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Washington Washington Democrat

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1908

Page

3

Missouri Press Association to Meet at Excelator Springs

A Missouri press gathering is planned at Excelator Springs May 27 to 29 led by President Omar D Gray of Sturgenn and Secretary ROM White of Mexico. Notable speakers are lined up and features include a typesetting machine and an automatic printing press with three cash prizes for the best paper on The Real Mission of the Country Newspaper.

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Congressional Actions and Notes from Early Senate Sessions

Senate credentials for a Kentucky senator were seated and recalled, with action by the vice president. House committees favored a revenue bill, urging disclosure on manganese shipments and duty exemptions. A $78,000 appropriation advanced for a preliminary Atlantic Great Western canal survey. A gun protection bill passed the Senate without amendment. Alaska's permit system under agriculture was outlined, allowing game wardens and funding use.

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Man Kills Two Then Takes Own Life in Tragic Shooting

A man killed two people and shot another before fatally shooting himself. Authorities report the incident occurred in a domestic setting with the gunman’s body found at the scene. Police are investigating possible motives and reviewing weapons used.

Mental anguish turns to tragedy in Ohio shooting

Bert Devaney, 43, shot 23 year old Lida Bird at her John Street home, then fatally shot Silas Shackleford before taking refuge in Shackleford's barn. Police and Ohio National Guard surrounded the barn as Devaney, said to be insane, killed himself after Shackleford's death. Bird, educated and high honors graduate, died in her mother's arms.

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Beaten to death murder arrest rocks Portland

Portland on May 6 Edward Mertin city worker was arrested Tuesday charged with the murder of Nathan Wolff a jeweler and pawn broker last Friday night. A Woody shirt found near the scene is believed to belong to Martin whose background includes West Point Fordham and New York Law School. The killing is described as a brutal assault with the victim severely battered.

Portland Ore Edward Mertin Nathan Wolff Woody Martin Weet Point Fordham University New York Law College Traci Weite

Soldiers and Police Clash at San Jagr Puerto Rico

Reported clash between soldiers from Porto Rico provisional regiment and police on Monday night near San Jagr Puerto Rico. One soldier killed and another severely wounded. Adjutant Flemi ordered barracks kept closed after dark to prevent trouble. An earlier disturbance sparked the confrontation. Damage from weather and fires noted in Peoria and Oakwood with ongoing storms causing rainfall across Illinois and Missouri.

Elizabeth McDanatt Dies After Illness in Home

Mrs Elizabeth McDanatt aged seventy six died Wednesday evening at her daughter's home. Born in Orange County she was a daughter of John McDonald who died years ago. She had lived with relatives and recently moved to Washington. Burial set for Friday noon in Crawford County.

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Menace and Robbery Inked in Evansville Incident

A garbled Evansville report recalls a hold up with a pistol affecting a man and wife. The excerpt mentions threats, payment disruption, and a staged home move during a period tied to the late Hon. Andrew Humphreys, with unclear details about suspects or outcomes.

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Markets and prices reel in Kansas City notes and Chicago data

The report blends grain and livestock price lists from Kansas City and Chicago with ongoing freight rate tensions. It cites cattle at 5.6 to 6.25 and calves around 5.69, with hogs, lambs, and sheep listed, alongside wheat and corn quotations and speculative notes on railway freight disruptions. Officials in Kansas City respond to rising costs and a labor association statement signals broader industry concern.

Daviess County School Census Shows 9,410 Children

Superintendent Barris reports 9,410 school children in Daviess County with 2,562 in the city, 1,204 white females, 1,204 white males, and 37 colored children. Township tallies include Barr, Bosard, Am sonpur, Reeve, and Chulanee with totals that show white and colored students across regions.

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Union Labor Democrats and the Meandering Debate

A garbled excerpt from the Chicago Tribune broadens with political quips and slang. It references union labor Democrats and a bantering voice discussing diplomatic intercourse and racial topics amid a theatrical interlude.

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