Fires and losses through May with lightning as a major cause
The May period shows 331 fires across four weeks with an average loss of 2534 dollars per fire and total losses peaking early in the month. Lightning caused 13 fires in the fourth week, with one fatality, while unknown origins led with 14 incidents.
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Columbia
Venezuela
Central America
Mexico
East Indies
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Inconsistent Mr GulloP and Cullop Tariff Speech Circulation
A newspaper note critiques Congressman Cullop for postal service patronage and favors a people powered primary. It recalls a failed pardon of postmaster appointments, citing Bloomington and the district as examples of ring influence over offices.
Library Circulation Report May Totals by Genre
Circulation data from Carnegie Library shows May activity across genres, including philosophy and religion, sociology, literature, travel, biography, and medical. Totals indicate overall usage with notable high counts in literature and biography categories.
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Carnegie
Community Notes From Shiloh and Nearby
Local society items list visits and family news from Shiloh area. Stella Chestnut, Bertha Garten, and Ethel Bain host and visit relatives. births noted for Mrs. John Rosier’s guest ties. Melvin Harper and Eli Daugherty family visits. Mrs. Sallie Chandler and Willian Chestnut hosted gatherings. Bert Oak and Bert Harper traveling to Indianapolis and Plainville. several neighbors hosted in Pibinoa and Eaglesville.
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Perry
Byrer
Bert Oak
Dion
Stella Chestnut
Ito
Charlie Harper
Inidianspolis
Stella
Fale Ada
Plainville
Ethel Franklin
Seth Cunvidzham
John Rosier
Coldgado
Arthur
Joe
Pearl Chestnut
Emanuél
John Lag
Wil. Phanalar
Will. Harper
Local Lectures and Chautauqua Plans Stir Washington Support
Community leaders discuss a series of lectures and a chautauqua style program in Washington with ticket options and reduced prices. Meanwhile two young men, Robert Redwald and Robert Stockly, were severely injured in a train collision near Vincennes, with Redwald sustaining leg and brain injuries and Stockly possibly fatal, both hospitalized after the Vollmer incident.
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Brheck
Robert Redwald
Farnye
Johnson Township
Robert Stock- Igg
Decker
Good Samaritan Hospital
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Vincennes Comercial
Vollmer
Rehwald
Gardner
Model
Rameey
Benhamee
Hether
Stokely
Squire i
Red
Tralian
Labhes Rival With Knife Near Petersburg Farm Incident
Peter s Brenton farm three miles east of Petersburg saw Frak Anderson, manager of Grain and Elevator, nearly killed when Seldon Tuckery, a tenant, attacked a partner owner during a sought possession dispute. Anderson went to the farm for chicken coops and the confrontation escalated to a knife attack.
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Frak Anderson
Petersbur
Peter S
Jap envoy signals cautious peace proposal stance
A draft convention text shows cautious approval by the Japanese government while negotiations continue. The Japanese ambassador indicated readiness to consider the proposal but offered no definite outcome, as U.S. officials reported no clear result from talks. Meanwhile a separate note touches on ongoing legislative discussions and potential shifts. The report reflects mixed signals amid stalled progress in the peace process.
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Bryan Yesterdaternoan
Sconas
Houghton Succumbs After Eventful Career At Sea
Obituary notice notes the death of Catherine Houghton after a long life tied to the Hughton mission boat Houghton. The account references her late husband, Judge H. Q., and recalls key moments from her career at sea.
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Catherine H Ton
Houghton
H. Q
William No
Home city beauty urged to spur landscaping drive
A city editor argues landscape gardening and home decoration boost civic charm and economy. Women are urged to lead neighborhood beautification, with tips on plants and color to freshen yards before summer.
James M Johnson Dead Local Resident From Daviess County
Word from Toppenish Washington reports the death of James M Johnson formerly of Daviess county He passed away May 28 at about seventy years old Survived by wife Mrs Nancy Johnson and children Hirdm Johnson Charlek Marion Johnson and Mrs Grace Sawyer plus other kin The obituary notes he left southern Daviess six years ago to settle in the west and recalls his kindly ties to the local community
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James M. Johnson
Toppenish
Washinston
I Daviess County
Johnson
Daviess County
Nancy Johnson
Hirdm Johnson
Topepatsh
Charlek
Marion Johnson
Burley
Idaho
Grace iSawyer
Hutley
Miss Allen Resigns as Carnegie Librarian
Miss Rein Ailes, longtime librarian at Carnegie public library, resigned following the previous head Anna Gibson. Trustees accepted the resignation at yesterday afternoon's meeting and named Miss Mary E. Waller to succeed her as assistant librarian at Evansville, daughter of J. E. Waller of the city.
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Rein Ailes
Carnegie Public
Anna Gibsoh
Wass
Hell Library
Mary. E. Waller
Mies Alien
Migs ‘Waller
Evansvie
J. E. Waler
Board of Tax Assessment Appeal Board Appointed
A county renaking board to hear appeals from township assessors and set taxation levels for corporate and personal property was convened at the editor's office. Members include Feagans, S. Lew, John L. Clark, Hush Morzai, and Howard Allison. Judge J. Will Allison named as chair with Morgan fan Hisard as advisor.
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John L. Clarl
Hush Morzai
Howard Allison
Brette
J. Wi Allisoh
M Rgan Fan Hhisard
Merchants form Future Vans committee to guide town growth
Fifty four business leaders attended a meeting presenting a report that pleased all and instructed the committee to continue work. Barrows will appoint three members to join officers and form the directors. Next meeting set for Thursday at 4 pm with changes to avoid Western day conflicts. a whistle at Pink Mills to signal gathering time.
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Barrows
Berrows
Tal
Zoma
Passivle
Falls From Cherry Tree Injure SevenYearOld Davis Boy
Seven year old George Davis fell from a cherry tree on his father Thomas B. Davis farm on Sugarland road. The left arm was fractured near the shoulder and a head gash required stitches after the fall. Dr. C. P. Scudder attended the injured boy.
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Thomas B. Davis
Sugarland
George Davis
Loy
C. P. Scudder
County Grants 5 Percent License Request Under Review
County commissioners consider a grants application for a 5 percent share by Joseph Aretiart, tied to a wholesale liquor license and tax renewals. Officials seek clarity on the project and funding, with action expected in coming weeks.
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Joseph Aretiart Fc
Tenewat of & Wholesale
Nquor Palers Leense
Local Court Hears Plea on Drunkenness and Sentences
In police court Mayor MecCarty presided over cases involving intoxication and assault. A defendant named Glover received a suspended sentence with a water wagon requirement after pleading not to jail. a separate assault case against Brand involved a dine-room dispute with a laborer named Arata.
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Ted Hinde
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Glover
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