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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1908
Page
3
A jumble of reports describes political and social turmoil, including U S officials conducting probes and a court case about the commodity clause. Obscure references mention Senatorial figures, legal appeals to the U S Supreme Court, and local incidents in Edgewood and Hanover with mixed outcomes.
Sept 15 dispatch reports night riders threaten Mississippi planters in Wayne County and nearby areas. Authorities order the closing of operations and mobilize forces as unrest spreads. A separate note cites an army claim of suppressing meat and goods imports to avoid duties, prompting an investigation by Gov. Morgan.
Eighteen infantry teams and com are preparing rap at Lake Contrary after landing in St. Joseph from Topeka. The big event of the week is the Baldeia battalion procession, with weather still unsettled, while a reward is posted for the wife’s killer and a Havana fever case is reported with travel restrictions.
The Vincennes Capital reports Hale, a slaver from Ham Dillon, is jailed in Vincennes as court proceedings unfold. Judge James Benton of Somerset, Kentucky, visiting with Gardiner Tharp Gardiner of Washington, interviewed Hale for two hours and concluded Hale is insane on the invasion of his hope. Benton cited Hale’s family ties, saying Hale would shoot if Dillon fell. Hale, married to Dillon’s sister, has six children and has a troubled health, claiming the shooting stemmed from exasperating circumstances. The attack on Dillon on Main Street left Dillon dead and Hale in jail awaiting trial.
A Courier Journal analysis notes passes to Washington have disappeared forcing many regular visitors to forgo the trip. It highlights two optimistic points for Democrats: reduced national campaign interest and money in Republican coffers shrinking. Historic figures from 1894 to 1904 illustrate the vast, often illicit, sums poured into GOP efforts, with experts predicting a far smaller fund this year and limited Kentucky impact.
Readable bits show teams like Philadelphia Washington and Brooklyn in mixed results with highlights of games. Mentions Keeley Coombs and Tarr with notes on performances and a Cleveland Chicago Detroit New York Boston standings context and a court martial tale interwoven with a varied sports wrap.
A historic Kansas markets page lists cattle bids, hogs and sheep prices, and grain quotes with varied figures and regional terms. It also includes terse Ada notes about local merchants and medical testimonials citing Dr King’s New Life Pills and Bucklen’s Arnica Salve from Betts’ drug store, plus a brief local household line.
A fragmented advertisement page offers remedies like Wells Syrup Pepsin for indigestion with claimed cures, plus numerous farm and property listings near Alpena Michigan. It describes 10 acre tracts, 3 acre plots, and other real estate with water, light, and farm buildings, inviting quick sale.
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