European War Rumors Ramp Up as Mobilizations Begin
Reports detail rapid European troop movements with Russia 80 000 on the Austrian frontier and German and French forces mobilizing. Austria rejects mediation while Germany warns of full mobilization. Paris and Berlin grow grim as tension threatens a broader conflict. U S diplomats note war clouds across the globe.
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Russia
Germany
North Sea
St. Petersburg
Austria
Grey
Servia
Paris
Belgrade
Europe
BerHn
London
Russia Rises to Defend Serbia as War Clouds Gather
A Russian ultimatum pledges to shield Serbia from Austrian domination and mobilization appears likely. Reports say Belgrade was bombarded, with Austrian troops advancing. Russia vows to act and braces its military, while demonstrations in St. Petersburg rally support for Serbia and the Slavic cause.
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Cornell Goremykine
St. Petersburg
Russia
Austria
Balkans
Mayor McCarty Outlines City Improvements and Budget
In his annual message Mayor John W. McCarty urges converting Hawkins Creek to a closed sewer and straightening its course to improve drainage into White River. He promotes concrete streets and notes enough funds to pay off $20,000 of the plant bonds, with total indebtedness at $19,000 after covering the right plant. He calls for improved city scales and a garbage plant, and discusses electric coal bids with a tied vote resolved by the mayor.
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John W. McCarty
Hawking Creek
MrCarty
Hawkins Creek
White River
McCarty
Washington
Dillard
Dosch
Elberfield Coal Company
Washington- Wheatland Coal Company
Washington-Wheatland Coal Company
Washington - Wheatland Company
Paris Prepares Amid War Crisis and Food Stockpiles
Paris authorities move to avert famine as bakers stockpile flour and a 15000 ton reserve is logged in the capital. Police monitor Austrians and Germans, cafe seating is halted after disturbances, and officials urge calm while awaiting Austro-Hungarian stance on Serbia and the allied powers.
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Gwuerd
Corbet
Paris
Austrias
Austro-Hungary
Russia
Uritain
France
Servia
City council actions approve petitions and committee bids
After remarks, the council voted to award the contract to Little Coal Company. Petitions granted include Meridian street piling and Madison Walsh nine room house on Fourth and Flora with sewer tap. Hydrant location at Fourth and John referred to water committee. Sewer permit for T A Snider Preserve Co to build a ten inch sewer from Walnut to E F Rewer. bids to be received by Dillard Wildridge Streeter committee. Paint fire alarm poles red. old cemetery clean up bids assigned. Catch basins foul odor referred to special committee Ramney Dosch Klingensmith.
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Dosch
Ramsey
Streeter
Washington - Wheatland Coal Company
Wildridge, Klinzensmith and Dillard
Little Coal Company
Meridian Street
Madson Walsh
Fourth and
Flora Streets
Fourth Street
Northwast Fourth and
John Streets
Water Committee
T. A. Snider Preserve Company
West ‘Walnut
E. & F. Rewer
Dosch, Klingensmith and Dillard
Pov
Dillard, Wildridge
Old City Cemetery
Bowes
Special Registration Push Leads Counties to File Petitions
Dr. QO K McKittrick chairs the county Democratic central committee and tabs a letter from State Chairman Korbly urging petitions for a September special registration. Petitions must be signed by 300 resident freeholders before August 15 to trigger county registrations. Similar notices go to other county chairmen. J A Gill buys a double house in Vincennes for about 1250 dollars from Jude Downey. Madison Walsh sues Joseph I Gordon to quiet title to a lot at Fourth and Flora and seeks possession of eleven and a half feet off the south end.
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Democratic Central Committee
Hernard Kerbly
Korbly
Madison Walsh
Joseph I. Gordon
Fourth
East Flora Streets
Conley and Miss Irwin Married Saturday by Judge McCarty
W A Conley and Miss Bessie Irwin were married Saturday by May or John W McCarty. The bride is a daughter of Charles Irwin.
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W. A. Conley
Bessie Irwin
John W. McCarty
Charles Irwin
Local Marriage Licenses and Real Estate Transfers
Local statistics list marriages for Borders Crossen and Conley Irwin, with ages and local residences. Births note a daughter to Mrs. W. I. Ross. Real estate transfers are reported by land agent A. J. Pittlinger, detailing numerous parcels in Washington, Barr township, Southalde add, West Point add, and other local townships with buyer and property specifics.
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Borders
A. J. Pittlinger
Che Land
Temple Court
H. T. Rore & W
Kirk
Pialoville
Fred A. Stewart & W
Amos H. Hoss
Etta O’neall&H
Washington School Township
Advertised Letters at Washington Ind Post Office
List of letters remaining uncalled for at the Washington Indiana post office for the week ending July 28, 2014. Women include Liza Clements Hanna Danbez Marguerite Hi Ethel Rus sell Ethel Simpson Nina Sheppherd four. Men include E Brantner Edgar Carnahan R H Covert G R Gibson John Holtzclaw Cleo Murry Fred O Connor J J Wilson. Ask for advertised letter. One cent charged on all advertised matter. E E Forsythe postmaster.
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Washington, Indiana
Liza Clements
Hanna Danbez
Marguerite HI
Ethel Russell
Ethel Simpson
Nina Sheppherd
E. 8. Brantner
Edgar Carnahan
R. H. Covert
G. R. Gibson
John Holtzclaw
Cleo Murry
Fred O'Connor
J. J. Wilson
E. E. Forsythe
Public Auction at Keith Farm Near Plainville Otterbein Church
Public sale on August 5 1914 at the Dicey E Keith farm four miles south of Plainville near Otterbein church. Horses cattle hogs farming implements and household goods offered with cash or credit terms 12 months on larger sums. Auctioneers J W Weaver A T Morgan and clerk R Bier eilom.
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Surrey
GALE
ZA Kennaman
J. W.’ Weaver
A. T.morxan
Bier Eilom Clerk
Change Your Seed Wheat Seeding AdLets Grow High Yields
Advertisement promotes Marvelous wheat promising high yields and money saved. It cites testimonials with Indiana and Tennessee names, claims yields of 40 to 89 grains per head, 50 to 60 bushels per acre, and results across multiple counties. Readers urged to mail for catalog and letters from growers. O. K. Seed Store in Indianapolis invites orders and catalogs.
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H. FE. S
Ohio Co
Ind
Wayne Co
L. S
Miami Co
Warrick Co
Daviess Co
Greene Co
Jefferson Co
Iud
H. H
Whitley Co
J.W.S. Highland Co
J. Rose H
Stewart Co
Poles Painted Red to Mark Fire Alarm Boxes
Fire alarm poles are being painted red from the ground to where the box hangs so observers can locate an alarm box quickly. The aim is to reduce delays caused by trouble in finding a box and to ornament the boxes with a coat of red paint.
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McCarty
Purdue orchard demonstrations planned across state
Plans are underway for six series of orchard demonstrations by Purdue University agricultural extension workers. The sessions, to be held in September and October, will cover all phases of practical orchard work. Borders-Crossen, Earl F. Sorders and Teresa Cro vgen were married Monday morning in Washington.
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Agricultural Extension Department
Purdue University
Earl F. Sorders
Teresa Crovgen
Washington
Dog Bite Ends in Fatal Shot by City Captain
James Jordan a former city patrolman suffers a swollen ankle after a dog bite. The dog was shot by Captain Gates following the incident and the case proceeds under local police action.
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James Jordan
Captain Gates
Bought Automobile and Baseball and Court Notices
Reading shows a resident bought an Overland from Washington Auto Company. Reports detail a 3 1 Jasper Reds victory 3 1 over Looquote Glassworkers and a 13 inning Kame game where Tell City beat Princeton. Also notices announce a divorce suit nonresident and an administrator appointment in Davis County Indiana with court dates in September 1914.
Washington Greys Defeated in Practice by Henderson Audubons
The Henderson Audubons impressed despite ragged uniforms and a sloppy crowd ambiance. Washington Greys showed unexpected fielding, recording twenty one assists as Hicks' crew won the exhibition by a wide margin.
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Woodlawn
Henderson Audubons
Washington Greys
Kentucky Club
Barbum
Washington
Cordell Appointed Special Examiner for Transville District
Wayne W. Cordell, a United States pension bureau examiner with 33 years in service, is named special examiner for the Transville pension district. He will base in the Evanaville federal building and oversee counties in Indiana and Kentucky including Crawford, Daviess, Dubois and others.
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Wayne W. Cordell
United States Pension Bureau
Transville Pension Distri
Federal
Evanaville
Mr. Cordell
Pension Service
Washington City
Indiana
Crawford
Daviess
Dubois
Floyd
Gibson
Harrison
Knox
Lawrence
Martin
Orange
Perry
Pike
Posey
Spencer
Vanderburgh
Warrick
Washington
Kentucky
Breckinridge
Butler
Caldwell
Crittenden
Hancock
Henderson
Hopkins
Lyon
McLean
Meade
Muhlenberg
Ohio
Union
Webster
Notice of Final Settlement of Estate in Daviess County
Describes final settlement hearing for Jabez A. McCord estate to be held September 7 at Daviess circuit court. Executors Rachel McCord and Margaret Carnahan named. interested parties urged to appear, prove heirship, and contest or approve accounts. Court filing indicates solvency and appointment details with Hastings firm noted.
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State of Indiana
Daviess County
Daviess
Joste Cook
Earnest Cook
Daviess Circuit Court
Washington
WM. H. Kiefer
Hastings, Allen & Hastings
Liwit
Elmer FE. Hastings
Livonia Lyony
Aclerk
Han
Isamel
Sail Court
Elmer E. Hastings
Christina Lemonds
Christina Sears
Edward Sears
Mainess
Hantings
Allen &Hastipes
Rachel McCord
Jabez A. McCord
Tate
Rachel M'Cord
Hastings
Allen & Hastings
Indiana
Magness J. Carnahan
Margaret Carnahan
Gardiner, Tharp
Gardiner
Attor- Heys
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Czar
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Bland
Oscar E. Bland
Congress
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J. A. Gill
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Vincennes
Swords
Hart
Local Statistics
Ross
W. I. Ross
Mary A. Walker
William T. Walker
Graham's Place
I Graber
Amos H. Hose
Charles F. Baker
Ada Schuck & H
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West Point
Ada Schuck
Henrr Schuck
Weat Point Add
Wareareat
Crossen
Robert Hunter
Cannelburn
Washington Auto
Tell City
Princeton
Kame
Edward Car Hiale
James A. Gil
Tharp & Gardiner
Frawest
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Heram EB. Arvin
Tharp& Gardiner
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