02 Apr 1906
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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1906
Page
1
Local miners win a labor dispute ruling affecting AL E and ANE mines. Officials report improved safety provisions and wage adjustments following court action. Community employers vow to review operations as miners celebrate tentative gains and the impact on regional production.
Fragmented OCR notes discuss openings of mines and agreements tied to Wheatland and Theatland. Mentions 1903 seal, clauses, and potential future operations. References to signed contracts and operators paving way for mine activity.
Fragmentary OCR notes show a council action on a company and local mine issues. Mentions Washing to wechanige, Friday event, and a social or entertainment scene at Mrs Swe Of ea milters with references to Rain trees Inn and a party setting.
A murder charge dominates today’s brief as officials report a fatal confrontation in the city. Police identified the suspect and secured a court appearance set for later this week.
A special venire of thirty jurors was issued to select a jury to try a homicide case in Vincennes. The defendant, identified as Somaya, pleaded not guilty at arraignment. The report lists prospective jurors and notes the case proceedings began at 2:20 PM with the defendant seated near his wife and baby.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions evacuation or eviction involving individuals named Hao and William with unclear context. No clear event, date, or location is discernible from the readable text.
The text recounts a muddled tale of a voyage to California in 1849, reference to Bae and a son, and hints at a contract for a Gabel & Karman business. It mentions a visit east and a discussion of murder, jury insanity, and a leader’s remark. The garbled OCR yields few clear facts beyond historical travel and a legal context.
Austin Zinkan, a national figure linked to Frank Zuitan, receives a promotion within the Big Four shops. The move places him as storomign of the round house machiolats in Lafayette, signaling a notable advancement in the industry.
Fragmented obituary and ad laden item recounts a 864 foot granite monument intended for a cemetery near Toledo Ohio amid a dispute over estate bequests. The piece blends a 19th century tombstone story with medical ads, local weather notes, and vendor promotions from Lindeman’s Pharmacy. It mentions Hall's Catarrh Cure and Dr Kine's New Life Pills, with names Frank Cheney and ACW Gleason.
A posse from Orange County and deputies pursued fugitives after an ambush that left John Elrod shot in the arm and farmer Gustin dead at a farmhouse. McCabe and Smith were wounded during the fusillade as the assailants fled toward Pilot Knob and Leavenworth, with authorities and neighbors joining the search.
Revival efforts continued with a large audience at the Opera House where Mr Birch spoke at the afternoon session. He used the theme of the withered hand and characters tied to weakness and covetousness to urge a better life and a sincere appeal to God.
Fragmentary OCR fragment references an entity in Vincennes and a traction and light topic. No clear event, date, or outcome is discernible for a full factual summary.
An article notes a city corporation filing for 200000 dollars to operate a traction line through Knox, Daviess, Gibson and Sullivan counties. Incorporators and owners include ten thousand dollars in stock by Benjamin Hednutt, Morris Hednutt, Charlee Gordon of Terre Haute, Moley of St. Louis, and George Henry of Vincennes.
Abner D Colbert of Washington worship announces candidacy for representative. He is a long time resident of Mayeville, described as a substantial citizen with education and experience. The piece also mentions Attorney Aikman, the Galligher Building, and roles in industrial building and bonding associations.
The Rev Crooke, formerly of Odon, takes charge at Morris Street Methodist in Indianapolis. The new church school aims to be the state’s first of its kind, offering elementary music studies such as time pitch solfeggio and theory, with cathedral services as part of the curriculum.
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