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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1908
Page
4
Fragmented OCR yields an astronomical weather and event diary with scattered dates names and figures. Mentions Nicholas tesu and HBusMer with a 908 payment and a death note. Reading conveys rising moon times cloudiness and probable weather by Friday with various names and numbers interwoven.
The column reports a large crowd gathered at The Theater in Mitchell for a Sunday afternoon event. Details mention weather, crop prospects, and women engaged in shoeing and talks. The piece notes a Washington visitor and local residents discussing resignations and community plans amid a busy scene.
A garbled OCR segment discusses flooded lowland areas and farming schedules. It mentions planting after June 1, with mid May as another informal target, notes on grazing or herding, and references to local field conditions and timing. The passage is incomplete and lacks clear names or places.
One more body was uncovered at the Gunness farm, bringing the death roll to ten as Ray Lamphere faces first degree murder charges in the deaths of Mrs. Belle Gunness and her three children. Investigators, private detectives, and the sheriff’s force scrutinize letters found in Lamphere’s possession, while questions about Mrs. Gunness’ identity and motive linger amid frantic public interest.
The Rev J W Giker returns from Chicago and Miss Maud Goshorn attended the Woman's Foreign Missionary meeting at Elnora yesterday. Charles Nellis back from Michigan trip. William H McCarter returns to Eden Prairie. Charles S Gilley of Veale townshi on business. Ted BE Colbert in city from Sandy Hank. W B Jeffers of Xenia Ill arrives to visit Mr and Mrs J D Morrid.
The senate Friday discussed the agricultural appropriation bill focusing on forest reserves and the forest service. Opponents objected to a 500000 allocation for forest development while Senators Nelson and Dolliver supported the forest service. The house approved two hours of debate for the army appropriation bill and a 7000000 fund was set, with 6000000 for enlisted personnel and 942 retiring officers to benefit. Senator Burkett introduced a resolution to recognize Mother’s Day on May 10 with a white flower, but it was postponed after Gallinger’s objection. Senate also adopted Pearore’s resolution for postmaster general to report by Jan 1 on mall injury at catch stations.
Theatorium shows Friday and Saturday night performances including The Black Princess with Saturday matinees. Miss Leghorn Davis will sing The Lanky Yankee and Boys In Blue as part of the program.
Arthur H. Greenwood of Daviess County and Charles T. Williams of Daviess County announce their candidacies for prosecuting attorney in the Forty-ninth judicial district. Both enter the race subject to the Democratic judicial convention's will.
A blaze beginning at 4 am Friday in the Schlessinger candy factory near the terminal station swept three city blocks, threatening major structures including the Terminal Hotel. Losses are estimated at at least 1.5 million dollars. one death and several injuries were reported as firefighters struggled against a strong wind. The block bounded by Mitchell Madison Avenue Porty Peters was severely damaged. Local officials credited city engineers with early loss estimates.
The village notes a political row over the post office where Harry Crdoky is named postmaster after a long contest. Veterans and patrons complain the choice ignores petitions from 300 Republicans and 53 local war veterans who urged Bory O'Dell's appointment. They question whether Congressman Chaney read their letter.
Nancy Ritchinson, 104, of Odon, died in a bicycle race crash with her son William Bieta, 69, in Odon Township. Local authorities report the accident occurred on Race Ph et Street in this county. Both were residents of the area and the incident is under investigation by county officials.
A collage of small town notices and sale ads including FOR SALE eight room brick house, and two heating stoves. Also notices for a called meeting of Washington Chapter A.M. and a sermon event at a Christian Church on May 7. Various names and stray phrases suggest a mix of personal notices, meeting invites, and sales.
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