14 Mar 1911
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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1911
Page
1
A city council meeting adjourned with no action on a liquor sale ordinance. Debate centered on immediate passage under suspension of rules. Voters will see a final decision at the next regular meeting on the 27th. Street and bridge concerns were noted but not resolved.
A Sunday night sermon at First Baptist by Evangelist Miller drew a large crowd. He condemned hypocrites in the church as excuses for refusing Christianity, arguing their presence is not the church’s fault and hypocrites belong outside the church.
The Herald is accused of misquoting an interview with Mr. Hopkins about the Taxpayers' League. Editors defend accuracy while some observers claim the paper edited quotes to fit its stance.
Reports from Washington show Mexico lodging a protest over American naval patrols near the Mexican coast as U S plans to monitor Pacific and Mexican waters provoke exchanges. General Leonard Wood denies troop movements to the border and asserts no expansion of patrols is planned. A separate note mentions a local club meeting at the library with programs on India and colonial rule.
Reports from San Antonio and Washington indicate US Army officers announce detachments will be kept on the border. Nearly 600 recruits join the Eleventh and Nineth divisions as preparations intensify for real border duty amid growing unrest and federal actions in northern Mexico.
Fragmentary OCR text references fraud charges and a mutiny or rebellion in California related events. Names and details are garbled, but mentions Cal State, a bishop, a Methodist church figure, and a potential attack or insurrection around March 16.
A freight train derailed morning near Wheatland with shelled corn strewn along the track. Wrecker services cleared the main line while no injuries were reported. A separate yard switcher derailment Monday night damaged tracks and rails, delaying service.
City council plans to amend the pre dry ordinance to raise brewery agency licenses from 250 to 500 per year. If passed and saloons return, the city could gain about 2000 annually with the same number of agencies. Total potential revenue would approach 7000 with existing saloon fees. A separate item notes Albert Glovser’s release after coroner’s inquiry into Dewey Hewitt’s death following a fight. A quip on women’s honesty ends the note.
Archibald Yarrel and another man were arrested in bed at their Elnora home on charges of illegal liquor sale. Sheriff Colbert released them on bonds of about $200 each for trial at the next court term.
Vincennes市 council introduced an ordinance to raise saloon license fees to 550 dollars and county auditor payments to 200 dollars annually. The measure, referred to the ordinance committee after first reading, would boost city receipts by 10 dollars per saloon and increase county revenue by 100 dollars over prior charges.
Carrico a Barr township telegraph operator for B and O Southwestern railway at Otisco Indiana visits Montgomery with bride, secretly wed January 23 at Louisville. Bride Nell Daily, daughter of B Dallyla merchant of Otisco, plans to return to Otisco to begin housekeeping. Also Richmond division of Pennsylvania Lines furloughs for 75 brakemen and 40 firemen due to reduced business and rate case ruling.
In police court George Rhoades, known for running shops, faced charges amid a hectic morning. Ana Yates, described as troublesome, did not appear. M. Alger, a former foreman in the tal department, was acquitted of assault and battery. A disturbance on West Van Tecegatcont and a bicycle wheel incident near Tut Road were noted.
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