Little Girl Killed By Freight Cars On E and J Line
A seven year old girl playing near the E and J railroad track between Main and Vau Trees streets was struck by a freight car and died. The accident occurred as a switch engine bumped the cars, with bystanders unable to see the danger. The girl lived with grandparents Mr and Mrs James Sturgeon after her mother’s death. The lack of a watchman at the crossing is noted.
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Gladys Hollen
Orst
Washington
John V. Hollen
Ces
Main
Vau Trees
Lou Smith
Frank Buhrick
Jesse Gosharm
Utek
Bonham Undertaking Establishment
Hoonim Undertaking
Barial
Spe Weal
Julia Kelley
Hollen
Keller
Kelley
Cies
Hat Jong
Gladys
Matey
Myr
James Sturgeon
Washington Adopts Automobile Craze Amid City Firms
The automobile craze has reached Washington with new machines entering weekly. Local firms use cars in daily business, some as pressure tools. W. A. McCunnill owns a five passenger Leader touring car. Dr. F.M. Himeed also owns one of the city’s finest touring cars.
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Washington
W. AT. McCunnili
FM. Hirned
Automobile Industry and Local Garages Highlight Early 20th Century
The article praises several American auto makers and shops, noting the Washington Weally Company as a leading factory and listing firms like Graham, Ford, and Buick. It describes local garages run by Charles Winston and Juoocied, with remarks on car condition, repairs, and the city garage’s role in servicing vehicles.
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Washington Weally Company
Winton Mute Hines
Muule Hy
United States
Graham Hors
Bathivld
Balmer
Ford
Spink
Rina Howe
Nana
Mmerceed
Desent Casper
Win Ross
Susamner Rornbouts
Alebire
Iwoods Winterbottom
M. J. Minaban Company
Grey
Win Day
Charles Winston
Fred Atuldastn
Charles ‘Winston
Namie Valeley Hivos Barn
Unlucky Collision Near Meridian Street Ends With Injuries
Mrs. Thursia Ragsdale, about seventy, was thrown from her horse when a wagon and telephone pole scare caused the horse to bolt near the corner of South and East Third streets. She suffered a deep forehead wound, remained conscious, and was later taken to Mrs. Long Ragsdale's home on Meridian Street. Several men assisted. the buggy and horse were freed and righted.
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Thursia Ragsdale
Neale Tawnshi
Sonth
East Third
Hagkdale
Verio Township
Som
Eakt Third Strevis
Ragsdale Hwa
Ragsdale
Ogsby
Long Regsdale
South Meridian Street
I Biggs
Trial Called Off In Mayors Court For Last Chance Saloon
George Solomon proprietor of the Last Chance saloon faced a trial on charges of selling alcohol to minors. The case, set for 1 o clock this morning, was adjourned due to no prosecuting witnesses being available and police unable to locate them.
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George Solomon
Automobie Incident Near Vincennes Sparks Night Crowd
A late night car incident near Vincennes disrupted a Baseline dance crowd as the vehicle ran out of gasoline and stranded its passengers. Firefighters and locals assisted, with the event drawing a cooling, open-air setting and a tense pause in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taileute Automobie
Vincennes
Warner
Spink
Orig Roberts
Ge jHours
Resident Howard Tynes Visits Gardiner Depot Agent
Old resident notes from Seymour about a visit with Mr and Mrs 7W BR Gardiner in Me Truedly now serves as industrial agent for the B 10 Southwesterp Fall road once stationed at the depot. He has been ill for some time and this is his first trip since becoming ill.
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Howard Tynes
Seymour
BR. Gardiner
Truedly
Indus
Fall Road
Camping trip cast heads to The Pall at Mekinn
The group led by Glenn Oumant and Raymond Horralt along with Tom and Casti Smith prepare for a camping expedition at Mekinn near The Pall. They will start the journey together.
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Glenn Oumant
Raymond Horralt
Tom and
Casti Smith
Pall
Mekinn
Will Sing at Bicknell Grand Theater
A local performer from Albion will sing at the Grand Theater in Bicknell. The article notes a baritone voice described as beautified and effective, praising the singer as precise and memorable.
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Albion Miotrasl
Grand Theater
Bicknell
Actres s in sheath gown draws crowds in town
Miss Grace Binder, playing The Teacher's Daughter at township events, dressed in a sheath gown, caused a sensation when she walked from the Herald office to a Main Street millinery store and then to the Airdome. Observers crowded streets as she appeared in Parisian style with a side slit, prompting excitement in several towns.
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Grace Binder
Ebe
Herald Office
Mainette Millinery
Airdome
Paris
Leper Puzzle Near Solved in Warewells Arizona
May isolation efforts ease in Warewells as Arizona health officials report progress on the leper puzzle. Authorities describe improving cases and cautious optimism for containment strategies across the region.
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Arizona
Paralyzed Wardwell Couple Face Deportation Plea
Aug 19 Tombstone Arizona reports a veteran Gen D K Wardwell and his leprous wife facing potential deportation to Molokai. Territorial officials seek care options as federal courts find no law for removal. Governor Kibbey orders inquiry while Wardwell fights to keep his wife nearby.
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Tombstone
Ariz
D. K. Wardwell
Board of Supervisors
Wardwell
Molokai
Train Fired On Three Killed In Alabama Mine Strike
Three men died and 11 were injured when striking miners fired on a passenger train near Blocton Alabama. The attack occurred as soldiers and deputies guarded nonunion workers to the mines. Authorities arrested eight suspects and prepared for militia action.
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Birmingham
Ala
Birmingham Mineral
Blocton
Joe T. Collins
Dent
Willard Howel
F. H. Dodge
Tennessee Coal Co
E. E B. Cox
Blecton
Gov. Comer
Parker Stops Runaway Near San Luis Obispo
Judge Alton B. Parker of New York administered first aid after a runaway near San Luis Obispo California. A surrey with A A Mills, his wife and daughter, and David Oliver a San Francisco school director and his daughter were riding when frightened by an approaching car. The team bolted overturning the survey and the occupants were pinned beneath the wreck with injuries serious but not detailed.
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San Luis Obiapo
Cal
Alton B. Parker
New York
A. A. Mills
David Oliver
San Francisco
Mills and Mills Halt Runaway Horses After Struggle
Mills wrestled the reins free as a survey wagon tangle dragged captives 100 yards. Judge Parker and Delaney Niegil of New York arrived in a car to help. Parker leaped from the tonneau, Mills and Parker subdued the runaway team. The three injured occupants were taken to the Mills home in Parker's auto.
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Judge Parker
Brothers Drown in Missouri River Near Nebraska City
In Nebraska City Nebraska Aug 10 two sons of David James of Minorsville died while swimming in the Missouri River. Winter 18 and Charles 20 were swept beyond depth. Charles died trying to save Winter. Father and another son Byron escaped with difficulty.
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Nebraska City
Neb
David James
Minorsviei
Missouri River
Here
Suny
James
Winter
Ollesbacher Ten Cent Store Undergoes Refitting
The five and ten cent store at 227 East Minntered Street undergoes a sale and is refitted. Mor. Steinde will resume once invoicing begins this afternoon. Aly Steinle plans to use the ground floor room for a women’s ready made clothing department.
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Ballenbather
Minnered
Steinde
Aly
Steinle
Grays Lose to Wheatland and Fall in Auctioned Game
Washington Grays were defeated 7 to 4 by Wheatland Sanday. McGary and Hodge paired as battery for Washington. McGary pitched well but weak support doomed him. Washington’s second team then beat Wheatland 12 to 2, with Hudson and Oliphant starring in a fine display of amateur ball.
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Washington. Grays
Wheatlind Sanday
McGary
Hodge
Washington
Hudson
Oliphant
Washington Nine
Jordan Funeral for Mrs. Sarah A. Jordan
The funeral of Mrs. Sarah A. Jordan was held at the First Methodist church this morning with Rev. Fred W. Hert delivering the sermon. Interment followed at Oak Grove cemetery. Rev. Elmer C. Jordan of Cheyenne Wyoming did not arrive until last night.
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Sarah A. Jordain
M. Wl
Fred W. Hert
Oak Grove
Elmer C. Jordan
M. E
Cheyenne
Wyoming
Young child breaks collar bone in home accident
Finley Brooks Jr., two years old, broke his collar bone while playing near his home on East Walnut Street Sunday afternoon. Dr. C P Scudder dressed the injury and the child is progressing well as the bones are not yet hardened.
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Finley Brooks, Jr
Finley Brooks
East Walnut Street
C. P. Scudder
Illinois primaries yield Democratic ticket gains and GOP contest
Early returns from 58 counties show Democratic nominee Lawrence Stringer leading for governor with Adlai Stevenson projected alongside. Deneen leads for Republican nomination in a tight race with Yates close behind. Hopkins and Foss top GOP senatorial indorsements. Congressional races listed with district by district winners possibilities.
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Chicago
Ragabteno
Den
Yates
Denesa
Hopkins
Foss
Biason
Deneen
Tate Sundey
Ntire
Stringer
Lawrence B. Stringer
Adlai
B. Stevenson
Fuss
Hopking
Cook -County
Cook
Fishermen Net 237 Fish on Lake Trip at James Lake
Four men including Mr. Allen and Mr. Billheimer caught 237 fish during a James Lake fishing party. Mrs. Allen and Mr. Bibelheimer joined the outing, with Allen and Mrs. Allen alone tallying eighty fish in about two hours. The group stayed in hired cottages and used a boat to reach provisions.
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V. G. Allen
Allen
Billheimer
Sie
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