Washington Debates Clean Up Day Proclamation
Washington adopts a clean up day plan with a citywide effort to clear rubbish from yards and streets. City officials including A E Johnson and Dr AL Willeford push for a dumping ground and enforcement of health ordinances starting May first.
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Washington
Couneil
A. E. Johnson
Johnson
Hastings
Healti
Conney Board of Health
Gasuwey
AL. W. Willeford
Ing Eli
Willeford
Mrs Jennie Stephens Lee Dies at Bedford Home
Mrs Jennie Stephens Lee aged seventy four died Sunday afternoon at the Gardner home near Bedford after a long illness. Funeral held at Gardner residence this morning with interment at Green Hill cemetery. Survived by daughter Mrs Joseph Carder and Mrs Gardner. niece Miss Lydia Stephens. brother Elisha Stephens. other relatives in Bedford and by Snsvile. Her sister Mrs Lindsey also survived.
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Jennie Stephens Lee
iMra
Joseph Carder
Joseph Gardner
Rea
Cross Park
Bedford
Gardner
Oréen Hill Cemetery
Leo
Aol
Red Crope
Thin City
Washington
Oaly
Mra. Gardner
Mre
H. P. Pearson
Elisha Steph
Mra
Hiram Lindley
Slater
Lee
Mira Lydia ‘Stephens
Stephens
Snsvile
Lindsey
Mr. Stephens
Fireman Added to City Staffing After Monday Meeting
The council approved hiring another fireman at the Monday session. Mayor Buszell proposed adding a relief man for both stations, with Connell supporting the plan. Ortan Peek has been appointed to serve at the Fourth Street station alongside existing crew, forming a nine-man force across stations.
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Buszell
Connell
Ortan Peek
Pourt Street
Negroes Arrested Over King Livery Abandonment Case
Two African American men were arrested near the E and IL depot after hijacking a King livery rig and failing to return it on time. Vincennes officers pursued, captured them, and brought them in for abandonment charges. A separate divorce filing by Charles Sroak appears in Eau Claire circuit court.
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E.& IL
Adams
Vincennes
King
Winnday
Royne
Lelg
Groaks
Rom Charles Sroak
Efrcuit
Eau R i
Fifteen Drowned After River Boat Capsize Near Helena
A carnival company boat named Marion with 45 aboard capsized near the St. Francois river mouth. Fifteen people drowned including a Negro deckhand, with many injured and missing others after a violent windstorm swept the vessel from Holes to Carutheraville. Survivors were rescued by a passing motorboat, and the incident prompted investigations and ongoing recovery efforts.
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Helena
Ark
Marlon
Carnival
St. Francia
Obi
Carutheraville
Harry
Mel
A. M Joyce
Newport
Helna
Paper price unity probed by House committee
Washington April 28 Evidence suggests paper mills colluded on pricing and limited output for contracts of at most one year. John Noris of the American Newspaper Publishers Association testified before the House committee investigating print paper terms and trade restraints. Also reported a Pueblo incident where Edna McAfee, an escaped inmate, attacked Mrs. Edward Trenos with a hatchet. police captured McAfee after a firefight with bystanders.
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Washington
John Noreis
Publiquera’ Association
Elect House Committee
Acton Debates Park Land Proposal and Frog Pond
Action on the second park proposition for Acton was delayed two weeks by the arts and punch club. The council will decide at the next regular meeting on selling thirty five acres to the city for park use at 200 per acre with 300 down and balance by July 1 1809. Debate includes Miles Frog Pond and repairs to Hecht plant boilers.
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Arts
Ofore
Miles
Johnson
Ateation
West Seventesnib
Vincennnes Avenue
Leas Expense
TorRepair Botters
S. I. Woodward
Hecht
Woodward Eetim
Jayce
Thaght
Adrian Ham
Roosevelt Says U S Naval Strength Depends On Ships
News recalls President Roosevelt’s claim that the United States could dictate terms of naval peace if it secured four battleships. Senate approval of a two ship plan is seen as partial victory with promises for two more annually, signaling U S naval progress but not dominance.
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Washington
Twai
Roosevelt
United States
Senate
Mégas
Congress
Local notes and events across the city
Dean M and Ray of Odoa attended the city on Monday while Mrs. Shaw traveled to Vernon for her grandmother’s funeral. Representative Chaney recovered enough to appear at the capitol after a prior accident. Miss Overstreet of Louisville is set to give a piano recital in Bea Ford Pride Nights under Mutine Musicale patronage. Rev J W Baker departs Chicago Thursday for Garrett Biblical Institute ceremonies as Indiana’s representative, staying away a week. The president asked for four battleships and Congress funded two of the $10 10,600 type. Mayor Russell to designate a Clean Up effort.
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Corzelite Overstreet
Louisville
Beaford Pridey
J. W_Baker
Chicago
Thorsday
Garrett Biblical Institute
Indiana
Congress
Russell
Inventor shoots chemist in Chicago street incident
A Chicago case reports an inventor shooting a chemist on Darben Street near Dowling Street, with Dowling arriving at the scene and police inquiry underway. The clash appears tied to a disputed patent market and office tensions, drawing media attention.
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Chitcago
Waa
Dha
Dow
James
Tilton
Abdomen
Vattorney
Darbarn Street
Dowling
Dowing
Mhicago
Boones
Ishion Shai Invites Fans to Corferenge in Chicago
An invite notes Ishion Shai from Chicago will attend Corferenge and tend the generator booth. The fragment hints at a conference or gathering with a focus on engagement and energy projects in an urban venue.
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Ishion
Shai
Chicago
Mine Explosion at Princeton Injures Three
An explosion at the Princeton Coal Company's mine around 7 30 on Monday night badly burned three men, Walter Day Dell Ivan Powell and William Mat see, with twelve others escaping injury. One man remains at risk for his eyesight while Powell and Marsen may recover from burns to the head and shoulders. The blast followed a gas buildup after a shot and was not preceded by an alarm.
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Princeton
Walter Daydell
Ivan Powell
Willam Matsee
Minnera
Princeton Coal Company
Ume
Darnéll
Pawel
Marsen
Find Body in Trunk Sparks Murder Mystery Claims
Police say a body was found in a trunk, triggering a murder mystery investigation. Investigators report unclear motive while pursuing leads and identifying possible suspects. Local authorities urge anyone with information to come forward as they seek to establish timeline and sequence of events.
SLAIN MOTIVE WAS ROBBERY IN MUTILATED DEATH
In Watertown on April 28 the body of Mrs. Sarah Brennan was found horribly mutilated and dumped in a tank. Police allege robbery was the motive and say a confession may have solved the case. Farmers Famer and his wife, neighbors, are in custody as detectives unravel transfer deeds to the Brennan home and a suspicious disappearance prior to discovery.
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Watertown
Sarah Brennin
Patrick Brennan
Brownsville
Trank
Barto
Brenhan
CRHG
Farmer
Bla
Brennans
Frenan
Tha Wik
Brennan
Glass of Fifty One Initiated into Daughters of Isabel La
Initiation rites were held with conferral of degrees by Mrs. Dolife H. Smith and Stam of Ottumwa Iowa, marking the first local induction in Indiana. Toaster remarks were given by Mintel Walker of Laogoolee Ottumwa and other attendees including Mrs. Bella McCormick and Miss Agatha Risucher.
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Isabella
Dolife H. Smith
Ar Tumwa
Lewa
Indiana
Mise Mintel Walker
Laogoolee
Bella McCormick
Ottumwa
Agatha Risucher
Loouis Margaret
Ilinea
Kewanna
Misa
Julia Mahoney
Doltic H
Smith
Runaways before court in pending cases and dismissals
Three runaways described as appearing before a judge with a pending disposition set for tomorrow. Court actions include a secured sale by an assignee of Hiram and a dismissal in Groseart versus John. A debt case shows a defendant facing $231.38 in judgment.
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Henry Wolpert
Mindry
Fred Overton
Rane
Mel
Harry
Vienna
Hiram
William i
Groseart
Vonderschmitt dies at noon in Evansville area
John Vonderschmitt, longtime local merchant, died at his home on South Street after a prolonged illness. He had operated in the city, owned the opera house property, and left a widow and four children Harry, Tite, Frank, and Mary. Surviving brothers include Adam, Michael, Joseph, Frank, and Vais, plus sisters Mrs Ben Gude and Mrs Doe Di He. Funeral arrangements pending with services expected in Evansville area.
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Beate
Hts
Moridiga
Ean Mug Ilitess
Luke
Vonderschmitt
Washington
Sinton
Jasonville
Mdigan Min
Vonderschmitt Sdaver
Harry
Tite
Frank
Mary Vonderschmitt
Threa
Adam and
Machael Voreradhmitt
Vicksburg
Indiana
Jos. “Vonders Schmitt
Lidton
Vais Une -Vonderachmitt
Sisper
Ben Gude
Nebraska City
Nebraska
Frank ‘Brinkman
Evansvile
Mra
Doe
O of the World
Drake County tale of a tiger and a town scandal
A fragmentary report describes a Monday incident at Decker in Knox County involving a tiger and a disturbance at a hotel. It mentions alcohol activity, town figures, a Blue Front saloon, and a neighbor interaction with whisky, with references to a marshal and legal proceedings. The garbled text preserves names and places while unclear on specifics.
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Geripiara agAle
Decker
Knox County
Wrarahal
Sitere
Dea
Abe Heacoe
Caloon
Front
Col States
Marshal Fatto
Local Cake Maker's Mysterious Pact Attracts Attention
A fragmentary report mentions a cake maker and an intriguing pact drawing interest from ladies Bea and others. The readable text hints at a social or community intrigue centered on a dessert event and a notable agreement.
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Nithan Company
Mi Enstrate
Universal
Eve knocks out Tawelt in city fight injuring eye
Event details are unclear due to damaged text but report describes Eve delivering a knockout to Thomas J Tawelt of Baitownah at 10 in a city bout. Tawelt sustained an eye cut and was treated. authorities note ongoing dispute over the tally and timing of the punches.
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Thomas J. Tawelt
Baitownah
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