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Washington Washington Democrat

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 17, 1908

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Hubbard candidate for judge gains support in Madison township

The Indianapolis Star notes Nugent’s schoolmates backing MP Hubbard for the thirty seventh judicial circuit seat covering Franklin Fayette and Union counties. Democratic in Franklin, Republican in the others, the race features Hubbard’s acclaim and a pre-election spectacle across three counties as Hoosier voters prepare for autumn polls.

Hubbard Thomas Nugent Bera Mattingly Biltte Madison Township Thirty Seventh Judicial Circuit Franklin, Fayette Union Coun Wep da- Vidas Indianapolis Star Eldee Frank Fayette and Union George L. Gray P. Hubbard

Fruit Prospects Bright for New Albany Peach and Plum Crop

Fruit growers report peach blossoms nearly ready to burst and plums nearing ripening within days at New Albany. Strawberries appear slow to bloom but hold promise for a sizable harvest, with potential losses possible if weather turns unfavorable. The fruit crop supports significant annual income for hill farms around New Albany.

New Albany

Supreme Court decision frees Armor and packing firms

A U S Supreme Court ruling overturned a United States circuit court verdict fining Armor Packing Company Swift Morris and Cudahy Packing $15000 each for rebates violative of ethics acts. In Ann Arbor a mob of 2000 students stormed a theater clashing with police before officers dispersed them and secured the venue.

Armor Packing Company Swift & Company Morris& Company Cudahy Packing ‘Company Kansas City Kansas United States Circuit Court Sittsapurt Supreme ‘Court of the United Ann Arbor Evants

Fragmentary World News Snippet With Names

A garbled OCR fragment mentions New York World, William, Cincinnati Times-Star, and Cinemnagtt. It hints at a deceased person and a game spot, with unclear roles and misread names, offering no coherent event or outcome.

Chalies Cincinnati Wilet

Fragmentary Notebook Note Mentions Personal Theft and Housekeeping

From a man’s notebook fragments describe fear and secrecy about age and betrayal. Mentions a young beauty, a secret plan, and warning that someone will stab you in the back. Also notes Bill Brown and Eula McAlésey going to housekeeping at Vast Tenth Street.

Jan Bill Brown Eula McAlésy Housekeeping Tenth, Street

Seven Railroads Receivers Take Over Amid Liabilities

Receivers assume control of seven railroads as liabilities reportedly exceed 160 million pounds, signaling a sweeping restructuring. Officials announce asset protection and ongoing operations to minimize disruption.

Railway Employees Increase Traffic Light Workload Report

Fragmented OCR suggests a November 1907 note on railway employes and traffic light duties. It cites department head counts and regional totals across states such as Illinois Arkansas Texas Kentucky Mississippi Alabama with implied employment increases and planned investments, though the text is garbled.

Demoss trio captured after river boat escape in Vincennes

James Demoss his wife and Mrs Draves are jailed after a chase from a murder scene. A decoy letter led authorities to a Danville lodging where the fugitives and the couple’s baby were held. They had fled by houseboat down the Wabash toward Vincennes then to Danville Illinois before capture.

James Demoss Mrs. Draves Vingannes Il Salons August Draves James Clue. Pheane Danville Illinois DeMoss Mary Chord Papville Titinalé Draves Hughes Dedfuss Vincennes Hughes Fry Debfoss Bai Rick Bravds de Jinek Widneck Deaves Rich Mlinois Hslde DeMoss Jand Wopien Baby Trong John Raccoon Creek Pranceville Iendaie Paris Iinois Dayville Uhales

County meeting to reorganize county officers and nominate candidates

Delegates will meet at Van Trees Hall to elect a chairman and secretaries and nominate county officers including sheriff coroner surveyor commissioner districts one and two. The Washington township assessor candidate is L Estier Lea of Wash East. Rev Father Stanton to lecture on St Patrick at St Simons Church at 7 30. The A G H will assemble at Knt Hall and march to bear the German at the church.

Ainkon's van Trees Street Vite Peoples Theater Organi Fom Léstier Lea Washingston Asseseor Washington Township Mir Lee Marty Father ‘Stanton St Simon's Church A. G H

Tragic accident ends in gruesome facial injury

Eyewitnesses describe a brutal moment when a man in a crowded setting collapsed after a fall, his nose torn loose and jaw closed in a steel like trap. Bystander medics rushed to aid as the victim’s features were severely damaged, with hospital teams working to stabilize him.

Sudden Death of F A Hyatt

Fielding A Hyatt sixty, traveling salesman, died suddenly at H W Stucky drug store on Illinois and Olle streets after a choking spell. He sought relief, physicians were contacted, but he died before aid arrived. Survived by wife and daughter Carrie Hyatt. Born October 7, 184? in Wisconsin, served Civil War, long career in agricultural distribution. lived 725 North Delaware Street Indianapolis. sister in Axon Ted. Chicago-based son Henry T Hyatt.

Fielding Tod A. Hyatt Democrat Ing Indianagolla Newa Fielding A. Hyatt H. W Hyatt Mr. Stuchy Swadener North Delaware Street Axon Ted Chicago Mr. Hyatt West P. Mast & Company Byringned Ohio H. T. Conde Company Indianapolis Indiana Volkaseera Wasi Henry T. Hyatt Garvie Amélia’ Hyatt

Doctor Holder Seen on Street After Eye Trouble

Dr U H Holder and friends were seen on the street today with wore on. His eyesight has been troubled by an illness but is slowly improving. He cannot read and recognizes friends by voice, though he can see large objects. He moved to the city and joined the company as an experienced traveler several months ago.

Br. Wu. J. Hollder Shieking Ital Flégit

Officers Seize Nets and Slot Machines at Wisconsin Saloon

Police observed suspicious gambling at a Taylody Wisconsin saloon on Walnut Street. Officers seized nets and slot machines after a night raid, charging the operator with unlawful gambling. Wallace, a patron, aided the search and faced potential court action as authorities prepared bonds and filing.

Bern Daylor Rusing Wallace Kermode

Delegates Named Amid Jumbled Then Main Arcanum

A fragmented list of delegates and officials appears, naming Willard Bowman and Clarence Powdall among others. The text inserts scattered phrases about precincts, alternates, and local figures, with garbled identities and stray references to a church and a bronze bee leading to dust.

Simon's Church Atone Stepe

County Convention Amid Mixed Attracts Rural Crowd

A fragmented report shows a county convention drawing about a thousand farmers and local residents. Speakers discuss organization, leadership, and public meetings while tensions emerge over policy direction and timing.

Horse brides high Pribm glass jas be trout

A fragmentary item mentions horses brides and a glass, with unclear names and a reference to trout. The readable text is too damaged to determine a clear event, location, or involved people.

Pribm Glass Aloyaus

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