Anonymous charges against Odon postmaster investigated
An unnamed letter alleging incompetency at the Odon post office prompted an inspection by a post office official. The inspector concluded the charges were groundless, praising clerks and carriers as competent and noting the attack on the postmaster was personal and unjustified.
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George 2A Prahawm
Odow
Odon
Sears
Odon Journal
iMa
Postofice
Ipostofice
Lesa Iweleht
Dnapeetor
Poat
Phimself
Elerks
Worth 29 Cents Corset Covers Advertised in Philadelphia Window
An ad notes John Wanamaker's Philadelphia store displayed corset covers at 29 cents but claims a rival price of 25 cents to beat the market. The copy emphasizes matching or beating the advertised price for corset covers.
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John Wanamaker
Philadelphia
India
Ex-UMWA Leader Relates Talk With Roosevelt
John Mcrell ex president of the United Mine Workers of America met with President Roosevelt in Washington on April 4. He said he cannot undertake the work offered and will devote the next months to regaining his health.
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Washington, D. C
John Mrelell
United Mine Workers of America
Roosevelt
Atirechet Doventlention Gondeas
Netsident
Minhsell
Frost and Freeze Hit Early Fruit Crops In State
Telegrams and messages report frost and freezing weather damaging early fruits in the state. Blue Grass region affected with frost, harming peaches quinces and cherries as Washington area also shows frost damage.
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Washington
Brake exhibition draws crowd at KL of C hall
Friday night featured a sparring exhibition titled The Brake with a talk by a local machinist on train car safety and storage. The event closed with a free round sparring match between Tobby Of Connors and Fypd Magsey, followed by cigar prizes for the young honorees.
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Connors
Magsey
Carna han rancher seeks New Mo si n band land deal
Carna han J. rancher shows interest in a ranch near New Mosiin. He plans purchase of a land section for 8000 dollars and 650 cattle on the tract. He has lived in Washington and carried out previous ranching work.
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Seoe Carnebal
Curga
Aldde
Washington, R
Fire Destroys Home. $700 Loss Cited
A fire melted $200 in gold saved in a condensed milk can and destroyed the house of James Harper. The incident also wiped out contents, totaling an estimated property loss of $500.
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Linton
Antil
James Harper
Big Sale Export Cattle at Edwardsport
Prominent farmer and cattle raiser Sacob Sudden sells 130 head of cattle for export at Edwardsport. Cattle weighed by WG Edwardsport and to be shipped to Baltimore for transfer to a steel and tin smelter, with Mr Snidder receiving one cent per pound.
Corset Covers Offer Inexpensive Lace Trimmed Styles
A sale features affordable corset covers priced at 50 cents each. Each item is lace trimmed with beadwork and ribbon, including lace trimmed arm holes. The offer promises personal satisfaction with a neat bargain on women’s undergarments.
Gorset Covers Highlight Special Sale
In a brisk 60 cent special, a featured display shows undergarment corsets and gorset covers in bold makeup. The ad emphasizes value and eye catching design to attract buyers.
United Support Draws For Watson In Indiana Convention
The Indiana convention reveals split sentiment toward Watson as Republican leaders split and Democrats seek unity. Marshall remains Democratic governor nominee, with Watson gaining party backing but facing opposition from within and outside his own party as Indiana braces for a tight race.
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Watson
Mr. Watson
Indiana
Pribady
Thomas KR. Marshall
Jst
Tri Smh
Democratic Party
Frdinnay
Niive
Jearty
Mabshail
Pot Jr
Injured on Train Express Passenger Taken Home
Weisenberger of Cincinnati sustained a back injury on a Southwestern train and was transported to his sister Mrs. A J Frund’s home at 322 Dubois Street in Vincennes. He received medical attention and is expected to be out in a few days.
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George" Weisenberger
Express
Southwestern
Vintennes
Cincinnati
A. J. Frund
Dubois Street
Jaya
Dramatic Club Prepares Grand Chorus and Orchestra
The issue promises a major production with a large chorus and a 20 piece orchestra. A city group, costumed and rehearsing daily, aims to deliver the season’s top show with elaborate scenes and many vocal duets and choruses.
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Staal
Relal
Villany
Thirough
Tod Washington
Big gray horse stalls during fire alarms cause little damage
Two telephone alarms rang early morning for fires at Thomas J. Bartley’s home and Wallis Karr’s home. Firemen arrived quickly as the big gray horse resisted restraint, nearly causing him to fall under harness. No significant damage reported at either site.
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Gray Horne
Brant
Pal
Ray
Gray
Onti
Rosa
Rre
Thomas J. Bmtley
Easil Firat
Walnut
van Trees
Wallis Karr
Cali
Efforts Ineffective Report From Washita Area
The Washita Herald notes limited progress in missionary work for Fairbanks under special correspondent Charles Gi Setrit. Despite praise for Mr Fairbanks, metropolitan papers show little coverage, and the sentiment is that efforts are failing to gain traction.
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Charles Gi Setrit
Washitalan Herald
Fairbanks
Wurse
Two Months Left in School at WGH
The WGH school nears the end of the term with two months remaining. Ned Pud Dwiker Zinkan appeared this week while the junior physics class began electricity. Several students entered the oratorical contest and were excused from Friday work. Burke and Harlan were noted, with McWilliams and Cunningham as the only students entered in the contest. The sophomores start spring botany as Mila Irene Lockridge hosted the D. D. club. Friday was privates literary day with Susie Axtell, Eisie Jones, Amy Mitchell and Iona visiting.
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Privates
Susie Axtell
Eisie Jones
Amy Mitchell
Iona
The $1 Covers Sell Fast at Auction
An item description highlights low cost covers priced at one dollar. The text mentions semi stress binding, iron and bark, arm holes trimmed with lace, and claims strong demand as they go on sale at 6, 67.
April Muslin Underwear Sale Features Special Bargains
Le Sales announces an April muslin underwear sale starting Monday April 6 at 7 pm. The event offers usual bargains plus new stock from a bankrupt fee source. Highlights include ladies drawers with two section and inch embroidered flounce at reduced prices from the bankruptcy buy.
Local lovers plan TV contest between Joan Tet and Charles Hulls
Fragmentary notes describe a public romance plot with two named individuals, Joan Tet and Charles Hulls, as contenders in a televised contest. A Mary Street location and a barber shop appear in the readable fragment, plus a few stray names.
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Joan Tet
Charles Hulls
Terry Ring Atall
Mary Street
Mass Primary Being Held for Democratic Candidates
Heavy interest marks the mass Democratic primary to pick township officers and candidates for the ticket. Polls opened at 1 PM in East Hall with Fulkerson as inspector under Italian ballot rules. A strong vote was expected, with results likely by 9 PM as local residents and candidates including Bille GilMatt nominated in Steele Township.
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Act -Cioise
Tion
Estra
Inkian’hall
Fulkerson
Populists Nominate Thomas E Watson At St Louis Convention
The Populist party nominated Thomas E Watson for president at a St Louis convention. Samuel W Williams of Vincennes was chosen as a candidate as well. Williams, 62, has long been active in politics and identified with the Populist party since its creation.
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Thomas E
Watson
Astrona
St. Louis
Samuel Ws Willams
Vincennes
Az Ig
Thomas B. Watson
Samuel W. Wiliams
Washington Dramatic Club Presents Ghimes of Normandy
The Washington Dramatic Club previews an April 28 production of The Ghimes of Normandy an operatic piece with an elaborate amateur stage. Mrs Mary Pack McHernan plays Serpoletta Miss Helen Brown Marchigness Germatries and Ham Seable portray Gertrude with supporting roles by Harry Hyatt Finley Brooke and others.
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Washington Dramatic Clu
Ghimes
Normandy
Harry Hyatt
Finley
Brooke
Notary
Fant Gideon
Registrar
Naming the Delegates District Democratic Committee Meeting
District Democratic committee chairs failed to hold a meeting at Vincennes on April 8. County central committees authorized county Congress delegates to the convention and mass meeting scheduled for April 25, with delegates slated for Vincennes and the district congress.
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Ilistrict
Chatrmsd
Alvi Padgett
Vincenea
Wethesdex
Bedford
Democratie Congressior
Yendon
Ocratia
Welman
Vincennes
Fairbanks Machine Star Postmastership Petition Details
Fragmentary report notes an applicant for postmastership with petitions signed by hundreds across towns. The text references objections and possible nonattention by officials amid local changes, with stray mentions of a barber shop and storefront improvements.
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