New Boilers Sought for City Electric Plant Plan
W J Franz of Cincinnati toured Washington with an assistant to draft repair plans for the city electric light plant. Council aims to spend 20 to 25 thousand dollars on boilers generators wiring and other repairs with a new smoke stack and shafting removal to cut coal losses. The June coal bill approached six hundred dollars.
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W. J. Franz
Cincinnati
City Electric Light
Mr. Franz
Washington
Nght
Council
Franz
State Board to Meet Next Tuesday for Medical Registration
The state board of medical exam and registration will convene next Tuesday to discuss licensure and practice standards. Officials will review qualifications, review procedures, and consider rule updates affecting physicians and healthcare facilities.
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State Board of Medical Exam and Registration
Thacnenase
Ts Tas
State medical board to review physicians and student credentials
The board will meet to hear complaints against several physicians across the state charged with malpractice and other offenses. It will also consider the credentials of about 150 prospective medical students at its upcoming session.
Fire destroys saloon in Bedford incident
A blast and fire at Felix Smithers' saloon in Bedford on August 17 followed an arson attack after licenses were challenged. Fire damaged stock, fixtures and building valued at $1,600 as unknown assailants used gasoline or coal oil to ignite the end of a screen. The act is condemned by temperance advocates.
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Bedford
North Bedford
Felix
Outlan Ror Passes Through Outlan Ror Passage
Fragmentary text notes an individual named Outlan Ror moving through a roadway near his home with unclear surrounding details and locations. The readable portion mentions Louisville and a place called Angsoy Ho Lou.
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Outlan Ror
Louisville
Pdr
Avast
Mystery of Vincennes Night and River City Turmoil
A jumbled report describes a night in Vincennes with references to Frank James, Missouri jail terms, and disturbances. The fragment mentions travel through Washington toward Louisville, a Benton area stop, and neighbors recalling a temperance figure and a saloon incident. Further details are unclear due to garbled OCR.
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Missouri
Pate Lass
Louisville
Benton
Vincennes
Arios
Frank
James i
Paul
Armer
James
Washington
Hoeke
Tribune warns against imperialism echoing world powers
The Chicago Tribune criticizes imperialist tendencies and urges caution against meddling in other nations. It argues that self government should apply universally and warns that force undermines liberty and commerce.
Maddern Miller says rains disrupt wheat threshing outlook
The bulletin notes continued interruptions to threshing due to frequent rains, especially in eastern and southeastern states. It reports soft wheat damage in shocks and warns that deliveries to farmers are affected despite a crop outlook update from St. Louis on August 17.
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St. Louis
Cannerburgh Do Will Meet Washington Colts at West End Park
The Cannerburgh team will play the Washington Colts at West End Park on Sunday with a 2:45 p m start and no admission charged. A good game is expected. In Orleans Lawrence county Rev J A Chowning of South Washington assists at the Christian church and will preach tomorrow. A rumor claims a Washington man now in Oakland Dust will wed a north side woman soon. A local young man reportedly takes vows of chastity.
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Cannerburgh Do
Washington Colts
West End
J. A. Chowning
South Washington
The
Christian Church
Orleans
Lawrence ‘County
Ashington
Oakland Dust
North Siole
Death Notice for widow and infant in parish service
A widow and her infant are listed in a brief death notice. The report notes a husband and two children, with service details at a local church on a Sunday. The fragmentary text references ages and kin but lacks full dates and places.
Girl Attacked by Snake at Washington Home
Three year old Charles Miller was poisoned by a snakebite at a South Washington home. The child was playing in the yard when she stepped on the snake and was bitten on the foot, with swelling of the foot and leg reported.
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Little Miller Girl
South Washington
Jen Paisonle
Charles Millers
Tiller
South
Wahington
Editor Sees Newspaper Work as Noble Profession
In a Northern Town event the Commercial National Bank president George Roberts argued for limited government and praised editing as a happier, nobler vocation. He claimed true editors own their papers, write their beliefs, and influence the community with independence and public service.
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Balterial
George É. Roberts
Commercial National Bank
Chicago
Tnt
Rainy Week Dims Wheat Harvest Prospects
Heavy rain over the week hampers wheat harvest with estimates of over three inches falling. Friday night rainfall adds to moisture delaying fields expected for threshing on hundreds of acres. Local farmers report reduced yields and concerns for early-season storage and quality.
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Ain
Sanford and Small Plan New City Theater in Town
Sanford and Small plan to open a new theater in the Drew room with a modern, attractive layout. They advertise one of the finest shows and promise up-to-date features, announcing opening night in the Journal next Tuesday. A separate item notes a local business man was forced from his job due to a strike.
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Sanford
Bmali
Butt
Oanlaia City
No Arrest Yet in Montgomery Home Synamiting Case
No arrest has been made in the synamiting attempt on Widow Mar McDonald's Montgomery home. Officers have found no evidence against the prime suspect amid town rumors that youths from Montgomery may be involved. Mrs Startin Fogarty seeks an affidavit but offers no new proof. Citizens doubt the charge stems from a real culprit.
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Mar McDonald
Montgomery
Startin Fogarty
Question for Taxpayers on Fairbanks Press Bureau
The Fairbanks newspapers accuse state editors of meddling with party papers. The New York Sun reports George B. Lockwood leads the Republican press bureau, allegedly funded by government appropriations and Fairbanks solicitation. The Princeton Democrat notes calls to answer whether Fairbanks used federal employees for private service.
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Fairbanks
New York
New York Sun
George B. Lockwood
Nttle- Marion Chronicle
A York Banl
R. Lock
Irbanks
Fairbanks Press Bureau
United States
Charles W. Fairbanks
Princeton Democrat
Heavy Rains Boost Garden Produce Quality
Old saying about wind proves true as heavy rains fall boosting garden yields with beans, corn, cabbage, tomatoes, cucumbers and other vegetables of the best quality available.
Walker Returns From Two Week East Trip Morning
Ed Walker returned this morning after a two week trip to the east. He visited Niagara, Buffalo, Philadelphia and Washington during his travels.
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Walker
Niagara
Buffalo
New York
Philadelphia
County Budget Study Lists Road and Courthouse Costs
Auditor Nugent has prepared the estimated expenses for the next year. The plan asks for 70,035.575 for county funds and 14,900 for Beavel road repair. About 20,000 will be raised by fees and township reimbursements. net county funding would come from taxation at 50 cents and 35.75 per hundred. The loan from the county treasurer was used for repairs and will be tied to a new note. The list includes Court house 2,600. County jail 2,400. County farm 2,800. Orphans' home 5,800. Bridges 5. Ditches Athens. A long obituary-like passage about a faithful dog accompanies the main text.
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Nugent
Chatty
Annell
Béavel
Truelove
Onglump
Willi
Court House
Athens
Oor
Eulogy on the Dog as a Juror Friend and Faithful Ally
An orator exhorts jurors to consider the dog as the best friend a man has in this world. He argues that even family and close companions may betray, but a dog remains loyal, never deserting or treacherous, unlike all other people.
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Jim
Ta Fe
Sue Snett
George Ie. Yeat
Diaf
Truck Farm Plans and Crops Grow for Winter Use
A farmer discusses a truck farm project with about eighteen acres under cultivation. He expects crops including potatoes and cowpeas with yields ranging from 200 to 400 bushels total. He estimates potential earnings around $400 plus as a remainder from three quarters of work.
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Irariel
High School Instructors Elect for Friday Night Session
A county teachers meeting is set for Monday August 6 at Walnut Grove building with Superintendent Benjamin and instructors A J Kinne Green and J M Black among speakers. Morning sessions start 930 with exams at 1230. afternoon 130 to 148. one Friday evening lecture planned. Miss Miller and Dr Kinneman to present talks. trustee day noted. adjournment Saturday at 112.
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Bie Vies
Walnut the & Goo
Ut i
Bo Hom
Cana
Benjamin
Tetfris Hasi
A. J. Kinnemang
Kentucky State ‘Normal
Bqy Afi Green
J. M
Black
Suydiiaier
Washington High Gehgol
Bertha Puter
Ee College
Franklin
Indiana
Panini Sanford
Recordin Sededgris
W.T. Brown
Wil Macy
Add Ours
Allie Homann
Hay
Ped
Stistong
Miss Miller
Stegee Township Teacher List Includes Several Named Residents
In Stegee Township a list of teachers and residents appears with names such as Jaimee Kilion Ethel Lite and J Patterson. The note mentions Mr and Mrs Burke arriving in town from Louisville and references local addresses including northeast Fourth Street.
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Jaimee Kilion
York
Balert Hater
Goldie
Witsmans
Ethel
Meg A
J. Crist
Urgeson
Joseph Dearmin
Tames
Stanley
Slaven
Gliliatt
J. Patterson
William McCormick
Gables
Ia. Banta
Heneer Burke
Louisville
Toree
Burks
Fourth Street
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Order of Red Men
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Robbins
Aly
Marion
Gregory Wag
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County Broan
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Vest
Euloby
Sgreys
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the Clothier
Alf Wallace
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Stegee Township
Bea AL Opr
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