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Washington Washington Democrat

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Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1908

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Convention Stage Battles Over Taft Delegation at Chicago

The Republican national convention in Chicago opened fierce action over seating the Taft delegation. Theodore Roosevelt’s supporters roared in the galleries as Lodge’s address sought to steady proceedings, while credentials and rules reports edged toward a final platform and nomination path.

Roosevelt Coliseum Henry Cabot Lodge Mangathusetts Souther Mentiata Taft Toto Thse Burrows Senate

John Bies Dominates In Evening Wrestling Bout

In a crowded auditorium a wrestling match featured John Bies against George Stein with heavy headlines. Stein and Beis battled through cautious exchanges before Beis secured a decisive victory after a long contest, as spectators cheered and officials watched closely in Terre Haute.

St Simon's Academy Graduation Tonight for Four Girls

Four girls at St Simon's Academy will graduate tonight after completing the four years of study. An elaborate program will be presented with diplomas awarded to Elizabeth Cooper Helen Howard Regina Kretz and Gertrude Kythe. The academy emphasizes music with pupils noted as musicians of ability. Additionally John Flater and Emmy Cosby were married at Alfordsville Wednesday evening in a double union with Blater’s prior marriage ended by death. Flater’s maiden name was Hedrick.

St. Simon's Academy Elizabeth Cooper Helen Howard Regina. Kretz Gertrude Kyth Alfordsville John Flater Alfordsyile Atiller Emmy Cosby Flater Hedrick James, Hedrick

First Cumberland Church Social Entices Men Without Money

The Cumberland Presbyterian Church held a men s social in their chapel on Wednesday evening offering a free two course luncheon after a social hour from eight to nine. Miss Antoinette Andrus provided vocal selections as attendees renewed acquaintances. Participants were asked to leave money at home and no collection was taken.

Cumberland Presbyterian Church Antoinette Andrus Andruz Vincennes

Important Historical Events Highlighted by Daily Democrat

The Daily Democrat prints a feature titled Statin & teat that lists notable historical events each day. It notes dates like John Wesley's birth and death, the Battle of Bunker Hill, and anniversaries such as Waterloo and the War of 1812, inviting readers to learn what these events meant to the civilized world.

Statin_ & teat the Democrat, Daily I Co Stuall & Deet Sf Oh John “Wesley Bunker Hill United P States

Ban on Publications Using U S Mail New Ruling

Washington June 18 Postmaster General Meyer issues orders directing postmasters to enforce an amended postal rule barring mail for publications with anarchistic tendencies or content deemed objectionable. The measure aims to suppress such papers while safeguarding legitimate publishers from injustice.

Washington United States Meyer Pateropa N.J Postmastay General Postmeter General

New $200 Gray Horse Purchased by Council Committee

The Are committee buys a $200 gray horse from John Budd of Pike County to match the 3200 hobby-horse. The new horse is darker and about two hundred pounds lighter than the $300 gray. The black Bud horse formerly at Fourth Street station has been moved to the west end to replace the retired old Bob.

John Budd Pike County Fourth Street West End Bob

Attell Seeks Funds To Defend Embezzlement Case

Bloomspeton Indiana June 18 To raise money for his defense of embezzlement charges Harry A Attell the former treasurer sent $1000 to William J K Dunn through a durance agency He allegedly faced a real estate scheme revealing a $49600 shortage tied to the association and Axtell’s alleged involvement remains reported as part of the case

Bloomspeton Ind Harry A. Attell William J. K. Dunn Rt. Fes Axtell Beere

Pastor Goes Mad at Dinkard Church

The Rev Ezra Flory long time pastor of the Dinkard church near Sterling was committed to a madhouse on Wednesday. Authorities cite his belief he told his congregation in a sermon, with rising worry over his condition. The Rev Br Flory previously resided in Dayton Ohio.

Sterling Ezra Flory Dinkard Heford Flory Dayton Ohio

Postmaster Appointed at Cannelburg Washington DC

POSTMASTER AT GANNELBURG Washington DC June 18 A BR Hang has been appointed postmaster at Cannelburg Daviess County vice A L A Harris resigned.

Gannelburg Washington, D. C Hang Thas Cannelbure Daviess County L:a. Harris

Reserved Seat Rush for June Festival Draws Crowds

The article notes a rush for reserved seats for a June festival, with about five hundred tickets sold for the lecture course and most lower-floor seats taken. Prof. J. M. Black highlights strong advance demand as the Music Association prepares for Bach, Messiah and other festival works. Notable acts include the Philharmonie String Quartet with longstanding Cincinnati connections.

Dediphe Washington Tezan J. M. Black State’ Music Association Black

Marriage plans vow amid county gossip and county sheriff ties

A county wedding in which Firat Baptiat tenardh Tau and Miss Fitzgerald drew attention for a whispered courtship that led to a planned ceremony. Barber served as best man and Miss Arthur acted as maid of honor. Gerald Fitzgerald, former sheriff of Daviess County, is noted as a key local figure.

Misa Fitzgerald Iona Arthur Gerald O Maion Pitzgerald Daviess County Aheriff Lfe Weale

Fortnightly club gathering and river flood notes

The Fortnightly club hosts Eph Inman and local guests at a bridge event with remarks by Mr and Mrs M Burke and Mrs Hugh L Cox. Inman, returning outsider, serves as treasurer and explains no interest payments under the Twenty Act. The Mississippi River rises threatening St Charles area with flooding and tree loss.

Eph Inman Wittams- Tre Bridge J Prenent Ang Por. Bpink M. F. Burke M Martin Hugh Il. Cox Helen ‘Gibson Outertown Inman

Bank at Monroe City President Leads Fund Drive

Bank at Monroe City reports a capital of 28 000 dollars with forty stockholders aiding a financial drive. The article notes a resident, Vai Neleyn, as president.

Bank AT Monroe City Pital Neleyn Vai ‘Ee

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