Brother Reunited With Sister After Thirty Year Gap
Oliver Peeson of Muncie Indiana received a letter from his sister now Mrs Hetty Tilson of New York. Her early life included adoption by a Kansas family after her parents died in infancy. An old Kansas teacher helped locate Oliver and five other brothers Si las Peerson Chanute Canada Lloyd Walter and Harry Peeson and George Pee won Newcastle Indiana.
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Muncie
Ind
Oliver Peeson
Hetty Tilson
New York
Silas Peerson
Chanute
Canada
Lloyd
Walter
Harry Peeson
Sagerstown
George Peewon
Newcastle
Picnic and speeches draw Socialist event in Plainville
Socialists of Daviess County plan an all day harvest home grounds picnic at Plainville with many from Washington attending. Janet Fenimore of Anderson will speak on East Main and Third Streets Saturday evening. Fenimore won the recent intercollegiate oratorical contest and is praised for her elocution.
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Daviess County
Plainville
Washington
Janet Fenimore
Anderson
East Main
Third Streets
Fenimore
Tomato Crop Outlook Brightens Then Dims Across States
The report notes mixed conditions across the region with some states showing healthy plants but barren yields. Delaware Maryland and Virginia face serious crop damage from frost and drought and expect substantial shortfalls. Packers warn of price increases as older stocks thin and future supplies tighten.
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Delaware
Maryland
Virginia
Indiana G A R Names 1920s Commanders and Deaths
The list enumerates surviving and deceased department commanders of the Indiana G A R with names from Kokomo Indianapolis South Bend and other cities. It notes General Foster and General Kimball as deceased from the city and reflects pride in the Indianapolis G A R organization.
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Orlando al ‘Somers
Kokomo
Indiana
Robert $. Foster
Indianapollis
Nate Kimball
Department
Sanel Armstrong
Brail
William W. Dudley
Washington D. C
Edwin Nicar
South Bend
David N. Foster
Ft Wayne
Argus D. van Osdal
Madison
Charles M. Travis
Crawfordaville
Gil Rk. Stormont
Princeton
Albert OQ. Marsh
Winchester
Harvey. B. Shively
Wabash
Henry M. Caylor
Noblesville
James I. Dodge
Elithart
Daniel ‘Ryan
Hymera
David
Breen
Spencer
Milton Garrigus
George W. Grubb
Rockville
William L. Duntop
Franklin
Benjamin Starr
Richmond
Daniel R. Lucas
Indianapolis
Marine D. Tackett
Greenburg
Indianapolis G. A. R
Thomas Post Dominates State Veterans Command Lineup
Seven department commanders are drawn from Thomas Post No 17 with Ivan N Walker and General Benjamin Harrison among notable members. Invitations go to former commanders for a reception planned by Thomas Post for October 19 honoring Commander Somers. Thomas Post maintains leadership strength despite gains by Farragut Post Evansville.
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Thomas Post
Ivan N. Walker
United States
Benjamin Harrison
Coloney Dudley
Washington, D. C
Somers
Farragut
Evansville
Tariff bill conference report signed by Republicans
Republican conferees signed the Payne Aldrich tariff report after President pressed for further cuts on lumber and gloves. The draft is praised as a stand pat victory with limited concessions. Democrats retreated when the president demanded higher duties on gloves and lumber. The report heads to the House this afternoon with a possible vote tomorrow.
Spain faces crushing Morocco defeat and Barcelona upheaval
The Spanish government admits a major defeat in Morocco while reports claim Barcelona is seized by a revolutionary mob with blood in the streets and artillery in use.
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Spain
Morocco
Barcelona
Washington Democrats Propose Reform Platform for 1909
The Washington Indiana Democratic platform calls for careful economical city governance, strict law enforcement, open public discuss ion of contracts, and removal of Republican waste. It denounces graft, faulted handling of the electric plant sale, and street repairs, pledging impeachment for corrupt officials and a clean, honest administration.
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Washington
Indiana
Wwe
Iity
Common Council
Athey
Democratic Party
Machine Public Safety Items Fail to Deter Revolutionary Onslaught
In a vain attempt to quell the revolutionary element, authorities rely on machine public safety items. The effort appears ineffective as clashes continue and order remains unsettled.
Thaw Interrogation Ends as Jerome Presses Seeks Answers
Harry K Thaw completed a grueling examination by William Travers Jerome district attorney of New York. Thaw stood up well under questions and both sides expressed satisfaction with the session. He will be back on the stand today but the questioning will be conducted by his lawyer. The Wright airplane speed trial was not held yesterday. The balloon at Fort Myer broke from its moorings before flight postponement was announced. Heavy rain and winds at Alexandria caused test abandonment.
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Dayton
A. H. Stahl
Hamilton
Miami Valley Hospital
Stahl
Hamilton Union
Harry K. Thaw
William Travers Jerome
New York
White, Plaines, N. ‘Y
Thaw
Fort Myer
Alexandria
Mrs Ella Flagg Young Becomes Chicago School Superintendent
Sue becomes the first woman to hold the office as Ella Flagg Young is elected to lead the Chicago school system.
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Ella Flagg Young
Chicago
Sue
Union Musicians Strike At St Louis Funeral
Twenty five union musicians marching to Nathan S. Frankel's funeral in St Louis refused to perform. They returned to the Ashhenbroedel club after a nonunion undertaker was placed in charge. The marchers had been ordered by the union to attend as a tribute, and the withdrawal was approved by the union.
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Nathan S. Frankel
St. Louis
Ashhenbroedel Club
Musicians’ Union
Frankel
Tobacco Grown At Tipton County Poor Farm First Crop
The first tobacco crop grown in Tipton County is underway on the county farm. Planted by an inmate formerly from Bracken County Kentucky the crop will be used to feed and cure for the inmates with the superintendent assisting in housing and curing.
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Tipton County
Ivea
Bracken County
Kentucky
Loogootee Saloon Closes Under Local Option Law
The Thomas E. Williams saloon in Loogootee shut Wednesday night under a ninety day clause of the local option law as its license expired. Located south of the railroad, it was the second drinking place to close since the local option election.
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Thomas E. Williams
Loogootee
Family Tragedy After Laughter In Chicago Basement
In Chicago last night Owen Rowley collapsed from a spinal injury after a cousin Edward Rowley shared a joke while they sat on a railing. The fall, estimated fifteen feet, caused fatal injuries and Owen died.
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Owen Rowley
Chicago
Edward Rowley
Owen
Teachers Examination Tomorrow at County Superintendent Burris Office
County Superintendent Burris will conduct a teachers examination at his office in the courthouse tomorrow. The notice states the location and purpose of the exam for county teachers.
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Burris
Court House
Sanford Births a Son at Granda Avenue
Mrs. John G. Sanford of Grana avenue welcomed a son on Sunday, adding a newborn to the family.
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Sanford
John G.sanford
Grana-avenue
Cousin of President Killed in Train Accident
Mrs. William T. Chase of Middletown New York third cousin of President Taft was struck by an Erie express while hurrying to catch a New York train. She died instantly in view of her husband daughter and companions. Mrs Chase was 54 and active in religious and benevolent work and had shown interest in ballooning and air exploration.
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New York
William T. Chase
Middletown
N. Y
President Tait
Erie
Chase
Frereany
Millie 7
Elisha Taft
Worcester
Mass
Alice to Go Ballooning
Mrs. Nicholas Longworth has within the last two days obtained an invitation for a ballooning excursion. The planned outing is expected to take place soon with a small group.
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Alice
Nicholas Longworth
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Larimore
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Matthew Belcher
Minnie Alice Alford
Oo Allen - Boicourt
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Axtell Avenue
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Sandborn
Nora Bell
Barr Township
Washington Post Office
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J. M. Carnahan
Henry Doyle
William Marsh
Roy’ Metzger
Will. Smith
G. W. Small
BE. C. Faith
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Sarah E. Piste
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Washington Realty CO. c
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