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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1906
Page
1
Reports cry for swift arrest of Shulley, blamed for multiple murders near Midian. Sheriff Eddington offers no reward despite risk, while residents demand action as Shulley was seen in Midland Sunday morning and likely knows mines and hides. Community pressure grows for capture.
A Kansas City Journal item notes prosperity has drawbacks as a Wichita woman sues a farmer for breach of promise. She seeks $30,000 after he wed another, up from the old $5,000 schedule, reflecting rising damages in such cases.
A terse report notes Thurlshal’s game drew a pleased crowd at the grounds. The clash delivered spirited play and a strong showing by both teams, eliciting cheer from local supporters.
A chaotic game between Washington and Salem ended 10 to 10 after two evenly matched halves. Key players and refereeing decisions shaped the outcome as Washington failed to convert a late opportunity, while Salem fought back to level the score.
The Daviess county teachers anagelation called to order by retiring President Hamlet Alten. Dr I W Baker led devotion. Pershing spoke on Why Pupils fail to be Promoted. Dr A J Kinnaman gave a helpful talk on Gentle Element and child development. Dr Kinnaman will speak at People's Theater on Temperamental Types.
Mrs Conrad Kassler of East Pour wenth street was surprised by a large crowd of relatives and friends Thursday night on her fifty third birthday. A splendid supper was served and a program of instrumental music and vocal chorus lively enlivened the occasion.
Mrs Maryl Egan of Sugarland entertained many relatives and friends at her home Thursday with a sumptuous dinner and social games. Attending were Mr and Mrs Michael Cosgrove, Mr and Mrs George Cosgrove, James Hendren, R D Smith, and other local guests.
The Farmers Institute agenda lists December 7 events with morning sessions on food value and cooking led by Miss Hertha Miller and Miss Bertha Miller. Afternoon topics cover education for young men on farms, potato growing, crop rotation, home construction and decoration, and practical farming methods led by J M Cantley George Hopkins and Kilander McHenry.
Representatives of the G A R post in the Second district met on Thursday to back passage of an age pension bill. The measure would grant a monthly pension to veterans with ninety days service who are over sixty two, with higher amounts for those with longer service, and it will be sent to Congressman Chaney for introduction in the next Congress.
In Indianapolis the Indiana Supreme Court issues a new principle on the wife’s share of her husband’s property. It reverses a ruling from less than ten years ago, holding the wife’s share as vested absolutely and not subject to attachment for a husband’s debts from a commissioner’s sale of property outward.
William Helmer and Miss Cath, united in marriage Thursday morning at St. Patrick's church in Cummingville Ohio. The bride, daughter of Owen Cavanaugh of Bart township, is sister to Pierce Cavanaugh of the city. The groom formerly lived at Loogootee and is now a citizen of the area.
Nearly a hundred guests attended the Nimnicht Stevens wedding with the bride in cream attire and a bouquet of white roses. A separate mention notes the bridegroom also in cream and carrying pink roses, as described in the Democrat.
Ambiguous text records memorial services for Cal Aden and remarks by local figures at a Des Moines meeting on constitutional reform. It notes Evansville and Boonville high schools across a regional sports clash ending 30 to 6, with Captain Kins leading Boonville’s team off the field.
Washington discusses a reform momentum around Governor Henry, facing Senator Beveridge and a potential split with Fulbradda faction. The plan includes proposals for a federal income tax, tariff revision, and reforms favored by a Rooseveltian reformer. Indiana GOP tensions linked to plutocratic interests loom as 49 Knights of Columbus join a Thursday excursion.
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