Washington Crossing Accident Crashes Ford Car at Rail Crossing
A collision in Washington when a B and O Southwestern train struck a Ford driven by George Gilliatt at Fourth and Railroad streets. Street commissioner Lawson Stuckey, George Gilliatt, and Diex Sullivan were injured, with Stuckey in critical condition and Gilliatt sustaining a fractured shoulder blade. Emergency crews, doctors, and ambulances responded, highlighting the town's need for hospital facilities and crossing safeguards.
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Washington
Southwestern
George Gilliatt
Fourth and Railroad
Lawson Stickey
Diex Sullivan
Lawson Stuckey
Terre Haute Brewing Company
Orr. Stuckey
Pick Sullivan
Gillistr
Themas
Fourth Street
Hveryman
Stuckey
Gilliatt
Sullivan
Gregory Elevator
Finckey
Oral Gregory
E. I. wreck near Mayeville causes hours of delay
Petersburg Press reports another E. I. wreck near Mayeville Tuesday. Damage was small and trainmen worked several hours to restore service. The piece jokes that passengers may need to carry provisions and whiskey to contend with frequent wrecks if the system does not improve.
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Petersburg
Mayeville
Sees Defeat for Gallop in Sullivan County Race
Windy conditions force a difficult course as Sees loses to Gallop in Sullivan County. Local weather and track factors slow performance and raise questions about future adjustments for upcoming events.
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Sullivan County
Soreness That Spring in the Praries Boosts Cullop Challenge
The Sullivan Union reports strong Democrat sentiment in this county against William A. Cullop for Congress. Charles D. Hunt carried the county for Hunt, and local Democrats oppose long tenure, aiding Oscar E. Bland. Mining declines, idle coal cars, and tariff backlash depress industry as Cullop faces postmastership opposition and district leadership friction.
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The
Sullivan Union
William Allea Idaty
Cullop
Charles D. Hunt
Hunt
Unis County
Hunt Campaten
Odon Businessmen Form Old Settlers Association
Officials report that the Odoni company has organized the Old Settlers Association with fifteen members. The formation occurred at a meeting held Wednesday night at the office of the Odoni Really company, outlining the association's officers and aims.
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OIM Bettlees
Old Settlers ‘Association
Odoni ‘Really
Association
Lees
Stein 18 Succeeding Auto Spring Wheel Maker
George Stein former machinist at B and O Southwestern shops and brother in law to Charl Stumpp East Main street meat dealer is succeeding with his auto spring wheel. The wheel replaces spokes with joints and springs eliminates shock absorbers and enables hard rubber tires. The Perfection Auto Spring Wheel Co of Indianapolis will begin manufacturing soon. Dr Fred W Mayer of Indianapolis tested a Stein wheel for 1500 miles with favorable results. Other tests including curb impacts showed no ill effects.
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George Stein
B. & O. Southwestern
Charl Stumpp
East Main Street
Washington
Perfection Auto Spring Wheel Company
Indinnapolis
Fred W. Mayer
Indianapolis
Stein
Bland to Succeed Oxcar in Democratic District Vote
Bland will be elected to succeed Oxcar by the democratic voters for the district, securing a smooth transition of leadership and continuity in party representation.
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Oxcar FE
Bland
First district convention names Oscar Bland speaker
At the Republican First district convention S. W. Cook of Ev aneville was nominated without opposition. Oscar E. Bland, candidate for the Second district, was the principal speaker arguing against the current national and state administrations. Will Hays and Lucius Co. Embree attended and spoke briefly.
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Oscar Bland
Boownen
S. W. Cook
Evaneville
Oscar E. Bland
Will H. Hays
Lucius Co. Embree
Princeton
Canta eeAtt
Jacon Bennett Dies at Home in Odon
Jacob Bennett aged 72 died at his son William Bennett’s home in west Odon on Wednesday morning after a long illness. He had lived in Odon for about two years. Funeral services were conducted at the house by Rev. T. A. Garriott and burial followed at Walnut Hill.
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Jacob Bennett
William Bennett
West ‘Odeon
Odon
T. A. Garriott
Waljout Hill
Narrow Escape For Ralph Webster In Bicycle Collision
Ralph Webster, formerly of Odon and son of Mrs Flora Webster, escaped serious injury when his bicycle was struck by a machine driven by George Ferris of St Joseph on Hill Street in Champaign. The front wheel and fork were badly damaged, but Webster suffered only bruises.
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Champaign
Ilinois
Ralph Webster
Odon
Flora Webster
George Ferris
St. Joseph
Hill Street
Neil ‘Reet
Neil Street
Bloomfield appoints Paul Edmondson as new superintendent
Paul L. Edmondson was elected superintendent of Bloomfield Schools at a school board meeting. He succeeds William W. Carter, who resigned to take a similar post with Bicknell schools. Edmondson previously led the boys department at Plainville School and is an Indiana University graduate.
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Paul L. Edmondson
Bloomfield
William W. Carter
Bicknell Schools
Edmondson
Sch
Plainville
Indiana University
Storm Winds Sweep County Cause Widespread Damage
A severe storm lashed the county with strong winds causing extensive property damage. Reports indicate numerous losses across towns and districts as emergency crews assess the impact and begin repairs.
Rain Brings Relief as Daviess County Cleans Up
A Monday rain and strong south to northeast winds caused damage across Daviess county. The storm spared crops in hard dry ground and saved some truck growers from loss. Wind toppled trees and fences, roofs were ripped, and a few dwellings and barns lost their coverings. One death may result from injuries to Scott Arthur of Gdlon. Insurance covers much of the heavier losses.
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Scott Arthur
Gdlon
Daviess County
Skeel Hit By Falling Limb In Windstorm
William Skeel of Central Union Telephone was injured on the Frank Lucas farm north of Safe Cosby deer park when a maple limb struck him on the head. The blow cut a sash over his right eye and required about twelve stitches. The accident will likely keep him off work for some time.
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William Skeel
Central Union Telephone Company
Skeel
Frank Lucas
Cosby Deer Park
Storm Crushes Workers In Odon Clearing Injuries Fatal Likely
Arthur May Dif Scott Arthur Roscoe Franklin and Hubert Taylor of Odon were clearing on the Alfred Caveness farm when a hurricane toppled a sazar and oak trees trapping them. Arthur Taylor and Franklin suffered severe injuries. Arthur is believed to be fatally hurt.
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Scott Arthur
Odon
Arthur
Roscoe Franklin
Hubert Taylor
Alfred Caveness
Taylor
Franklin
Babrick and Dant Battle Storm While Hunting
Frank Babrick a fireman from hose house 2 and Dios Dant hunted in the Ryan settlement when a storm hit. Lightning struck a wheat shock, damaging Babrick’s gun as a dam perished on Emnick’s farm at Gandy and his stock was frightened.
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Frank Babrick
Hose House
Dios Dant
Ryan
S Baddrick
Babrick
Oscar Emnick
Gandy
Emmick
Downey Sets Record Fast Run on Washington to St Louis
James Downey a B and O Southwestern engineer receives congratulations for a twenty six minute run between Washington and St Louis He was at the throttle of train 11 during the record breaking trip.
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Southwestern
Washington
St. Louis
Dow
Weather Storm Hits Rural Farms After Strong Winds
A severe wind storm caused structural damage across farms. Animals escaped with bruises and cuts, and the Emmirck dwelling suffered roof damage with missing shingles and broken windows. All farm outbuildings were blown down.
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Ture
Emmirck
Severe Barn Fire and Wind Damage Hit Local Farms
Lightning struck Alvin Jones' barn northwest of Washington igniting a blaze that destroyed the structure and caused heavy losses of hats grain farming implements vehicles and more. A mulberry tree on East Sixth and Walnut suffered major damage as did several other properties and outbuildings across the town and nearby townships including silos blown over and a box car lifted from track. The fire alarm system wires snapped in town and many homes reported roof and window damage from the storm.
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Alvin Jones
Washington
Mr. Jones
East Sixth
Hindher Manufacturing Company
J. M. Twitty
Fannir Beltman
A. O. Fulkerson
Clyde Burris
F. L. Fornwald ‘Company
Two Deaths in Family Within Brief Period
Green Allen son of Jonathan Allen of Alfordsville died Monday night in the Evansville hospital for the insane where he had been committed weeks earlier He was thirty five years old and married His body will be sent to Alfordsville for burial Wayne Allen his younger brother died in California earlier this period Green worked as a barber in San Francisco and accompanied Wayne’s body home for burial before being taken in charge by Kansas City authorities and returned to this county after an inquest He was deemed insane at the inquest
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Green Allen
Jonathan Allen
Alfordsville
Evansville
Wayne Alen
California
San Francisco
Kansas City
Allen
Sullivan and Monts Tie The Knot In Washington
Byron P. Sullivan and Miss Ethel Monts, both of Washington, were married Friday morning by Rev. J. W. Darby of the First Christian church. They have begun housekeeping in Commercial addition.
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Byron P. Sullivan
Ethel Monts
Washington
J. W. Darby
First Christian Church
Walter Will names widow as executrix in March will
The will of C. H. Walter leaves his entire estate to his widow who is appointed executrix without bond. The document was written March 2 in the presence of L. C. Reid and A. C. Wise.
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C. H. Walter
L. C. Reid
A. C. iWise
Will Protect the Vossings in Open Document
A brief note indicates protection for the Vossings as a guiding aim. The fragment suggests a forthcoming action or policy to safeguard the Vossings within the document’s framework.
City weighs crossing protection and car driver rules
City Attorney Walsh pursues an ordinance to protect travelers at railroad crossings. Plans include automatic gates or flatmen on C and E T and B and O Southwestern lines, with railroads to install a tower system. Opening enlargements under the B O Southwestern will be rushed to completion to ease floods. An updated motor vehicle ordinance may follow to better enforce street safety for pedestrians.
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Walsh
West Second
East Eleventh
Banns Will Unite Florence Doyle and Lawrence Matthews
The banns of Miss Florence Doyle of Van Buren township and Lawrence Matthews of Barr township were announced at St Marys church by the Rev Joseph Clancy. The wedding is set for Tuesday morning July 28 at St Marys church.
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Florence
Jeac Doyle
van Buren Township
Lawrence Granville Matthews
Barr Township
Joseph Clancy
St. Marys
Garah ’ Doyle
Matthews
John Matthews
Miss Rhoda A Godwin Adjudged Insane in Evansville Plan
Miss Rhoda A Godwin of Elnora has been adjudged insane by a commission. An application for her admission to the Evansville hospital for the insane has been made.
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Rhoda A. Godwin
Elnora
Evansville
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H. C. Wadsworth
C. H. Yenne
May
Wadsworth
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Enne
Charley Hunt
Cuilop
Linton
Ilinois Central
Monon
Pennsylvania
Mr. Cullop
William A. Cullop
Congress
Vincennes
William H. Vollmer
Vollmer
Ruil
Jacon
Bennett
Skeed
Arthur May
Lucky
James Downey
Ran
M.D. Kelly
Ings
Charles Stumpp
Eph Donaldson
Portersville
Leroy, Wallace
Harrison Township
Edward Robinson
Mr. Capehart
Graham ‘Arms
Sullivan-Monts
Walter Will
McKernan Lumber Yards
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