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Washington Washington Democrat

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1908

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Three candidates vie for county truancy officer post

The Daviess county board of education will name a successor to Charles T. Ellis at 1 PM Monday in Burris’s office. Three candidates are Bilis, Lafe Gil, Jey and George Snider. Incumbent Ellis may face challenge despite Busch Burris backing. Details of related trusteeships and past deals are discussed amid school agenda.

Charles T. Ellis Daviess County Ben Burris Brown Banta Ellis Washington Montgomery Elnora Odon Ib In

Marriage license case ties to deserted wife mystery

Captain Weinman of the GB and C reports two young men brought to city hall on charges tied to train finding. One carried four marriage licenses for William B. Gale and Bessie Safford, suggesting a deserted wife. License issued January 4 in Portland Ohio. Suspect Cole declined comment. case under police review with Cincinnati input.

Weinman Southwestern Police Wiliam B. Gale Bessie Safford Cote Mcense Wainman Abroad Cincinnati Portland Ohio Cole Carland Hoffer

Number Of Sovereigns Repre sented In Congress By One Man

The Second District voters are described as divided among eight counties including Daviess, Greene, Knox, Lawrence, Martin, Monroe, Owen, and Sullivan. The piece notes a single man taking 4,936 ballots and achieving a plurality rather than a guaranteed majority under the system. It lists county vote tallies such as Hack representing 9,253 and 7,612 in other counties, with totals implied but not fully shown.

Daviess County Tigao Greene County Knox County Lawrence County Martin County Monroe County Owen County Sullivan County

Medical Laws Evasion Shrouds State Board Proceedings

A garbled regional note discusses medical laws and an Indiana board of registration and examination. It hints at forming an investigative committee to gather evidence against violators and to assist in prosecutions. The text references collaboration with professional bodies and the state’s medical society.

Indiana’ Atute Board of Medical Regletration Examina Hon Gathiet Medien, Bock Tedival Rociet

Nomination of Cullop for Congress Reported

How Washington reports the nomination of Cullop for Congress as the Marshal Governor position is discussed. The record notes the gubernatorial appointment and the political process surrounding Cullop’s bid.

Congress

One Man Dead Five Missing After Blast At Chicago Plant

A violent explosion at the Chicago Production Co. plant near Thirty-ninth and Ron streets Friday night killed one man, seriously injured five others, and left several employees missing. Firefighters pulled Andrew Mareball from the wreckage. he died. Casualties include a man blown from a window and another burned, with total losses estimated around 100000.

Chicago Gore Chicago Production Co Hla Ron Andrew Mareball

Bondsmen WII Settle Without Litigation

A settlement of ex Trustee Hiram Sims official office in Van Buren township is being arranged. Bond agents on the first bond say settlement will be made without suit. The total liability of all bondsmen is over 2600 dollars with focal bondsmen on the second bond claiming more than 200 or 400 dollars each. Settlement expected within a few days as bondmen shake terms.

Hiram Sims Offire van bin Io Odon

Mayor urged to enforce pure milk rules in city

J N Harty, secretary of the state board of health, mails a letter and circular urging adoption of strict dairy laws to ensure pure milk. He cites Indiana data and argues clean milk saves lives and reduces costs, urging the city to act promptly to protect infants and mothers.

J. N. Harty State Board of Health Ascufin Mike Ube Citiea

Robbed of 63000 as lone safe cracker eludes capture

Wells Fargo express reports a $63000 loss in Mexican currency from a through safe on the City of Mexico train. Two Torreon arrests stem from the case, but authorities doubt the detainees hold the money. An agent who boarded between Mexico City and Torreon fled and is the only man who knew the combination.

Laredo Tex Wells- Fargo Exprevato Torreon Mex City of Mexico Chihuahua City of México Tar‘reba

Varden Fire Targeted Marshal Gillespie in Retaliation

In Anadarko Oklahoma on May 3 authorities report an arson attempt by a masked mob aimed at city Marshal Gillespie over his strict enforcement of laws. The attacking party burned a general merchandise store, First National Bank and other businesses causing over fifty thousand dollars in damage and leaving many shops and homes uninhabitable. A clue was found Friday morning in the Prothero grocery owned by Marschal Gillespie. Threats against the marshal had escalated recently and violence was anticipated.

Anadarko Okla Uttle Varden Here Gillespie First National Bank Atora Protserman & Co Marschal Gillespie Marshal Gillespie

Opened New York Subway Linked Across Long Island

The Interborough Rapid Transit Co. opened its subway line from Borough Hall in Brooklyn to Flatbush and Atlantic avenues, linking inland and Long Island via a continuous route. A decorated train carried officials and public figures to inaugurate the service amid celebrations.

New York Machattan Long Island Interborough Rapid Transit Co Borough Hall Brooklyn Flatbush Atlantic Long Island Railroad Public Service Commission Subway Brooklyn Bridge Flatbush Station

Trial of Hinkle Looming Verdict at Bloomington

The Blooming-ton murderer Hinkle who shot his rival from ambush nears trial end with an Allenist declaring him insane after visiting him with attorney Robert Miers. Dallas Smith of East Van Trees Street is hoped recoveries abandoned as his children stay by his bedside including oldest son Oncar arriving from Galesburg. Local officials report berry and bean crops damaged by night frost but expect ample harvest later. Ex-President Cleveland is reported to have stomach cancer, doctors cautious.

Hinkle Bloomington Jal Robert Miers Dallas Smith East van Trees Street Oncar Galesburg Cleveland John Oreign Preal Bytettan Dargo Srotesqua Butte Can Otles W. Hington

Apollo Quintette and Bell Ringers Impress Dexter Audience

The Apollo Quintette and Bell Ringers gave a Saturday evening program at the College Chapel featuring solos on banjo cornet trombone and saxophone duets bell ringing readings and vocal selections. The reviewer Abe Martin calls them finished performers and predicts a crowded house on a return date. The snippet also notes busy dispatchers and local humor about summer socks and selling extra copies and subscriptions.

Apollo Quintette Dexter Migsouri College

Boycott agitation shakes foreign relations in China Japan debate widens

Reports from Pekin describe a growing anti foreign movement tied to the Tateu Maru incident. Chinese officials note Washington aims to isolate Japan and China while diplomats warn of the broad foreign danger. Admiral Ifuin meets with the emperor as Japan seeks Britain support to end boycotts.

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High School Notes and Upcoming Events Spotlight

Ernest O'Brian leads freshman class. juniors tested in geometry Tuesday. Basketball team seeks another win as school nears summer break. The Heirs of Cormeville play drew crowds. eighth graders visit Tuesday afternoon. Weather kept truck men in, but track team members joined noon practice in Vincennes. The high school musical Friday was a success with about 150 visitors. Apollo Quintette slated for next Tuesday at the opera house as final Citizens’ Lecture.

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Bells of Gorneville entertain with local talent

Last night in Washington a community production, Bells of Gorneville, showcased strong local singing and acting. The star soprano led a capable cast including Mary Fromme and Mar... along with a hundred costumed performers, underlines Washington's home grown musical talent and stage craft.

Washington Democrat Puch A Searnah Bille Helen Brown

Church Services and Events At St Johns and St Marys

The passage lists church services at St Simon's St Marys and St Johns with low masses vesper prayers sermons by Rev J W Doyle Rev Francis Torbeck and Rev B Johnson and Rev J M Douglass including a Bible school commencement and an Eagles event and a future block construction in Washington and South streets with attendances by Fraternal Order of Eagles members and a sermon by Professor Allen at St Johns Episcopal Church.

St. Simon's Church J. W. Doyle St. Mary's Church Francis Fran Rei B. Johnson Dan Th Tait Biblical Institute Chic St.John’s Episcopal Order of ‘Eagles

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