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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1908
Page
2
A sprawling 1900 era political digest notes Bryan favored in Ohio Indiana and nationwide, Harmon debated in Cincinnati. It cites Democratic and Republican dynamics, the two thirds rule critique, and the Indiana gain for the Democrats with Governor Myer. It also mentions floods near the Great Lakes and local party meetings in Indiana.
A Salvation Army worker reports families facing hunger and cold, pleading for clothing and food. Captain Bouterse mentions years of service and calls for local volunteers to visit, donate money, and support those in need through May.
March 7 Lisbon reports King Manuel the boy ruler took the oath of allegiance before peers and diplomats, pledging to uphold Catholic religion and Portugal’s laws. A holiday marked the day with crowds, banners, and royal processions through streets lined with tapestries and flowers.
Prof Gilbert Gowell aged 63, long time researcher at the University of Maine, a leader in poultry studies documented by the U S Department of Agriculture, was shot and killed on Wednesday. His wife died two years ago, and he had suffered from mental distress recently.
In Columbus on May 7 the Ohio Democrats nominated Judson Harmon of Cincinnati for governor amid intense factionalism. Harmon, then U S attorney general under Cleveland, was urged by delegates to back the party’s national ticket as William Br land instructed at large delegates to vote for a presidential candidate.
William Hamilton, touted as the oldest of the Northwest pioneers, died of stomach cancer in Ruid, Mont. He left Missouri in 1823 and soon joined a fur trade expedition up the Missouri River. In youth he engaged with many Indian guides and served as a scout and guide for government fur traders.
A Democratic state committee meeting on Wednesday featured Chairman Jackson praising prospects for victory and outlining a thorough precinct organization. Marshall led a brief afternoon talk, saying he would avoid church or civic groups during the campaign. Watson remains a main opponent. Jackson reported visits to thirty counties with a favorable outlook and noted no single paramount issue, though tariff was discussed ahead of temperance.
Adams County sheriff and prosecuting attorney report night riders destroying tobacco beds and property during an Equity rally in Kentucky. Governor orders Company G of the Seventh Infantry Ohio National Guard to Pittsburg area towns Manchester and Ripley to restore order as crowds gather across the border. Local officials fear further trouble at Higginsport.
An old newspaper ad warns of a disease blamed for many deaths and promotes Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a universal kidney liver and bladder remedy. It claims quick cures, offers samples, lists fifty cent bottles, and provides a free booklet by mail. It urges readers to buy through druggists and address in Binghamton New York.
In Daviess County Announcing candidate F Greenwood plans a run for prosecuting attorney under the Forty-ninth district slate. The announcement notes reception by the Democratic judicial convention and mentions the party process guiding the selection.
An aged medical ad offers a 3 simple mailed remedy for burns bruises and skin ailments. It promises relief for bleeding itching inflamed breasts and sore nipples alongside remedies for rheum chapped hands fever blisters corns and burns. The text emphasizes delivery by mail and uses period style claims.
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