Tired of Living Mrs Willis Benifield Tries Suicide
Special to The Gazette Hyatt Indiana July 11 Mrs Willis Benifield wife of a local farmer near Hyatt tried to shoot herself in the heart this morning but survived. Her condition is serious Dr O K McKitrick Plainville attends her and may not save her life This is her third suicide attempt after two prior poisonings saved by physicians She says she is tired of living and will kill herself.
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the Gazette
Hyatt, Ind
Willis
Benifield
O. K. McKittrick
Plainville
Henifield
Aaron Alsman
Aged Woman Caroline Kiefer Dies at Maple Street Home
Mrs. Caroline Kiefer widow of Antone Kiefer and mother of Gustave, Joseph, and Mrs Joseph Kretz died Friday night at her Maple street home of general debility. A pioneer citizen of Washington she was past eighty two and was born in Germany before coming here with her husband.
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Caroline Kiefer
Antone Kiefer
Gustave
Joseph Kiefer
Joseph Kretz
Maple Street
Washington
Germany
Widow Gustava Kiefer Funeral at St Mary's Church
A widow Gustava Kiefer is gravely ill or died following her husband Mr. Kiefer's death a year ago. Funeral services for Mrs. Kiefer are set for Sunday morning at 1 30 o'clock at St Mary's church, with burial at St John's cemetery.
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Kiefer
Deal Falls Through as Chicago Capitalists Fail to Buy Gas Plant
Chicago capitalists aimed to take control of the Washington Gas plant with a July 1 closing and a ten day extension. Partner absence derailed the deal today, leaving the plant unchanged for the present. Laudenback remains eager to secure the purchase and may attract other investors.
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Chicago
Washington Gas
Naw Otyners
Laudenback
Enterprise Entertainers Show Flood Pictures in Topeka
The Enterprise Entertainers screened flood images from Topeka, Kansas City, and St. Louis at U B church last night. They praised the display and announced more views tonight featuring colored pictures illustrating the life of Christ while offering about 1000 feet of moving pictures. Admission is 10 and 15 cents.
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Enterprise
Topeka
Kansas City
St. Louis
U. B
Christ
Governor Durbin Letter on Evansville Trial Controversy
Governor Durbin explains his stance on the Evansville case involving the negro Lee charged with killing Patrolman Massey. He says he did not claim jurisdiction, urged civil authorities to handle the trial, and warned that militia may be used if peace is at risk. He condemns riot fomenters and urges swift, lawful proceedings while noting recent indictments related to July 6 outbreak. Evansville remains quiet as July 11 reports show no further trouble.
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Indianapolis
Durbin
Rasch
Evansville
Lee
Massey
Ind
Louis O. Rasch
Vanderburgh Circuit Court
Vanderburgh
Winfield T. Durbin
Indiana
Avi
Robert Lee
Jeffersonville
Vanderburg
Margers
Quiet Interlude in Baptistown After Attacks
In the Negro suburb Baptistown there is little excitement as guards have withdrawn. Wounded victims are said to be doing well and may recover.
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Baptisttown
Guerde
Evansville riots stir Indiana politics and policy
Indianapolis observes the Evansville violence this week costing Indiana about 2 million dollars in cash and prompting debate over governor Durbin’s delayed troop deployment. The piece notes local officials’ failures, questions what happens to the black suspect Robert Lee, and reports the National Association of Manufacturers plans a defense fund to oppose unionism, signaling a clash over workers’ rights and state authority.
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National Association of Manufacturers
D. M. Parry
Parry
Evansville Extension Route Abandoned By Walsh Group
John R. Walsh and Southern Indiana railroad owners have decided not to run the Evansville extension through Washington. The proposed route map shows start near Bailey, cross White River at Rock Eddy, and cross the B&C S W railroad about two and a half miles east of Washington. Construction may begin within a month, opening a broad coal field along the line.
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John R. Walsh
Southern Indiana Railroad
Evansville
Washington
County Clarks
Baile
White River
Rock Eddy
I .H. Wilson
A. Jalart
Government Thermometer Hits Record Heat Again
A fragment notes the thermometer rising to 98 in the shade on Friday and climbing to 107 by 12:15 PM, with expectations of equalling the prior peak. It mentions Mankird suffering in proportion to the heat.
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Mankird
Sunday Ball Game Sparks Local Park Showdown
The Seymour and Washington baseball teams clash Sunday afternoon in a premier matchup at the new park. Seymour recently defeated West Baden, while Washington failed on that diamond amid umpire complaints. Ladies will be admitted free, as Sunday becomes the first Ladies Day, with lineups listing players such as Kane Browning Goodwin and Corsoran among others.
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New Park
Seymour
Washington
West Baden
Seymour Kane Ie Browning Goodwin
Howard D.corsoran
Berker Farris
Abbrand
P. Corcoran
Smith Banta
Priepke Waggoner
Noelker Lee
Humes Norris
Blue Millett _ extra
Schmidt, Gardner and Mahaffee
East Main grocer suffers cut while slicing cheese
J. E. Crake, an East Main Street grocer, cut his hand this morning while attempting to slice cheese. The knife slipped, causing a painful wound.
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J. E. Crake
pHe
Troy Steam Laundry Ad Promises Superior Cleaning
A local laundry announces up-to-date services with modern machinery and experienced staff. It invites customers to send work for satisfaction and provides the phone number 36. The ad humorously compares humor to whiskey, noting overuse leads to wobbliness.
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Troy
Troy Steam Laundry
Mill accident injures worker and hand slashed
The report describes a mill incident in which a worker struck his left hand, three fingers slashed to the bone. Dr. Gers dressed the injury. Louis Healy, an employe in the mill room, injured his right foot when lumber dropped, crushing it.
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Gers
Louis Healy
Muster Jury Discharged After Long Trial
The jury in the Muster estate versus B and O railroad damage suit was discharged by Judge Houghton after about thirty hours of deliberation. No verdict was read. Four jurors favored the railroad, eight favored various judgments. Court adjourned until next Friday with most cases disposed of. Rent and grand juries were discharged.
Farmer George Davis Released After Court Refusal
Police court records show farmer George Davis arrested Thursday night for intoxication was released Friday night without trial after promising to leave the city. Initial concerns among officers about his mental state were later dismissed as he appeared merely drunk.
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George Davis
Emblems and badges offered by Geo N Engert jeweler
Do You felony: If you are a member of any society or fodze, our ring of emblem fons charms and badges will interest and the prices will please you. Eagles, Red Men, Daughters of Pocahontas, etc., will find a fine assortment of emblems at Geo. N. Engert's, the jeweler, 303 E. Main.
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Daughters of Pocahontas
Geo. N. Engert
Jaweler
E. Main
American Steam Laundry ad promotes hand wash for shirt waists
A local laundry advertises washing and ironing shirt waists by hand to achieve a clean white look. It invites ladies to try the service during the week and provides address at 421 KB Maio Street with a phone contact.
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Maio Street
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