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Washington Washington Democrat

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1908

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Thomas Kuhn Nominated in the Sixth District

The Rev. Thomas H. Kuhn of Richmond was nominated by the Democrats for congressman from Indiana's Sixth District. Delegates praised the party, denounced Governor candidate James BE Watson, and backed a national law requiring campaign expense disclosure and party conventions without heavy money influence. Kuhn had run for governor previously.

Thomas H. Kuhn Richmond Indiana Osborne Decathr County F. M. Alexander Brookville Alexander Tis Country Hme Wt.m. Gibson Rusk County Dames BE Watson G. Frank Ansted Connersville Waytesaurty

River Bridge Question To Be Decided At Meeting

Joint meeting of Nex and Daylese counties at the courthouse will determine whether the White River west fork bridge at Jose Below Edwardeport will be built. A proposed 500 foot, $18,000 structure is under discussion, with officials touring public buildings and the orphan’s home.

White River Jose Edwardeport Board of County Nex Court House Knox County Elmore Towadhi Elnora Eounty Frank Mitchell Sefrir Demleé N .Meimory Hillion

Pistols and militia rumor haunt town after alleged sales

A garbled 19th century report describes alleged child sales and a pistol incident involving Rev George Hayes and Chastavless McClowkey. The Herald notes a reported act at Shetinen amid calls for state militia to restore order while investigations by the Evansville Trews firm proceed.

Shel Uwvansville Herald Watch Shetinen

Railroad Notes Report on May Train Wreck Return to Work

Railroad notes indicate personnel involved in the May 6 Sparksville wreck have returned to duty. Early May consumption statistics show more idled freight cars moved in and out of yards, with a high number of tickets issued. The report notes a national freight-handling shortfall and a large amount of money tied up, with about $04,000 on hand during the period.

Pireman H ; R Frau Sparksvilie

Indiana Supreme Court Upholds Board Bill Law

The Indiana Supreme Court affirmed a hotel keepers fraud case, ruling a misdemeanor for obtaining food and lodging with fraudulent intent. The decision centered on whether imprisonment for debt applied and emphasized fraudulent purpose as the crime’s core element, upholding the law as applied to Union House in Huntington and related inns.

Indiana Supreme Court Upholds Bill Law Boerding Hattay Sue Breme Duarge WaChirk Crandatently Union House Huntingcon Clark India Jaw Wadar Tt Wag

Tornado Toll In Texas Wrecks Homes And Bridges

Tornadoes across Texas cause widespread damage from Wichita Falls to Vernon with many deaths and injuries. The Pease River floods, rail bridges wash out, and railroad lines suffer extensive destruction. Damage is estimated in the millions as storms continue to more counties.

Wichita Falls Tex Texas Vernon Aeaq Pease -River Vesa Wichita Polls Denver Here Wichita & Northwestern Rea River A. EL Patton Wichita

Memorial Honors Jefferson Davis Across South in 1000th Birthday Observances

The article reports memorial ceremonies across the South marking Jefferson Davis's birth and legacy. Montgomery Alabama hosted events at key sites associated with Davis, while Virginia to Texas held parallel observances. Speakers praised Davis as a conservative figure who sought to avert conflict, with plans for a grand monument in New Orleans.

New Orleans Jefferson Davis Montgomery Alm Jefterson W Davis Davis Virginia Texas Tollaya Jefferada Davia Fairview Todd County Davia Beauvoir Miss Jem Davis Charles B. Galloway Oxford

President Roosevelt narrowly escapes fall in Rock Creek Park incident

Tuesday afternoon a serious horseback accident near Rock Creek Park involved President Roosevelt and Mrs. Roosevelt. The president’s horse reared twice and plunged backward into a steep stream, throwing the rider and leaving both uninjured but shaken. A bystander described the peril as the horse stumbled into the bank and slid toward the creek, with the president managing to disengage and ride to safety near the White House.

Agorevelt Rock Creel Park Roosevelt White House Ae Junior Horal Peru Theibank Rooberel

Governor walked 16 miles to reach Helena amid rail delay

In Montana, Governor Norrie and Northern Pacific passengers walked 16 miles over Bozeman Mountain to reach Helena after washed-out tracks halted trains. Great Northern trains ran with delays as rain returned after a sunny spell. A separate obituary notes Houghton, a Syra­cuse salt company representative, collapsed and died after delivering an address in Joseph, Missouri.

Helena Bfont Montanus Northern Pacific Fone Great Northern Helens Gov Norrie Livingston Bozaman Mountain

Borton Agreement Arrest Sparks Fraud Case Probe

June 4 arrest of Gorge P. Bullard, president and treasurer of Haeno Expanded Metal Co., on conspiracy to defraud city. Officials label the case the last arrest tied to a broader scheme claimed to have defrauded the city in a contract. Memphis yardmen strike at Nashville, Chattanooga and Gulf line, with switchmen engineers and yardmen joining in.

Borton Gorge P Bullard Haeno Expanded Metal Co Slam, Steel Bullard Wag Lenge Memphis Nashville, Chattanoosge & Gi Lovin Road Wedpem Gremen

Local Option Speech by Thomnie K. Marshall

The excerpt catalogs a Democratic Party stance favoring local self government. It argues ward and township decisions should stay local, city or county matters remain at lower levels, and only state or national powers handled by higher authority. The speaker credits Thomnie K. Marshall of Vebia with urging restraint on centralization.

Democratic Oho Pesient Thomnie K. Marshall

Sheriff Takes Suspect to Evansville Hospital

Sheriff Colbert, with William Riester, transported to Evansville at noon today for hospital examination. Riester had been confined in the county jail since last Friday after custody was taken. An examination Monday morning before Squire Kellams determined whether Riester was insane.

Colbert Evansville Willian Riester Nigbe Squire Kellams

Militia Inspection Returns as Indiana Guards In Indianapolis

Lieutenant Myron C Cost er of the Indiana National Guards returns to Indianapolis after inspecting the local militia. He oversaw cleaning up and shipping the Kraag Jorgeson tires provided to the company. Fifty of the new Model Springfelarites were installed this week amid resistance from earlier units.

Myron C. Coster Indiana National Guards Indianapolis Wes

FIGHTS DOGS ON ICE STORY OF GRRENFELL SURVIVAL

Dr Grenfell, celebrated missionary physician, dodged death on Arctic ice after a 40 hour struggle. Captain Bartlett describes his daring use of dog skins, cold, and hunger to survive a night in wind chill below zero. He cooled with improvised protection and fed three dogs to keep the others loyal while enduring savage dog attacks.

St. Johns Battliog Stall Grenfell W. Bartlett Breatnar-Strathcona Narth Bartlett Peary Arctic

Politician 18 Indicted In Tennessee Embezzlement Case

Memphis based case involves well known businessman Jung Welasen Bach once Chicago lawyer and Republican nominee for Tennessee Supreme Court secretary treasurer of Black Mercantile Company. Indictment lists embezzlement larceny and obtaining money under false pretenses.

Memphis Jung Welasen- Bach Chicago Supreme Court of Tennessee Mercantila Coucand

Perfect Fitting Glasses Promised Here

Some people wear glasses for style, others for vision. Most wear them out of necessity and value comfort and appearance. Visit us to experience truly well fitting glasses that look right and feel right.

City Faces Sewage Crisis As Health Board Demands Action

The county board of health plans to compel the city to curb sewage dumping into shallow open spaces and spread across sand flats after heavy rains. At a health meeting, officials indicated this is no mere cleanup spasm but a push to address root causes, with investigations into cesspool conditions and building improvements to ensure proper waste handling.

County Board of Health Cuy Don

Sage’s Anniversary and Local Court Case Involving a Dog

A fragmented racial era page mix reports Sage’s Anniversary greetings from Mayor Greene and local press notes, plus a juvenile court case in Indiana Avenue where a nine year old boy threw a dog into tar. Workmen rescued the distressed animal and the court heard the incident with the humane officer testimony.

Stubbs John Shine Indiana Avenue

Fragmented note on child labor in district limits

Readable bits indicate concerns over child labor in a district area. The text references restrictions and mentions potential prohibition or enforcement actions. Details are unclear due to damaged OCR but imply local policy or morale issues surrounding youth work.

Oppose Cure and Gutter Measure in City Council Night

Fragmentary notes show debate over a proposed measure related to curb and gutter work and a library building donation. City officials and property owners are mentioned, with emphasis on opposition to the plan and concerns about funding and permanence.

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