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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1906
Page
2
Fragmentary draft discusses a figure believed to possess a ghost and faces opposition from the Commoner. Mentions a hot wave causing discomfort and widespread disruption, with unclear phrases about a large audience and a tense situation surrounding a person or event.
State Fish Commissioner Sweeney announced plans to stock farmers with Chinese pheasants eggs hatched by hens. He estimates 600 birds exist in the state now and predicts 200000 in six years, with eggs to be sent to interested farmers next year. The Chinese pheasants were introduced by Charles Denby, a former diplomat to China.
The Vincennes Sun reports editor R. K. Purcell narrowly survived a heat wave related incident yesterday. The page also features reprinted editorials attacking Standard Oil as the nation’s most offensive trust, urging authorities to curb its political and railroad influence and calling for punishment of its alleged sins.
A clipped OCR item claims Congressman Chaney, a backer of Governor Steunenders, seeks someone to certify support from union labor to aid his re election bid. It alleges a man claiming Knights of Labor lineage drafted a diploma for a technical school candidate, aiming to sway farmers against unions.
The Daily Democrat critiques prosecutors who rely on public help for evidence, citing Governor Hanly's action after citizens complained of neglect. A Col James Morgan tale underlines the lesson about initiative, while Congress nears adjournment with key bills pending. The piece notes a political shift with no one but William Jennings Bryan seen as the Commoner’s nominee.
A distorted depiction frames Stanford White as a brilliant but morally corrupt figure. The text condemns his murderer as a reckless youth whose life the world might be better without, reflecting sensationalized judgments rather than balanced reporting.
The president signs a letter dated June 21 announcing he will not be a candidate for re election. His friends will keep up efforts to support his administration and policies amid the political context.
REAVE TOWNSHIP notes a week of dances at Pat Doyle's and John Kane's, social visits from residents including Miss Agnes Clark and Miss Johanna O Connor, and a coroner close to summer events. Miss Maggie Shea dies at Corning after long illness. Also mentions Devoe lead and zinc paint promotions and Bucklen's Arnica for injuries with local endorsements.
Reading lists various excursion options with round trip fares and sale dates. July 3 and 4 sales for a Wallace circus event on July 20 with July return limits. Evansville trips run July 4 to 16 with a July 19 return limit. Governors La Follette and Taft mentioned in tickets offered at $2. Round trip tickets limited to sale dates.
An old medical notice argues deafness stems from inflammatory nasal and ear tubes and insists only constitutional remedies can cure it. It claims catarrh causes most cases, offers a hundred dollars for any catarrh deafness not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure, and promotes Hall’s Family Pills for constipation.
Fragmentary OCR notes show prices and items linked to a sale. Mentions a product labeled Bratloney grass with stateum powder and fushaere, sold by bottle quantity. Appears to list 25 units at 220K and a ladies book item priced 64c closing at 44c.
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