Man Dies After Jump From Street Car Collision
A man leaped from a street car and struck the paved street, suffering fatal head injuries. Police investigate the incident as a possible accident or self harm.
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13 Apr 1907
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Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1907
Page
1
Terre Haute Merchant Pierce Injured In Fall From Street Car
Edward R. Pierce, longtime manager of Cabel Kauffman stores, was severely injured when he tried to jump from a moving street car in Terre Haute. He remained unconscious at his home, with doctors fearing brain injury and awaiting relatives to arrive. Pierce had moved from Washington two years ago and owned a store at Fourteenth and Wabash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward R. Pierce
Provery Degiruxert
Cabel & Kauffman
Terre Haute
Pierce
Washington
J. F. Brown
Mr. Pierce
Fourteenth and
Wabash Avenue
Terra Haute
German Club Public Meeting Noted
A German club announces a public meeting with attendees and remarks. The event highlights cultural exchange, club leadership, and plans for community activities in the coming weeks.
German Club At Schiller High Shines In Spring Oratory
The Schiller German club at the local high school staged a Friday night program of quotations from Schiller German music and readings followed by the play Einer Muss Heiraten. Cast members Mabel Johnson Agnes Keller Carl McWilliams Asa Jones and guests attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schiller, Werman‘cieh
Schiller
Mabel Johnson
Agnes Keller
Egunt
Carl, McWilliams
Asa Jones
Bertha Prict
Professor West
Mayme Nicholaon
Lola Calendar
Carl McWilliams
Henry Rangbury
West
Vincennes
Earlir
Quita
Segme
Milas Jones
Nas
Thaw trial and venue change discussed by district attorney
Bail pending and possible relocation of Thaw’s trial are debated by District Attorney Jerome as Thaw’s attorneys seek bail and a venue change. If granted the trial could begin before October, with court accommodating many players. other notes include local school visits and faculty talks on cheap literature impact.
Surprised the Teacher at Chelsea School Dinner
Chelsea school closed on Friday and patrons gathered with baskets of good things to treat the pupil and teacher, Miss Lucy McGehee, to a surprise dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chelsea
Lucy McGehee
New Roller Skating Rink Planned in People's Hall
Harry Hyatt and Will P Walter form a partnership to open a roller skating rink in People's Hall within ten days. They ordered 200 pair of steel roller ball bearing skates and will raise seats on a six inch platform. The floor will be modified for lengthwise skating and new electric fans added. They plan masque reignivals and guest professional skaters to entertain patrons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Hyatt
Wil P. Walter
People’s Hall
Will P. Walter
Davioas Circuit Court
Bleyele Tiders
Fruit Losses Reported From Cold Weather
Reports from oats, berry and peach sectors indicate weather damaged fruit. if not ruined it was harmed by freezing temperatures, with expectations of poor yields and revenue impacts for the season.
Callahan urged to withdraw political pressure
Report states supporters pressure Callahan to drop efforts to induce Tracer of Mad to abandon political actions. The call follows concerns over influence and transparency in the Bee organization. No further details provided in the fragment.
Two Madison Candidates Battle Over County Superintendent Race
Two candidates from Madison township stir politics as McCarter campaigns to derail Grant Callahan who remains in the county superintendent race. Callahan says he entered first and will stay, while McCarter allies seek trustee Sims support and fear a double Madison vote weakens Callahan’s bid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McCarter
Madison Township
Grant Callahan
Callahan
Runnin
McCarter
Hig
Madigan
Hye
Tre Ndancy
Wiliam Simp
Madison
DicCarter
Jesse Godwin
Resta Township
Sims
Vance
McCarters
Sime
Callahan I
Simé
John M. Vanoa
Washington
Pitt Ciang
Veale Township
Appendicitis Operation For Fred Brooks Student
Fred Brooks son of L C G Brooks of Loogootee underwent an appendicitis operation this afternoon. He is about fifteen years of age.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Brooks
L. CG
Brookalof Loogootee
Ho Ia
Hendricks Club backs Bryan nomination for president
In Eyfansville, the Hendricks club adopted a resolution urging Theodore Roosevelt to place William J. Bryan's name in nomination for president in 1908. They claim Bryan was harmed in 1896 by money from insurance and railroad companies and that Roosevelt knows this as a fact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hendricks
Fansville
Theodore Rooscoe
William J. Bryan
United States
Ge Jeansville
Ind
Roosevelt
F- Bryan
Bryan
Funeral services held for Mrs Heitger in Bedford
Funeral services over the body of Mrs. Michael Heitger were held at 9 30 this morning in Bedford. She died Thursday after several weeks illness and is remembered by many in the city. She left the area with her family ten years ago. A husband one son and one daughter survive. Mrs Heitger was about sixty years old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Heitger
Bedford
Heltger
Heitger
Postmaster Faith Talks Mail on B and O Trains
Postmaster Faith said late afternoon trains on the B and O Southwestern will start carrying mail next week likely Monday. The Washington office will dispatch and receive mail, but mail on these trains will not be distributed by carriers until the next morning. Regular carriers may request special delivery so recipients can get mail the same day by calling at the office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southwestern
Faith
Washington
Leases Filed for 1155 Acres in Barr and Reeves Township
Oil and gas leases on 1155 acres of Barr and Reeves township land were filed for record today. The cases are held by D. B. Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barr and
Reeves Township
D. B. Miller
Treasurers Rule Against Retaining Fees for Dr Mand
Officials decide not to retain fees for Dr Mand and levy unresolved. decision prompts review by treasurers. Public notice outlines scope and implications, with next steps for affected parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DR. Mand
Supreme Court rules county fees belong to the county
Indiana's Supreme Court held that county treasurers may not keep fees for demanding and levying delinquent taxes. Fees of fifty cents for a demand and seventy five cents for a levy belong to the county and must be paid to the treasury. The ruling touches sections 124 119 and 121 of the fee and salary law and could enable recovery of years of misappropriated fees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Indiana
All Ready For The Kirmess At Knights Of Columbus
The Knights of Columbus hall lower floor is dressed for the upcoming kirmess next week with booths and a rear stage. Monday may feature Citizens band in a concert with a program including Salute To Washington Overture Poet and Peasant Intermezzo Jon Silver Heels Medley What the Band Played Mi Rogliene Serenata Mexicans Waltzes Golden Sunset Exposition Four.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Columbus
Citizens Band
Washinigton
Kiefer
Suppe
Jon
Johnson
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