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Washington Washington Democrat

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 28, 1908

Page

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Nugent Sees Change For William Taylor In Nomination Fight

Auditor Thomas Nugent, returning from Indianapolis, says William Taylor has a good chance at the Republican governor nomination next week. He predicts a likely three way split among Watson Charley Miller and Hugh Miller with deadlock possible, then Taylor gaining support as ballots proceed. The Indianapolis convention is described as well attended and orderly, Marshall’s nomination praised.

Watson Charley Miller Taylor Thomas Nugent Indianapolis Wilfare Charley Miler Hugh Miller Tastor Willheld Indianpulis Ailll¢r Wallison Fairbanka Waylor Marshall

Welcome Home Marshall Nominated Governor at Colunbia City

Thousands greet Thomas Riley Marshall as the Democratic nominee for governor at Columbia City Whitley County. A 1,000-strong procession escorts him from the depot to Clusston hotel for a reception. Ex-County Chairman Whitteither and Postmaster John Baker speak as Marshall thanks supporters and pledges continued loyalty.

Columbia City Whitley County Thomas Riley Marshall Indianapolis Democratic Party Mr. Marshall Clusston Hotel David Whitteather John Baker Marshall

Barn Fire Threatens Montgom ery Farm Aims and Loss Estimated

A barn belonging to Joan Norris near St Marys north of Montgomery burned Friday night with the origin undetermined. Norris stored hay and corn, loss estimated near 500 dollars. The Odonto Prospecting Company plans a new drill on the Albert Boyd farm north of Odon.

Joan Norris Hyves St. Mary's Montgomery Norris Odonj Prospecting Company Albert Boyd Odon

Pay Repair Claims Warrants Sale For Road Bonds

County Auditor reports sale of two gravel road repair fund bonds to cover outstanding 38,000 in claims. Bonds totaled 3,500 and 4,000 with three and nine month terms, bought by Peoples National Bank and Washington National Bank respectively. Interest at percent, sold at par, tax exemptions noted. commissioners begin approving warrants against the repair fund.

Godwin Peoples National Bank Washington National Bank

Oh Be His Own Master and Gospel Meetings

Fragmented local column notes religious events and sermons across Indiana venues. Mentions Rev J Miller Evan g elist preaching at 7 30 pm and Rev Kerr speaking tomorrow morning, with invitations to attend revival meetings and church services. Includes a political aside quoting a local candidate declaring independence from party masters.

Democratic Platform Endorses Bryan and Reform Measures

A long editorial lauds the Indiana Democratic Platform favoring Bryan for president and endorsing proposals such as income tax expansion, postal savings banks, direct election of senators, rapid canal completion, improved waterways, emergency currency, pure food laws, and public integrity. It criticizes Republicans, praises John W. Kern for vice president, and argues the party needs strong leadership to secure victory. highlights Kern’s stature, oratory, and statesmanship as pivotal.

Bryan John W.kern

Real Estate Deals Around Mandabaugh and City

William Meredith sells eighty acres northwest of Mandabaugh for 4909.02 dollars. Washington Realty sells twenty four and a half acres of the old Cochran farm southeast of the city to Thomas Cochran for 750 dollars. Frank Relasel sells to A. J Potts two four room horses on Thekeon Street for 860 dollars. All deals facilitated by Washington Realty Company.

William Meredith Martin Mandabaugh Ety Vance Washington Realty Company Thomas Cochran Cochran Frank Relasel A. J Potts

Choirs, Masses and Services at Local Churches

The article lists schedule details for St. Simon's Church St. Mary's Church and a Presbyterian church with high mass at 10 4 3 vesper services at 3 pm public worship at 2 30 pm and morning service led by Rev J H Miner plus references to Rev Doyle Grifle Douglass Torbeck and Francis.

St. Simon's Church Jw, Doyle Padter Grifle St. Mary's Church Fancis ‘Torbeck Presbyterian Church J. M. Douglass J. H. Miner Presbyterian Christ

General Baptists Dedicating New West Washington Church

The General Baptists plan the dedication of their new West Washington church tomorrow afternoon at 2:20. Rev. W. P. Faring of Oakland City College will deliver the dedicatory sermon, with J. Edwards, field secretary, assisting. The small structure, built this winter, serves a congregation of twenty eight members, and the General Baptists will share in communion with the Missionary Baptists.

Washington W. P. Faring Oakland City College J. Edwards General Baptist Church Missionary Baptist Church General Baptists

Physician Association Plans Public Health Push

A fragmented OCR text hints at a physician business association forming or reorganizing to offer medical services, possibly funded by charity provisions. The text suggests members may avoid paying doctor bills and rely on charitable support within the capital.

Bowell

Turnip Greens at Greens Dinner Tales

A Greens resident recalls preparing turnips and greens for a Southside dinner. He praises a Kentucky recipe that could rival a menu, noting how a past gathering featured turnips with tops cooked poorly by a housewife who served only the roots.

Township schools closing to dinner and entertainment

A disrupted Friday closure affected Allen School and district schools south of the city as patrons were served dinner while the county’s schools shut for the day.

Allen

Movement for City Hospital agitation action ends in prosecution

A city hospital movement activity halted by officials, with sanctions looming as organizers face probable prosecution. Authorities warned participants to cease agitation linked to hospital plans amid legal actions and public concern.

City Considers Public Hospital Plan

A quiet push to establish a city hospital with county support and city maintenance gains momentum. Officials from the county board and city council have discussed placing the proposal before both bodies soon, with subscription drives noted as a potential funding aid led by prominent local residents.

4 City Washington $B County Board of Communns Towers County Board Iin Washington

President a Contradiction in the Nation's Debates

A critique labels the president a paradoxical broncho buster figure who blinds himself when busting treats and cannot align the constitution. The speaker deposits sharp jabs at tariff safety pins and race death policies while praising his strength over Congress and his blend of wisdom, folly, honesty, obstinacy, courage, and spectacle in shaping the republic's future.

Senate House Beall

Marshall Named Democratic Governor Nominee in Indiana Era

An Indianapolis News commentary praises Thomas Marshall as a strong, capable governor nominee reflecting credit on the party convention. It notes his character, legal background, and dedication to the people, while recounting how his nomination emerged as a result of internal party dynamics and strategic withdrawals by rivals.

Srobehine Republican Party Yimete Marshall Ia Ft. Wayne Indiana 2 Man Hogar Thomas Marshall Tim Tab Taggart Ralson Marshall Slack Ralston Lile Conventio Man Aley Indijina University Mr. Marshall Waba Bb. College Alga Indianapolis Bel Hightie Hall Claihi Bea Allen Matte Marmaduke

Unclear Regional Names Highlight Evening Court Notes

A garbled report from the West shows a thirty two year old teacher Joni Kane fined two dollars for trespass or assault in Soohomishk Washington. Another fragment places Joe Graham arriving from Pittsburgh last night and then returning home with Mrs Graham to Loogootee.

Joe Grahamn Pittaburg Mrs. Graham Loogootee

Washington Township Trustee Race Reported Result

In Washington Township a primary for trustee closed at 3 o clock with Keith leading by a good plurality. Earlier tallies showed Grant Keith receiving a strong count, while John Geoldy and James Dlackwall trailed, amid a documentary account of township conventions across seven Daviense townships and a Pinxan patrol meeting with poll workers named El Sones, Joseph C. Me, Monte and Willey.

Washtown Ship Nas Trustee Keith John Geoldy James Dlackwall Bation Polita Daviensty Hominath Fiidates Washington Township Perdonn el Sones Jusepe C. ME. Monte Aa Ao Willey

Labor Meetings Tomorrow Women’s Club Convention

A Sunday afternoon gathering titled Labor Meetings Tomorrow Women’s Club Convention will be held in a hall to discuss the formation of a trade and bor movement. Participants named include Colorado, Thomas Bar vag, and Rickard from Pereville Kentucky. The session is to be called to order at 2.

Women's Club Bor Colorado Thomas Bar Vag Rickard Pereville Kentucky

Miners Arrested After Virginia Mine Incident

Irregular report notes three miners detained amid accusations of carelessness in a Virginia mine. The account laments danger from modern industrial forces and stresses fault of managers and workers for unsafe conditions and broader infrastructural risks.

Virginia al Cout Taliata

New Fire Insurance and Will Mentioned for D W Degkard Building

Fragmentary OCR notes describe an insurance and will matter connected to D W Degkard building. The text mentions devoted time to the insurance business and attention to some ree.

D. Ww. Degkard Building

Beer grant increases aid in La Hee region

A garbled OCR note indicates a possible grant of beer aid in the La Hee area, with unclear names and numbers. Readable fragments suggest discussions of funding or approvals, but specifics are indeterminate.

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