02 Nov 1909
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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1909
Page
1
The piece outlines election mood in Washington with large turnout and a predicted win for McCarty. It notes strong Democratic support, Republican reaction, and ward-by-ward expectations. It mentions a large vote and potential party coordination at river venues and major sites.
James A. missioner James H Mo Steen buys part of Narison township suburban home near the city. The Steens plan to reside there, taking possession around December 1 through W Dillard real estate. Mrs Crabb and Mr Crabb are noted as current owners of the ten acre site nearby.
Four people attended a small ceremony as a fireman with the groom and the bride, a daughter of John Mo Schooley, were married in Terre Haute. The couple, with ties to Marshall and Terre Mote, plan to reside in Terre Haute after the ceremony.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a court injunction involving Linton and Elvetree, with JadPen label and a dispute over a plant sale. Details are incomplete, but the item references a halted sale and a closing Monday in relation to city lightage and timing.
Nov 2 report on bid to sell Linton munier light plant as council reviews offers. Sims, manager of the company, and a team from the council discuss options. Grant Henderson, who drove through Linton, reports the sale is under consideration with bids around 25 to 26 thousand dollars and potential rights at 70 dollars yearly.
Van Horn of the United Mine Workers and Martin Lélla of the Glass Workers depart Saturday for Toronto to attend the American Federation of Labor biennial convention beginning Monday November 8. Their presence signals important claims by the United Mine Workers for Terre Haute district impact. Delegates arrive Sunday evening with representatives from all U S labor groups expected. The Mine Workers and Glass Workers are the only Terre Haute organizations represented at the conference.
In Terre Haute, Judge Fortune ruled against a $5,000 claim by Charles C. Curtis after a bulldog belonging to Vent Murphy bit him. Curtis testified the wound caused pain and showed it to the court. The dog, treated at a Pasteur Institute in nearby Georgeville, was cited as the source of the injury.
In Ungle Dam and Smellers Washington DP Nev an inspector with a good nose is wanted by the health department to condemn unsound meats vegetables and fruits. The health officer Woodward cannot find another with these qualifications and has recommended further action.
In a disrupted evening residents gathered as Aquor towed the water near the saloon in Lanton. The Greene county inner hense wash and Woodard's pehoda closed for the night leaving the only remaining goods in Lin aynish. A petition claimed goods were seized and the area faced ongoing enforcement actions.
County commissioners spent Monday afternoon and Tuesday morning in sessions with Scott and Moore of Indianapolis. The discussions covered courthouse renovations and tower maintenance on the second floor of the courthouse. The record shows little progress on key projects and no formal decisions were reported.
The Washington Herald reports Honolulu sharks as a major pastime with George T. Wilson noting large specimens off shore. Methods include harpooning and hooking with a small launch, boat crew, harpoons or hooks, and a large rifle for defense. Tourists join fishing parties as boats and assistants are hired for the venture.
The city will lose street lighting for about three weeks while two 200 horsepower boilers are installed. Crews started today after the Armal Lloyd Works sent new boilers to replace condemned ones. Officials warn of temporary inconvenience but promise improved service once complete.
A late Monday night incident at Hoffar’s restaurant sparked political tempers. William Gibson, a merchant policeman, reportedly struck Jones Sullivan White, who sat on a stool, then allegedly drew a revolver as the sheriff intervened. The episode, tied to Republican support for a demonetization ticket, is urged to be investigated by the city council police committee.
Monday saw a Taste day at the treasurer's office with over $25 collected in taxes. Treasurer Godwin stated that taxes were well paid this year and there will be little delinquency.
Philadelphia reports a tragedy and a birth as Mrs. May Schneider, 18, drank carbolic acid in a room shared with her husband. She died soon after in hospital. Doctors performed a Cesarean operation, saving the healthy baby girl born there.
A three to four weeks old infant was found on the front porch of Mr and Mrs Mbert McNeere at 424 Lopust Street Vinecones Indiana. The couple, unwilling to keep the child, turned it over to the probation officer for placement at an orphan's home. Police note the baby likely came by railroad from Noansville Terre Haute line.
Fragments recount a chaotic moment near a yard building with unclear references to Democrats. A child is described as entering a scene with a supply of clothing and a bottle of milk nearby, drawing attention from Mr. and Mrs. McNeece amid confusion.
Desker Indiana reports cow peas replacing clover as a soil renewing crop on worn ground. Farmers boost attention to cow peas this season, with harvests yielding ten to fifteen bushels of hulled peas and several tons of hay. Seed sells around two dollars per bushel, with best seed saved and sold for two to two fifty dollars.
Miss Helen Ells hosted about thirty five girls at a Hallows E'en party on the south side Monday evening. Guests wore costumes including bass and little girl attire. Trashments were served. In a separate incident near Dugger, a burnished auto owned by Bite Dugged rolled over causing three broken ribs and internal injuries to Banker Hurt By Auto.
A fierce Monday windstorm battered rural Daviess County and parts of the city. Ham Long reports bricks ripped from a chimney and bricks scattered, while Ed Heeves’ farm saw a hay stack toppled and corn shocks ripped, and a century-old elm uprooted and toppled onto a gravel road before crews could proceed.
Stockholders of Walsh road report a Steel Corporation subsidiary handles negotiations to buy Walsh holdings. Walsh owns Wisconsin and Michigan assets from Iron Mountain to Peshtigo Harbor, including Lake Michigan Car Ferry Transportation Co with direct haul to Chicago South Chicago and Gary. A purchase price around 20 million dollars is discussed for these assets and connected rail lines.
New York reports Orthodoxy over self-preservation as Giesrelia Breiner, a young Hebrew immigrant, dies in Elm Island hospital after nine days at sea without kosher food. She refused to eat while aboard the Atlantic voyage, fasting to maintain religious dietary laws.
The advertisement touts strict railroad time standards and guaranteed accuracy. It promises a safe standard of time, a trustworthy conductor and passenger timeliness, and a defect guarantee from Jepion for a wide retail watch selection in the southern Indies region.
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