The Light Plant Debate Reaches New Verdict
The Herald argues for patient reform of the municipal light plant, noting long failing service under prior management and urging the current board to fix repairs. It preserves public ownership but warns the council should not abandon the experiment until its results are proven, urging a businesslike approach to restore reliable service.
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Petsons
Washington
Democrat
Platt
The
Herald
Commuif Council
Board of Trustees
Buch
Debate on Moving Congressman From Local to State Ticket
Historical opinion argues removing the congressman from the local ticket to insulate national elections from county disputes. Proposes placing all representative nominees on a single state ticket to ensure votes reflect principles rather than local squabbles, with cautions on logistical impact.
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Congress
House of Representatives
Ubt
Editorials Clash Over Roosevelt Negro Troop Dismissals
A broad diary of editorials from Democratic papers denounces President Roosevelt for discharging three companies of African American troops without a court martial. Critics call the move impulsive and unjust, while some insist the action reflects broader political blame and race politics.
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Roosevelt
Tillman
Boosebe
Controversy Over Brownsville Troops and Tillman Lecture
Henry Watterson defends the Brownsville troop actions as careful and factual, criticizing hysteria and urging restraint. He condemns Tillman’s Chicago lecture for undermining national standards and notes the heated reaction shows media fueling racial tensions and ignorance.
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Tillman
Chicago
Political Parties Clash Over Light Plant Performance
The piece argues the Democrat roared about the light plant after an accident that cut service for a week while blaming Republican management. It notes Democrats avoided criticism during prior outages and claims Republicans acted quickly to enforce the law, contrasting with a long Democratic record on saloon enforcement.
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Wader
Chars
New City
No clear headline due to fragmented text
Fragmentary OCR mentions Mr Davis and references to clothing and Washington City with undefined actions or events. No coherent incident or outcome is discernible from the readable text.
Shrewd Christmas Shoppers Start Early Purchases
The piece urges wise shoppers to begin holiday buying now to dodge last minute crowds and stress. It emphasizes avoiding eleventh hour rush by planning ahead and securing gifts early. It reflects a cautious approach to seasonal spending.
Shea Ends Long Turmoil For Chicago Union Leader
The Chicago teamaters' union leader, long a focal point of city turmoil for years, nears the end of his influence as tensions ease and discussions move toward resolution.
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Besgins
Wok Tike Shea
Chicago
Ope
Shop Early Advice Echoes Voter Guidance From Last Month
A compact note parallels public guidance from last month urging early voting with a contemporary push to shop early. The piece highlights consistent early action messages in civic life and commerce.
Evansville Meeting Rejects This Winter Legislation
At a gathering of stivba keepers in Evansville resolutions were adopted opposing any lig or legislation this winter. The tone is mock solemn, suggesting that powerful measures and a loud hewgag are sounded in a satirical fashion amid the Congressional Record resuming publication.
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Evansville
Congressional Record
Labor disputes and assault plan revealed on stand
Witness Schultz testified that Shea ordered strikebreakers attacked and pickets to use acid-filled eggs on horses, with further schemes to stir unrest. He described acid squirts and a warning to avoid capture, detailing threats used to pressure employers amid the state tensions.
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Schultz
Shea
Fcit
Mulus
State Street
Why Do They
A Charleston Courier excerpt questions Northern invitations to Senator Tilman. It claims northern venues seek him to provoke discussions on race, arguing he is ill suited and used by agitators to fuel attacks on Southern views, suggesting deliberate strategy.
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Lcharleston News Add’ Courier
Tilman
Nog
Leeane
Aaa
South Carolina
Undesirable Jap in San Francisco School Debate
A xenophobic column argues against mixing Japanese and white children in San Francisco schools. It declares the Japanese morally lax, treacherous, and less desirable than Chinese neighbors while praising Chinese industriousness and honesty. The piece suggests sympathy for school authorities over reform.
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San Francisco
Japan
City Health Board Salaries Should Be Raised
The city health board secretary’s pay of 100 dollars a year in fifth class cities is absurd for the work and responsibility. A competent board prevents epidemics and safeguards public welfare. legislature should expand council powers over health boards this winter.
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City Board of Health
Board of Health
The Light Plant Needs a Competent Engineer Now
The piece argues for a properly chosen electrical engineer at the light plant, criticizing city hall interference with Felix Cadou and noting the former electrician quit after political pressure. It claims the Wehr plant under his direction performed well and warns of higher pay for a replacement.
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Felix Cadou
Wehr
Among Our Exchanges on Civil War Veterans Gatherings
The article recalls regimental and company reunions across towns in the state highlighting large attendances by veterans and grateful communities. It notes Veale township in Daviess County as a standout for volunteers, avoids drafts, and honors fallen sons, while Kat township near the state capital provided broad support and preserved veteran organizations.
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al ' Ali
Vee
Daviess County
Anxiouty
Washington Herald
Coleenah
Wallace
Grand Army of the Republic
Wiethipe
Veale
Imep
United States
Voule
Kat
Public Ownership Folly and Opposition Across Nations
The National Civic Federation Public Ownership Commission reports unanimous opposition to public ownership of ships, deeming it futile and harmful. The commission notes decades of failed efforts and anticipates presenting its findings in January, amid criticism of advocates and studies.
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Naonal Civic Federation
Europa
Americay
Uyrant
Federation
Betas
Confession Ties Labor Bribe to Chicago Teamsters Strike
A careful confession links a $1500 payment to Sam Parks era ties with the teamsters union and a sympathy strike in Chicago. The piece condemns corrupt leadership, notes deaths and property losses, and warns unions to vet officers while praising labor’s broader aims. Samuel Gompers criticized the era’s politics amid the revelations.
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St. Laws
Caf Murgnate
Sam Parks
New York
Garment Planers’ Union
Ute
Baeholders
Teamste Fon
Bine Lf
Chicozo
Comedius PL
Martin Irena
Missouri
Chicago
Samuel Gompers
Teamsters
Opposes Depository Law and its perceived risks to state funds
The text argues against a depository bill, claiming it threatens public funds and could lead to worse conditions and abuse. It questions who would enforce and oversee the plan, noting distrust of state platforms and fear of misused money at county or municipal levels.
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Beilaf
Robert Jo Tracewell
Toos
Qretesney
Tracewell
Kinship Echoes Across a Fragmented Text
Fragmentary excerpt references kinship, Talmud, and human bond amid wartime echoes. The piece appears to weave themes of family, faith, and shared humanity through disrupted language and cryptic phrases.
Contempo rary denial of syndicate plan for Marion plant
The piece questions rumors that a syndicate plans to take over the municipal light plant, noting the Marion Chronicle exposed a Democratic paper tied to the change. It points to the Marion publisher also issuing the Hoosier campaign sheet and suggests limited support from state Democrats.
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Democrat
Marion
Chronicle
Democratic
Ap Electric Uights Company
Pkparat
Hoosier
H Ts
Kin Hubbard Announces 4th Christmas Martin Sketch Collection
The Indianapolis News notes Kin Hubbard releases a fourth Christmas edition of the Abe Martin sketches. The volume is bound in buckram and features Hubbard’s Brown County humor, with quaint drawings and a humorous philosophy.
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Kin Hubbard
Indianapolis
Martin
Brown County
Unclear excerpt on Japan Britain United States policy
Fragmentary text discusses Japan and England relation with the United States, wartime strategy, and potential causes for conflict. It references treaties, risk of war clouds, and hypothetical actions if Japan enters a step with British help.
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Japan
Great Britain
Democratic claims fail to prove Davie county election change
The Pemocrat denounces what it calls democratic vanity but offers no cause for asserting Davie county near its home has shifted to Republican affiliation within fifteen cars.
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Pemocrat
Daviess County
Anarchy in Kentucky Sparks Warehouse Fires Threats
A Kentucky arsonist who set fire to tobacco warehouses in Princeton now threatens the investigator on the case. The attacker claims he would murder if able to operate unseen under cover of darkness.
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Princeton
Daviess County Maintains Quiet Crisis Free Of Homicides
In Daviess County the sheriff reports an unusually calm period with an empty jail and no murder cases in over five years. Neighbors in surrounding counties face a spate of killings while Daviess county stays stable and orderly.
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Daviess County
Republicans Face Bolting Threat In State Legislature
The report notes five Republican lawmakers threaten to bolt the caucus over the erection of a speaker. While insurgents speak loudly in public, they are expected to relent once the general assembly convenes. The issue risks derailing the party’s program and could place the Democrats in control if the fissure widens.
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General Assembly
Lrass
Repubs
Branch
Ali Lakers
Steunenberg Assassin Trial Delays Draw Criticism
The misfired assassination case of former Governor Steunenberg faces slow progress as prisoners await trial. Critics blame courts and authorities for delaying judgment and urge prompt proof or fair treatment if innocence is shown.
Mismatch in County Attribution Revisions Notch in Greene County
A Saturday night homicide was corrected from Greene to Sullivan County with Greene county men involved in the melee. Officials issued a revised county attribution and erased one Greene County notch from the records.
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Sullivan County
Greene
Greene County
Ill Considered Way in Letters to Senator Foraker
An Indianapolis News excerpt critiques a plan by discharged colored troops to form clubs and flood Senator Foraker with letters. The piece warns the approach may backfire, noting such impulses can spark harm rather than aid a friend.
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Indianapolis ‘News
Foraker
Hall of Fame at Westington Stirs Controversy
The article claims the Westington Hall of Fame honors a controversial figure, with readers questioning the selection process and who is truly worthy, while noting support from the Herald. It highlights Tate Thomas as a notable figure and mentions a push to correct the record and recognize the rightful honoree.
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Woestinston
Lis Poypto
Tate
Thomas AL Dendpichs
Herald
Learn to Swim New York Bathing Drownings Highlight Need
The passage notes drowning on Atlantic beaches during last summer with many bathers unable to swim. It cites numerous deaths from various watercraft and stresses that learning to swim could prevent such fatalities.
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Atlantic
J. .Tuard
Spotless Town in Krock Holland Becomes Edam Cheese Hub
In Holland, Krock hosts a pristine town known for Edam cheese production. The village bans informal waste and keeps streets spotless, presenting a model of immaculately clean living and strict cleanliness rules.
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Krock
Holland
Murders Surge in Greene County Prompts Fear of Hing County
A terse warning claims Greene County faces a rising murder tally that could tarnish Hing County’s reputation like a dark Kentucky, urging vigilance to avert further trouble. The note implies local concerns over violence and community safety.
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Greene County
Hing County
Kentucky
Senator Jeff Davis Plans Rise Via Anti-Evening Prayer
Arkansas politician Senator Jeff Davis aims for prominence through a controversial anti-evening prayer stance. Supporters cite moral leadership while critics warn of divisive rhetoric affecting state politics and religious neutrality.
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Jeff Davis
Arkansas
Shea's Gentle Methods Exposed in Trial of Labor Leaders
In Chicago, during the criminal court session before Judge Ball, prosecutors aired a startling expose of methods used against the teamaters’ girike. Joseph Schultz, alleged stagger, and Albert Young, turned state’s evidence amid testimony on Tuesday.
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Chicaso Dispatch
Girike
Cornelius P. Shea
Pefore
No Democratic Party Cited Amid Party Fragmentation
The Memphis Commercial Appeal cites Harper's Weekly noting there is no unified democratic party at present. It argues Democrats lack a cohesive platform and a single inspiring leader, instead showing varied factions and shifting themes across the electorate.
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Memphis
Harper's Weekly
Wf Democrats
Bond
Chaney Discusses Tariff and Ship Subsidy Opposition
Washington dispatches report Congressman John C. Chaney urging revision of tariff and opposing ship subsidies. He argues for broad measures, including taxing foreign goods, to fund a stronger merchant marine and reciprocity treaties, while criticizing stand-pat policies.
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Washington Cmy
Janey
John C. Chaney
Congress
Washington City
McKinley
Roosevelt
Senate
Seth Congress
Chaney Fa Owaldis
Padfama
Wien
Peneypess
Aden
Serview Penal
Taomy
Rooney
Death notices for Hiram Woodruff and family ties in Washington
The obituary details the death of Hiram Woodruff aged seventy seven from malarial fever and old age ailments after Civil War service with the 91st Indiana. It notes his North Carolina origins, long farming life near Ragtsville, and final years with his daughter in Washington. It lists his children including Mrs. Barries of this city and Mrs. John Crection, Scotland, plus Stralin Woodruff, and mentions his wife’s and family connections.
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Hiram Wo Woot
Anca Seldier
Bos Ddaganter
Louis Yarris
George Stepet
At & O'Elels
Woodruff
Mr. Woodruff
North Carolina
Indiana
Ragtesville
Woodruff Native of Idaho Remembered for Civil War Service
Levi Woodruff of Idaho, a 2nd member of the Catholic church, served three years with the northern army and was an industrious farmer. He resided near Eaglesville with Moses Woodruff and Mrs Phoebe Dillon of Washington late.
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Eaglesville
Moses Woodruff
Phoebe, Dillon
Washington
Levi Woodruff
Idaho
Woodruff
Farmers Institute Opens Fall Session at Daviess County Court House
The Daviess county Farmers Institute began its annual fall session at the court house under president John Nelswanger with instructors from Purdue University's Lafayette agricultural station. Miss Bertha Miller spoke on housekeeping and home economics while papers on traveling libraries and home life were presented by librarian Anna Gibson and Mrs P A Hastings.
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Farmers’ Institute of
Daviess County
Court House
Fpriday
John Nelswanger
County Institute
Lafayette
Purdue University
Anna Gibsom
Misa Miller
Local residents visit kin and friends across towns
Abner Downing traveled to Loacnotte Thirrawlay while AJ El Polswt went to Lomrinated Thursday. Abraham Knepp visited Watney in Loogie reo. Jenna A Miller went to Washing ton Wednesday. Amos Miles journeyed to Pike county Thursday for a visit. Mica Florenes Howman visited her sister at Linton. Hebert Pieterson of Linton called on his brother in law. Jeecpa DB. Wileon of Odon visited his daughter. Mra ML Gough hosted visits from Enna Gough of Plainsils and Mr and Mrs WHE CC McSride with daughter Mina Qleo. Gough’s guests last week and Saturday night sightings noted.
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Hebert Pieterson
Linton
Beow
Jeecpa DB. Wileon c of
Odon
Mra. ML. Gough
Misa Enna Gough
Plainsils
Mra
McSride
Mina Qleo
M.ool
Gough
Local Social Roundup Includes Visits and Funerals
Notes from the region list several visits by Joe Ruarity to Loognoated Rundas and O Ceaner from Ha ginvarville. William Downey attended Mant- GHtiesy on Tuesday while Thomas Burne 4 held a well attended administrator gala Monday. Mr and Mrs William Hyreworth traveled to Washington Tuesday. Mary Jellly and Ls nie Donahay visited Washington the same day. John Kellett and family attended the funeral of Mrs William McCrisaken in Washington Saturday.
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Washington
Davis
Tirem
Arkansas
Washington City
Joe Ruarity
O'Ceaner
Haginvarville
William Downey
Thomas Burne
William
Tie Mistles
Mary Jellly
Lsnie Donahay
John Kellett
Willian McCrisaken
OLSERVE ANNIVERSARIES HONOR MRS AND MRS HENRY ITIERAN
A social anniversary for Mrs and Mrs Henry Itieran of Indianapolis, formerly of this city, featured music, song, and dancing. Supper served to twenty four guests including Mr and Mrs William Rosemier, Mr and Mrs Harry Daniels, Mr and Mrs William Feldman, Mr and Mrs Newton Metzger, John Gam, Arthur Rosemeir, Harry Feldman and several Misses Ethel Rosemier Rath Gray Dorotha Law Mabel Feldman Clara Feldnris Hattie Hodge.
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Tee Dristingay
Ann Wererelay
Henry Itirean
Indiananolls
Randy
William ‘Rosemier
Harry Danials
Willam Feldman
Newton Metzger
John Gam
Arthur Rosemeir
Harry Feldman
Ethel Rosemeir
Rath]Gray
Dorotha Law
Mabel Feldman
Clara Feldnris
Hattle Hodge
Daring Robbery Hits Washington Meat Market
A bold robbery occurred Thursday evening at a main street meat market. A thief stole between $1 and $6 in silver from a cash register and escaped while residents passed by after the show.
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Washington
East Main Street
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