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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1908
Page
2
The Daily Democrat Boyd and Baukes proprietors announce the Thursday edition dated March 5 1908. This brief line records ownership and publication timing for the historic issue.
The 1909 campaign is described as pivotal as Democrats in Daviess County plan a mass meeting in the town to choose delegates for state and county conventions. The county convention is set for March 18 to select a county ticket and chairman, with emphasis on organizing precinct workers and party unity. The piece also notes broader political commentary on Senate committees and reform debates, including references to Foraker, Chaney, and tax policy discussions.
The inteitate at the Christian hatch hosted a large audience for the Rev W H Wangoner on China. A Japanese painted staircase views and Greenland scenery will be shown tonight with moving pictures and class routines drawing full attendance.
A large audience praised Bud Hicks and the Yankee Dot at Crumps theater for a lively program blending comedy drama and music. The show featured Tony Salva and Bart White among bright local stars, with memorable acts and strong audience response.
A local effort in Anderson collected a substantial fund to support factory development. The gathering, led by leaders from the Anderson Commercial Club, raised about 40 000 in subscriptions and notes pledged by merchants and lenders. The campaign drew participation from lodge members, young women groups, and various working classes, with the Indiana Union Traction Company and other firms among early backers.
Ambitious project to build a Chicago to New York electric air line faces action as stockholders of 2,000 shares petition for a receiver. George F. Moll of Indianapolis named receiver for Central Construction and for Goshen, South Bend and Chicago Railway. Defendants include Westme Company and Hancock Company. A $60,000 bond posted. Air Line bond set at $5,000,000. Alexander C. Miller of Aircra Jit. is president. Complaint accuses President Miller of unlawful acts, stock misappropriation, and secret sales with large salaries. Assets reportedly under one million dollars.
The article notes the death of Senator Proctor of Vermont after a long career in politics and business. It also reports progress on canal and lock reconstruction with about one fifth of excavation completed by March 2, and plans to finish all chapters of the project with substantial completion expected soon.
The article notes Jewish Purim celebrations on St Patrick's Day with local observances on Vine Street. It mentions festive activities including theaters at the Auditorium and customary house-to-house masking, alongside a detailed obituary for Nellie Taylor detailing her birth, family, church involvement, and death on February 27, 1908 at age 28.
Attorney General Hingham filed a new brief in the dipyitlate court, continuing efforts to revoke charters of major hotel companies over gambling on premises. The lower court upheld the defendant’s position, but the appellate court reversed. The defense seeks a rehearing, arguing operations supported the chartered purposes and gambling did not justify charter revocation.
Notice declares Democrats of Daviess County meet in a mass township convention to select fourteen delegates and fourteen alternates to county and state conventions. It lists township votes, places, and timing for nominating county officers and electing township officers and county committeemen, with dates March 18 1908 for the county meeting.
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