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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1908
Page
2
In a Republican era analysis, editorials contrast Mr Hearst's stance with past views, arguing his rhetoric shifts but core beliefs persist. The piece discusses postal service political discipline and warns against partisan tactics to influence national leadership and public opinion.
Jasper Indiana September 16 The chicken thieves who operated in this county last week and who burned a barn in Pike county went from that unlawful scene and three stole every thing the Rev I W Gross had except one old hen which escaped Mr Jane Seip said owned one of the stocks of White Plymouth Rock in southern Indiana and his loss was invaluable Lu Inasmuch and the chicken thieves wrought greater damage in southern Indiana last week than Kentucky night riders have done in a whole year. firm gala here char Pr Po be Coble joint representative of this district let law bess preparing a bill which he will attend due us this vial session of the legislature which will delegate to Governor Hanly am pleas means of protecting southern Indiana from the invasion of chicken thieves. With the tobacco crop and the chicken crop protected by the executive of the state southern Indiana is expecting a season of prosper ity regardless of what signals occur in November.
A fragmented historical document cites funds sources and party loyalties. It claims the Democratic Party seeks unselfish aims and accuses opponents of financial influence while urging voters to back their platforms and leadership in the upcoming election.
A fragmented report describes anxiety among Republicans over a special session, with leaders scattered across districts for elections. Fear grows that adjournment may stall action, while Democrats push for timing and veto strategies, as party figures debate how to respond.
A fragment discussesCalamity Howlers and political anger in a heated exchange about the Republican party. It questions who is responsible for current distress and argues for responsible stewardship rather than provocative rhetoric amid economic and social strain.
The Indianapolis Ministerial Association debated local option amid factional lines and constitutional questions. Church leaders warned the issue could impact politics, stressing temperance, party alignment, and the need for public support without binding endorsements.
A heated exchange at a Baptist church meeting centered on a diagraph alleged to obligate ministers to vote the Republican ticket. Church leaders argued the issue touched party influence, while others urged harmony and proposed a nonpartisan resolution urging a state law change. The debate split attendees, with amendments adopted and the overall vote on the resolution seemingly tense.
Bloomforton Ind March 16 Wile Kim Hayes a local businessman died at five this morning from a Sunshot wound sustained three weeks ago while chasing a burglar. He suffered blood poisoning from the injury and amputation was discussed but his condition remained critical. Hayes left a family and chickens on his farm.
An engine crew halted a Rock Island line train near Toulon Wyalling after a bridge burned through. An engineer spotted the danger and stopped in time, the train carrying about two hundred passengers bound for Peoria. An inspection showed seventeen burned cross ties and several stringers threatening collapse.
The Standard Oil Company of Indiana at Whiting faced a $20,000,000 fine by Judge Landis and plans to back Republican presidential candidates this year. Investigations show Harper’s Weekly issues were sent to over 200 employees as gifts from Standard Oil to influence support for Breen’s platform and other reform ideas, with secrecy attempts failing.
The Maine vote is read as a republican setback by local papers while denying national implications. Republicans claim issues were local and warn any loss could hint at trouble in November. Democrats gain ground statewide, challenging GOP majorities and suggesting broader consequences beyond Maine.
Reports from Baton Rouge and Peabody detail multiple suicide and homicide events. L J Granary, city auditor, killed himself at City Hall after shooting, followed by the death of his wife. In Peabody a man strangled his wife and killed himself, with insanity suspected.
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