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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1909
Page
2
A compact Washington State edition brief notes a scheduled public sale and a local official’s announcement. Names, dates, and places are limited in readable text, with the core action described as a forthcoming public action and municipal notice.
A Friday carnival week event by The Modern Woodmen offers a diamond ring to the oldest popular young lady, with selection details left unclear in the source. The note discusses age ambiguity and jokes about age perception, referencing a French anecdote to advise discretion.
Governor Marshall denounces coeducation and praises traditional roles while addressing St Marys graduates. He lauds the mother and wife, cites Portia, and claims two sexes by Providence. The piece ties in Grover Cleveland, Mrs Frances Cleveland, and a forgery case in the supreme court. It ends noting cautious urban development amid capitalist nerves.
A historical tale recalls a visionary yet impractical project from years past. Despite skepticism and banker's doubts, the enterprise advanced and a trolley road supposedly faced a rapid start, with public confidence wobbling amid transportation dreams in Indiana and a note on the famed broken tram wheelfront in Indianapolis.
Cyr J Ward announces candidacy for mayor subject to Democratic endorsement. A longtime public servant and H and G Southwest shops foreman, Ward is described as energetic, capable, and trusted in fraternal circles. Willis Hoddinott declares for city clerk, backed by the Democratic party, as a skilled machinist and active Democrat from West Main Street with solid education and character.
Henry Kligmeyer a well known Vincennes showman returned from a road engagement with the Wallace show company. After a Logansport affray in which two policemen were killed arrests followed for many show hands, including Henry. Clemency from Vincennes authorities led to his release with a promise not to return to Logansport.
Vienna reports June 16 the Reichsrat finance minister announced a plan for new taxes including a supplementary income tax on bachelors widowers and childless married couples.
In Taunton a five year old boy, son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Bullard, lay injured in hospital after a dog belonging to a neighbor ran loose and dragged him into a garden. The dog toppled the boy as he tried to lead it with a rope. A bystander recalled a march in Washington where Jones and another citizen set a time record.
A large list of women entered a popularity race in Washington with many names including Alma Wotda Chile Berry Miyme Raymond Ruby Russet Nene Gee Madar Parish Enia Murphy Martha Cog Sheid Astell Lucy Bogner Nora Harris Helen Rocker Luan Ket Pauline Lave Khel Bolling Jah Edesia McKernag Mind Godwin Jima Neato Jean Sanford Margie Milner Dulha Vogt and more among 28 participants. The event drew attention to the contest’s outcome and the public interest in the diamond ring prize and related festivities.
An Indiana reader letter attacks anonymous accusations against saloon laws and urges citizens to support enforcement. The piece argues communities must back law observance, while a second anecdote touts a medical cure, highlighting a mix of political critique and promotional content in a single column.
Mrs Frances Folsom Cleveland appeared in New York court to testify for the prosecution in the Brandenberg magazine forgery case. She asserted the article credited to her late husband did not bear his signature and noted Cleveland’s unsteady handwriting in later years. A large crowd listened as she described the difference between the forged signature and the president’s early White House penmanship.
Meadeville remains under patrol by state troops and civil authorities after a feudal battle that left Chancery Court Clerk 4, Mo Newman, and Bilas G. Reynolds dead and five wounded. W. L. Boyd and Virgil Farr, alleged to have fired first on Dr. Newman, have not yet been apprehended as fears of further bloodshed linger.
A clash occurred near Queres land involving the Gloucester Meas Ashing schooner Senator Gardner and a French steam trawler. The American captain reportedly fired at the French vessel. the trawler returned fire. No injuries are reported. The dispute stems from long simmering tensions between steam trawlers and shore fishermen over gear damage and catching.
Albany N Y June 16 August Kuhne acting police capture in charge of detective bureau in Brockdyn on November 26 1907 must go to jail for thirty days and pay a fine of 250 for contempt of court. This is the effect of decision of the court of appeal. The action grew out of the arrest of Banker Frank Jenkins of Brooklyn on forgery charges. Jenkins' arrest, it is charged, Kuhne disregarded a supreme court writ of habeas corpus and photographed Jenkins. The decision is of interest because of charges against police officials that they were illegally mugging prisoners.
Reports say nineteen severely injured as passenger train No 2 of the Southern Pacific wrecks at Pesquero near Hermosillo on a Nogales to Guaymas branch. One Conductor is said fatally injured and eighteen passengers hurt. most cars left standing with the sleepers spared.
Forecast calls for warmer conditions with showers expected Wednesday night or Thursday. Moderate south winds accompany the change. Missouri region expected local showers Wednesday and Thursday.
Barr Township notice directs all business contacts to meet George B. Drew at Montgomery on Saturdays and at Annesburg on Wednesdays forenoon weekly. Also mentions Issuren Township trustee W. Sailer and Harrison Township trustee George E. Ward with monthly third Saturday visits and other times at home. A separate Braniyr Trustee note closes with cholera hospital openings in St. Petersburg to accommodate growing attendance this Tuesday.
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