Seeing America From Motorbike Pinned By Tough Luck
Washington Kansas May 16 1915 editor mail we arrived in this city at noon to fix our motor cycle frame a crack from the Indianapolis accident slowed us but we pressed on visiting weekly paper plants along the way We traveled from Planville HL to Decatur Springfield Jacksonville Hannibal Monroe City Wheeling Troy Troy’s Kansas Chief paper and the Rock Island highway detours marked our route with several breaks and a frame split near Marysville delaying our progress We expect to reach Denver for mail and note Mr Win Rector a Bedford born attorney in Washington a highlight of the stop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Kans
Indianapolis
Veu
Planville
HL. Os
Teuck
Carniva
Homer
Decatur
SpringSeid
Linstope
Register Office
Springfield
Lincoln House
Jacksonville
Mississippi River
Hannibal
Ilinois River
Valley City
Monroe City
Macon
Edgar, White
Oman
Wheeling
B. Lowe
Breckinridge
Chillecothe
Caimeron
St. Joseph
Troy
Kansas
Bedford
Hallie Jane
Rock Island
Severance
Hiawatha
Marysville
Denver
Col
Win Rector
Jed
Reetor
WEE CLERK TO PRESENT BRIEF FOR UNION ROUTE
W. E. Clark will represent Lawrence County in the Dixie Highway Conference in Chattanooga Tennessee this week. Eight counties join to present the New Albany French Lick and Indianapolis Route. Floyd Harrison Washington Orange Lawrence Monroe Morgan and Marion counties file an amended brief to yield to one presenter. Clark is to deliver the oral petition while about three hundred boosters are expected to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. EL Clark
Lawrence County
Chattanooga
Tenn
New Albany
French Lick
Indianapolis
Floyd
Harrison
Washington
Orange
Lawrence
Monroe
Morgan
Marion
Commission
W. S. Clark
Clark
Eloping Woman Sparks Chase at Station Transport Scene
A dramatic incident occurred at Southeastern Stadion when the Southbound train from Linton arrived bearing the Linton Chief of Police and officers with Charles Peel and Lucy A. Smith. Nichols Smith, husband of the woman, had filed an affidavit. The woman requested the Linton Chief of Police and Woodruff to supervise Peel and herself. In the station’s east end the two officers escorted the prisoners toward the police car. The enraged husband tried to reach Peel, but officers restrained him. Peel trembled with fear while the woman remained fearful. both were hastened to the Police Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linton
Charles Peel
Lucy A. Smith
Nicholas Smith
Woodruff
Smit
Perl
Tankca
Bedford
Reity
Loreal
Charles Peet
Lucy Smith
Bedford i
Police Court plea fines for Flinn and Speer
Harrison Flinn and Wes Speer pled guilty to associating in Mayor's Court late Wednesday. Each was fined $1 and costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison Flinn
Wes Speer
Local Residents Return From Florida Wintering
Geo. W. McDaniel and wife and Mrs. Frank M. Cosner and their young daughter returned home Tuesday night after spending the winter in Florida.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. W. McDaniel
Frank M. Cosner
Florida
City Council Opens J Street Project Amid Protest
At Tuesday’s council meeting the plan to open J street from north of 13th to 9th was ordered as proposed, despite remonstrance from property owners who will pay costs. A police petition by John Mahr was filed. East 16th street light request was rejected. 46 watt light at 18th and F approved for under 16 per year. Doyle Graham granted permit to build a 2000 dollar residence on West Bedford lot 3. In a separate case, Charles Peel and Lucy A Smith pleaded guilty to adultery and related charges, receiving fines, costs, and jail terms totaling 75 days and 10 days respectively.
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J Street
13Th
9Th
John Mahr
East 16Th Street
18Th
Doyle Graham
Ito
West
Bedford
Charles Peel
Lucy A. Steith
Linton
Lucy AL Smith
James Morrow Injured At Fagle Stone Quarry
James Morrow, employee of the Fagle Stone Company at Peerless, suffered a severe accident when a heavy stone mashed his right foot in the quarry. He was transported to a local surgeon for treatment and returned home in Oolitic. He will be unable to work for a period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Morrow
Fagle Stone Company
Peerless
Morrow
Oolitic
Pencil Shortage Hits Local Stone Cutters
European war disrupts supply of hard lead pencils used by stone masons. Local dealers sold out their stock as demand surged. Only one firm in the city held pencils, ordered last June and received recently, now faces near exhaustion with a war delay expected before restocking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
England
Bloomington
Seduction Charge On Which Young Man Was Arrested in
A young man was arrested on a seduction charge in a local case that drew attention from residents. Police did not release his name, but the investigation centered on reported improper advances and an alleged incident involving a minor. Authorities stated the matter remains under inquiry.
Seduction Charge Brings Man Held in Mitchell Case
Deputy Sheriff Clay Tyree arranged Wednesday to take Clyde Monyhan to Danville Illinois, where he was arrested on a seduction charge preferred by a young woman of Mitchell. He was brought back to this county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clay Tyree
Danville
Clyde Monyhan Ee Mitchel
Mitchell
Esther Ross to christen the Arizona battleship
Esther Ross will christen the United States battleship Arizona on June 19 in a historic naval ceremony. The event marks a notable moment for the Navy and the ceremonial program features dignitaries and traditional rites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Arizona
Unclear Naval Review Highlighting Fleet Arrivals
Fragmentary text describes US fleet reviews with hundreds of spectators and a notable event involving a person named McBrine and a Mrs Cyrus Deece. Mentions a daughter born Wednesday named Conevieva.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dfro
Cyrus Deece
Conevieva
Republicans of Lawrence County to Meet at Cat Club Rooms
A meeting of Republicans in Lawrence County is scheduled for Friday at the cat club rooms. The agenda includes routine party business and local civic matters as communities await updates on candidates and events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Comity
Orm
Dan Moore
Bryantsville High School Commencement Speaker and Awards
The Bryantsville High School commencement is set for Saturday evening in the high school room. Prof. Frank Stalker of Terre Haute will deliver the oration. The school orchestra will provide music. Three young ladies and two young men will receive diplomas: Dorothy Bryant, Zora Williams, Lillian Edwards, Cecil Kern, and Noble Blackwell. The class plans to depart Sunday for Terre Haute to attend the State Normal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryantsville High School
Frank Stalker
Terre Haute
Bryantsville
Dorothy ‘Bryant
Zora Williams
Lillian Edwards
Cecil Kern
Noble Blackwell
Pioneer couple from Monroe County visits
Clena Bex of Huron and Bettie Duncan of Silverville were in the city Tuesday for various visits and medical plans. Capt E S Smallwood and wife from Bloomington arrived to see their ill granddaughter Mrs Leonard Adamson. Mr Smallwood, 81, Civil War veteran, and Mrs Smallwood, 77, are longtime Monroe County residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. S. Smallwood
Bloomington
Leonard Adamson
Monroe County
Harrodsburg
Hale
Mr. Smallwood
Gee
Smallwood
Unclear local item on city events and people
Fragmentary text mentions Washington Girls, trains, a detective, and city politics with garbled phrasing. Readers cannot identify a clear event, date, or names beyond vague references to a city, a detective, and feminine attire details.
Fragmented account details teen murder case and pursuit
A damaged report describes investigators linked to a homicide in Vincennes and pursuit across the area. Southwestern detectives, officers of the Vincennes force, and others trace suspects from a gray town to a city scene with seizures and searches.
Fragmented OCR Notes On Local Event Attendance
The readable portions reference a Sunday gathering and attendance details. Names and places are unclear but suggest a public or community meeting with unspecified attendees and possibly scheduling for a resistance or vigil. Further context is unreadable due to damaged text.
Mrs Meglemre Lingers in Rochester Medical Care
Mrs. Tom Meglemre remains in Rochester Minnesota after travel from home weeks ago with her brother Dr J R Pearson and mother Mrs W R Jackson. Specialists may relieve goitre but current abscess behind an eye causes intense suffering. no operation planned. Dr Pearson and Mrs Jackson stay with her until she can go home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Meglemre
Rochester
Minnesota
J. R. Pearson
W. R. Jackson
Pearson
Jackson
Verre Tlaute Mentioned in AML Pere Case
Fragmentary OCR notes reference AML Pere of Verre Tlaute with a PST measure. The brief text remains unreadable for full context or outcome.
Faded OCR Notes Mention Historic Figures and Places
Fragmented text references names such as Charles and Ebner Rue with vague mentions of a priest, a list of locations, and a claim of a “protipest” or interest in an event. The readable fragments suggest a historical or obituary context but lack clear actions, dates, or outcomes for a coherent summary.
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America
Baden
Wee Clerk
Dixie Highway
Audeand
Othe
Ur Bly
Man
Illinois
Esther Ross
American Press Association
Wilson
FLEET
Eames McBrine
North Post Secoes
Lot Ieering Frou
Ai Ak Throat
Judah
Philip
Harris
Maud Able
Aenes
Noodmers
TL Bramerty
Mabel Dhiunter
Accor
Herle
Grace Frane Yfteers Bla Alqugascp
Ash Hamerly
Aurora Automatic Machinery Company
Aurora
Wingls Wrencher
Shot
Wesley Ticop
Southwestern Railroad
St. Louis
Louisville
Senmour Republican
Indian Springs
Fred Sedershell
Coxton
Lis Chapman
Tern
Mr. End
Tichie Pavey
Eva
Geneva
Mary P. Sceegan
Martinsville
Hare
Sallie &Gan
Noble Bridges
Kurtz
Sun Oeday
State Normal
Clena Bex
Huron
City
Bettie Duncan
Silverville
Whanano
Southe
Sao
Robin
Amandeo
Vincennes Co
Romes
Praga Feos
Chefeer
Hea
Elimhoad
Fara Cay Capehare
Leof Vie
Ib Nets
Callan
Af Raatien
Menas
Charles
I. Ebner Rue
WE Mat. Ee
Belewars Street
Fey
Mayo
Muro
Indianapolis, Indiana
Delaware Street
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