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Newspaper

Washington Washington Democrat

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 02, 1909

Page

1

Sunday Ball author discusses baseball law and cards

Thomas W. Brolley of North Vergon, author of the Sunday baseball law, claims a card admitting him to any game in the United States. He cites a lawyer’s view as constitutional and downplays ministerial criticisms. John Greenwood’s murder trial in Philadelphia may not proceed this term as court schedules shift.

Thomas W. Brolley North Vergon John 8 Agan Sugarland Wad Brofferring Bet Alate Greenwood John Greenwood Martin All Court

Pressure Burst Splits Main At Water Station

A large water main burst this morning causing pressure failures. The 12 inch pipe fractured near the stand pipe while direct pressure from the engines produced a strong blast. Water company crews rushed to isolate the line and prevent further damage.

Water Company

Local option election urged for four thousand dollars

A fragment notes a local option election request of four thousand dollars. The text references Vincernes and a plea for funds, mentioning April and community action with expectations of funding outcomes.

Fragmentary Local Notice On Public Meeting and Attorneys

Fragmentary OCR text mentions a public meeting and attorneys, with references to Arman Hidbers and local officials. It notes an event with a committee and sale items, plus mentions of factions and a flood context. Strong entities include Hout Simpson and the Pennies debate in a historic civic setting.

Attornes cowpertHitl Atorney Wadrman Arman Hidbers Ieee Ne Perretarys Hout Simpson Ff Priahoe Saleon

Woman Dies at Home After Illness and Collapse

Miss Maire Watking, a colored woman, died Thursday afternoon at her home after a bout of illness. The body, taken to Reed home and later to Galt parlors, showed no signs of suffering from crime. Coroner and medical staff concluded natural causes, with disease noted in the bowel and organ system.

Maire Ant von Pbree Boheme Famex Reed Ida

Memorial Services by the Fraternal Order of Eagles

Memorial services are held by the Fraternal Order of Eagles for deceased members including Wantel Corcoran Hatfield Walter Hipprings George Wo Brolin Andrew Wilson Pak es Camphet. The Joral exerlle oat the Muele Quartet. Attendees will include families and friends. program features Welcome Address and memorial hymns performed by a local choir with Rev. Charles Hoage delivering the invocation. The event honors missing members and pledges remembrance.

Wantel, Corcoran Ham Hatfield Walter Hiprrings George WO Brolin Andrew Wilson Pakes Camphet Ea

Fragmented OCR Brief on Air Flow and Pressure

The readable text discusses air flow and pressure mide the air flow lines and mentions high pressure or gas pressure. It notes a Teng a cabin and a metering context with references to fuel or gas pressure readings. The passage is fragmentary and lacks clear names or places.

Colored Preacher's Experience at Shoals

The Shoals News reports on a local preacher's experiences as trustees debate political speeches and the suitability of sermons during a church meeting. A heated session includes discussion of quotes and conduct, with tension over allowing or restricting political content in pulpits.

Shoals Seo Sea of the Church Sedmis Bargang

Mrs Zimmerman Dies After Illness in Bogard Township

Mrs Catherine Zimmerman widow of Fidely Zimmerman died last Sunday morning at her home in Bogard township after a long illness. She was sixty six and leaves five children, four of whom survive: Almmerman Frogess Chest nut Mrs Masud Turk and Mrs Jul ia Arvin. Funeral was held at Michaels church with friends and neighbors attending a social afterward to raise funds for the Pastor’s Aid. A gypsy fortune teller read visitors’ palms as part of the event.

Catherne Zimmerman Fidely Zimmerman Bogard Township Marrige Zatumerman Fa Payee Iivings Duseyh Almmerman Frogess, Chestnut Mre Masud Turk Jutia Arvin 2 Michaels Church Lett Wamersly Andrew Hawg Haag Presbyterian Church

New Firm Starts Business Today

A new firm begins operations today in the region, marking the startup of a local business venture. Details on the company name and services are limited due to the fragmentary OCR text.

Fire destroys Velpin business in regulation deficient town

A blaze devastated a Velpin area business, leaving the town with no fire protection and hampering efforts to control the flames. Report mentions a loss around 12 000 dollars and notes the community’s dire need for regulation and preventive measures.

Thursday Bowling Night for Couples Starts March Eleventh

After requests from local gentlemen bowlers the venue announces a weekly Thursday event starting March 11 inviting couples. Men may attend only with a lady, ensuring couples enjoy an evening free from outside interference and focused on their own amusement.

Andy

Fire and business losses hit Velpen as negotiations loom

Des damaged records show Velpen suffered a fire that devastated local shops including Bass barter shop Emma Henning millinery and furniture store and Elmer Miller confection store with damages totaling around $12 000. The town, still recovering from a previous blaze, faces further talks over a transfer of control between GoW D and Baltimore and Ohio with a potential closing this month.

IF Geddasx Oorth Joan Bass Emma Henoing J. F. Geddas Bates Elmer Miler Velpen T Cat Ikis Gow & D Bulhimore & Ohio

Atlantic liner La Touraine crippled by steam pipe burst

Passengers and crew aboard the Atlantic liner La Touraine were frightened when a main steam pipe burst near the port boiler. The ship veered in mid stream, two crew members were badly scalded but expected to recover, and the vessel proceeded to quarantine to offload passengers to La Bretagne for Havre.

New York Havre la Touraine la Bretagié

Believed Author of Threatening Letter Emerges

Investigators compare the threatening letter to others sent to G. Read of First National Bank with notes by Zella Clark Stringer. Stringer denies writing it, suggests a tall stranger with a black mustache may be involved. The woman’s condition improves after a night with codeine for pain. No new discoveries. rumors of a confession circulate. The woman says a stranger she met that morning urged her to go to the schoolhouse gate for the event that night.

G. Read First National Bank Zella Clark Stringer Atranger

Mary Hannah Dies Near Qalon at Age 75

Mrs. Mary Hannah, 75, died at her daughter’s home two miles north of Qalon on Tuesday afternoon. Burial is set for Wednesday at the Union Chapel cemetery.

Mary Hannah Mary Holt Qalon Unlon ‘Chapel

Globe Trotter Sets Boston to San Francisco Return Pace

Sergeant John Walah, 67, United States Army, completed a Boston to San Francisco round trip of over 7 700 miles in 156 days. He began in Boston Thursday after rest and aimed to repeat the feat in competition with Edward Payson Westen who left New York last week. He reportedly lost fifty pounds but felt strong for the challenge.

Boston John Walah United States Army San Francisco Waleb Edward Payson Westen New York Walsh

Severe quake shocks Yokohama area reported by Kage Maru

Details from Yokohama indicate eleven minutes of heavy shaking with extensive property damage but no loss of life. Reports from Tokyo and Acabu show similar damage while the Kage Maru brings word of the event and its aftermath. A separate note mentions a train incident with a blown cylinder head near Looquatee.

Victoria B. C Yokohama Tokyo Acabu Gifu

Temporary Agent Gossett Reassigned After Shawneetown Funeral

J W Tait, agent of the B and A Southwestern at Shawneetown, died after a three day illness. Albert Gossett, cashier at the local freight office, is named temporary agent as preparations proceed. The note mentions unrest around Crazy Snake and calls for federal action.

J. W. Tait B. & al Southwestern Shawneetown Olso Albert Gossett

Will of John Lemmon Probated

The last will and testament of John Lemmon was admitted to probate this afternoon. He leaves his personal property and real estate to his wife. The will was made February 14, 148 and was witnessed by Hessiy Atel and M S Hastings. A deceased person named dropped in the outhouse at 8 45 today.

John Lemmon Prdobaly Hessiy Atel M.S. Hastings

Boys Trial For Petit Larceny In Loogootee

Albert Cochran prosecutes against Lurid Seat and Martin Patterson for petit larceny at Leogootee Divine saloon last February. Jury found guilty after card game testimony. Sentence set from one to eight years in Indiana reformatory. new trial motion denied.

Loogootee Tribune Albert Cochran Neas Martin Pattergoj Loogootes Divine Leogootee Jeffersonville

Ilpins Agar Pack the House at Odd Exhibition Night

The Ilpins Agar audience enjoyed a quirky show with a balloon excursion, dairy farm milkings, a perfume factory bath, and a Pawnee war dance. A church notice follows, with Rev. J. M. Douglaas preaching at the west end Congress on Friday at 7:30.

Gupins Hypnotics Company Ghpin J. M. Douglaas West End Congress

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