Labor and Strike Statistics from 1905 and Earlier Eras
The report details 1905 strikes with 221 workers thrown out of 2 077 actions across 8 299 establishments lasting an average of 23 days. It notes 1894 as a peak year with 660 000 locked out workers across 1 349 strikes and 8 196 establishments lasting 42 days. Over 25 years 1881–1905 total strikes reach 34 757 and lockouts 1 546 affecting 9 529 434 workers, with building trades most affected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nual
Bureau of Labor Nd Commerce
United States
Diltered Fragments Prompt Brief Equity Note
An OCR fragment mentions percentages and a joint agreement related to Sironaga, but the text is garbled and unreadable for full context. The readable bits imply a discussion of a 6 per cent figure and a joint accord, but no clear event or entities are established.
Spirit Away From Home In Vincennes Case
William Watson, whose daughter Lenore has vanished, accuses local youths from Robinson area of luring her away. Prosecutor Thompson and Sheriff Hughes filed a case as Vincennes officers and Mr. Thompson investigated in Vincennes and Robinson, with Watson insisting her suitors plotted the disappearance despite the girl’s insistence she would not run away. The Rev. P. C. Cauble of Vincennes, present during Watson’s complaint, backs the suspicion that local men aided the abduction. Cauble notes Watson’s belief in their involvement.
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William Watson
Attgeney
Thompson
Vincennes
Robinson
Disappearance of Miss Watson Stirs Crawford County
A Crawford farmer father's search for his missing daughter Miss Watson spurs public sympathy and heightened tension against local young men. Authorities, including Prosecutor Thompson and Superintendent Fuller, coordinate across Vincennes Robinson and surrounding cities to uncover clues. The daughter, described as tall and stylish with coal black hair and piercing eyes, was last seen in Stanford County. The father vows to pursue the case to the full extent of the law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawford
Daugher
Watson
Stanford County
Thompson
Vincennes
Robinson
Fuller
Miss Watson
Fisherman's Luck Unearths Hidden Treasure Cache
Moorehead of Fairfield New Jersey on a fishing trip found silverware watches and diamonds tucked in a cellar exposed after a canoe accident and a burned cottage ground. The haul valued at 2500 to 3000 is linked to a prior hidden stash.
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Moorehead
Fairfield
N. J
Frank H. Witdle
Briers
Faithful guide dogs mourned as blind resident dies
Ipaternes dispatch reports James Conley aged sixty six prominent wealthy blind resident of the city died Sunday from a complication of diseases. For twenty years he relied on two trained dogs whose collars led him through the city to familiar routes. With his death the dogs are said to be lost. He was the father of Mrs H H Holsinger of Washington.
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Ipaternes
James Conley
H. H. Holsinger
Wasington
Grasshoppers Ravage Rola Area Striking Farms
Veyyardists and farmers in Rola fear an insect plague as grasshoppers devastate fields. Fresno reports a 1500 acre tract already ruined and damage seeming worse along the San Joaquin River. Owners burn grass and apply poison, while talks of hoppers turning to flying states unfold. Some damage observed in central orange orchards.
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Rola
Yiat
Fresno
San Joaquin
Sein
Faith Endures Heat Injures Local Laborer at Yard
Fath, a laborer in the yards, began work days ago and was overcome by heat Thursday around 8 PM. He remained in critical condition for some time and was not moved to hospital until 6 PM. He will be off work for several days at his home on Meadow.
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Sot Fath
Hemvas
Meadow
Visit With Parents Brings Son Home
The son of J. M. Peek returns home from employment with his parents after an absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Letiieseek
J. M. Peek
Property Transfer Hints at City Deal Details
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate a property transfer involving individuals identified as Dr. C H Yen and Deckard, with reference to a buyer named Miji5ims. The readable text suggests a city context but lacks full names, dates, or precise terms of the transaction.
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C.H. Yenne
Miji5ims
Deckard
Accounting system adopted by American railroads
Baltimore chief clerk visits to study the interstate commerce commission’s universal accounting method now used across railroads. The Baltimore and Ohio lines praise the new system which aligns five departments under a common framework and slightly changes telephonic expense accounting. All 1906 accounts will be reworked to fit the new method for comparison with current year business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Interstate Commerce Commission
Té_B. & Ofi
Thejb. & QO
Typhoid Fever Strikes Several In Montgomery Area
Local notes report typhoid cases including Leo Kelly Rosa Patts and Miss Joste Allison as patient details. Community members, such as Emmitt Horton and John Fanning, travel to and from Washington for health concerns and updates. Local visits and family illnesses punctuate the Montgomery scene with preacher Rev. J M Linman announced for Sunday services while Ernest Williams recovers from illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Kelly
Lewis Mattingly
Linton
J. W. Beasley
Washington
Emmitt Horton
C. W. Slinkard
John Fanning
Miss. Rosa
Patts
Thomas Chee Yete
Lucile
Okal
Alfred Coyle
Lly
Jospeh Keevers
Amanda McCracker
Loogootee Thurday
Walter Welmoft
Mart
William ¥. O’neill
Pearl le
Afra Jager
Willa WeHs
Drih Loughmiller
E. C
Harris H
Laura Farrell
George B. Drew
Montgomery
James M. Dant
Cloeee
Lgogootee
Mayme Jager
J. M. Iinman
U. B
Ernest Williams
Charles Stokes
J. M.D
Minnie’ Whde
Washington, D. GC
Henry McCracken
Win Faymer
Shelburn
Jami M. Dant
Cleo
Cahill
Maggie O'Neill
Lewis
Paul Dant
High Rock
Misa Joste Allison
Royal Allison
Hasel
John C. Smith
Cnjiar Bon
Fathe
Pony incident causes damage near Clark's shop
Fragmentary report notes a pony caused property damage on a rural route near the blacksmith shop on a Sunday morning. A carrier on Route 1 observed the animal and the pony was stopped before further harm, with W. H. Clark reporting considerable damage to his bag and property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Lundergan
Ano
Ani
W. H. Clark
Hay Ride Crowd at Montgomery Outing
A Tuesday night hayride near Montgomery drew about thirty youths and girls. Named attendees included Onis Sorging, Bertie Benhett, Fred Wuertz, Harry Van Trbts, Robert Curley, Joseph Cavanaugh, Walter Hack, Mabel Allison, Eldena Morris, Anna Morris, Anna Dysch, Carrie Cecetius, Red Adored, Sarah Buzan, and Edith Hardy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitt
Montgomery
Harty
Onis Sorging
Bertie Benhett
Fred Wuertz
Harry van Trbts
Robert {Urley
Joseph Cavanaugh
Walter Hack
Mabel Allison
3Eldena
Anna Morris
Anna Dysch
Carrie Cécetius
Red
Sarah Buzan
Edith Hardy
ElNora Home Burns in Fire. Firefighter Prostration
The home of Eli Hannah at ElNora caught fire from a defective flu stove Tuesday morning. The house was destroyed causing a $500 loss. Hannah was overcome by heat while fighting the blaze and remained in critical condition briefly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eli Hannah
Elnora
Hannah
Shoals Man Recovering After Freight Train Accident
David Gwin, of Shoals, who recently lost his left leg and right foot after a fall from a freight train at Mitchall, is reported to be recovering and improving as he adapts to his injuries.
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Ott Gwin
Shoals
Mitchall
Woods Return to Sullivan Home After City Visit
Mr and Mrs Walter Woods who had been guests of Mrs Woods parents the Rev and Mrs A M aféGuire in the city returned to their Sullivan home this morning
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Walter Woods
City
Stimulation Without Irritation Warns About Kidney Irregularities
A brief health note warns that summer kidney issues arise from excessive drinking or overheating and urges immediate care with Foley's Kidney Cure available at Smith Winton drug stores.
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Foley
Smith
Winton, ‘Drugelsts
Urino Laxative Fruit Rup Promoted By Local Druggists
An old advertisement touts Urino Laxative Fruit Rup as a cleanser and bowel stimulant without irritation. It cites testimonials from Dr W Kelley of Mansfield Pa about kidney and bladder trauma and notes Foley's Kidney Cure as a cure to trust, sold by Smith and Winton druggists.
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Smith & Winton
W. Kelley
Mansfield
Foley
Winton
Cine
Freventies
Armacy
War Against Ponsumption and Preventives in 1907 notices
An OCR fragment discusses combating consumption the white plague with Foley Honey and Tar and Preventives cold cure samples. It mentions nonresident notices from Indiana Davie county district court September term 1907 and lists Anna My Clairsey as a defendant.
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Foldy
Smith
Vinton
Args
Property transfers listed in Daviess County records
Daviess County deeds show multiple land transfers including Mary Ketchem to J R Ketch and Mabel Freed to Ketchem’s addition, Arena M Turk to Amiel Turk, J A Harris to W A Sharam in Mackle’s addition, and others. Transfers cover Washington, Graham’s and Tranter’s additions with prices ranging from 1000 to 7000 dollars.
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Mary Ketchem
J. R. Ketch
Ora Hunt
Mary J. Fielder
Washington Lot
Mtegart
Mary Fox
J. L. Feagan
H. S. Johnson
M. McCracken
Volney Clements
A. Cole
Perce
Rachael E. Michaels
H. D. Michaels
Arena M. Turk
Amiel Turk
Jacob Michaels
H. G. Michaels
J. A. Harris
W. A
Sharam
Montgomery
Mackle
T. G. Taylor
S&s. L. Barnett
Graham Place
A. Whisman
Henry Minter
Elnora
Ketchem
Mabel Freed
A. J. Padgett
C. J. Elk
Washington
Graham's
B. N. Clawson
Stella C. Clawson
George Hyatt's
C. M. Cosby
A. G. Bixler
Turner's
Clarence Waggoner
Carrie Wagzoner
William Béck
C. A. Calloway
Hyatt's
Daviess Coal Coal Co
Montgomery Mere. Co
Daviess County Coal Co
C. C. Martin Et al Ped
Letters Remaining at Washington Post Office July 23 1907
List of names for final letters at the Washington post office ending July 23 1907. Women include Mrs Maid Clement Miss Emma Gloves Mrs Nettle Fol Inn Mandy Leghton Mrs G F Stevents Miss Nellie Smith. Men include George W Button Luther Cfurpeck Harry Faris Jacob T Hawkins Joseph Kelly Harry Louis C H McDonald. Also Rothchild. E C Faith Postmaster.
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Washington Post Office
Maid Clement
Emma Gloves
Nettle Fol Inn
Mandy Leghton
G. F. Stevents
Nellie Smith
George W. Button
Luther Cfurpeck
Harry Faris
Jacob T. Hawkins
Joseph Kelly
Harry Louis C. H. McDonald
Rothchild
E. C. Faith
Births in the City Herald
Mrs. Joseph E Cannon welcomed a daughter while Mrs. Samuel S Cox announced the birth of a son on Tuesday evening.
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Cannon
Joseph E. Cannon
Cox
Samuel S. Cox
Marriage Licenses Issued for Two Local Couples
Frank M. McLin and Maud F. Rose obtained a marriage license, as did James L. Rolston and Manala J. Creason, in the latest local courthouse records.
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M'Lin - Rose
Frank M. McLin
Maud F. Rose
Rolston - Creason
James L. Rolston
Manala J. Creason
Lawrence Vs. Socaran legal notice hearing set
Notice announces hearing for September 17 1907 in the Lawrence versus Socaran matter. Anna M Clairsey must appear at the Washington Indiana court or the case will proceed in her absence. Clerk WM A Wallace signs dated July 25 1907. Heffernan Mattingly attorneys for plaintiff. Coroner’s Inquest for infant of Phillip Zinkan finds death gastro enteritis with no blame, dated July 27 1907.
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Anna M. Clairsey
Washington
Indiana
WM. A. Wallace
Heffernan& Mattingly
Attys
C. O. Bonham
Daviess County
Phillip Zinkan
Bonham
Appointment of Executor for Martha F Moots Estate
George L. Harris appointed executor of the last will and testament of Martha F. Moots, deceased. The estate is described as solvent. Attorneys 3 Heffernan & Mattingly provide address 26w2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha F. Moots
George L. Harris
Heffernan & Mattingly
Attys
In Town Warm Days Visit East Main Street Rest
A brief note invites readers to visit 405 East Main Street for cool comfort and listen to fine music selections repeated by Mr. Edison's great genius. The informal advertisement promises easy access and enjoyable tunes for passersby.
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405 East
Main Street
Mr. Edison
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Miss Lenore
Watson Isomie
Bertain
Simmons
NEW
Len Coons
Waco
Barr
Elnoras
David Gwin Diproving
Sullivan
Daviess Cout- da
Anna My Clairsey
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