Thieves Strike Washington Businesses in Overnight Burglary
Thieves visited Washington Saturday night causing four local break ins including William Walker’s saloon George Cosgrove’s saloon Philio Datillo’s fruit stand and the Walker Norris mill They forced rear doors smashed glass cut into locks and stole small sums of money and a few bottles of whisky Five freight car breaks noted by Chief Wainman hint at a widening spree by suspected tramps as police chase possible eastward suspects and motives remain unclear.
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Washington
William Walker
George Cosgrove
Philio Datillo
Walker & Norris Mill
Walker
John Barlett
Barlett
Neal & Eskridge
Datillo
Ratillo
Congreve
Mur Cosgrove
Walker & Norris
East Main Street
Wainman
B. 2 O. Southwestern Police Department
Vincennes
Barber Shop Change Ends Trade for Claude Sanders Shop
Frank Trainor becomes owner of the Claude Sanders barber shop at East Fifth and Main after a months long deal. The shop will be remodeled with repainting and interior improvements. Trainor came from Montgomery and will keep William Allen on staff.
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Frank Trainor
Claude Sanders
East Fifth
Main Streets
Sanders
Mr. Trainor
Wil Stumpp
Montgomery
William Allen
East Fourteenth Street
Mr.Trainor
Washington Hosts Gentry Brothers Circus This May
The Gentry Brothers dog and pony show arrives Friday May 19 for two performances at the fair grounds. An advance agent secured city permission and arranged the event. The troupe, wintering in Bloomington, has toured northern areas recently and promises an outstanding pageant with a morning street parade.
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Washington
Gentry Brothers Dog and Pony Show
Gentry Brothers
Bloomington
Arrival of spring signals warm weather relief
Spring arrives with hints of milder days as readers are urged to shed winter attire and enjoy the warming trend across the region. The item notes a shift in season encouraging lighter garments and outdoor activity.
Sheriff Responds to Urgent Call Over Knife Attack
Sheriff William Patterson and deputy Chastain rushed from Loogootee to Union Chapel in Halbert township after a report of a stabbing. John Myers suffered two knife wounds as Herschel Tredway was arrested nearby and later released after a court appearance.
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Loogootee
William Patterson
Union Chapel
Halbert Township
Herschel Tredway
John Myers
Patterson
Shoals
Mr. Chastain
Andi
Pessons
Meyers
Tredway
Prominent Washington man faces serious mistreatment charge
Hugh McKernan Jr son of a well known Washington family was arrested by Chief Patrick McCrigaken and Captain William Kermode on mistreatment charges involving Edina Brumett sixteen. The affidavit was filed in Magistrate J W Kellams court. Bond of 1000 furnished by the accused father and he was released. Preliminary hearing set for Monday May 22 at 1:90. The girl is under medical care and said to be in serious condition.
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Hugh McKernan
Jjr
Washington
Patrick McCrigaken
William Kermode
Edina Brumett
Sarah Brumett
Chelsea
McKernan
J. W. Kellams
Globe
Kellams
F. A. Seal
Argent
Mandabach Suit Seeks Receiver in Circuit Court
Plaintiffs Nicholas Gus Jacob and John Mandabach sue on account in circuit court. Defendants include James M. Thompson John Kittinger Peoples National Bank Washington National Bank and David H Padgett trustee for Mandabadi Coal Co. Judge Ogdon appoints John Dosch receiver with $1,000 bond.
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Nicholas
Gus
Jacob
John Mandabach
Circuit
James M. Thompson
John Kittinger
Peoples National Bank
Washington National Bank
David H. Padgett
Mandabadi Coal Company
Padgett & Padgett
J. W. ‘Ogdon
John Dosch
Defendants Dropped in Suit Over Husband’s Death
A motion to dismiss the action was sustained as to Toon and Seal in a circuit court Friday. Mary E. Divine sues Joseph N. Workman Alpheus Q. Toon Sherman McPherson and Bernard Seal for damages from her husband’s death in Leogootee last year due to a fall from a second story window while intoxicated. The case moved to this county from Martin circuit court on change of venue.
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Toon
Old Age No Bar Here At Sunday School Session
Anson B. Johnson attended the First Methodist church Sunday morning class. At ninety one he remained vigorous and engaged in the discussion showing his faithful membership and dedication to the church over the years.
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First Methodist Church
Anson B. Johnson
Johnson
Examiner explains state board findings on intoxication report
William A Deharity chief of the state examining board has requested Charles M Newell field examiner to report that he was intoxicated at Dein.
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William A
Deharity
State’ Examining Board
Charles M. Newell
Dein
Forest fires rage across upper Michigan copper district
Fire sweeps Ontonagon and surrounding counties with 90 mile front from Lake Superior to Channing. Northern Forest Protective Association reports seven deaths and widespread destruction including Otter Lake and Chassell as crews battle flames, while other fires threaten Indiana and Kentucky towns and a Newark loss.
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Houghton, Mich
Copper District
Forest Rangers
Northern Forest Protective Association
Ontonazgon
Otter Lake
Ontonagon County
Lake Superior
Channing
Chassell
Worchester Lumber Company
LiAnse
John Soran Lumber Company
Houghton County
Upper Peninsula
Perpetual injunction blocks Carey firm from underselling prices
Judge Anderson in federal court issued a perpetual injunction restraining Robert T Carey and Sons of Marion from selling phonograph records below manufacturer quoted prices. The order follows an agreement among the parties and applies to the sales in Indianapolis.
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Indianapolis
Anderson
Robert T.carey
Sons of
Marion
Rev Michael W Lyons Honored In Loogootee Remembrance
The Rev. Michael W Lyons spent years serving the community in Loogootee and was remembered by old acquaintances in a local tribute highlighting his steadfast ministry and long years of service.
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Michael W. Lyons
Pershing Seeks Divorce and Support in Circuit Court
Hester H. Pershing sues C Elmer Pershing for divorce after four years of alleged cruel treatment. She seeks alimony of 3000 and weekly maintenance of 10 for six children plus custody. Defendant runs a poultry business in Odon and is active in local circles. Case references the couple’s marriage on August 30 1891 and separation in August 1910 with hearings set for May 23.
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Hester H. Pershing
C. Elmer Pershing
Alimueny J
Odon
Spanpetvey
Attorney Laughlin Files General Denial in Odon Case
E. T. Laughlin of Odon filed an answer denying the allegations. The plaintiff is represented by Hastings Allen Hastings of Washington in the case.
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E. T. Laughlin
Odon
Hastings, Allen & Hasting
Washington
Hopkins Arrested in Cleveland Bank Theft Case
Julius W. Hopkins, a paying teller at First National Bank, was arrested in Cleveland on May 9 on charges tied to the theft of about 60,000 from the bank. A grand jury action is pending after a preliminary hearing was waived, with bond set at 60,000. Officials say the embezzlement may total about 114,000 over eight years, insured by a Lloyds-backed bank guarantee.
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Cleveland
Julius W. Hopkins
iFirst National Bank
United States District Attorney Day
Ariai
United
Walther
Peter Hopking
Hopkins
Charles Es.Farnaworth
First National Bank
Julius Hopkins
National Banking Department
Washington
London Lloyds
Fire and gunplay disrupt Loogooten city day
Nicholas Lents, described as a cripple, fired shots near Treanot meat market Friday afternoon. Police captured him, found a revolver, and he was jailed. A mattress and bed clothing in a cell caught fire, smoke filled the jail, and bed clothes were removed. Lents later set his clothes ablaze and was charged with carrying concealed weapons. He was sent to Shoals to serve the fine after pleading default.
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Loogooten
Nicholas Lents
Sevral
Treanot
Lents
Arvin
Hastile
Lents Jis
Afr
Smirke
Lewis
Squire Towell
Spring cleanup to repair 600000 in Kion dike this year
Readable text indicates a planned 600000 repair or upgrade project for the Kion dike during the spring cleanup season. The snippet suggests a large-scale flood control effort, detailing municipal involvement and funding scope.
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Kiondike
Local social notes from Montgomery and surrounding area
Montgomery society column records visits and comings going to Washington from local residents. It notes Mrs Mary McDonald ill, Ed Ely visiting Madison, Reuben Perkins and others traveling, and Miss Ethel McCracken becoming a telephone operator. Also mentions weddings, illnesses, and excursions to Loogootee and Washington with multiple residents named.
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D. Law Weimer
Washington
Mary, McDonald
Reuben Perkins
Corning
Ed Ely
Madison
Nettle Bullard
Joseph Cheevers
John Rudolph
Walter Welmes
Vincennes
Cecil Slinkard
James Henry
Ethel’ McCracken
Inez Dye
Columbus
W. E. Dye
L. C. Carpenter
Lew Harris
J. J. Fisher
Enoch Prosser
F. M. Hunter
F. M. Zihkan
Lester Cummines
Odon
Illian Bohnert
Joseph Fallon
Hart Church
Louis
J. E. Henry
W. EB. Dye
Roy Billings
Cratches
Dot Turnbloom
Mary
Fanning Corrine Montgomery
Teresa Connaughton
Lucy Clark
Loogoater Siday
Lew Zinkan
Spokane
Mary Zinkan
Brooks
Fot Bedford
B. L. Spaulding
Arnold Brown
George Walker
Frank Bradley, Jr
Hugh Morgan
Dan Carlin
Bryan as the leading Democrat in early courtroom chatter
A judge named J. W. Ogden and a petit jury discuss political prospects with the reporter present. The judge backs Williams Jennings Bryan as the strongest Democrat, asserting his high character and national appeal despite past defeats. He criticizes Harmon and fears Marshall and McNamara issues will hinder their bids.
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Bryan
Elrcourt
J. W. Ogden
Petit Jury
Wiliams Jennings Bryan
United States
Hareman
Marshall
Harmon
Ohio
Ohio General Assembly
Barr township resident suffers serious fall at home
Samuel McKnight, a respected Barr township resident, sustained a fracture of his right hip after a fall in his Barr home near the Antioch church. The accident occurred Monday morning and his advanced years and fragile health make prognosis serious. Confined to home. Harry Holler, a B and Q southwestern brakeman, sprained ankle and is confined to home on Bal street. he is Dr U H Holder's son.
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Mir Bagren
Pali
Samuel McKnight
Barr
Antioch Church
McKknight
Harry Holler
B. & Q. Southwestern
Ea Bal ‘Street
Holder
U. H. Holder
Garner Appointed Warden at Massachusetts Prison
Michigan City reports Ward A. Garner former deputy warden of the state prison has been named warden of the prison at Wetherfield Massachusetts. Garner resigned here and went to Mascachueatta institution as acting warden.
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Garner
Michigan City
Father of Michael Laymon Named Father of Two Children
A partial obituary note identifies Michael Laymon aged fifty and states he is the father of two children. The readable fragments provide no further biographical details.
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Michael Laymon
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