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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1906
Page
1
Citizens surrounded Dolitie town hall after the body of carpenter Millem was taken from the deputy prosecuting attorney Harry France’s home. France faced obscene language charges, angering the dead man’s friends as the town council debated a leave and potential action.
An unclear record shows Harry Beyelheimer related to an incident with Ipidre and a sl x iron resulting in injuries to Tusaddys. It mentions Mrs Jefffisetts relocating to Vinzennes and a note to friends. The text is garbled and lacks coherent facts.
A devastating earthquake devastates the city center destroying businesses and homes. Chief Sullivan killed as buildings collapse trapping residents in the chaos. Fire and aftershocks ignite fires across streets with thousands displaced and the death toll feared to rise. Rescue crews converge from nearby areas amid widespread ruin.
Readable text lists spring weight underwear and hosiery for women and men including ribbed garb, mercerized fabrics, and multiple weight options. Boys and youths are offered balbriggan shirts, knicker-bockers, and long gowns with button fronts. Prices noted include 25 cents and 1.00.
A fragmented catalog item notes allover lace hose in several new spring styles. It mentions Pure silk hood seamless stockings, double soles, and various colors in men's and boys hosiery, with price points like 15 cents and 25 cents, reflecting a department store display.
Justice Holmes dissents and voices a separate opinion predicting that this feature will fuel retronelly and prompt enactment of a national abvorte law. A land deal involving Thoman Nugent Nicholas and Elizabeth Green was recorded this morning at the court house. Nugent transfers 400 acres to Sohay Hook farm deeded to Nicholas Green and Elizabeth Green for the Joe Whitmer farm of 165 acres in Barr township for 17800 dollars. The entire deal is collateralized at 30176 dollars.
Chicago April 18 District Attorney Morricon declares a government finding that railroads were believed owned by John R Walsh and controlled by Chicago National Bank. The bank president Walsh allegedly misappropriated 23 million dollars of bank funds. The government says directors and stockholders own the railroads and supervise operation, while Walsh acted as bank president, not sole owner.
The Princeton Ministers Association advocates prohibiting Sunday funerals except when strictly necessary. They base opposition on biblical injunction against unnecessary labor on the Sabbath, citing undertakers and others tied to regular daily work. They warn that Sunday funerals attract morbid curiosity, crowd mourners, and compromise privacy at the last rites.
A well known Edwardsport farmer, 45, died this morning after a winter illness. He left a wife and children and was regarded as a steady presence on the North farm. The community notes the river's slow recede and wheat damage from recent flooding as local concerns loom for the season.
Text appears to outline city reactions to state education board guidelines for better texts. It notes a request by the school board for permission to acquire a collection in schools and to set assistance for famine sufferers in Japan.
An April 28 event will feature Hon. Sweeney delivering the commencement address. Eleven graduates are listed including Thel Poynel Della Laughlin Flos Winspeck Ethel Campbell Ea Boyd Maud Persing Robert Correllant Moble Ghilahan Cline Reed Plaude Stes Plaréyce Kinnaman.
Vincents celebrates the 94th birthday of its aging fire chief, the longtime head of the Old Post era. The tribute marks his role as the Bre city's first fire chief, recalling a storied career and public service milestone.
The report notes A. and Purres SICK. HB. Turrla, an agent for the Western Union Telegraph Company, is ill at Vincennes. His brother is working in this place. There are about 603 schools in Ganwat with in dipme numbering 2074.
The report notes that B and C operators have received official notice and a rise in wages. The directive confirms updated pay rates and recognition of newly adjusted compensation terms for these positions.
The dispatchers report a long standing delay at the Western division with staff fearing wage hikes may affect ongoing operations. Officials from the Southwestern line warn of extended outages as pay scales are renegotiated, impacting train service and maintenance schedules.
A partial transcription shows Daviess County and the Arizona grant context with a large sum involving $4,000,000 and $10,000. The fragment mentions permission to branch in Linton and references the Indianapolis Stars. Details are unclear due to damaged text.
Police court records show Edward Rney fined one dollar for a taxation infraction. An unclear fragment mentions smoking cigarettes and a later reference to a Cincinnati visit with Chief Surgeon Trimble in the B. & O. Southwestern line indicating a city inspection tour scheduled for Friday. The garbled text implies a pair of surgeons, including Trimble, were to accompany the party.
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