21 Jun 1907
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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1907
Page
1
Mr Davidson declares saloon regulations must be enforced and criticizes Sunday closings as inadequate. He asserts the city must act against violators and promises to address members on law enforcement. The Herald’s remarks on pastors and policing are referenced as context.
Notes describe a derby at Beophes Rink featuring Henle and Walté in a skating race with five laps. the event includes a pairing of skaters and a display of speed. Also reported are a marriage in Signapolis between Lewis Rhymer and Miss Marrow and mentions of Key Byrne and the Fitzpatrick family ties in Bare township.
Confused report notes the West End fire station project beginning with machinery by the bay. Officials pledge to preserve the building and complete work by September.
A matinee will be staged at the Grand theater tomorrow afternoon to benefit the Orphans' Home children. Proceeds support the home and its programs.
In Waverly Ohio on June 21 a seven year old boy from Covington County, Isam Jieibel, was struck in the forehead during a youth game. The skull was crushed and the ball game ended in tragedy as bystanders witnessed the fatal incident.
The mayor outlines a review of the municipal power plant’s condition and proposes three improvement plans. A consultant will inspect the facility this week and present options to the council next week.
In evolving urban centers theaters face pressure to balance profit with public decency. Owners note audience mix skews toward acceptable fare while avoiding sensational crime or violence in films.
A discussion with clerics and educators at Wilberforce College and Xenia recalls Roosevelt’s handling of the Brownsville incident. The speaker praises Black soldiers’ valor in war and peace and asserts Roosevelt was missed in the Brownsville case.
In Jasper Virginia the Barton family tragedy ends with W W Barton shooting his wife and three children before killing himself. A five year old survived long enough to say Barton did it. Neighbors found the bodies on the front porch and in a bedroom after doors were nailed shut. Unstable domestic relations are blamed for the killings and suicide.
A fire escape has been erected at the rear of the Masonic building. A new phonograph has arrived. Music is scheduled tonight at Pedples rink.
Reports from Mitchell describe a tunnel wreck on a western line blamed on a derailed coal car and possible tunnel roof debris. Firemen and passengers escaped through windows as the car filled with smoke and cries filled the tunnel. many named injured passengers are listed with head, hip, and scalp wounds.
A massive eighty five pound gar fish was retrieved from a hollow log at Hell Saw Mill on the west side. Sawyer Had Teve Brown heard a splash like a fish and the three men hauled it out. After dressing, the fish measured over four feet in length and was four feet nine inches long with the tail end protruding from the log.
Foreman Michael Servicp enforces a motto no whips and no cuss words on the grade of the Indianapolis Columbus and Southern Traction Company south of the city. A crewman reports no horse has been whipped since he began and no swearing has been heard. Mr and Mrs A McDonald of De Soto Missouri plan a city visit. McDonald formerly served as B and Q Southwestern agent here.
New phonograph arrives to furnish music for skaters at Peoples rink tonight. Rev J W Baker returns from Bloomington visit with relatives.
McLaughl Brothers drilling on the Frank O'Brien farm near Belgrade report a strong flow of oil from a ten foot oil sand layer at 275 feet. They plan to continue downward to reach deeper strata in hopes of better results, according to the Loogootee Tribune.
Mrs JONH HAIR and Mrs JC Gurney entertained guests Thursday afternoon. The Atell was complimentary to Mrs John Hair of Cincinnati, formerly of Washington.
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