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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1908
Page
1
A garbled report describes a park movement funding, a three year plan, and a fund-raising show. It mentions down payments, monthly payments, and a public show with clowns and a collage display. The text cites local residents and a Sunday clean up event.
Routt plans a new schoolhouse with a $7.0 million bid package. The project includes classrooms and an Allen addon, with multiple contractors and local officials cited as overseeing the process.
Authorities say James Fagatal, under arrest in Detroit, confessed to killing six men across the west and midwest. The case ties a Missouri suspect Bren Mingstall to several slayings, with victims in Arizona Kansas Michigan and elsewhere.
New York May 23 The district attorney announced grand jury action in two cases involving forgery and related indictments. Platt is expected to be arraigned before the grand jury as the investigation proceeds.
Laporte County Indiana reports the grand jury returned seven true bills against Ray Lamphere and indicted Belle Gunness as the principal in the murder of Andrew Heiglein of Manefield South Dakota. Lamphere faces multiple murder charges with Gunness named for the principal act.
Professor Paul Milukoff, noted leader of the constitutional democrats, was assaulted Friday night inside the Red organ Rusas press offices in Petersburg. He was struck, knocked to the floor, and dragged by the attackers before colleagues intervened.
Fragmentary text hints at a House discussion in the south with named figures such as Harte and Lowi. Details are unclear, but the piece appears to touch on representation and political maneuvering amid a contested scene.
Disjointed telegram style notes describe a trial scene with charges of restraint of trade and various accusations. Names such as Michigan railroads and local officials appear amid garbled phrases about violence, property damage, and legal actions. The text references a train incident, a woman involved with diamonds, and political figures, but the overall meaning is obscured by OCR errors.
Unclear OCR text hints at a marriage event tomorrow involving a figure named George the First and a daughter of Sagariahe. Details are fragmentary and names may be distorted.
A chaotic report from Springfield details a heated session where Shurtleff faced charges of bribery and denial. The House debated two days with the Senate pausing rival bills while Speaker Jeff and journalists clashed over coverage and public privilege. The outcome remains uncertain as Friday’s actions were left unresolved.
Fragmentary OCR notes show strike action discussions and union movement including mentions of members and meetings. Text references January time frames, payments, and voluntary actions by participants with unclear roles and outcomes.
An OCR damaged fragment describes a violent assault near a Kentucky farm where a widow and others were attacked and whipped. The text mentions individuals named Mehh Whilp, a woman from Organstown, and a home visit arousing fear, with unclear details about the assailants and timing.
Fragmentary text indicates a 23 Stuyvesant related arrest in a case involving a firm and a doctor. Details are unclear but link to a broader Ohh state Geoteet inquiry and associated Nexebangg mentions.
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