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Washington Washington Democrat

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 20, 1908

Page

2

Daily-Demograt: Rot and Backes, People Future Event

Margit Be plans on Thursday at 1408 as public notice circulates about community gathering. Rot and Backes are named participants in the event, with local attention focused on the date and venue.

Political notes and social breezes from the city

Fragmented text recalls party tensions and editorials about Republican and Democratic figures, brewery agreements, and state conventions. It mentions Marion county representatives, Roosevelt prospects, and upcoming party gatherings. A separate note describes a New York social page on heiresses and titled figures, with political projections and editorials. The Indianapolis miners meeting and Evansville district caucus are briefly noted amid the wider political chatter.

Resolutions of the Baldwin Jocit on Samuel White's death

The Baldwin Jocit presents resolutions honoring Samuel White. The piece extols his good qualities, expresses sympathy for his family, and notes the community’s respect for his contributions.

Baldwin Samuel White

Congressional Inquiry Probes Electric Boat Firm In Naval Contracts

A congressional inquiry in Washington examines statements by Navy officials on Electric Boat and wartime submarine contracts. Metcalf and Capps defend slow profit claims and push for low-cost, efficient subcontracting amid questions about past and potential future awards. The testimony references Lake Boat company pricing, Hobson’s naval affairs, and Coast Defense issues, with archival affidavits from Archibald and others detailing wartime reporting and appointments.

Metcalf Admin Capps Ethief Bureau of Construction Navy Department Tobbied Special Commission The Fense Liviey Lake Boat’ Company Capps Butler Pompey Vada Suoreiary Metcalf Edward L. Clarkson Hobson Anyonce Spear Lvice Electric Cat Company Syewker Canton Child Hein Clayton Alabama Congress Holgan Naval ‘Affairs L. W. Burbey Cannon Thade Williama Archibald Lindy Ee Clement KH. Adams Bridgeport Conn Adams Washington Pacific Afidarit Wodaetter Roosevelt Denpiig

Pension bill passes senate by large margin in Washington

Senate approves the pension appropriation bill by 86 to 16 after hours of debate in Washington. Vote sets a record total of 150,869,000, reflecting strong support from committees on appropriations and a focus on preserving existing disbursements for the next generation. Critics, including Senator Gerald of New York and Senator Harris of New York, challenge executive authority and insist on constitutional controls over funding actions.

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Zimmerman claims fraternity fraud and looming receiver

Port Huron Michigan March 20 Zimmerman accuses the United Home Proj exota Fraternity of defrauding funds totaling over 6000 by falsifying records to hide shortages. He says the organization is insolvent and seeks a receiver. The case prompts a federal probe and calls for reform measures as flood warnings and a pending constitutional legality act loom in Washington.

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Fragmented dispatches mix rumors and military notes from Chicago to New York

A garbled dispatch compiles rumors about a new battleship in New Hampshire under Captain Winslow, claims of unresolved trials, and scattered references to a Plumbers' union dispute in Chicago. The text also mentions wheat prices, presidential actions, and a pharmacy claim about Jones's drug store remedies.

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Separate district conventions set to decide coal issue

Reported by Indianapolis May 3 190? as a heated dispute between canty and canty allied operators over coal policy in central competitive districts. Public meetings proposed to choose delegates, with a possible joint meeting to renew understanding and set dates for April 1.

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Court in doubt over juror case and bribe talk

Indianapelig reports a complex trial dispute with claims a juror was pressured by lawyers and a $5,000 bribe offer discussed in Denison hotel. Officials cite state law on indirect contempt as central, while testimony shifts and memories fade amid a broader legal fight about juror integrity and prosecutorial knowledge.

Indianapelig Tuya Truehard G. Solphier Saul Rourkier Aebich Ton Te Sourhier Branawsh Hooton Sourbier Nelson Bell Ryda Bruntagh Mace Pritchard Prosecuttoe Hooton Grunaugh Rutledge Branaugh Tronavet Smao Returniog Boston Saurkier Grand Jury Mr. Hooton Hengage Hej Arpnaugh Knose Aki

Fire Drill Tragedy Overcrowding Ends in Stampede

Reported chaos at a school drill as doors jammed and children pressed forward, injuring several and trampling others until rescuers freed the exit. Authorities describe a dangerous breach in drill procedure and crowded egress as the cause of injuries.

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Local Democratic slate lists candidates for district and township posts

The document notes multiple candidates subject to the will of the Democratic conventions. Grray E. Davis and Alvin Padgett seek Congress in the Second district. Arthur H. Greenwood aims for Prosecuting Attorney in the Forty sixth Judicial district. Churched T. Wilkams and WoW Fenguns announce township trustee bids in Washington township. Ht PH. Ragedaje also seeks Washington township trustee. Larsen of Stuckey, James M. McCullough, Charles Neiry, and Lester Lee enter contests for township offices, all contingent on respective local party conventions.

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