06 Mar 1907
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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1907
Page
1
John McCarty, HX Marshad, and a Washington hotel keeper are linked to a fatal heart trouble incident. Details specify a deadly event tied to heart conditions, described in local news tone with names and roles.
John McCarty former Washington marshal and hotel keeper died of heart trouble in Loogootee at age stated. He built and ran the Globe hotel near the depot, later traded farms and land, and settled in Loogootee prior to his death. He was a cousin of fellow townsman John W. McCarty, twice married with six children. The funeral is set for Loogootee tomorrow. Also referenced is a Wall Street Journal editorial on railroad rates and a New York plea in a federal court involving the New York Herald’s circulation managers.
A long Historic fight over the Willow Lick road extension in Madison County ends as the 1905 legislature repeals the road improvement authority. Stoy and local supporters face new petitions, while Buncomb and Coyle road debates linger amid costly delays and disputed notices.
Mrs Mirlxnt Wiizabeth McHenry wife of Philander McHenry superintendent of the public school of Davie county died shortly after noon today after a long illness from Brights disease The deceased was born in Washington in 1862 She graduated in 1881 and married in 1892 She leaves a husband and two daughters Miriam and Muriel Her parents and many Sanford relatives live in this area The funeral arrangements have not been completed.
Mi reports Read Better. N G Read, president of the Washington National Bank, has been at home several days with threat of pneumonia and is now somewhat improved but not yet able to resume duties.
Fragmentary OCR notes show political dispute involving Mr Hanly and a governor's PET measure. The readable bits mention Republicans and a contentious stance, with little actionable context and unclear specifics.
Indiana news reports two bills moved past veto by Republican House actions. Governor Hanly faced threats on paving contracts and a state police reform bill as the chamber moved to override. The article notes party splits, potential vetoes, and related policy moves in a tense political week.
Indianapolis talks say Governor Hanly will veto the Farber insurance bill and call a special session on insurance matters. Auditor Billheimer defends the act as a strong law though not perfect, noting it lacks a separate department. The Legislature Nancy voters supported a single bill, hoping to curb insurer evils while promising impartial enforcement. The next days promise a big fight over the bill in a possible special session.
A girls basketball game is set for tonight at Zinkan Hall. The Host team includes Lelia Oliphant Blanche Kirby Claire Beft Pearl Hyatt guards Elsia Jones Cora Akester centers Helen Clark Lela Allen forwards Marjorie Gardiner Sugie Axtell Jaale Steele Lois Shirley witness crowd expected as sophomores duel first team.
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