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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1909
Page
2
Fragmentary report from a 1906 Indiana paper notes heated debates over women's influence, references to hysterical behavior, and local disturbances. It mentions the closing of saloons under an option law, a Republican meeting, and a federal case involving a police inspector. The piece also covers a court inquiry into Dr Jatin T. Binkley’s death and related testimonies.
J F Petts a late statistician has finished work and will hand over his current data and notes. The brief item notes upcoming transfer of duties and ongoing work.
The article outlines proposed corporate tax levies in Maryhall and surrounding areas, detailing how levies affect towns and townships. It lists local rates by municipality including Perry, Bartholomew, Frankfort, Fannland, and Burnettaville, with totals and caps, plus an overall state tax of 3.335 per thousand on assessed valuation and a $1 police levy.
General Superintendent W. D. Whittaker notes inmates at the Jacksonville reformatory improve literacy and basic education. Of 104 men, several shift from illiteracy to first through fourth grade work, with three completing basic drawing and shop tasks. He believes many will become useful, honorable citizens upon release.
A meeting was held to arrange the annual convention of Democratic editors in Bloomington. Marshall Durian was named chairman of the reception with other committees chosen. A chicken dinner, a sight seeing trip including the university and local factories, and a Monon excursion are planned for Thursday and Friday, with about 200 editors expected.
The Roosevelt party rode a special train from Kikuyu to Naivasha passing the Rift Valley scenery. Major Mearna and others rode atop the locomotive as the train neared Nairobi. Officials praised the landscape while the party dined at Tanganyikan station and prepared tonight for a port of call in the region.
In LaCroxwe Wisconsin on June 4 Jim Chatr and Jim Hendley attempted an escape during a trial in Sparta mis gail fort retiring thy Verrells 1 Wind bank of 2164 dollars. They made a key to their jail lock and used improvised tools to hollow a 12 by 18 inch hole in a brick wall then climbed down a rope of blankets. James Clark the band’s father aided the robbery and is serving term. McCarthy the leader is believed to have aided in the escape and may be at large.
Hoste June 4 Leon McCullough Boston Common Council president was sentenced to hard labor in the house of correction for involvement in a theft that netted about 200 dollars by forging a bid. Attorney James T Cassidy received a year of hard labor for similar offenses. Former Alderman George TL Artis drew three years for larceny tied to the purchase of prizes for a city July athletic contest under municipal auspices.
Two workmen John Lowy and John Manning fell about 100 feet from a scaffold under a span of the New Manhattan bridge. They were rescued after a long struggle at the surface and hospitalized with injuries including a fractured skull for Lang. Manning hopes to resume work in days.
Senate sessions opened with Missouri Senator Stone accusing German officials of resenting Aldrich remarks on Germany’s wage statement. Aldrich protested, while Stone claimed pro German influence on tariff talks. A forty five minute colloquy followed, ending with Aldrich praising Germans and their emperor. La Follette then attacked cotton duties and the committee’s handling of the wage report.
Springfield June 4 The forty fifth general assembly adjourned sine die without enacting any deep waterway legislation amid a persistent deadlock from the start. The session featured a speaker ship contest gubernatorial race and later a fight over the deep waterway issue. A perfunctory session is planned for today.
Oakland City Indiana report says Mrs. Hart, on a runaway buggy, hurled her baby into a mud hole to save the infant as the harness broke. The child buried in mud escaped uninjured. The wreck left Mrs. Murray with serious injuries. A later item notes Miss Ethel Marie Moots wed J Dwight Moon at 8 oclock p m citing modest attire and few jewelry pins.
A chauffeur saved several notable passengers including Senator Burkett of Nebraska and O. Skyback from a deadly plunge when a car skidded on a slick bridge 109 feet above ground. They were returning from a Seventh Day Adventists dinner. The accident occurred as heavy rain slickened the bridge floor. The auto slid to the edge before brakes held.
Victoria reports new Japanese government rules requiring all residents within the United States to register at the nearest Japanese consulate within seven days of arrival and report departures. Violations may forfeit consular protection. The rules take effect July 1. The Mingolian passengers brought this information and a Japanese official bureau will soon open in New York.
In Terrytown New York police seek help to locate a missing body believed murdered at John D Rockefeller's estate after a well dressed man was found stabbed by a Sleepy Hollow resident. A witness saw two men in a wagon with a third man who appeared to sleep. Earth shocks also reported in Lisbon with no casualties. The Buffalo to Seattle motor care reported perfect scores en route to Toledo.
John Arbuckle and wife Mary Arbuckle file suits in Floyd circuit court at Lew Albany seeking 19000 for the death of their ten year old daughter Leonora and 20000 for injuries claimed by Mrs Arbuckle after a suburban train strike on April 24. The actions allege negligence by the railroad company and its employer. This item notes total damages requested amount to 36600.
Notice lists multiple bridge let bids for Davieess County Indiana in Steele and Elmore townships with various bridge names, sizes, and construction details. Auditors Thomas Nugent and county officials oversee sealed bids, bond requirements, and on file plans at the Washington city auditor office. The notices reference dates in June and a range of years, with repeated bid instructions and qualification rules.
An expenses filled ad promises to cure deafness caused by catarrh through a constitutional remedy. It asserts the Eustachian tube inflammation leads to hearing loss, offers $100 for any incurable case, and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure and Hall's Family Pills with a Toledo origin and 75 cent price.
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