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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1908
Page
2
A chaotic turn of events in Kentucky politics emerges as Democratic lawmakers defy party lines to back a rival candidate. The county nominating convention draws loud cheers for old-time unity as a potential 1908 victory looms, with leaders urging party cohesion and a united front in the upcoming fight.
Japanese juggler Kinvo captivates large audiences at the auorium Tink with difficult and entertaining acts. Crowds throng Monday and Tuesday nights as he spins on treacherous wheels, promising his final performance tonight.
At Tablariapolis a Hartford firm must decide within ten days to finish a hospital project started by E M Campfield of Pinaiey or face forfeiture. The Aetna bond backs the $1,000,000 contract. Meanwhile the county probes prisoner boarding at the jail for 40 cent daily fees, with potential recoveries. City primaries may be moved to mid May. Marion leaders back Dr Good for Congress and Governor hopeful William H Taylor returns to Indiana. An ordinance bars underage youths from skating rinks after 6 pm without parental escort. A Chicago officer and a bystander were shot during an elevated train incident.
An historical note outlines Rear Admiral Charles Sperry's planned assignment to command the Atlantic fleet's global encirclement in July under President Roosevelt. It notes Evans will relinquish command at the San Francisco naval review, with promotions and fleet reorganization planned for Puget Sound and the Atlantic voyage. Admiral Sperry, a New Yorker allied to Connecticut, rose through Spanish War service and later led ships toward the Hague peace conference, shaping later fleet leadership.
Western Pennsylvania and Ohio coal operators reject an interstate wage conference set for March 24 arguing it aims to harm John Mitchell. The notices from Cleveland Columbus and Pittsburg indicate coordinated motives to attack Mitchell and delay peace moves, possibly triggering a strike April 1 to sway public opinion.
Market notes from Indianapolis Cincinnati and Chicago grain and livestock quotes show wheat No 2 red 3c gains soy corn No 2 around 6c cows and steers trading near 3.00 to 6.20 while hogs and lambs vary across regions. Local reports note about 7000 hogs and 1200 cattle offered with open demand and a lack of buying vigor. An Indianapolis teachers association meeting is announced for March 26 27 and 28 with a routine regional gathering anticipated.
Marion county commissioners launch an investigation into boarding prisoners for forty cents a day and payments to the sheriff. County Attorney John C. Ruckelshaus says meals must be documented. the plan may require refunds for meals not eaten and daily records show hours of entry or discharge, with potential back pay.
Fragmentary note argues profit from forty cents per prisoner depends on how well inmates are fed, raising questions of cost, care, and ethical duties in confinement.
Archaeologists uncovered a large Wea Indian burial ground along the Wabash river three miles south of Lafayette after flood waters washed out sand. The exposed bones are mostly fragmentary with scattered bones, stone markers, burned shells, and deer remains. The site lies opposite Fort Oplatenon once a French fort later held by English forces amid historic massacres.
Washington March 18 Representative Gus P Hobson Alabama testified before a committee disputing charges by Representative Lilley Connecticut that a Electric Boat representative offered to use influence with the speaker to place Hobson on the naval affairs committee for submarines He said he never sought favors and that Electric Boat had not received legislative or departmental help from the Navy department Two other witnesses Erig and Lord denied being on Electric Boat payroll though they acknowledged some paid work for McNeil the companys lawyer They denied promises of influence and cast doubt on Lilleys interview claim
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