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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1908
Page
2
Wednesday June 24 issue lists Boyd and Backes proprietors. The brief notice confirms ownership and publication details of The Daily Democrat with period wording and local context.
The nation mourns Grover Cleveland at seventy one, a revered ex resident whose many friends recall his vast intellect and public service. His death marks the end of an era as tributes note his steady influence and enduring memory across newspapers nationwide. In Indiana a Muscular Teachers' Association program featured a choral symphony directed by Professor Black, with soloists and orchestra sharing in the moment. Mayor Tussel, in welcoming remarks, wove alongside music into his speech, highlighting civic pride and cultural tribute.
Miss Olive Deering makes a notable gain in the Niagara Falls competition while Miss Mayme Zinken retains the lead. The event features a mud track and rough scoring with several contestants listed, including Anna Norris Lois Rhodes and Dessie Greenwood among others, reflecting a crowded field and shifting standings.
Ernest L Raney of Montgomery and Owls Horrall of Canterbury return home after attending the Indiana state normal. Raney will be principal of the high school at Erle t Winwis next year Horrall will become principal of the same school.
Charles Crabtrea who shot and attempted to kill Al Young about six months ago at the Magsey Road mines was sentenced to the state reformatory from two to fourteen years at Petersburg Tuesday.
A fragment reports a child in Everett Fleming’s care at Polarsborg Tuesday morning with a pony biting and injuring fingers. The note also mentions Mr Joseph Keller and Miss Olive Deering performing illustrated songs at the Theacorium tonight, with two illustrated songs and three motion pictures on the program.
Cleveland June 24. Representative James Schoolcraft Sherman Republican vice presidential candidate, removed Tuesday from former Gov Herrick's care to Lakeside Hospital due to gall stones. Affected by extreme heat, he is restlessly confined, pulse normal at nine, doctors say operation possible if condition improves. Sherman dictating telegrams to Secretary Taft expressing thanks and hope to return to Washington next week.
Federal officials may deport dozens of women imported for immoral purposes after a second raid on a Chicago resort at 2031 Dearborn Street. Three inmates were arrested and warrants issued by Secretary of Commerce and Labor William Strang. The operation targets a ring alleged to bring women from France to the United States.
Fragmentary obituary notes Grover Cleveland, former and twenty-fourth president, dying after a sinking illness. It outlines his birth in Caldwell New Jersey, early career as lawyer sheriff mayor governor, and presidential races including defeats and victories, with residence in Princeton after retirement.
A irregular OCR list shows delegates from multiple towns and states attending a teachers' convention. Names include Louise-Blanche Bartley Oaktown Alexander Erhstinoff Indianijitlis Olver Willstod Ploves Trillian The eet Westhebert Misher Band Clark Leung Hammond Percy L. Nusebaum Martian minutes Washington L. A. Horton Vinton and many others from Indiana Illinois Minnesota and Ohio.
A fragmentary Evansville report notes Evangelist George I Lehigh will begin a series of meetings at the Baptist church after a prior convention dispute. Other items mention Mrs Ben Tolson improving after surgery, city prices, and Prof M Z Tinker’s upcoming seventy fourth birthday in Evansville.
Prosecuting Attorney Kimbrell cleared about 1600+ Sunday labor law cases by Judge Porter's dismissal or indefinite continuance, ending Judge Wallace’s campaign to close Kansas City on Sundays. A jury had issued over 3,000 indictments. only two convictions and fines totaled roughly $2,000. The remaining defendants, mostly well known actors and staff from the season, await results.
A report from New York details Gen Robert Oliver Shaw outlining President Roosevelt’s plan for a standing army of 250000. The scheme envisions eight army corps, annual maneuvers of regular and veteran troops, ground purchase, and camps at Alpine Plat t N Y as potential mobilization sites. Government purchases land and maintains yearly drills to build an efficient force. A Niagara Falls liquor dealers convention opens, with President Dieterls of Cincinnati stressing prohibition as a key issue amid other events at the Air Dome tonight.
In Two Rivers Washington a new editor has taken charge of the business and editorial departments of the Two Rivers Tribune. A local program is planned for tomorrow afternoon with Miss Winnie Murdoch Kimball and others in attendance. Readers are urged to attend the event and learn about the paper's new direction.
Randell Harlan, a popular carrier horse in Demo politics, reports strong oil business after a three veden trip to Iola Bridgeport and Lawrenceville Winets, claiming optimism for profits amid campaigning chatter. Advertised letters for week ending June 24 1908 include several women and men residents. postmaster Edward C. Faith notes Stanton Allen visiting from French Lick.
The piece argues that many dismiss accident coverage but cites 1907 data from Travelers Insurance showing most claims arise from home or office accidents, then pedestrians and transport related incidents. It notes double policy payouts for burning buildings and claims annual dividends, praising the company’s leadership and U.S. origins.
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