Freight business ebbs in weeks cause reduction
In the latest market note, freight activity dips over the past weeks. Experts cite reduced shipments and softened demand affecting rates and volume across key routes.
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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1907
Page
1
Workers Cut One Hour From Bed Time at Southwestern
About three hundred men on the B and O Southwestern suffered a one hour cut in daily working time to cope with a slack in business. The temporary measure, effective today, affects schedules and engine repairs as shipments slow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southwestern
Or“Eer
Masocrat
Breight
Faith Mayor Rueceil Prosecutor Hastings
Faith and Mayor Rueceil appear in a legal notice involving prosecutor Hastings. The report notes ongoing proceedings and key figures in the case. Specific charges or dates are unclear from the fragment provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rueceil
Unclear Local Remarks Spark Debate on Sewerage System
Fragmentary OCR text records a local figure discussing a unitary sewerage system near a health resort. The quote references concerns about sanitation and the role of a physician and doctor in the area. The passage is garbled with numerous misspellings and incomplete phrases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashington
Franklin hires attorney in $5,000 slander suit
Joseph le Franklin retains Hastings Allen Hastings Alvin Padgett and Thomas D Slimp to defend against a $5,000 damage suit for slander filed by Lucy Ricks. The move has sparked considerable discussion in the city and county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hastings
Allen & Hastings
Alvin Padgett
Thomas D. Slimp
Joseph le Franklin
Slner
Lucy Ricks
Padgett
Thomas Slimp
Hastings, Allen & Hasngs
Breat Dee
Telk
Insurance Paid to Scribe for Ben Hur Lodge Death Action
The insured George J. Watieli received a $300 check to cover the meter and to forward to Mrs Natemeter living in Evansville. The note mentions a death by own action in Indianapolis involving a cigar choker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George J. Watieli
Total
Ot ‘Ben'Hur
J Cigar
Indianapolis
Willl
Natemeter
Liven
Evansville
Travel party heads to Niagara Falls on trip
Charles Howard advertising manager of Cadel and Kauffman Company with partners Herbert Carter of Bogard township and Charles Alkman and a Carlton tee of Sugarian left the city on a trip to Niagara Falls. Little Migs Marid Bussee of Vigcennes arrived today to visit friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles [Y
Howard
Cadel & Kauffman Company
Herbert
Ww. W. Carter
Bogard Townships
Charles Alkman
Carlton Tee
Sugarian
Onder
Niagara Falls
Migs Marid
Bussee
Vigcennes
Trustees Favor Study on County Schools Improvement
A county educational board discussed plans to visit districts and study school conditions under supervision of the county supervisor. Trustees Mr. Bats and Mr. Stuckey supported delaying a final decision to allow more time for consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wuusie
County Educational Board
Ste
Bats
Stuckeys
Aikman Family Reunion to Unveil Monument in Sugarland
Daviess county gears up for a major Aikman family reunion in Sugarland as the third annual gathering marks the unveiling of a hand made monument to John Aikman. The event includes a Mason hall meeting and a visit to the old Aikman Homestead with a focus on local history and prominent Indiana families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aikman
Masonie Hall
This City
Sugarland
Company G
Fort 7-Ninth
Indiana
Hornsey Harrison Township
Daviess County
Alcan
Tthe
Vyhington
Aikmans
John Aikman
Indianapolis
Belng
Unio
Oak Grove
Old City
Alkman Reriod
Arriv
Indianapolia
Masons Halls
Masonist Hall
Daviess ‘County
Regman
Cit
John Aik
John, Aikman
White
Pike
Tt Regiment
Trop
Harrison
Sage
Eubanks
Pike County
J A. Palmer
Ant Dead James PAGS Dant a Montgomery Farmer
Fragmentary OCR notes describe the death of James Pags Dant a Montgomery farmer. The text mentions dwelling at a home near Montgomery and an event around 19 o clock Wednesday night. Details are damaged and partially illegible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Pags
Sears
Bronent
Unclear OCR Item From Unknown Page
Fragmentary OCR text provides unreadable lines with scattered tokens and no clear event or entities to summarize into a coherent record.
Sholto Douglas and the English Lord Ties to Queensberry Ride
Fragmentary notes mention Sholto Douglas, descendant of the Marquis of Queensberry, described as trained and traveling salesman. References hint at the English lord lineage and a prize ring connection, with unclear details about money or identity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sholto Douglas
Marquis of Queensberry
Ring Toes
Sewetry
Sholto I
Fragmentary dialogue hints at a kingdom exchange
Incomprehensible OCR fragment presents a character named Jedigo and a prince dialogue about truth and nothingness. The garbled text shows interrupted speech and rural dialect, offering little identifiable event, place, or stake.
Justice Sagan calls for tougher punishment in Wallace assault case
In a justice court hearing Judge Kellator urged the circuit court to consider a jail sentence beyond the $25 maximum for Wallace who is charged with assault and battering his wife. Deputy Hastings and Judge Ogden represented the state while Alvin Padgett spoke for the defense. Wallace, a California traveler, is accused of striking his wife causing a bruised eye and other marks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice Court
Quire
J. W. Kellaca
Elreult
C. Wallace
Justi
Justice of the Peace
Hastings
Ogden
Squire Kellator
Addor
Alvin Padgett
Wallace
California
Latte Daughte
Ashe 18 Here for City Hall Meeting on Washington Light Plan
Robert S. Ashe arrived in the city to attend a gathering of stockholders of the Washington Light and Water Company at city hall tonight. The meeting discusses a proposed rebuilding plan and there is mixed opinion on the proposition. Speakers describe luxury shipboard features and costs, with estimates of $2,000 per trip for two regal sites and a coal consumption steamer capable of 5,500 tons for an Atlantic voyage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barre
Ermont
Almple
Jan
Otto
Reerigd of
William White
County budget estimates due for 1908 expenses
County officers prepare tabulated statements of money required for office expenses in 1908. Estimates must be filed with the county auditor by next Thursday and then published for the county council, which meets the first Monday in September to appropriate funds for the following year. The council will be in session to make appropriations to mitigate efficiencies in general funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sion
Lusitania Features Highlight New Veranda Case
A battered OCR note mentions the Cunarder Lusitania as the biggest ship with new veranda features. It references Liverpool England and August, noting a successful trial and design aims. Abstract phrasing preserves limited readable facts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liverpool
England
Lusitania
Padeehgets
Charles Taylor Injured in Wagon Accident
Reports say Charles Taylor of Sugarland was thrown from a wagon during a ride and sustained a severely sprained ankle, multiple bruises, and possible head injuries. He could not move for a time and was assisted by bystanders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moe Ag
Anki
Charles Taylor
Sugarland
Taylor
London August 1 Report on Airship Magazine Supplies
A terse London dispatch notes a call to equip magazines aboard an air ship and mentions a total cost of 500,000. Details are fragmentary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Perature
Big Fine Topped by Oil Company Case
A historic court decision imposes a large civil penalty on an oil company group. The Standard Oil parent and its Indiana subsidiary are referenced with a combined fine around 10 million dollars and related property implications. The ruling names John D. Rockefeller and dates to August as context for the judgment details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Au Ba
Pais
Eas
John D. Rockea
Ott
Aajrd Oil Company
Seipuara Oil Company
Ndigna
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