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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1908
Page
3
County depositors rally in support of school libraries and book programs, urging funding for classroom materials and literacy services across the district. Officials praise community backing and outline plans to distribute donated funds and resources to schools.
Amid uproar over Mr Tatts candidacy the Newark crowd debates Roosevelt’s Chicago convention nomination. A banner drought and editorials swing toward Roosevelt as Taft supporters defend Tat and rally coverage highlights party divides.
Charivar celebration follows a marriage for Wratten a welld known carpenter in the B and O Southwestern shops. A serenade by 150 shop friends filled the street with music and a playful wheelbarrow toast while the groom was praised as one of the best men and took it in good part.
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In oblique remarks Senator Foraker rejects claims of cowardice over exposing Wilmer Randolph Hearst in the Taft scandal. He says he would stand by neighbors and would not have avoided defending Taft if charged, noting how he would have acted if the charges were against himself and Taft on the same platform.
A New York World cartoon portrays President Roosevelt as herding sheep labeled trusts including steel, railroad, beef, insurance, and other interests. The caption notes Bryan’s telegram reply and Mack’s comments, while unrelated reports mention militia orders, a raid near Chillicothe, and Carnegie Steel Co. activities.
A jumble of social notes reports James Keith at Vincennes speaking, Maggie and Mayme Saiters visiting Uncle Frank Saiters in Linton, and Claire Sefrit visiting Loogootee with her sister Mrs Joseph Graham. Several residents travel to Indianapolis and Louisville for visits, meetings, or events, including county officials and merchants, with brief mentions of upcoming speeches and local errands.
Congressman Joseph Cannon faced a cool reception in Vincennes as a Daviess County Republican rally boosted attendance. The Illinois speaker, accused of czarlike control and political power abuses, was criticized for temperance opposition and rule manipulation while detailing his wealth and pay raise.
Guthrie Okla Sept 24 Governor Haskell denounces President Roosevelts statements as misquoted and says the president has crawled into a small hole. He vows to expose what he calls Roosevelt’s meddling in ward politics and criticizes actions related to the Prairie Oil and Gas Company and labor provisions.
The governor says there is nothing new in Monnett's claim that he withdrew information about Haskell's alleged Standard Oil ties from Squires to Cleveland. He notes the petition does not claim direct knowledge and adds if Roosevelt seeks information this is not a better place to find it.
Sam Day and another act battled with Indian clubs at the Airdome. During the performance a sharp steel weapon nearly severed Sam Jas's finger. He, a husting electrician at the resort, vowed never again after the accident.
A recent meeting of the classical club featured lively discussion on extempore oratory. A leading visitor praised Cot R Jepson for his fluent, neatly delivered remarks that captivated the audience and drew favorable comparisons to a skilled public speaker.
A vintage ad promotes Rexall 93 Hair Tonic claiming to test hair health via a bulb test and promise of dandruff relief and scalp irritation prevention. It asserts 98 percent need a hair stimulant, touts features like non irritating formula, pleasant odor, and price points of 10c and $1, with store at 200 East Muln Street.
The Airdome closes this week as a blaze of attractions ends a sunlit season. Articles from the Indianapotik News and Terre Haute Tribune praise Republican unity and discuss party aims and defeats while river flood news notes Ohio water and taxation legal matters relate to property taxes and assessments.
Washington Township informs all persons with business at its office in Temple Court to attend township poor business on Fridays. William L. Brown, Trustee, notes the weekly schedule and directs passersby to the office for matters of township affairs.
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