Cabin John Bridge is longest single arch span in the world
The piece recounts Cabin John Bridge on the Potomac as the longest single masonry arch span, built by the U S government for an aqueduct, with a span of 450 feet, 105 feet high, 20 feet wide, and a total conduit cost of 2 905 million dollars providing 76 5 million gallons daily.
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Montgomery County
Maryland
Washington
Cabin John
Great Falls of the Potomac
Massachusetts
Potomac
Cabin John Creek
Erased Name on Washington Aqueduct Inscription
A 19th century inscription on the Washington Aqueduct bridge shows a name erased in 1882 when Caleb B. Smith, then Secretary of the Interior, moved the structure to that Department. The removal targeted John C. Davis for his Confederate ties, casting a warning about disloyalty and national unity as the bridge endures.
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Franklin Pierce
Abraham Lincoln
Simon Cameron
Ea Davis
Caleb B. Smith
Interior
Davis
Why the Cabin John Bridge Keeps Its Nickname
A letter from E. E. Moone explains the Cabin John name enduring for the bridge and creek, though the official name differs. He notes the existence of a real John of the Cabin and the tradition that preserves a mystery surrounding the monument.
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John
Cabin John
E. E. Moone
Uth St
Washington, D, C
Be"veridge Plans All Day Meeting and Parade
Senator Beveridge schedules an all day and night meeting with a grand industrial parade. Marching groups and rider clubs will participate as three American flags are awarded to townships outside Connersville for the largest delegations.
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ConnersviLle
Beveridge to Speak at Republican Rally in Connersville
Indiana Senator Albert J. Beveridge will headline a 2 PM address in Connersville on October 16 as part of a Republican event promoting prosperity and sound money. The day features an industrial parade, Rough Riders clubs, marching delegations, band music, and a night meeting with prominent speakers. Prizes include three flags awarded to townships with the largest turnout.
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Connereville
Fayette County
Albert J. Beveridge
Indiana
Rough Riders
Public Schools Closed Over Diphtheria Threat
City Council and Trustees ordered a one week school closure and suspension of Sunday School and church services due to a possible diphtheria epidemic. Parents urged to keep children indoors and disinfect public areas. about twenty cases reported with several fatalities.
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Naver
Rural Mail Route System Abolishes Hawkins Post Office
The inauguration of the rural mail route system leads to the abolition of the Hawkins post office. Subscriptions to the Courier require notice of mail disposition. Rural Route No. 1 should be marked on mail and changes of address must specify current and future mail destinations.
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Hawkins
City Directory publishers seek cooperation for up to date directory
The public notice announces Nelson & Anderson publishers plan to issue a complete city and county directory for Connersville and Fayette County. It highlights the directory as a reference, history, and advertisement tool and requests cooperation from local business men.
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Nelson & Anderson, Directory Publisheare
Indianapolis
Ind
Mayotte County
Connersville
Fayette County
Eamy
Frank Fort
Lisaxox
Crawfordsville
Tyner and Cramer Wed In Formal Sept Ceremony
Misa Pearl Cramer daughter of John Cramer and William Tyner united in marriage on Thursday Sept 27 at noon in a ceremony led by Rev Darsie. Afterward the couple hosted a refined wedding breakfast at the groom’s East Fifth Street home for thirty relatives and close friends.
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William Tyner
Pearl Cramer
Heart
Misa Pearl Cramer
John Cramer
Wmn
Tyner
Darsie
Jesse Dawson
East Fifth 81
George Werbe
L[udianapolis
Parker
Tynor
Glenwood
Foraker to Speak at College Corner GOP Rally Oct 13
Senator J B Foraker of Ohio will address Republicans at College Corner next Saturday October 13 with notable speakers including Kentucky governor William S Taylor Col Bob Nevin of Dayton Ohio and a Rough Rider parade planned. Low railroad rates and transit pauses will aid attendance from Conneraville area.
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J. B. Foraker
Ohio
College Corner
Senator Foraker
Taylor
Kentucky
Bob” Nevin
Dayton
Col
Neviniacus
Comneraville
Real Estate Transfers Filed For Various Properties
Real estate transfers list several parcels: Elnora Walker to Emma A Garrett a lot in East Cameraville worth 3900 Win Al. Moyer and wife transfer 10 Minnie Bishop in Harrison township. Ida Murphy to Gilbert D. Manlove a tract in Posey township for 4000. Margaret C Hyatt to Edlaaveth Sloneker a city lot for 1000. Scott Thomas administrator transfers a city lot for 82000 to Ella Thomas.
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Elnora Walker
Emma A Garrett
East
Cameraville
Win
al. Moyer
Minnie Bishop
Harrison Township
Ida, Murphy
Gilbert D. Manlove
Posey Township
Margaret C. Hyatt
Edlaaveth Sloneker
City
Scott Thomas
Ella Thomas
Marrlaghe Licenses Filed Amid Names and Transfers
A brief notice lists licenses or transfers involving Herman Thomas to Maude Lamber On, George B. Scott to May Munllen, Jewe S. Green to dessierd, and Martin.
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Herman Thomas
Maude Lamber- On
George B. Scott
May Munllen
Jewe S. Green
Dessierd
Martin
Horticultural Society Meeting at Posey Township
A large Fayette County gathering at John T. Manlove’s Posey township home enjoyed a dinner hosted by local women. The program featured exhibits of corn and potatoes, bread, and flowers with premiums awarded to Silas Martin, Jas. C. Rea, Mrs. Eliza Guard, and Mrs. L. F. Powell. Members heard talks on fruit growing and marketing hog meat. Acknowledgments praised Manlove family and the hosting ladies.
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The
Horticultural Society
John T. Manlove
Posey Township
John W. Hackleman
David Risk
W. D. Thomas
Mise Hettie J. Rea
Alta Jones
Elwood Beeson
Fayette Co
Cambridge City
Thomas J. Caldwell
Jerry Cole
E. C. Earl
Richard McMullen
Silas Martin
W. E. Jones
James C. Rea
Jas. C. Rea
Eliza Guard
L. F. Powell
Jesse P. Eliott
E. M. Stone
Barre
A. B. Claypool
Jonas Scholl
Hou M. Truslor
J. B Jonea
Mrs. Earl
T. J. Caldwell
A. Y. Neff
A. M. Sinks
A. M. Sixxs
Sec
Big Fayette Rush Counties Joint Meeting Draws 1600 Strong
A Fayette and Rush Counties joint meeting at Falmouth drew about 1600 people despite rain. The Glenwood band and Connersville and Bentonville drum corps provided music. Speakers H L Gordon Connersville E Hendee Anderson F T Roots urged support for McKinley with fervent, varied arguments.
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Falmouth
Fayette
Rush
Glenwood
Connersville
Bentonville
H. L. Gordon
E. Hendee
Anderson
F. T. Roots
McKinley
Piper
Delightful reception honors Mr. Beatty at Hawkinsa home
Despite showers, Misses Emma and Tivale Jordan hosted about forty friends at Hawkinsa home for Mr. Robert L. Beatty of New Castle. The event featured music by J. T. Huston, games and a guessing contest with four prizes awarded to Orrie Ludlow, Walter Cole, Mrs. E. L. Jordan, and Miss Ida Lambert.
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H. M. Jordan
Hawkinsa
Emma
Tivale
Robert L. Beatty
New Castle
Orrie Ludlow
Walter Cole
Mra. E. L. Jordan
Misa Ida‘ Lambert
J.T. Huston
Bargain Offer to Clear Jobs in Repository
Sam Atherton of Frazee Bio ck promises to close out all jobs on hand in forty days with a liberal discount on every job in the repository. Call at once to get a bargain.
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Sam Atherton
Frazee Biock
The Chinese Puzzle and Foreign Powers Seek Settlement
Allied powers strive for a China settlement as the Chinese Emperor Kwangsu moves farther from Pekin. Reports note Britain’s Salisbury earns praise for unity, while Taiyuan in Shensi becomes Kwangsu’s new base, enabling daily telegraphic contact with Shanghai.
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China
Germany
William
England
United States
Lord Salisbury
Kwang 8U
Pekin
Shanxi
Taiyn En Ey
Tai Yuan
Shensi
Shang Hai
Vevay Auditor John H. House Found Dead in River
The body of John H. House, Switzerland County Auditor, was recovered from the river near Vevay after he disappeared from home Sunday night. Mrs House reported his absence about 2 am and a fisherman spotted clothing on the riverbank before the body was found. Authorities believe illness may have driven a rash act. he leaves a wife and five children and his death will trigger an appointment to fill the post until November election.
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John H. House
Switzerland County
Social event boosts school fund and local notices
A Harrisburg school house social Friday night raised over thirty dollars for books in the library. Mrs. Mary Coleman and baby from Rush County visit relatives here. Miss Mary Greer stays away due to diphtheria in Connersville. Herbert Thomas attends Indianapolis Carnival. James K. Johnson returns from Grand Rapids and Connersville reminiscing. H. T. Thomas at Baptist State Convention in Fs. Wayne. An enthusiastic Republican hall meeting is planned next Friday night.
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the Courier
Mary Coleman
Baby
Rush Co
Mary Greer
Connersville
Herbert Thomas
Indianapolis
Jas. K. Johnson
Grand Rapids
Mich
H. T. Thomas
Fs. Wayne
Letter List and Political Rally News in Connersville
The Connorsville Pontofigs weekly note lists uncalled letters for October 8. Names include Mrs Ella Butler, Mrs Mary Hill, H N Jack, Kahn, Lucy Morrison, W G Miller, Mrs J B Robinson, Mrs Francis Rigley, Margaret Snider, Lewis Lewin, Clarence Tigh, Jacob Tryon, O M Williams and Vincent Lucy. A reminder to claim letters within two weeks or they go to Dead Letter. The First Voter's Meeting Tuesday night features Hon Philip T Colgrove with a strong reception and calls for him to speak again before the campaign ends. A grand industrial parade with Rough Rider units, delegations, and music is planned for October 16 as part of a Republican rally in Connersville. Beveridge will speak at 1:30 p.m., with other notable speakers in the afternoon and evening.
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Washington, D. C
the Courier
Indiana Republican Club
Comptroller of the Treasury
Robert Tracewell
Washington
Hon. L . Mitchell
the Treasury
Milton
Ind
Indiana Republican Association
McKinley
Durbin
Indiana
Republican State Committee
Conneryville
Pontofigs
Butler
Ella Collina
Mary Hill
H. N. Jack . Kahn
Lucy Morrison
W.G. Miller
Jenny Parsn
Philip T- Colgrove
Connersville
Colgrove
Great Republic
Beveridge
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Cabin John Bridge
Washington Aqueduct
A. D
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Building
U. S
Union Arch
Capt. Montgomery Co. Melga, A. S, Corpa of Engineers, Esto Perpetuy
Sen. Beveridge
Roosevelt
Senator Beveridge
J. Bb. Foraker
Vevay
Harrisburg
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