Park Proposition draws broad support in city council debate
Washington residents and business leaders back leasing thirty acres from the Commercial Club for a five year park project. The plan, touted as affordable amid tight finances, faces few opponents and hinges on council approval at the next meeting to create a public park within ten years.
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Pascage
Wuaaiington
Tioise
Washington
Josiah G. Alion
Nathan Beltmas
Commercial Club
Yenne
Ik Orenrs Co
Sailors Host Citywide Entertainment in Los Angeles
About 3200 bluejackets from the fleet landed at various ports and joined LA entertainments. Boxing bouts barbecues dancing shooting exhibitions and stage shows kept the sailors and crowds busy from dawn to night. Officers and crews were guests of the city with visits to the California club and Redondo Beach as part of a broad program.
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Los Angeles
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Loc
Btac
Adena R
California Club
Chamber of Commerce
Reddado
Ala
Hota
Charles S. Sperry
Pennsylvania Rail Wages Cut Ahead of May 14
Thousands of Pennsylvania railroad workers face wage reductions with forecasts reaching 25,000 by May 14. The cut, reported near Pittsburg, follows a surge in industrial downturn after last year’s declines. Long service is cited as a factor in discontent among veteran employees.
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Pennsylvania
Mies
Pittsburg
Ford
Unclear OCR fragment reports a death or injury case
Fragmentary text mentions a person named MAS CLAPP IML and a death or critical injury with speculation about a girl and a man. Details are corrupted, preventing clear identification of event, people, or place.
Former marriage son wins control of Haddon estate in Sullivan case
Frank Crawford defeats authorities claiming he is the son of Captain Jesse Haddon. The lengthy trial in Sullivan circuit court involved witnesses from multiple states and Hawaii. Crawford’s victory grants him heirship to the Haddon estate and unsettles long-held family claims.
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Captain Hadden
Sullivan
Frank Crawford
Jessie Helen Hadden
Crawford
Jesse Haddon
Sullivan Circuit Court
Port Hudson
Mobile
Jestling
Sullivan County
Williams
Flora A. Waddenami
Jessie Helen Handon
Pires
Haddon
Bank of Honolulu
Mgar
Ddhwe
Kaaul
Hawsli
Islands
Mary Caroline Wortman
Cap‘ain Haddon
Danville
Adade
Aml
Bils
Quilfornia
Illneis
Ohio
Kenin Oh Tesas
Tmtiddon Townelits
Indiana
Hadden
Crumford
Sixteen Year Old Girl Attacked Near Centralia
Goldie Copple, 16, daughter of farmer Charles Copple, was attacked by Sam Taylor, a Negro, while walking home from Centralia Township High School. She fought back with a book and screamed for help, attracting a farmer who rescued her as the assailant fled. Chief Ingram identified the suspect, who confessed and was moved to Salem for safety amid fears of lynching. few aware of the arrest until the suspect was jailed in Salem County.
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Goldie Copple
Chas. Copple
Sam Taylor
Centralia Township High School
Gtr
Salem
Dali
Sutem
Owl Drug Store Sold to Indiana Buyer
The Owl drug store in the Knights of Columbus building has been sold by James H. Drew of Indianapolis to W. H. Briggs of Knox Indiana. The sale terms are complete and the stock is invoiced and closed. Briggs, an experienced pharmacist, plans to move to Washington to personally run the business. Pensinger managed the store the past months.
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Knights of Columbus
James H. Drew
Indianapolis
W. H. Briggs
Knox
Indiana
Brigga
Washington
Pensinger
Mr. Dréw
Not and Water Fowl Opinion Clarifies Hunting Law
Attorney General Bingham in a legal opinion rejects a claim about shore birds being water fowl. Deputy AG Alexander Caving writes the opinion reversing earlier views. The statute bars hunting wild duck brant or other waterfowl this season, effectively ending the birds’ protection.
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Bingham
Ugt
T. Sweeney
William J Wainman Named Police Captain in West End
William J Wainman, longtime Washington figure, appointed captain of the police department for the west end of the B O Southwestern route, taking charge from Washington to East St. Louis including the Springfield division. He succeeds P H Warner and is cited as a top officer with a strong service record. Harding Miller piano company advertises a carload sale at the Hyatt Hotel block, claiming low prices and strong value.
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William’ J. Wainman
Washington
Pollice
West End
B. O. Southwestern
Wainmen
East St. Louis
Springfield
P. H. Warner
Wainman
Loogcote
Harding & Miller
Hyatt Hotel
British Designer Praises American Vessels as Equal to Any
Sir William Henry White, longtime British naval designer, says American ships rival the best. He notes that U S shipyards now match Britain in equipment and management and that American battleships from certain designs are on par with world leaders.
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Navitarvlew
Wiliam Henry White
William
Cvy
Baltimore
Big Hat Trains Pennsylvania Railroad Morning Incident
A Pennsylvania Railroad train near Philadelphia reported a dramatic event when a large Easter hat worn by a young woman caused a disturbance aboard. After transport staff and passengers advised, the woman removed hat pins and the hat flew off, allowing the car to proceed and the express to depart without further incident.
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Pennsylvania Railroad
Philadelphia
Jess
Oman
Audi
Kadgler to Visit Germany Shoe Maker Plans Long Stay
April reports Kadgler of Whetsell's to travel to Germany for several months. Jasonville notes April 72 as the visit period. Monon’s Wise walks on a tamoy and jumps between rails causing a fall. He lands on track and is found unconscious. He is moved to his Peoria home for treatment.
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Conrad
Kadgler
Whetsell’s
Germany
Jasonville
John ‘Wise
Peoria
Mlindis
New Traction Line to Washington Planned by Vincennes Company
The Vincennes and Washington Transit Company seeks to build a standard gauge steam and electric railroad to Washington, with steel rails and fifty six pound rail. Subscriptions total 418,000 with 15 060 per mile. stock issued after money paid. If not completed within a year, subscriber notes become void and funds returned.
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Ntote Laff
Dr. von Tress
B. Blan
de. Trueblood
W.W. Claycomb
Vincennes and Washiienin Transit Company
Ate
Pension Act Increases Provide Small Raises For Widows
Washington reports the pension act effective April 19 will grant 202,05 and other small sums to widows and pensioners under 912 dollars. The measure also notes additional claims filed in the coming year and cites historical benefit totals and congress consideration.
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Washington
Congress
Students Entertained at Southern Indiana Event
About twenty five students attended a gathering at Southern Indiana with refreshments of ice. The article notes a farmer confident in his wheat crop and mentions income from a sale, though details are unclear.
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Southern Indiana
Dockside Talks on April Docking Plan and Disputes
Dark clouds hung over Terre today as talks on the docking contract with the Toledo operators faced potential deadlock. Both sides voiced hope for agreement, while planning for future issues including violations and penalties under the proposed system and its enforcement.
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Terre “Heute
Patter
Toledo
Conte Shiners
Biel
Maui
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