Flagman Albert Johnson Killed by Freight Train
Albert Johnson a crossing watchman and veteran soldier died after being struck by a B and O Southwestern freight train at Union Station Friday night. He was crushed beneath the wheels and died an hour and fifteen minutes later. The accident followed a prior injury years earlier when he was run over by a train at North. The report notes gruesome injuries and details of the collision and aftermath, with witness statements and figures from local residents.
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Vincennes
Albert Johnson
Union Station
B&q. Souig CP
Bet
Knecker
Beide
Jez
Bnon
Wendling Death Case Proceeds Over Church Reconsecration
The trial record raises whether the Wendling murder occurred in St Johns church and if reconsecration is required. The bishop has not spoken publicly and defense motions challenge church ritual rules as admissible evidence.
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Seites
Wendling
Alma Kellner
St. Johns Church
Father Sthuhman
St. Johns
Well Known Couple Weds In Surprise Announcement
A surprise marriage occurred Tuesday evening linking Miss Mabel Baxter to Charles Herr. The couple now reside in Danville Illinois where Herr is employed in railroad shops after the inauguration of the local machine strike.
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Mabel Baxter
Charles Herr
Mystery Words Hint at Hidden Wedding Plans
Fragmentary text suggests a couple with a mechanic groom and a large circle of Washington friends. References to plans kept secret during wartime and a pulsing stream of information to many associates imply a social event or engagement amid wartime gossip.
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Irget
Hid
Herr
Defendants Face New Trial Request In Local Case
A complex legal action unfolds as plaintiffs seek a new trial citing earlier judicial missteps. Attorneys for the plaintiff contest the verdict while defendants represented by several firms prepare for continued proceedings and potential deposition testimony.
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Dante
Pramas
Testings
Allen & Westines
Qertan & Tame
Prato
Gardiersand
James
Merchants report holiday trade revival and steady demand
The piece notes rising merchant profits and stronger demand for higher quality goods plus larger deposits at banks and a new factory. It cites shoppers and a busy holiday lead up with merchants optimistic about a record holiday season. It also mentions a Chamberlain s Cough Remedy endorsement as influenza cases decline with timely use.
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Mer
Xnonday
Washington
White River Poultry and Stock Show Highlights
A lengthy account details the White River Poultry and Stock Show participants with extensive listings of entries. It notes a large display by the Wahlte River Pet Stock and Poultry Association and mentions exhibitors from Washington Indiana and Vincennes Indiana among others with multiple aisle and entry numbers for different breeds and coop arrangements.
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White River Poultry and Pet Stock Show
Wahlte River
Lodiana
Rhate Island
Shanks
Washineston
Ind
Geen
Ty Treepwood
Vwashington
Pee Gee
BOC
Coop
Chettom
Ashe
Tadl
Tae
Enon
S. S. Tarehora
Ed Wilson
Washington
Www
Brown
Plymouth Rock
Anna Moore
A. H. Hesthnd
Plymouth Rocks
Elvis Phillips
S.S
C. White
Zack Welton
Hazelton
John Murcoop
Frank
Wille Heshorns
Callender
Heres Thadton
Horden
Ashi Ueton
Oten
Tad
Ted
W. Ot. Vance
J. P. Morgan
S.C
Rhode Island Reds
Thomas Kinnaman
Ray Smith
Rhode Island
Lewis Zinkans
J. M. Black
A M. Perkins
Montgomery
M. H. Wilson
Orpington
E. L. Hutchins
Terre Haute
Wyandottes
Alice O’neal
S. c
Claude Aikman
Tod
J. W. Wilson
Iind
L. Whetsell
Des
B. Wilson
North iSide
Electrician Scientist Falls After Faulty Wiring Incident
Joe Mouen Falms at the Meredith hotel suffered a wrist and forearm injury when attempting a repair on a faulty electrical system Tuesday night. Proprietor Joe Miclen climbed a stool to reach the wiring, losing balance and falling. The accident strained the wrist and forearm.
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Joe Mouen Falms
Loogootee Feud Ends in Trainside Scuffle
Sensational local quarrel between Andrew Wildman and Kimball Howard escalates as Howard tries to assault Wildman at the station while Wildman heads to Oklahoma. Police Chief Arvin and others intervene to prevent further violence amid divorce-related tensions.
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Loogouter
Loogootee
Andrew Wildman
Kimball Howard
HowardFs
Howard
Wildman
Oklahoma
Arvin
Loogootesy
County Officials Inspect Farm and Dinner Host
County commissioners and health board staff toured the county farm. They viewed fat cattle and harvested grain while praising a fine dinner prepared by Mrs Osman. Dr A Yi Donalison, secretary of the board of health, attended and commented on the inspections.
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Board of Health
Osman
Yi ‘Donalison
Sunda School Officers Elected at First M E Church
The Sunda school of the First M E church elected officers for the year. Superintendent A O Fulkerson. H VanOsdot as treasurer. Secretary M I Ant Mulford Smish Tate. Choirs and assistants listed including P Hay and Dr Row. Amy Mitchell and Feagans mentioned in supporting roles.
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Sunda School
M. E. Church
A. O. Fulkerson
H. VanOsdot
Migant
Mulford
Smish Tate
Cheris Re P.hay
Rowafersh Amy Mitchell
Bay ' Fary Feagans
Flogg Vee Cahite U
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