Turbulent lynching tale follows Burke murder case
A mob pursued Alexander Bway Fras after the September murder of Pholémzs Burke. Deputies, a sheriff, and three officers corralled him into a cab and sped toward Vandalia tracks as 1400 bystanders chased the train. He was torn and struck before a jail arrival, while Father Schnell urged against lynching and liquor abstinence. Mrs Burke recovers.
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Terre ‘Havre
Alexander
Pholémzs Burke
Serey Burke
Washington
Cagsnilget
Burke
Vna
Bour
Knickerbocker
Indianapolis
Alesander
Dail
Schnell
Eight Cities Consider Forming Regional Baseball League
Local baseball fans discuss creating a league with eight towns in Illinois Indiana and Kentucky. Washington Vincennes Evansville Henderson Madisonville Owensboro Olney Flora and others are considered. Proposals include color segregated teams for some cities and white teams for others with crossrail fare advantage and hoped strong patronage.
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Illinois
Indiana
Kentucky
Washington
Vincennes
Evansville
Henderson
Madisonville
Hert
Wasashington
Owensboro
Washington Gunning Club Holds First Senior Tuesday Shoot
The Washington Gunning Club opened the season with a senior Tuesday shoot at Helphenstein grounds north of the city. Two matches were held with clay pigeons and scores posted for competitors including Chad Roberts Hart Brennan Buckles Hickman and others. Postponement noted for a later date due to crop conditions and weather.
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Washington Gunning Club
Helphenatine
Chad
Roberts
Charles Hart
Jobp
Brennan
Tessa
Buckles
J. Hickman
Corning News Brief Lost In OCR Jumble
OCR fragment shows a Corning news item with unreadable details including names and numbers, rendering a concise summary difficult. The readable portions suggest a local update or notice but lack clear subjects, actions, or outcomes.
Piano Agent Robbery Attempt Near Kinord Ends with Whip Deflection
Barry Noel, a piano agent based in Washington, narrowly defeated two highwaymen in a road ambush near Kinord on Tuesday. He struck one robber with a buggy whip and fled toward Elnora, prompting a later investigation into a plotted fraud connected to a piano sale and a bawdy-house scheme.
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Barry Noel
Ipiaho
Washington
Indianapolis Ab
Belmore Township
Elnon
Elnora
Kinord
Ritter Jsched
Noel
Robery
Real estate transfers listed for multiple parties
Partlina H Smith transfers to Melissa Dayis a parcel described as lot 160 and part section 824 t3i8 49 37a. Sarah I Wihthel eb transfers to Corsa A Bunah a parcel described as sigiseq G ptlel4 swas wa 316 tH r7 28.91a B 1136. Minte B Hammersly transfers to Adrian Han ersly a tract described as Washington Tur ners 34 add 81400. Armoni King transfers to Harry Hitchcock a parcel Beg ung sf? i 16 8350. Wm M Hannah and Armnon King transfer jointly a seobws tract for $350. The feast Beb nto Ellsworth Oliphant and wil transfer 38 Washington Downey Davis& Co's Add $1000. Mary A Turner et al to Thomas Watheh a lot 78 Montgomery 100. Mayme G Gill and Alice L Foster a lot Joc 250: 113 27 John Bright to Thomas E Winterbottom lot 84 Graham Place 81005. Charles G Camp to Thomas J Alford a parcel ewq sEq sB4 t2 15 8450. John Hedrick to Thomas J Alford a parcel awq seq sBs t2 15 $50. Phebe B Crawford to Charley 4 Ellis wde Be seq sec 20 nwq swq set Lé& pt seq neq sec 20 all in Annie M Ash to Miltod L Allen wd 2 td 440 40a $1200.
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Partlina H Smith
Melissa
Dayis
Sarah I Wihthel
Corsa
Bunah
Minte
Hammersly &H
Adrian Hanersly
Tsar
Washington
Turners
Armoni
Harry Hitchcock
Wm M.hannah
Wito Armnon King
Ellsworth Oliphant
Washington, Downey, Davis& Co
Mary A Turner
Crawford
Charley
Ellis
Annie M
Ash &B
Miltod L
Allen
Untidy OCR fragment reports a minister scandal attempt
Fragment describes a city minister target by a dissolute man who allegedly tried to trap him with a woman of ill repute. The plan aimed to disgrace the minister, with mention of an hour and an agent, but the full details are unclear.
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Pmnan
Franklin Arrest in Newberry Chase After Pursuit
Deputy Charles White chased and apprehended a man from Odon in Newberry County after a strenuous pursuit. The arrest followed an indictment for intoxication and a warrant sworn out earlier. He was held for appearance in October court after posting bond. Meanwhile Pastor J Floyd reported the death of his sister Mrs Emily Mercer in Dorado Kansas after a paralytic stroke.
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Eek Tae
J Odon
Newberry
Charles White
Franklin
White
Odon
Green
County
Oden
Bill
Rolea AL
Floyd
First Christian Church
Etorada
Kas
Emily Mercer
Kentucky
Best Policeman McCraken Trusts City Dismissal Sparks Uproar
Citizens and police supporters protest Monday night dismissal of Patrolman 16, calling him the best officer on the force. A nightwatchman at a major business house and others defend McCrisaken, citing justified arrests and strong service on his beat.
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Ian Bf
Council
Mr. McCrisaken
Mr. McCrisiken
Lon the Atrpet
Anyersati
Ib Crisakén
McCrisaken
Stock Bought by Bittel at Economy Store
The Economy store records show Bittel, proprietor of the Economy, buying the old Guthrie stock of groceries and dry goods. Goods were purchased from Hughes. delivery to Guthrie is planned, with items to be secured and brought to the Economy for sale.
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B. Bittel
Jhas
A. Guthrie
Hughes
Guthrie
Atogk
Trial or Murderer Wilk Described as Bloody Assault
A newspaper report discusses the claimed actions of a suspect named Burke or Wilk in a violent crime. It notes a tense public mood, anticipated trial, and that the accused may be protected after transfer. Eyewitnesses and officials are quoted as the case unfolds.
Washington Band to Tour Brazil with Special Train
The Citizens Band under Will Keifer will participate in the Baga Tournament at Bravil next Sunday. Several past tournaments exist, but Washington band has not competed before. They travel Sunday morning on the E. & I. line at one o clock, with a one dollar round trip fare. They expect to return from Brazil at 6 20 pm.
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Bravil
Brazil
Will Keifer
Washington B
E.&i
Trai
Marriage Notices From West Felis Street In 1814
A fragment mentions Til and the Gretna peta couples and their friends. It describes two years, a young man of about twenty, and Tynac Tage related to B. and O. railway. The text suggests residents on West Walnut Street and a belief in a happy union between a slave and others.
Local political chatter and community updates in modest tones
A fragmented Washington era column discusses nomination talk, party support, and local candidates like Charles M. Mears for prosecuting attorney. It notes Democratic weariness of inactivity, mentions Alvin Vadapistite years, and hints at finance and communications topics from the Orleans Herald to nearby regions.
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Andidate
Charles M. Mears
Andi
Stck
Martin County
Miner Mine Disaster Reported Near Vince Hill
A farmer Davia Hill of Harrison Township dies after a mine incident at the Hill coal mine near Vince. State officials pending action on mine operations as explorers note explosions linked to the third annual reunion of World War veterans. President Roosevelt and several Washington figures expected to attend a September 25 event.
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Spigin
Roosbtelt
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