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Washington Washington Democrat

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 09, 1908

Page

2

Political announcements for congressional and county races

Candidates announce runs for Congress in the Second District under Democratic conventions. Gyris B Pavis of Greene County Alvin Padgett of Daviess County April H Greenwood of Daviess County and Charles T Williams of Daviess County seek prosecuting and presenting attorney posts in Forty-ninth Judicial Districts subject to Democratic conventions. H Grossa of Washington County to seek sheriff in Davieas County under Democratic nomination.

Congress Gyris B. Pavis Greeneoounty Democratic Econgressional Convention Alvin Padgett Daviess Equity Avorney pArilur H Greenwood Daviess Requnty Forty-noth Ig Charles T. Wiliams Daviess County

Sheriff Candidate to Seek Dem Party Nomination

County Sheriff Patrick H. B. McCrisaken of Washington Township plans to run as a Democratic nominee at the Daviess County convention. The move signals a bid for the county's top law enforcement post.

Patrick H. B McCrisaken Washton Township Harry of Daviess

Township Assessor Candidacy Reported in Washington Township

Township Assessor candidate Les Nelly plans to run for the Washington Township post subject to the will of the Washington convention. The filing signals a contest for the local office with implications for property assessments and tax administration.

Les Nelly Washington

Congress Bribed Charges Spurs Naval Affairs Probe

The House voted unanimously to appoint a five member committee to investigate Representative Lilley of Connecticut and alleged corrupt influence by the Electric Boat company and its predecessors on naval legislation. Lilley pledged to name specific members and pay for testimony, while Speaker Cannon allowed the inquiry to proceed.

Washington House Littey Connecticut Naval Affairs Hoase Mana United States Senate Lilley Naval Daltel Pennsylvania George L J Frules Electric Boat Company of New Jersey Holland Boat Company Congress George Tx. Lilley Lee Bath Committee Sig Cannon Ronan Messrs Bahtbib Stevens Minn Olmstead Pat Howard Gat Burchard Lay Large Siths Dalzell I Jey Cannon Raffman Doutel Stey Sady Hey

Remedy for Kidney Trouble Promises Relief in Early 20th Century Ad

Readers are urged to try a purported remedy claiming to ease kidney problems and related misery. The piece mentions private doctors, a hospital setting, and an emphasis on natural phenomena as evidence, with references to medical treatment and a general health scare.

Rantick Lewery Dagham Wilmer Sheene Mabining Pitt

Storm Damage Reports and Lost Lives Trail Coastline

A violent gale along the northern coast caused widespread damage. Reports describe power disruptions and multiple vessels missing or sunk. Officials note a provisional toll of about twenty lives lost and ongoing efforts to confirm casualties.

Eodidon Brliteh Irelend

Sudden Amnesia Mystery Shocks City

A man, Peri Wiskenski, vanished from Pat Hod seven days ago and was found wandering with no memory of his location or actions. Police report no clear motive while officials plan inquiries and a court hearing on related defamation charges involving Dr. Day.

Stouis NéweWork Peri Wiskenski Hs & Otce Conmaty Felday Yis Patterson Roi New York Day Metii

Missing Man and Family Drowned Reported in Turbulent Waters

A fragmentary report notes a missing man, a woman, and a baby believed drowned amid a chaotic scene on a riverbank. The text references names, locations, and winds, but many details are obscured by OCR errors.

Threats of Death Writer Suspect Arrested in St Joseph Case

Inspector of Detectives linked letters threatening death to reformers and bishops to an Italian suspect, Cipcho Genotaya, believed author of the notes. He was arrested in Kansas City after travel with a woman, Eduarda Ragia, amid police efforts to deport him.

St Joseph. Mo Ahig- Laliang St. Josey Palicn Wiliam Charles WM. Kelly T Kansas City Cipcho Qenotaya Magio Catholic Church Mom Nut Kansas Grainey

Emma Goldman Addresss Chicago Amid Police Watch

Emma Goldman spoke in Chicago on Sunday amid police surveillance after a prior order limited public meetings. Police watched gatherings suspected of radicalist leanings and disrupted a bell meeting at North Clark and Erie streets where marchers attended.

North Clark and Erie Streets Mibgoldman Sojal Sciende Léague Orgalpalion Iss Goldman Hission Ian

Short Lines Appeal for Mail Transport Pay Readjustment

Washington reports an active push by over 20 percent of short line railroads seeking a readjustment of compensation for carrying U.S. mail by rail. The order shows larger lines earning two to four times more than short lines for mail and postal car services, amid growing opposition.

Washington Wade Cong United States Mall Congress

Medal Won By Callan For Cus ter Relief Ride At Little Big Horn

Thomas J Callan received congressional honors for delivering the dispatch that summoned reinforcements to General Custers doomed command at the Little Bighorn. He rode through Indian lines to the nearest post and led the relief party back, though Custer’s troops were killed.

Thomas Caan Custer Little Big Horn Mondant Plate Callan Congress Kite Cailan

Hensley guilty as manslaughter verdict in McClintock case

James W. Yengley of Indianapolis found guilty of manslaughter in the Walker McClintock murder near LittleHy last October. Under the indeterminate law Hensley faces two to twenty one years in Michigan City. He appeared pleased at sentencing and shook hands with jurors. The remaining indictment against him for the Woodh McClintock assassination remains.

Neableaville Ind James W. Yengleyy Indianapolis Walker McClintock LiteeHy Alshorn Heneley Michipan Urion Hensley Jall Wnodh McClintock Exoch Kitl Tug

Miners Vow Support as Wage Fight Looms

A United Mine Workers District 11 meeting in Terre Haute pledges loyalty to district officers in the drive for higher wages. President Van Horn calls for unity as a wage scale conference with operators is set for Indianapolis March 15.

United Mine Workers of District 11 van Horn Nationan Indianapolis Terre Haute Ind

Democrats Mass Township Conventions Scheduled for Dalldss County

Notice states the Democrats of Dalldss county will hold mass township conventions on Saturday March 14, 1008 at 1 am to select fourteen delegates and fourteen alternates for state and judicial conventions. Delegates are distributed by township with Washington 4 Barr 2 and all other townships one each. Precinct meetings will also choose one county central committeeman and delegates to the county convention based on vote shares.

Mass Dalldss County Washington Barr Township Gover

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