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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1908
Page
4
Fragmentary note references Morris signer and American relief efforts after a disaster at St Pierre. Mentions The Pelee eruption and Martine Saufriere. Weather forecast notes showers tonight and Saturday with possible cloudy skies.
A fierce gale drove a ship onto a sandbar near Sandy Hook. One hundred sailors drifted perilously as rescuers battled seas and used a breeches buoy in attempted relief from the wreck and looming breakers.
A surge of sensational tales swirled around the Guinness murder case as rumor mill chatter and tabloid headlines amplified conflicting claims, drawing public attention and prompting officials to clarify ongoing investigations.
Prosecuting Attorney Olalma plans immediate Lamphere indictment after bodies exhumed at Guitiness farm near Laporte Ind. identify Budsberg of Wisconsin and confirm connection to Mrs Helle Gianeke case. Rain halts digging while sheriff and coroner push to present evidence against Lamphers in the fire deaths.
A fragmented report covers a Dallas murder case with details of body handling and a suspect’s alleged confession. It also notes a Tennessee civil suit, a bank assignment in Defiance, and a Texas legislative session moving toward adjournment with a proposed state institutions control measure.
Frisco hosts a grand parade featuring 2500 Regular Army and Navy personnel, Admiral Evans’s flotilla, and cadets from Salt Lake City acting as escorts. Gov. Gates of California and Mayor Taylor review the procession along Van Ness Avenue as rear admirals command fleets and Marine regiments march in blue uniforms. A Utah Navy cadet escort and high school cadets highlight the ceremony, while civilian officials and veterans applaud the salute from grandstands.
Fragmentary OCR hints a theater card announcing a Saturday night show featuring The Black Pelters with Miss Leandra described as The Lanky at something unspecified. The readable bits are incomplete and do not provide a full event detail or clear lineup.
Kate Stanford of Brookston, a willanint, is visiting the Neal family on east Walnut Street. Mrs. The Dreyfus has returned to Hauleville after a visit with Mrs. J Heltman. AG McCoy of Wheatland was in the city, as Jeph M Stotts of Odon was here. Laigh Sanford, city editor of the Democrat, went to Odea this morning.
Bloomington based former state treasurer WATU HILL died in Indianapolis at 6 AM following a major operation for relief from gall bladder stone complications. He had lived in Bloomington and served as state treasurer. The death occurred in a state hospital after a prolonged illness.
Democratic platform favors focal option by wards and township and seeks local control. Republican platform endorses a Local option with the county as the unit, while a man who did a good deed remains a curiosity to some about his identity.
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