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Washington Washington Democrat

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Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1908

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Officers Elected by the Thirty Gent Club

The Bryan and Kern Thirty Bent Club elected Luke Kennedy as president and Roy Smiley as vice president with Harry Fromme as secretary and Henry Hackes as treasurer. An advisory board including Hale Clark and others was named, and a plan to issue club buttons and formal membership rules discussed. The first meeting at the Democratic headquarters drew a festive, young crowd with future meetings and activities planned.

Luke Kennedy Roy Hmilley Seoritory Harry Fromme Treaymnerp Henry Backes Hale Clark Bash Hsia Greentweed George McWilames H. McHeary Bolleiting John Ordon Harry Froman Lake Kennedy Roy Smiley A. Hant Orla Roberts Tal Symimerk He F. O'Neal Chanel Banj Nerry Bherroo John Sinnott Thomas Donahoe Bryan and Kern Klapper East Third Hugh Jr. O'Neal Washington Township Marshall Heard Ha Greenwood WiThanes Fyi Dob Oxdon Rey Smiley B A Hunt Ms Roberta Hal Summers Charles Dan H.F O'Neal Marty Sheran Thomas Donahue Jobo Sinnott Vtowhs Tadianapolis Tupschenibs Elihe Wil John Ho Spencer Sant Ines Alate County Urkels

First Pilgrimage to Taft Proved a Flat Failure

Cincinnati Enquirer reports the Republican excursion to Taft in Greenfield Indiana drew about seventy five people instead of 1200. The trip favored sightseing over addressing Taft, with a brief five minute stop at the assembly ball. The delegates then toured zoological gardens, disappointed party managers and warmed seats with mixed attendance.

Taft Cincionati Enquirer Grivnfield Indiana Cincinnati Ohio River Grand Central Zoolugwyl Gardens Juogle Yalittey Linton Assembly Hana Itor John Jonnason Atnir Simon Hotel Chad Heaby Greenfield Amoraias Miehinond Pourth and Vine Streets

Fragmented Record on Taft Reform and Presidential Support

A garbled recap discusses Taft and reform plans, noting disagreements with the president and ideological divides. It references statements from Mr Tarr and Mr Tales and mentions a speech on the platform not fully addressing key questions.

Taft Washington Rome Tales Apeech Tarr

Ready for His Funeral Mauston Prepares Phonograph

Mireaprlis Sept 18. The Row God chaplain of rhch Ancor' Uillage has prepared his funeral with a phonograph. Morell is fifty years old and a pastor of Psiplets rhamb sp the Vninga Thenmer. The funeral included psalms and hymns. the phonograph spoke and sang during the service as his records played.

Mireaprlis Tod Rhch Morell Meyer Nadia

Sunday School Convention Promotes Worker Support

A local Sunday school convention seeks to boost participation and aid for Sunday school work. Speakers from Hillownns and others urged campaigns to support teachers and students, with emphasis on improving Sunday school outreach and community involvement.

Mrs Fairbanks Illness Delays Arrival at Wedding

In September near Fairbanks Ohio, Vice President Fairbanks and Mrs Fairbanks visited a Ladin park region for a niece's wedding. Mrs Fairbanks fell ill. a physician was summoned. The couple expected to depart by Thursday as the situation was not serious, while the gossip hinted at family tensions over marriages.

Ohi Fairbanks Ladin Parks Pr Dolesi

Seven Die At Windsor Missouri In Powder Explosion

A car of black powder exploded at Windsor Missouri station early Tuesday, killing seven and injuring about thirty, with four expected to die. Names include Windsor station workers and Sedalia residents. the blast shattered the depot, stopped clocks, and damaged surroundings as onlookers gathered. A confrontation over curiosity led to a retaliatory display by a worker, escalating the tragedy.

Windsor, Ltd Rept Missouri, Haines, and Texas Windsor James McCaba Sedalia Missouri Henry Greystone Elmer Keech Windnor Akers Jobo Negro Broond John White Montross Douglass Lee Draymas Herschberger A. F S¢dalia A. F. Herachberser Kangas Kankakee Jil Stx Chicago and Eastern Martindon Deckon

Card party leads to painful injury in York Township

Lawrenceburg Ind Sept 16 John W Ott while playing a card game at a friend's house in York township struck the table in excitement after winning with a jack. He broke his right middle finger and doctors fear amputation may be needed to save his life amid complications from the blow.

Lawrenceburg Ind Juhn W. Ott York Township

Hughes Wins renomination as New York Governor

Charles Evans Hughes secured the New York Republican renomination for governor on the first ballot at the state convention. He led with 527 votes to 151 for James W. Wadworth Jr. and 21 for John K. Stewart, amid a strong Kings County bloc and a dramatic roll call that electrified the hall. Saratoga’s vote for Hughes surprised many, signaling a decisive GOP stampede in his favor.

Barstoga N. Y Charles Evans Hughes New York Republic Rap State of James W. Wadeworth Jr Livingston County Jobe XK. Btbwart Montgomery Timothy L. Woodruff White Senator White New York County Nassau County Hughés Hes Twertiort Parsons York County Ramittee Kinga County Hughes Woodruf Woodrud Kings Gret Saratoga Eloven Charles K. Hughes Tafayatte B. Gleason John K. Stewart James W. Wadsworth Charles E. Hughes

How Prosperity Was Questioned in a Bryan Speech

In a Tuesday speech Mr. Bryan questioned Taft's ability to deliver prosperity. He noted Roosevelt endorsed Taft’s promise yet warned a panic already loomed, implying the GOP plan relied on Roosevelt’s fame rather than solid policy.

Mr. Bryan Mr. Taft President Roosevelt Mr. Roosevelt

Thirty Cent Club Seeks Bryan Kern Members

A fragment describes a Thirty Cent Club urging enrollment in Bryan and Kern areas. It touts the organization as excellent with aims to elect Democratic county and township tickets. Membership reportedly grows into the hundreds as new members join.

Bryan Dreds

Crowd at Petersburg hears Marshall in long political rally

A Petersburg gathering estimated at four thousand heard Thomas R Marshall speak on governor duties and the limits of executive power. He attacked the governor’s veto power and pledged not to sign any harmful local option measures without full inspection, while praising Speaker Cannon and criticizing the legislature’s handling of finances and a special session.

Forge Thomas R Marshall Vakarwo Speorbis Winslewe Patersburg Sion Oki Pik Fleer Marshall Gannon Mareball Br. Cannon Lsangresa Mr. iCannon Tresaury Catnop Mi 5 Maretiall Hanly Trely

Pe lts the Passengers A Fourteenfold Boy Incident

A boy, described as a fourteenfold offender, was arrested near Mi Carimois for pelting passengers with soft mushy objects thrown through coach windows near the Big Four railroad depot. The objects damaged clothing and startled travelers as the car moved along the embankment.

Mi Carimois Yellow Paws Stray Big Four Gron

Wrestling Match Prompts Local Heavyweight Challenge

A wrestling bout in this city features Jotn Terry and a Greek wrestler from Washington against a Swede who works at the Depot Hotel. The Swede weighs 5 pounds while the other wrestler is listed at 1209 pounds. Terry aims to meet the Swede for the weight class match with no set time. The event headline proclaims a heavyweight championship between Daviess and Kods counties with Vin Ennes Capital Four.

Jotn Terry Greek Washington Fay Pollom Maten Terry Ahoe Eblating Parelor Fifth Mala Daviess Kods Vin‘eenmes

TO HONOR POPE Caphhic congregation marks Jubilee

A Cathlic congregation extends a three day service in honor of Pope Pius X’s golden jubilee. The plan includes a capsuled program of praying and benediction on Thursday Friday and Saturday nights as outlined in a letter from Bishop Francis Silas Chatard of Indianapolis.

Francis Silas \Chatard Indianapolis

Will Move Mill From Oak Street to Van Thpes L Year

Fragmentary OCR notes describe Hugh Faith planning to move his mill from Oak Street to Van Thpes Lane. Mentions Mr Rich contemplating the decision for some time and references a railway line. Details are unclear and partially illegible.

Hugh Faith Oak Street Van Thele Rallrojid Rich

Auditors to Attend Annual Convention in Indianapolis

Thomax Nugent auditor of Day pouty plans to travel to Indianapolis for the annual convention of the auditors association. He will be present at the courthouse on September 25 and 26 marking the start of the event.

Thomax Nugent Day

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