Contested Congressional Race Hints Free Silver Platform
In Aug 22 notes from Ind Sea District politics hint Seymour Riddle may run for Congress on a free silver ticket. He is said to announce by petition rather than convention, with possible later changes after petition filing. Republicans in Washington township elect officers and appoint advisory and road supevisors as local party activity continues.
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Ind
Congress
Sea District
Bryan
Sproul Bros Awarded Well Digging Contract Near City
The Washington Prospecting Company contracted Sproul Bros of Loogeotes to sink a 1200 foot well near the city. Work to begin within 45 days and proceed to completion. Two proposals were submitted. the second offering two dollars per foot with materials provided was accepted. Location of the well has not been determined.
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Washiton
Tani
Sproall; Bros. of
Loogeotes
Sproul, Bros
Oil flow at Birdseye well boosts Dubois County project
Oil from a well near Birdseye in Dubois County was struck this afternoon on the Southern road. The flow tests at 10 to 12 barrels per day with potential to reach 50 later. Dynamite will enlarge the opening and.promoters remain elated over the outlook.
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Evansville
Birdgeye
Dubois County
Birdseye, Dubois Co., Ind
Stole a March Fair Show Fraught Romance
An incomplete OCR reads of a Petersburg fair report describes a young electrician from Yazoo Miss and a manager widow’s daughter involved in a thwarted relationship. The fragment hints at a couple’s attempt to elope or marry, with local gossip surrounding their romance and the fair events.
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Petersburg
Marcied
Yaxoo
Miss
Scanyers
Yazooj
Risiry
Arrest Report Notes Fine After Barbée Incident
A terse entry records an arrest and a subsequent fine following an incident involving an individual named Barbée. Details are sparse and the report emphasizes enforcement action rather than context.
Bank sale report details on ten dollar note
A brief item notes a bank sale involving a ten dollar note titled ten. The report mentions the bank and the sale event but provides limited context or names.
Banker's bank collapse leaves Elmore bank depositors anxious
Pleasant Durham of Chicago confessed financially embarrassed while his Elora bank closed after he promised depositors repayment. About eighty Daviess County residents faced losses as rumors spread that Durham fled toward Terre Haute. Authorities report potential losses near 10 000 with individual deposits ranging from 30 to 500 dollars.
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Pleasant Durham
Gaicrgo
Cedage
Eldora
Hag
Abseon Bif
Chicaggi
Elnora
Elbora
Nso
Alzi
Theta
Eljora
Chicago
Il Mnoral
Durham
Jesus Bank
Private bank scandal shakes Durham area deposits
The Durham private bank faced withdrawal of about 12 000 to 15 000 within two weeks as citizens suspect they were not repaid. Net losses and investigations loom as Elnora residents question the fate of funds and the bank’s manager. A lawsuit by depositor Martila Nugent seeks recovery by attachment in Daviess circuit court with attorneys Hastin Allen and Billheimer. In Indianapolis, William Cates, a bartender, was arrested on theft-related charges after a long pattern of cons and the old time-word sucker game. Detectives Colbert and Houser allege Cates travels to other cities. he may face loitering charges and further detentions.
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Iti
Thule
Daviess Zeounty
Ollie Myes
Elnora
Matos
Es Sobel Hitchcock
Bolt
Martin |Nugent
Ey Nugent
Sarah “McCracken
Baci Sion Ghaboutt
George Holstine
Peel
Becks
Wis & Privan
Durham
Itigens
Dusin
Daviess
Martila Nugent
Hastin
Allen Ls
Billheimer
Bill
Gates
William ‘Cates
Washington
India
Colbert and
Houser
Eugker
Bas Wise
Cates
Lodianapolis
Efe
Indianapolis Sentinel
Local Marriage Rumors and Confirmations Surface
A report from Here today notes Joe Healy and Stiss Edyta Summers of this city were married Sunday in Chicago, though relatives deny the ceremony. they expect the nuptials to be solemnized soon. Also, Thorpe and McNeil married at Sailor Springs, Illinois, by Rev. Dr. B F Lyle, with Mrs Thorpe to stay two weeks before returning here.
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Joe Healy
Stiss Edyta
Chicago
Healy
Swift & Co
Thorpe—McNeil
A. W. Thorpe
Tue Ganeris
Sarah McNeil
Sailor Springs
Til
B. F. Lyle
First Baptist
Olney
Thorpe
Grand guest urges tax relief for Washington Street Car
Graham of Washington spoke at the Grand to appeal to the state tax board for a reduced assessment on the Washington Street Car company, a concern he once owned. He cited his ownership, a receiver sale, and the city’s use of the plant for electric lighting as context, aiming to lower burdens on the property.
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ZF. Graham
Washington
Mr. Graham
State Tax Board
Washington Street Car Company
Grabard
Graham Tow
Indianapolis
Rural Route Carriers Examined in Daviess County
A rural delivery examination in Daviess County lists four carriers and four substitutes for local routes including Tolivill and Washington areas. Names of examined carriers and substitutes are provided, alongside ads for Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy and a note on Mr. Bryan's political stance.
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M. M. McBride
B. 8
Cox
Ralph BE. Stears
Roy Wallace
Lester E. Wratten
Rosboo ‘Caiabab
Henry H. McCracken
Biman
U. S. Jobneda
J. EE. Peels
C . Stuckey
A. W. Thorpe
Cardwell Store Fight to Recover Unpaid Furniture
Mitchell by J M Cardwell seeks recovery of furniture from Alley who deserted East Main street store after purchasing goods and leaving large bills unpaid. Cardwell applied to court to seize the goods stored in trunks and press actions while other merchants threaten suits if Alley is found. The case highlights local debt recovery and potential legal action.
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Cassisu Alobmerly
Ithe Central Union Telephone Company
J. Me ‘Cardwell Bany
Alley
Cardwell
East Main Street
Cardiwell
Washington
Iecell
Sq A. W. Jones
Mitchall
Phursilay
Town Dispute Over Glass Factory Payment
Local quarrel over paying Charles Lythgoe $1000 to locate a glass factory. A petition sought an injunction to block the payment, while others argued for the sum to avoid losing the project. A. J. Pade was hired to represent the town, and a special meeting approved the payment before action on the site was taken.
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Charles Lythgé
Howes
Liogootee
Charles. Lythgoe
Doo
Washington
Anther
Loogooteg
A.J. Pade, Gett
HAM BOUND bvER. isemba CourtsNews
Unreadable fragment mentions a township and a charge from a court in a western home area with unclear rate or person names.
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John G Haimmersly
Bao Cheek
James E. Lemmon
P. A. Sioottabt
Horace Smith
John Wise
D A. McCoy
Lark Davi
Marfirin
Wood
Ighes
Sprocll Bros
Loogeotec Pirin
Fe | Washington
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Dubois ‘County
Dyna
Bank Sell ‘Sti
Chamerlain
Flapp
Pillsbury
Hinx
Smachintent
Mitchell
J. M. Cardwell
Ol ’ Gonii
Frank B
Ligense
Isemba
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Ayer
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Owelly J Alans
Minnesota
North
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Adrain Hamersly
Washington, Ind
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