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Washington Washington Democrat

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Sep 29, 1908

Page

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Dads Meetin at City Hall Reflect Local Council Work

City council session at the hall drew Mayor Russell and all councilmen. Petitions set gravel and curb work for East Finn Street, while a grade remonstrance on Sixth Street was rejected. Road bed and guttering for the streetcar line began, and taxes for 1908 were set with a Carnegie Library levy.

Russell Hopkins Ulog EE Forsythe Et al Hirst John van Trees East Finn Street Colbert Dyinhappely Dannane Eas Sixth Street George Faith Council Gardiner Iba Graham Grohagh

Meeting at Cuntada hall features heated debate and applause

Amid a Monday gathering at Cuntada hall in Gumbage and Cannellburg the audience applauded a presentation for ongoing legal actions. Judge Spinberg chaired the meeting as motions and guardianship matters were discussed, including court notes and proposed changes.

William Heffernan and quartet at Democratic HQ event

Indications show a large crowd turnout as William Heffernan and the Polity-Cent Club quartet perform at Democratic headquarters. The quartet will be accompanied by piano and a distribution of items planned for the evening. Members urged attendance for tonight's gathering.

Wiliam Heffernan

Marred Moraine Wedding Biles and Yeager Tie The Knot

In a morning ceremony at the church, Dalal Yeager and Thad Biles wed with Rev Parker Doyle officiating. The groom, a carpenter, hails from the Yeager and Gawther families and will live with his bride in the town.

Dalal P. Yeager Biles Marrige Parker Doyle Yeaper Ontin Alos Thessan Georges Yeager Giivilll

Harriman III Sees Surgeon Over Stiff Back

Harriman III consults a surgeon following a stiff back and reports that this health issue could affect stock market activity. The incident involves noted figures and raises concerns about potential market impact.

Harriman III

Harriman Secret Boston Visit Reveals Back Trouble

Boston dispatch reports E H Harriman, railroad magnate, sought private medical care in Boston for a stubborn back ailment. He hired an automo bile from South Station and went to orthopedics specialist Dr R W Levett at Marlboro Street. Levett, cautious to discuss the case, notes the condition is not necessarily incurable, but may affect market nerves if publicly known.

Boston E H Harriman South Station R. W. Levett Marlboro Street Mr. Hartiman Back Bay Doctor Levett Mr. Hastman Tuxedo Park New York Levett

Promotion shock hits Post Office as Stewart named assistant

In Washington the promotion of Joseph Stewart to a postal post as assistant, despite opposition from rival candidates, triggers surprise and debate. Stewart, a Kansas City lawyer turned clerk, rose through the railway adjustments division before the retirement of Mr. Grew. Separate dispatches note Kern’s campaign stops, Bell’s kite experiments, and wireless tests aboard the Connecticut, with Mrs Tresia Cashner visiting in the city.

Hington Joseph “ Stewart Meads James T. McCleary Minnesota Stewast Wen Monilay Stewart Mir Washington Ransas City City Athwart Court’ of Claims Baig

High School Football Clash Promises Local Rivalry

The upcoming Saturday football game features the Vine of the Alumni team facing off against a Glen Olyhane led squad. Key players include Marian Wright at center and Roy Goghorn at right guard, with Curtke Holder Bullion and Arthursons among the backs. The match is set to showcase local talent and the era’s football style, drawing community attention to the gridiron showdown.

Arkeleri Park Adgt Mpans Iid Glen Olyhane Tagkle Marian Wright Erence Waltres Roy Goghorn Vide Tatra Sonn Tie Vegne Ghdco Curtke Holder Bullion Thomas Smimn Haltack Harry Avi Iams Jefteilt Agek Artharsen

Wright Breaks Own Record in Le Mans Flight

Wright and Wright Brothers request a nine month extension to finish official tests after a Fort Myer crash. Orville Wright, unaccompanied, flew 30 miles in 1 hour 7 minutes 5 seconds. He then, with Vaudair, set a passenger flight record of 11 minutes 325 seconds. A third trip carried Count de Lambert over about three and a half miles in 2 minutes 15 seconds.

Count de Lambert Washington Orvillé Wright Fort Myer Wright Brothers Signal Corps Catherine Wright Orvillé Wrish Orville

Day of Record for Deputy Watters Amid License Rush

Deputy County Der Watters faced a busy day as licenses were issued and the clerk processed several dozen applications. The afternoon saw ongoing activity with tension and questions, while a separate note mentions a man named Cupla and distressing scenes described in the rain.

Krupp Hud Sok Unite In St Blarys Marriage

Krupp and Hud Sok joined in marriage at St Blarys with limited relatives present. Groom Krupp, a former Germany tailor on Main Street for years, and bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs Jobo Miller, are both German citizens. Each spouse was previously married twice, both widowed by death.

St. Blary Hents Kipp Mra Rosa Hudbon Kelpp Germany Jobo Mileler Krupp Baide Twlep Vetgre

Election notes reveal treasurer’s fund contributions

A fragmentary notice states Herman Ridder as treasurer and October 15 as the publish date for a list of contributions to the Bryan Fund. Names of contributors are to be announced after that, forming a published record of donations.

Lew Democratic Nation Af Herman Ridder the & Bryan Fampaten Fund

Authorities seek trio to identify assault suspect on Davis

Police announce a crew will likely identify the assailant who stabbed Sanford Davis on West South Street Saturday night. Three men believed to be in the country and possibly tied to the attack are being tracked. Deputy Hast Nes and Sheriff Coltert plan to question witnesses at 2 pm in the county seat.

Sanford Davis West South Street Algher Keiet Coltert

Austin Snider Pleads Guilty in Circuit Court

Austin Snider, 26, pleaded guilty to a criminal default charge in circuit court. He faced an indeterminate sentence of two to twenty one years at Jeffersonville prison for the assault on his wife's sister, who was 15 at the time. The case details note the sister’s age and alleged relationship, with the events occurring on a Swan Pond farm.

Austin Snider Charepdi Dafault Circuit Court Houghton Sefersonville Snider Swan Pond Spider Slater Maber Wrod Abe

Sullivan Citizen Leaves Republican Party For Democratic Ticket

C Newsome, a Sullivan leader and noted county Republican, declares his switch to the Democratic slate. He cites issues in presidential campaigns, party influence, and the need for government of the people, prompting readers to consider the stakes for the middle class and the poor.

C. Newsome Sullivan Aslettori Sullivan Times United States House of Representatives

Baby killed by its father with revolver in accidental shooting

Little Ada Wilkes, ten months old, adopted daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Wilkes of Casa Sullivan county, was shot through the head last night. The Sullivan Times reports the death was accidental as the father, Wickes, believed the revolver unloaded when the hammer cocked and the weapon discharged while he examined it. Ada died before a doctor arrived. the family says the child had recently been adopted and the father thought all cartridges were removed days earlier.

Ada Charles Wilkes Casa Sullivan Times Wickes Cass Sullivan County Wiles Wilkes

Surprisingly low county death rate for August reported

Dr Alij Donaldson, secretary of the county board of health, receives a letter from J N Hurty, secretary of the state health board, noting August county death rate under six per thousand. Hurty praises accuracy while urging careful inquiry to prevent fraud and cautions doctors and newspapers on recording births and deaths. Donaldson confirms records are correct and undertakers provide death data.

Alij Donaldson Board of Health J. N. Hurty State Board of Health Donaldson Hurty Mary Prise The Und Tig

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