Expenditures and Tax Levies for Washington Township 1909
Trustee H W Kantz proposes 1909 expenditures and levies for Washington Township Elkhart Indiana at Bristol office. Totals include 7856 dollars expenditures and 105 cents tax per hundred with net tax base 775000 and 175 polls. Vestry meeting of St James church scheduled for 7 30 tonight.
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County Council
Elkhart County
Indiana
Goshen
Imsy
D. O. Batchelor
Washington Township
Bristol
H. W. Kantz
St. James Church
Desperate Miners Fire On Train Killing Three in Alabama
In Blocton near Birmingham, three men were instantly killed and eleven wounded when striking miners fired into a passenger train. two of the injured are expected to die. The train carried nonunion workers to Blocton mines under guard. log was placed on track, and shots shattered windows as militia moved to scene. Eight African American men were later arrested. Governor Comer conferred with militia leaders as more troops arrived.
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Birmingham
Ala
Birmingham Mineral
Blocton
Joe T. Collings
Dent
Sherl
Wilfard Howell
I. E. Dodge
Tennessee Coal Company
BE. E. Cox
A. E. Cross
J K. Johnson
A. C. Bryant
J. B. Cornett
W. L. McAuly
Soller
E. A. Pearson
J. C. Martin
A. J. Myer
Inlet
Robert Sigman
Comer
Hubbard
Wells County 1909 Bridges Plans and Local Incidents
In Wells county several infrastructure projects are planned for 1909 including twenty new bridges. Local political activity shows Socialists with 100 votes declining to nominate a county ticket. The report lists thefts, accidents, escapes, suicides, and jail breaks across Garrett, Huntington, Albion, and Bluffton, with notable names and events such as a $50 cutlery theft, a butter flare accident, an escape by knocking down Sheriff Stanley’s wife, and a suicide note referencing a sweetheart nicknamed Nick. Additional notes cover mental health, a strangled infant near St. Joe, bumblebee stings, and a county meeting electing Barnum, Carey, and Ewen. Governor Comer’s stance remains unreported amid rising unrest and calls for tougher action following the Bluffton jail break and broader strike tensions.
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Wells County
Zabm& Fowerbaugh
Huntington
William Hike
Garrett
Will Sheffer
Albion
Stanley
Doc” Allman
Noble County
O. P. Barnum
W. W. Carey
W. H. Ewen
Edward Woodcox
St. Joe
DeKalb County
Luther Pullen
Collamer
Lewis Halterman
Washington Township
Whitley
Everett Watson
John O'Connor
Bluffton
Studebaker The Top o th World draws Chicago crowds
Chicago theaters draw visitors seeking amusement as the Studebaker presents The Top o th World at Michigan Avenue. A Pennsylvania engineer, John W. McIntyre, collapsed from paralysis but held to his throttle until relief at Fort Wayne, nearly exhausted.
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Studebaker
Chicago
Michigan Avenue Playhouse
John W. McIntyre
Pennsylvania
Fort Wayne
Death to the Moth Pest by Electric Light Trap
In Zittau Germany Saxon authorities report a new method to curb a moth plague using an electric light trap. Two large reflectors over a recenter and powerful exhaust fans lure moths to the light then sweep/drive them into a receptacle, catching thousands on initial nights.
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Zittau
Germany
Famey
Nervous Diseases Treated With Dr Miles Nervine
A dated plea touts epilepsy fits convulsions and St Vitus dance as nervous diseases and claims Dr Miles Nervine strengthens the nervous system cures many cases and offers written advice and patient endorsements without charge.
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Miles
Eltet Garae
Psceres
Condition of William F. Vilan in Milwaukee
Ad vices from Macan report ex United States Senator Wiks in a precarious condition for months. Doctor Vilan of New York sent the news through FE T Vikes of Milwaukee. His right side is paralyzed and he remains unable to speak.
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William F. Vilan
Milwaukee
Wis
Macan
United States
Wiks
FE. T Vikes
Dr. Vilan
New York
Hla
Alde Ja
Aerial Navigation Company Incorporation Listed
The Boston based Aerial Navigation Company is formed to operate freight and passenger air service between Boston and New York and other points with capital stock 950,000 as filed at the state house.
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Bunton
Mie Aerial Navigation. Company
Boston
Alr
New York
Fae Incorporated
State House
Areck
Three Japanese Arrrested for Illegal Entry
In San Diego on August 10 immigration officers arrested three Japanese nationals on charges of illegally entering the United States. The men were found near Ensenada, Lower California, or Tivann during their attempted crossing.
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Theer
San Diego
Cal
United States
Ensenada
Lower Cabernia
Tivann
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Bullete-in
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Frank J. Irwin
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