distance and offered him 10000 men and a share of the club if he would join for the last three months Kling refused saying he cannot see you with these new head glasses. Wife Held for Husband death Burgess is held in county jail after his death from strychnine poisoning and police say she possessed strychnine and threatened his wife. Weather partly cloudy with showers Indiana and Missouri similar. warming trend forecast.

Washington Senate Bacon Miles Besuo i Lafollette Kansas City Charles SV. Murphy Chicago National Baseball Club John Kling Telxphace Knogf Murphy King Kling Couta Heh Hill Mrakk Burgess Jall Waters Missouri Denver Cal Henry d, Waters The Missouri University Colorado Agricultural Kansas

Tears and Flowers for Eight Husbands in Newburg Obituary

Polly Weed Shipperd of Newburg Indiana attended Memorial Day services leaning on her new husband and laid flowers at graves of former spouses. John T. Binkley of Evansville, eighty two, died at the Wellington Hotel in Chicago. officials call it death by his own action. T Binkley jr. is identified as his son.

Evanstille Ind Janes Polly Weed Shipperd Newburg Indiqna Ta Pat

Notable Global Politic and Legal Snapshots

The brief notes report Caltech Presbyterian assembly in Knoxville confirming Charles Elliott as associate justice of the Philippines Supreme Court. A William and Emperor Nicholas meeting is planned in Finnish Gulf waters this month. Engagement news for Miss Marfoxi Lawnon and rail unification efforts in Kansas and Sasport are noted, alongside antitrust suits in Hot Springs against several railroads seeking 720 000 dollars.

Caltech Presbyterian Ite Knoxrlie Charles Elliott Miljennia Supreme &Flert Philippines Wiliam Nichola Great Northern Kansas Sasport Hot Springs Cittazo, Rock Island & Feeific Liié Rock & Hot Springs Western Railroads Allen United States Sutter Cleveland J Ter Toledo Senate Cal Floralda

Races for the Pennants and Baseball Scores Across Cities

A fragmentary sports and health column lists tips for digestion and bowel habits, then shifts to baseball scores from multiple leagues. It notes various postponed games due to conditions and provides scattered inning and team results across cities including Pittsburgh, Boston, Detroit, Philadelphia, and Chicago, with brief standings hints and weather impacts.

Pitts Chicago Philadelphia New York Brooklyn Bu. Louis Detroit Oes Hoston St Louie Clevaland Washington National League &Corss Pitisburs Pittsburg Vinglinati Briktifyn

HIDE TARIFF DENOUNCED BY MIDWEST DEALERS

At a Des Moines convention delegates from Iowa Illinois Missouri Nebraska and several neighboring states passed a resolution denouncing the current hide tariff and calling for free hides. About forty leading representatives supported abolishing the fifteen percent duty on green hides and sent the copy of the resolution to senators and representatives of the five states represented.

Des Moines Junea Harneys Gaddie Iowa Ilinola Anneseta Missouri Nebraska Senatory

Machinists May Strike Threatens Baltimore & Ohio Shops

A general strike of machinists in all Baltimore and Ohio railroad shops is suspected, with possible ripple effects on related crafts like blacksmiths and boiler makers. Reports from Frankfort and other cities note potential involvement and uncertainty over scope.

Baltimore Ohio Railroad Smite Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Baltimore & Onio Southwestern

Daily market quotations live stock and grains

National stock yards reports cattle prices with native beejeares calves and feeders. Kansas City shows traded cattle, stockers, and calves with prices, plus hogs and sheep values. Chicago and Sioux City Wheat and Corn prices listed. Red and white wheat grades shown with No 2 and No 3 classifications.

Stokes Carlety Kansas City Os Choice QRAIN ST Lomb Resis Wat WieGlas Simgen Greore Kansan City Uirae Sue Yao Chicago

Panama libel case in Indianapolis court continues to next hearing

The Panama libel case against Indianapolis owners is carried to the next hearing in the local court to allow government counsel to present witnesses Hitchcock and Norman E. Macks, key members of J. P. Morgan's Washington office, with details yet to be revealed. A separate ad touts Bucklen's Arnica for wounds and skin conditions, claiming broad healing power and a 25 cent price at W. C. Betts.

Panama Indianapolis NewLiwas Pa Hitchcock Norman E.macks J. P. Morgan Washington

Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin Ad Across States

A period ad extols Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a mild effective laxative. It claims safe regular bowel movements with toning and cites testimonials from doctors and mothers. Also lists affordable prices and offers free samples by mail. Separate classified notes advertise vacant lots, a cheap grocery-store site, and several land parcels for sale with walkways and utility access.

Caldwell

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