White River Bridge bids and county road plans
County commissioners consider bidding for bridges including an iron structure over Weales Creek on land belonging to Aikmah Carnahan. Bids seaward from La Fayette Bridge Co Vincennes Bridge Co Bradden & Braden and others. A river bridge appropriation vote of 100000 will be discussed later in the week. Two Harrison county wood bridges awarded to S and W Holton and McCafferty. jail repairs debated as sheriff questions delivery responsibility. Travel roads on band noted as under investigation.
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Weales ‘Creek
Aikimah
Carnahan
Itg
la Fayet Bridge Co
Vihcennes Bridge Co
Bradden & Braden
White River
Ene
Messire McCelrter
Smith
Morgai
Ithem
Morgan
Battle leads to tense showdown in Seattle pursuit
A chaotic gun battle unfolds as Deputy Sheriff Charles Ray, Louie Nelson, and Louis Breyer pursue Tracy and Anderson through town corridors and woods. Trail leads to a cabin where a crash of shots drops a wounded deputy. Tracy falls, and the gang scatters, fate of Anderson unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Ray
Karl Andérson
L. J. Nelao
Louie
Andersbn
Alkin
Lise
Shiff ‘Breyer
Desperado Tracey Killed Three in Seattle Shootout
A Seattle posse, pursuing escaped convict Harry Tracey after a June Portland prison breakout, engaged in a fierce fight near Woodland Park. Tracey killed Policeman E E Breese and wounded Deputy Neil Rawley, while Deputy Sheriff Charles Raymond was slain in Snohomish County. The hunt spread toward Ravenna Park as militia joined deputy sheriffs in surrounding the fugitive. Tracey reportedly evaded capture despite multiple gunfights and a mounting manhunt with rewards offered.
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Daiy
Seattle
Wash
Louie B. Sofritt
Harry
Tracey
Seattle Times
Lottit
Sefrit
Mr. Sefrit
Beattle
Harry Tracey
Portland
Oregon
Polichman E
Breese
Neil Rawley
Charles Raymond
Snohish
Jobh Williams
King County
Bothell
Raymond
Williams
H. van Horn
Woodland ‘Park
Rawley
Oijdabee
Ravenna
McBride Hass
Manhunt for Tracey intensifies around Fremylta
Patrols led by guards chase a suspect linked to the Breege killing as reports place Tracey near Woodland Park and Hothell. Authorities widen search to Seattle suburbs and rural areas with volunteer support and pickets across the county.
Stars Entertain With Quarterly Social Gathering
The Star club hosted a social night at Mrs Byrn's West Main Street home. Members and friends enjoyed ice cream, refreshments, and a program featuring readings, recitations, and a toastmaster. The Brethren were honored with musical and declamatory performances by Mita Scoble Nay Robinson and May Robinson.
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Brethren
Mita
Fred Scoble
Pearl
Nay ‘Robinson
Margate
Danby ' Jussell van
Migs
May Robinson
Kred
F. Brethren
Fred the Bipterd
Citford
Fragmentary Missive Mentions Epithets Exchange
A partial, garbled note discusses an exchange of epithets and endorsements, mentioning being tall and connected with others. The text is unclear and lacks coherent details, suggesting a fragment from a larger conversation or column.
Petition to build bridge over White River near Weaver’s Coal Bank
About sixty five persons signed the petition for the proposed bridge across the White River near Weaver’s Coal Bank. Roughly fifty signers are freeholders owning property valued at $10,000. The group asks that an election be held at the earliest possible date to determine the matter.
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Russell
Weaver
Feab
Halledd
July Fourth Celebration At Oak Grove Park
The Oak Grove Park July Fourth event drew an estimated 3,000 to 4,000 attendees with streetcar fares totaling 4,970, marking the busiest day since operations began. A concert and vaudeville acts entertained the crowd as refreshment stands sold out amid fireworks and displays.
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OARTH
Oak
Grove Park
James Cosby's Will Probate in Daviess County
The late James Cosby probate proceeding outlines Emma Cosby as his daughter and Gian Gett as his granddaughter receiving equal shares. Hyatt receives 160 dollars cash, plus a horse and buggy. Household goods are divided among three heirs, with real estate and property to be equally divided. William E Cole named executor. will dated June 2, 1902, witnessed by John Downey and Jay Black.
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James
Gogsby
Daviess
Emma
Cosby
Gian 'Gett
Hyatt
Ithem
William’ E Cole
John Downey
Jay Black
Casts Spell Over Her Adulterous Pair
The report details Joby Welch and Mary Fitts accused of adultery in Vincennes. Georg Fitts seeks child possession while claiming the couple harbored a troubling spell cast by a man to influence his wife. Sister suggests there is ongoing interference and unrest surrounding the case and family disputes.
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Joby Welch
Ebil
Ted Tha
Itroubl
Ninetyth Birthday Noted For Longtime Indiana Residents
From Saturdays Daily the Elnora News reports the birthday of Mbsés Goshorn who will be ninety on Sunday July sixth. His wife Sandra is in her seventieths. they have fifteen children, with many living, including Dr. Nade Elmretownship and Mrs. G. Washi City. The couple left Ohio in 1862 for Indiana and settled at the old homestead in Elpine township. Both are longtime residents, known for cof and tobacco use.
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Mbsés
Ohio
Elpjore
Iborn
Amon Itheni
Jessie Gost Goster
Jake
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Hothell
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