Street fair closes after week of thrills and parade
The Washington street fair ended Saturday night after a week of free amusements. A carnival parade drew 18 000 to 20 000 spectators on Thursday with 50 entries led by the First Regiment Band. The B&O SW float won first prize. Vollmer’s poultry float second. The royal float of King Frank Garaghan and Queen Sophia Vollmer drew praise. A grand carnival ball followed at Peoples Theatre with 20 dances. Friday’s fire works display from the courthouse portico attracted thousands and was hailed as the finest in the county.
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Street Fair Association
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Frank Garaghan
Sophia Vollmer
Gertie Evans
Laura Gill
Ada Hayes
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Busizies Oats
Petersburgh Band
Washington Band
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Cabel Kauffman
Mercantile Co
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G.W. Fendrich
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Jade
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Peoples Theatre
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Fragmentary entry on Roby and Noah in an American event
A damaged OCR fragment mentions Roby and Noah in a vague American context. The readable text is sparse and does not provide clear event, place, or outcome details for a complete summary.
Oscar Dougherty Tragedy Aboard Bainville Scene
A gun accident near Oscar Dougherty’s home ends in his death as a muzzle loader shoots a child. The incident occurs when Dougherty stands with local children, a No. 8 shot loads mortally wound Denis under the left side. The funeral and burial follow at Phaitivili after a wake at Fyheree residence.
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Unclear OCR fragment hints at senate travel plans and locations
Fragmentary text mentions senators from Maine Nebraska and Chicago with references to an oath and travel timing. The passage is garbled, but suggests discussions of movement or visits related to senators Frye and others. No clear event or outcome is established.
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Kidney Pills Promise Relief from Pain and Back Ailments
An advertisement details Doan's Kidney Pills by Foster Milburn Co offering relief for headaches kidney trouble and back pain. The testimonial notes improved health after using the product sourced from Hoosier drug store and mentions availability through dealers at 50 cents per package. The notice lists agents in Indiana and nearby towns.
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Wisconsin Floods Reach Severe Levels in Wausau
Heavy rains caused the Wisconsin River near Wausau to rise beyond flood stages. Officials warn the crest may exceed last spring, threatening thousands of dollars in damage as additional rainfall is anticipated.
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Gleason’s Shot Kills Tolliver at Riley’s Saloon
Coroner inquest into the Riley’s saloon shooting confirms Thomas Gleason fired the fatal shot that killed Thomas Tolliver north of Arcade saloon. Tolliver’s pistol and Slawson’s wounding are noted. Jack Massey released for lack of evidence. Joe Slawson improving.
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Tolliver
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Gregson
Joe Slawson
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Washington crowd estimate on Bryan speech undercut by laugh
A Washington Democrat faces ridicule for calling a Bryan speech crowd of 40000 enormous. Surveyed observers give estimates ranging from 5000 to 20000 with most around 10000 to 15000, questioning the claimed turnout and impact of the event.
Political crowd estimates at Bryan rally between Indianapolis and Louisville
Reports of audience sizes and comments from speakers including Dr. W. E. H. Helis and Hervey T. Trueblood outline estimates ranging from about 4,000 to 12,000 attendees. Don Overton and Mae Stoops offer Republican or Democratic views with figures around 1,000 to 15,000 cited.
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Hervey T. Trueblood
Ve Thompson
Mae Stoops
Petersburg
Coenjos Erat
Don Qverton
What's Your Face Worth Doctor’s Pills Claim
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Bryan’s Speaking Style Shows Shallow Campaign Talk
A critical editorial mocks Bryans West speeches and prints, labeling them cheap and third rate. It argues his stance on free coinage and silver policy misreads government moves, contrasting cautious surplus handling with his demand for free silver and dramatic reform.
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Disgusted Populist withdraws from Texas governor race
The populist candidate denounces the Democracy party for inconsistency and criticizes Bryan's statement on the Republican threat to government. He accuses Democrats of disfranchisement, war support, and Philippines policy while citing Jerome Kearby’s critique of Aguinaldo sympathizers and urging loyalty to the flag.
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Philippines
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Bryan and Free Speech Amid 1890s Political Debates
Fragmentary OCR notes discuss William Jennings Bryan, free speech, and Democratic rhetoric in the 1890s. References mention Stevenson, Kansas politics, labor, and public speeches, with unclear details and several garbled phrases.
Caution Against Fraudulent Kidney Cure Claims
The article warns against hype from claimants marketing unknown herbs as cures for kidney and bladder troubles. It notes physicians recognize Foley's Kidney Cure as containing proven remedies, advising readers not to be fooled by deceptive promoters and druggists.
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