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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1908
Page
1
A special session discussion centers on responsibility for the crisis. Governor's plans include new oversight and addressing the budget and policy options. Lawmakers from multiple parties weigh in on the path forward and potential resignations.
A misread sermon fragment circulates amid controversy over punishment for murder and theft. The text portrays hell fire threats and condemns hypocrites, while locals question its authenticity and the preacher’s intent as disputes unfold at the community level.
Fragments show students planning to attend Purdue or nearby schools. Mentions include Purdy Thay and Heory Hangharty with unclear details and several names such as Ransbury and Cullis. The passage references football and basketball roles but lacks coherent events or dates.
The Godland ponie Corresponden of The Govrer Journal wires a report from an old meeting. The summary notes a contention over a tax or payment of $12 tied to a university matter and a legal or state involvement.
Readable elements mention Corbett street and a tense scene but key actions and identities are obscured by garbled text. No clear date, event, or participants can be confirmed from the snippet.
Lincoln and nearby towns hosted William J. Prean Semecraieg as he delivered political speeches promoting his presidential candidacy. He urged farmers to engage in legislation and administration of government while addressing a large audience at local venues and hospital-related events.
An auto overturn near Virg'pta left multiple injured and two dead. Witnesses report a centering crash as vehicles collided during a night drive. Responders found Mrs Wood, Mrs Ninghim, and Mary Robertson among the victims with serious injuries.
A garbled OCR passage describes disjointed phrases and unreadable text. It mentions a hobo, a fee, a fir, a Mes location, and various near-meaningless fragments. The content is inconsistent and lacks clear events, names, or dates.
Fragmentary legal notice reports a suit connected to a ward and estate issues. Names and precise actions are unclear but indicate a dispute over guardianship and duties with court involvement through February.
Readable fragments reference a person named Alfordville and a note about engagement. Other details are unclear and rest of names or places are not discernible from the text. The item appears as an incomplete notice or diary fragment with potential legal or civic context.
The 190s proclamation urges citizens of Washington Indiana to observe Labor Day on the first Monday in September. It calls for closing all businesses as far as practical and asks residents to assist labor unions in the celebration. Mayor Hobert Russell signs the notice dated September 5, 190s.
A massive fire in Rawhide Nevada on Friday morning destroyed the grocery stores and supply houses, left three thousand homeless, and caused over 750000 dollars in property loss. A ton and a half of dynamite was used to demolish burned structures, with hundreds of volunteers aiding rescue and relief efforts. The disaster drew nationwide donations and shipments of food and bedding.
Mrs Frederick T Rustin, widow of Dr. Austin, gives her first newspaper account of the night of the fatal shooting in Omaha. She describes waking to find her husband wounded, dragging him to safety, and calling for a doctor as he died within an hour. The couple’s tragedy and the strain on Mrs Rustin are detailed as she speaks publicly for the first time.
In Des Moines on September 6 the Republican caucus chose to elect a successor to Senator Alison with 68 votes to 1 for Gilbert N. Haugen the stand patters lone vote. Some members walked out threatening resignation if Governor Cumming remained in the short term race. Alexander Troupe died in New York while Alexander Proupe from Connecticut and editor of the New Haven Union died suddenly in New York City.
A large Illinois family led by Anthony Hotere and known as Caele Tony has supported the Democratic ticket for decades. TheBryan votes come from Hotere’s four sons and twelve grandsons, with many voting in other states as well. A photo of the clan was sent to President Roosevelt, who invited them to the White House after March 4.
An unsigned fragment states that a Labor Department program will issue on Monday morning and may affect Democrat employees. The readable portion mentions an order or plan and a possible schedule.
W O Byrne a traveling salesman for Bollz Clymer and Un of Philadelphia vanished after arriving in Noblesville Indiana. He showed no sign of life since August and was last seen at a hotel in Vincennes. His wife and associates fear foul play. officials report he drew only $20 in recent days and planned to visit Princeton.
Mandel a Chicago multimillionaire dies after a fall at a Basel railroad station. He slipped while alighting from a train striking his head on a flagstone causing a broken leg and brain concussion. Despite initial hope he died en route to a hospital as family prepared to leave Switzerland.
A fractured report notes a central meeting held this morning and again this afternoon at Zip vkans bal with Democratic candidate WA Cuifop and Alvin Padgett mentioned. The text also references Saltman and Soke derecho in unclear context.
Granted a pension for Mrs Macuhia Mc Wile son widow of Nelson Ho Wilson. William Meredith and others appear in court actions. The Daughters of the Revolution met with Mrs S B Boyd on Malp street. Mrs Charles Fromme and children visiting Mrs Ulrich northwest of the city. A recitals talk planned on Main and Third tonight followed by a police notice to clear sidewalks tonight along Third and Maddo streets.
An anti Taft league organized by Black residents of Vanderburgh County Indiana met at 418 South Fourth Street Evansville to oppose Taft and any other Republican candidates. Mr Tanner appointed to keep the door open for numbers. meetings set weekly. anyone opposing Taft, Roosevelt, Foster or other Republican nominees may join. The group cites Democratic suppression and party betrayal as motives.
The Cuba team travels to Wheatland to face the second squad in a tight contest. Hudson and Dungler will team up in the factory for the game while the railroad notes mention a new turntable under construction and nearing completion at the Southwest yard, with a larger, harder material than the old one.
Reported death of Jane Dillinger aged sixty two at the Porters Road home of Frank Della. Unclear source text mentions a Beled Luxzent sighting and fragmented field notes describing a bird or object overhead. details are garbled, with no coherent event finalized.
Jerome Tere aged unknown and Mary Grove applied in Washington clerk’s office for a license and were wed by Mayor Russell. The groom is eighty nine, the bride twenty two, and witnesses noted as present at the ceremony. A separate item reports a social outing in Dumbark with a horse and harness loss. William Young moved into a home on Williams Street owned by J. M. Slack.
The Washington Grays travel to Loogootee Sunday to play the town team. Two weeks earlier the Grays beat them 7 to 6 in a 13 inning game with Hodge and McGary forming the battery for the Grays First since 1885. Governor Hanly calls a special Indiana general assembly session, first since 1888. A Oklahoma doctor’s $100 fine for killing a drunken friend is noted in a brief item.
In Evansville Indiana on September 5 a Thirty Cent Bryan club formed in the Fourth ward with over 400 members, and a similar club started in the Sixth ward the prior night. The parade list includes Grand Marshal J W O'Brien city officials unions and many labor organizations with bands merchants and craftsmen partaking.
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