Washington's Protests on City Policy and Trade News
The Washington paper surveys local government woes with Mayor Downey and police, laments council laxity, and defends Republican politik. It notes Senator Beveridge’s Europe trip to study trade, praises US economic strength, and contrasts Democratic criticisms with Republican record. The piece mocks local politics while urging a clean ticket and stricter law enforcement.
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Indiana
Downey
Washington
Cuban Women In Havanna Smokes Over Eats Says Excerpt
An American writer recalls a Cuban woman near Corro Castle who, after three days without food, buys bread and coffee with a Spanish dollar. She then buys a drink and cigar in a cafe, walking home puffing contentedly. The piece notes locals preferring smoking to eating.
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Havanna
Corro Castle
Think of It and Shudder in Linton Call Satire
Brother Moss of the Linton Call mocks political factions by proposing a mock cabinet led by Bob Miers for president, Cyrus E. Davis as secretary of state, and Uncle William as central utility man. The piece teases a reformist lineup to provoke laughter at Washington politics.
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Bob Miers
Moss
Linton
Obviers
Brother Moss
Linton Call
Bobbie
Cyrus E. Davis
Greene County
William
Worthington
New Invention Mirrors That See Through Glass
The Philadelphia Post describes platinized glass that is 95 percent silver and five percent platinum. It looks like a mirror yet allows a viewer on the opposite side to see through it. Useful for privacy in apothecaries and doors of dark rooms, it blends reflection with transparency for selective visibility.
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The
Philadelphia Post
Apothevay
Pric
Balance of Charity and Judgment in Character
A reflective meditation on judging others with leniency. It argues that circumstances and motives shape actions, urging readers to extend equal excuses to others as they seek for themselves. The piece quotes scripture and a Scottish song to emphasize charity, justice, and restraint in forming opinions.
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Milwadisee Journal
Ourselv Ik Ds Carrelaved
Boss Croker’s Stable Wins In England Spur Politics
A fragment notes Boss Croker’s stable winning two races in England in ten days. It suggests he should focus on horses rather than politics, while commenting on Boss Gorman’s alleged tampering with colored voters as nebulous and elusive.
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Boss -Croker
England
Dear Sir Please buy five thousand shares of People's Gas
A Chicago broker received a peculiar postal card urging him to purchase five thousand shares of People’s Gas at 9 cents and sell at 1 15, claiming he should remit the balance after commissions. The note ends with a pledge of future patronage depending on prompt action.
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Chicago
QODON NEWS B D Smiley trips and local visits
Washington business visits noted with B D Smiley George McWilliams Ed T Laughlin and Joe Callahan traveled to Scotland and Indiana locals Samuel Smith from Allen county visits relatives Letha O Dell home from Indianapolis for summer Amose Harbaugh and others noted. Lightning damages John Ketchem dwelling Burns City visitors from multiple towns Philander Ed Smiley Do W Hayes and Dow Meyers in Terre Haute Podianipolis trips.
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B.D. Smiley
Washington
George McWilliams
Ed. T. Laughlin
Joe Callahan
Scotland
Samuel Smith
Allen County
A. Hick
Letha O'Dell
Indianapolis
Mose Woolbright
Bogard Township
V. Merrill
Bedford
John Ketchem
W.L. Storms
Joha K. Storms
Burns City
Ed Smiley
Do W. Hayes
Son Dow
Terre Haute
John Meyers
Rawlesville
Mis Jd Creale
Podianipolis
Local notices and social snippets in Glendelda area
Local items report George Chapmanutt and a step daughter in the area with a secret. A son of Vienry Armes has typhoid fever. Mrs Eliza Clark and Mrs D H Ricks attend Grand Lodge of Rebekahs in Todianapolis this week. 5 ET Robinson and sister Josie visit Loogootee seeking a move there. Corn planting speeds up and will soon be underway. Dr Ward Akester returns from India and visits friends. Union CPR church congregation disappointed by pastor due to family illness. Rainy Saturday alters crops growth and brings smiles to farmers.
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George Chapmnutt
Sekret
Vienry Armes
Eliza Clark
D. H. Ricks
Todianapolis
Grand Lodge of
Union C. PR
Grand Lodge Meeting Travel Rates Announced
The Grand Lodge of the Pres and Accepted Unions of Indiana will meet in Indianapolis on May 28 and 30. A special rate of 3.5 dollars round trip from Washington to Indianapolis and back is announced with tickets sold May 25 and 27, limited to May 6. The route via Terre Haute and Worthington offers the fastest travel, under four hours each way.
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Grand Lodge
Vnions
Indiana
Indianapolis
Washington
Terre Haute
Worthington
Sheriff Sale No. 24 in Martin Circuit Court
By decree issued May 11 1901 in the Martin Circuit Court I offer for sale at public auction in the courthouse door of Daviess County Indiana to the highest bidder. Sale proceeds to satisfy the judgment and costs as directed by the clerk.
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Martin Circuit
Daviess County
Indiana
Sheriff to Auction Daviess County Real Estate Over Judgment
In Daviess County Indiana on June 15 1901 between 10 am and 4 pm the sheriff will sell by public outcry the fee simple interest of Joseph Jones in the described parcels to satisfy a judgment in favor of Sarah Jones. The property includes parts of section 11 township 5 north range 5 west with ten and twenty acre tracts totaling about 40 acres more or less. If rents and profits fail to cover the amount due the sale will still proceed with costs and accruing expenses. The sale is subject to redemption laws and affects valuation rules. Jabez AL McCorp Sheriff. Hiram McCormick attorney for plaintiff. May 22 1901.
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Daviess County
Indiana
Joseph Jones
Sarah Jones
Jabez AL McCorp
Daviess'county
Ind
Hiram McCormick
Naintiff
Uncle Silas in Town On Roads and Work Ethic
Uncle Silas visits to urge road improvement funding for twenty five miles, arguing costs and benefits for farmers and laborers, praising workers' raises, and urging homes for homeless children and better girl’s education. Includes social viewpoints, farm updates, and a cannibal missionary note.
Political forecast cites Johnson for Democratic nomination
Tom Johnson touted as the Democrat’s potential standard bearer if he maintains his influence for three years. The piece claims a favorable year for common people. Mention is made of ex-Senator Pettigrew aligned with Wall Street and ex-Senator Towne on Beau Mint’s ground floor.
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Tom Johnson
Moses
Democratic Party
Pettigrew
Wall Street
Towne
Beaumnt
American relief expedition ends in China farewell order
General Claire issues farewell notice as American relief expedition completes China mission and boards transports at Takac for Manila. French minister Pi¢ler departs. foreign ministers hold ineffectual meeting amid diverging instructions. British bond plan clashes with US over indemnity terms. cooperation with German expedition appears unlikely.
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Pekin
Claire
China
Takac
Manila
Hester de Durden
Chima
Destein
Hims
Damaging Flood Destroys Town and Supplies Losses
Damaging flood described as catastrophic devastates Mulhansity and nearby MP He aahbethran, submerging LOC townfolk. Piers Watatdas and Dridttes suffer damage as fields and crops swept away. The Chuckey Pheer dn Geren cosine and other areas face destruction while residents become homeless and property damaged.
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Tichen Ville
Decreierisg
Albetnogh
Rhein Junction
Piers Watatdas
Bellepson
Death of Mrs Gage at Washington D C
Mrs Lani Jo Gage wife of the secretary of the treasury died at her residence in Washington on May 18 after several weeks of illness. She was surrounded by her husband her married daughter Mrs EP Deree of Evanston Wis and Dr W Johnson the attending physician. Prior to death she endured pain yet remained cheerful and conscious to the end. Heart trouble resulting from grip complications was the immediate cause.
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Washington
Lani Joo Gas
Dhiaghter
Mars
EP. Deree
Evanston
Wis
Strike Situation Unchanged After Conference Votes
New York May 23 conference between the Metal Frades association and the Machinists union lasted nearly four hours. Both resolutions, one demanding a return to work pending arbitration and the other securing the eight hour day without wage reductions, were rejected and sent back to their organizations for a vote. The strike remains in force and the situation unchanged.
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New York
Metal ‘Frades Association
Machinists’ Union
Two More Bodies Recovered From Paducah Wreck Near Brunkhorst
In Carbondale on May 1 1922 two more bodies were recovered from the city of Paducah wreck near Brunkhorst’s Landing. Royal Peel reports the company estimates 27 lives lost in the disaster including several African American victims.
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Carbondale
Paducah
Brunkhorst’s Landing
Munte- Tobias
Royal “of the Peel
Lzevere Negroes
Ex-Congressman Boutelle Dead in Bangor Man’s Waverly Asylum
Former Congressman Charles A. Boutelle of Bangor Maine died yesterday at the McLean asylum in Waverly after a year’s confinement for brain trouble. Death was mainly due to pneumonia which developed last Sunday.
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Boutelle
Boston
Charles A. Boutelle
Bangor
McLean Asylum
Waverly
Persia's Shah Dying Triggers Russian Coup Fear
Tiflis May 18 The shah of Persia is dying from kidney disease The illness prevents his planned visit to Contrexeville and is seen as likely to prompt a Russian intervention or coup in Persia as his condition worsens.
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Persia
Hitler
Tiflis
Contrexeville
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