Great time predicted for Labor Day celebration in Washington
Machinists and miners prepare for a gigantic Labor Day demonstration on September 2. Old fair ground expected crowded with laborers and visitors from nearby towns. About 125 machinists and nearly 1000 workers from B and O Southwestern involved. Citizens band hired. local and visiting speakers planned.
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Washington
Cancerburg
Montgomery
Wheatland
Citizens Band
O Cumback
Cannerburg
Good Hog Story From Detroit Scribes
In Detroit a tale of hogs is shared during a session with newspaper scribes. Hogs in BeStonia are described as vital to progress and prosperity as they move through woods and pastures. A rider on a country road observes hogs acting oddly, running between trees in great excitement.
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Detroit
BeStonia
Hogs in trees and a roadside scare in Palestine tale
A traveler encounters a farmer and locals explain hogs hanging by trees to beg for food in a strange rural scene. The woods are filled with wreckery as birds scatter and hogs act as if promised feeding, revealing a curious old country belief. In Vincennes, Richard Harvey, aged eighty something, a longtime resident, dies after two weeks of illness.
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Palestine
Emi
Use of Concrete Ignorance Tied to Building Collapses
The piece warns that ignorance over reinforced concrete has caused recent building failures with loss of life and property. Officials call for immediate revision of regulations as municipal handling and contractor practices threaten more disasters. Geological Survey tests in St Louis and Norfolk assess strength of reinforced concrete beams frames and floors for public safety.
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Doviara
Brou
Stringturs
Iith
Munttcipg Nae
Isemi
The
Geological Survey
St. Louis
Norfolk
Ebusitts
State Supt Cotton to Speak at Daviess County Teachers' Meeting
State Superintendent F A Cotton will address teachers at the Daviess County Teachers' meeting Tuesday September 21. Cotton is set to speak during the gathering and discuss educational matters of the state.
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F A. Cotton
Daviess County
Pst
Tate
Cotton
Whiting Confesses in Mysterious Louisiana Shooting
The article recounts James Whiting confessing to a fatal shooting that left the victim found in a Lafayette woods. Authorities detail Whitinger’s alleged motive and setup at the boarding box board area as the crime timeline unfolds.
Unclear Conference Moves To Reinstate Moon Amid Disputes
Fragmented notes describe a conference decision delaying Moon's reinstatement after disputes and alleged disciplinary measures. Additional lines reference a bank cashiers’ issue, misaddressed mail, and a separate incident involving Mrs. Rettis Zaft wounded by David, with hospital treatment and ongoing legal questions.
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Totaal
Viatire
Ney Ny
Rettis
David
Bammi
Hospital
de Saley
Gan
Stein and Elizabeth United in Marriage at Far Church
The couple Stein and Elizabeth wed in a morning ceremony at a distant church. They were driven to the bride’s home for a lavish breakfast after the service. Mr Stel departed for St. Louis the next day.
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Stein
Elizabeth
My. Stel
St. Louis
Erin
Edward Campbell at oath point in india affair
Edward Campbell junior son of Dr E J Campbell pastor of the first Methodist church is at the point of death after a severe facial injury from a bad attack. The article notes his illness and location linked to india affairs.
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Eward’ Campbell
Drv
E. Ja Campbell
Aetien Ar
M.E
India
Gus Myers Returns to Pensacola for Short Stay
Gus Myers, formerly of this city, is in Pensacola Florida for a few days. Mr Myers will return to the South Thursday. His family is there.
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Gus Myers
Pensacola
Florida
Woodmen of the World aims for a thousand candidates
The Woodmen of the World chapter seeks to recruit a class of about a thousand. The royal lodge of the W E W plans to present eighty candidates to reach that target. Only Evansville and South Bend lodges are larger in the state, and Evansville and Washington lodges will feature a special strain to secure a $2 rate.
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Infinanis
Royal Lodge of the
Washington Lodge
Evansville
South Bend
Washington
Sells the House Amid Odd Notes from Nugent Sale
A fragmentary item describes Nugent owning two properties in El Nora land and selling lots to Elnora Hardware Company then moving a house. The house was left unsold and Nugent later transferred it to Don Courtney for an unclear amount.
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Nugent
Elnora
Elnora Hardware Company
Mr. Nugent
Don
Courtney
Evening Dinner Honors Washington Social Set
A Monday evening dinner at Vance's Grove honored Miss Rose Mary Draddy of Newport Kentucky and Jack Gardiner of Philadelphia. The younger society attended with numerous Misses and gentlemen listed as guests while Mrs J Bourghoitzer and Mrs A F Cahie served as chaperons.
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Washington
Vance's Grove
Rosemary~Draddy
Newpdite
Kentucky
Jac Gardiner
Automoniae in Trouble and Local Show Tryouts
H E Wilcod and family from Cases iMnos passed through the city in a White Steamer that broke down after an overhaul. The driver had issues with the machine, the veteran traveler reported repeated trouble. In Oakland City Ben Small and Will H Sanford will host a try-out of a moving picture show this evening. the screenings begin tomorrow with a scheduled venue.
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H. E Wilcod
iMnos
Dutombbite
Trinity Springs
Auling
Wilcox
Ben Small
Will H. Sanford
Oakland City
Indiana farmer commits suicide by shooting himself
Evanaville Indiana August 20 John Biel a wealthy Gibson county farmer died yesterday by self inflicted gunshot wound to the head authorities report his death is an act of suicide leaving a single note found in his possession and no immediate witnesses to the tragedy
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Evanaville
John Biel
Gibson, County
Indiana
Professor J Organ Resigns as Vincennes High Principal
Professor J Organ, longtime principal at Vincennes High School, resigns to join Houghton Mifflin & Company. He is a graduate of Indiana University and will be succeeded by Professor J An Esary, history teacher in the Vincennes school.
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Vincenned. High School
Houghton, fiMin & Company
Organ
Indiana’ University
Lprofessor
Is the Line On In Washington Song Debuts In Chicago Press
A new music piece published by Weber & North Chicago carries words by Joseph B R Johnson and music by John Martin. Titled Is the Line On In Washington the song hints at political satire and awaits further evaluative remarks from Mr Horrall or Mr Bradford after viewing the accompanying image.
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Weber
North
Chicago
Joseph BR. Johnson
John Martin
Washington
Horrall
Bradford
Local Notes and Dated Dispatches From Terre Haute
A terse dispatch reports William Sanford Jr. very low and not expected to survive the night after six months of illness tied to old age. Ira G. Salyards is noted for a medical case of forty similar records in history. An X ray at Terre Haute reveals transposed internal organs in a recruit, a rare condition noted by early observers. Alphonsus Li Sthh, Harrison township teacher, will depart for Denver next month. The town hosts A O U W dance with Montgomery edge choir, inviting attendees from the area.
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William Sanford Jr
East Walnut Street
Terre Haute
Ira -G.salyards
Boyhoold
Terr Haute
Merom Chautauqua Address by Hon. W. J. Bryan
Merom in Sullivan County hosts a chautauqua address by Hon. W J Bryan next Monday. The event marks a notable lecture at the local assembly, inviting residents to attend the speaker’s public address.
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W. J. Brya
Delver
Merom
Sulivan County
Court fines man for assault and battery incident
In the Art Court, John Allegrec Wa was fined $1 for assault and battery involving his father. Fred Linsford, a noted elder, and Mrs. Lute Lunford, died this morning. George and Matt Lauby traveled to Vincennes to attend their brother Maurice Lauby's burial.
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John Allegrec
Fred Linsford
Lute Lunford
George
Matt Lauby
Vincennes
Maurice Lauby
Local Real Estate Transfer Details in Walnuts Street Area
Mrs Alice Kennedy of West Walnut Street sold her McCormick Street property to Thomas Gilliat for 1100 dollars. The deal was completed with Harry HJ Hyatt handling the transaction and Frank Cox of Epsom city listed as the local business participant.
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Alice Kennedy
West Walnut Street
McCormick Street
Thomas
Frank Cox
Epsom
Local Businessmen Plan New Company Formation
Four area businessmen show interest in forming a new company to open a store and furnishings outlet in the near future. The venture aims to begin operations by the first of next month, with plans for a modern shop setup and anticipated growth.
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Darby
Washington
Jo Oh
Ital
Alrea
Bon
McCord Sues B and C Southwestern Over Huron Wreck
Mason I McCord, a Baltimore mail clerk based in Cincinnati, files $10,000 damages in Lawrence circuit court Bridford claiming permanent injury from the September 1906 Huron wreck. He alleges multiple fractures and long-term pain hindering duties. Attorneys Brooks and Brooks represent him.
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Mason I. ‘McCord
B. & C. Southwestern Railway
Lawrence
Bridford
Huron
McCord
Alfordsville
Railway
Cinelfinati
Brooks
Owens Clears Sullivan After Food Inspector Probe
State Pure Food Inspector John Owens completed an investigation in Sullivan on August 20. He found several meat dealers and one dairy operator at fault, ordered restaurants to clean up, and reported slaughter houses improved with necessary upgrades completed.
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Sullivan
Nugent Family Reunion Report From Greencastle District
Auditor Thonthis Nugent and his son Bernard joined Martin Nugent of Elnora and other Daviess county Nugents who traveled to Greencastle this morning to attend the Nugent family reunion in the county.
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Thonthis Nugent
Bernard
Martin Nugent
Hoosier Report Sparks Bipartisan Debate
A garbled OCR item references Indiana figures including Bryan and a chairman, noting eastern Democrats to take action. The fragment hints at political maneuvering and intra party tensions without clear details or outcomes.
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Tag
Bryan
Bryan book on tour sparks political controversy
Ambiguous text notes Mr Bryan’s touring book arousing anger in papers opposed to him. It suggests the book may profit him, with mention of collecting every cent under scrutiny of campaign politics.
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Mr. Bryan
Bryan
Chadtees
Laura B Carroll’s Will Probate in Taft County
Laura B Carroll leaves 25? and a reasonable sum for care during her last illness to Martha Goodwin. She divides the balance of her property among three children Eyaiy B, Jona D, and Joseph J Carroll. Eighty acres in Steble Township are bequeathed, with personal property listed. The will, dated May 7, was witnessed by W. Carroll and Bertha J. Hatinen, with Elmér Hastings named executor.
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Taft
Laura
Bi Carroll
Martha
Eyaiy B
Jona D
Joseph J . Carroll
Bedford man swindles locals with half price magazine scheme
A young man stayed at the best hotel in Bedford and pressed subscriptions for leading magazines at half price paid in advance. He left town with a board bill unpaid and has about $200 in unpaid subscriber receipts. his current whereabouts are unknown.
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Bedford
Theibest
Rhey
Portrait of an Indiana official's long civic view
A visiting figure reflects on age and history in Indianapolis and nearby Washington town, noting changes since 1866. He recalls past journeys, counts years, and observes schooling and town growth as it stands today in this report.
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John
Indianapolis
Washington
Peace or War Looms as Labor Clash Heats Up
Report from New York outlines rising capital versus labor tensions as unions and employers’ associations plan a united stance. A Washington dispatch notes court actions aiming to restrain organizers while leaders publicly push for peace, yet hints at a broader power struggle within the industrial world.
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Bsr
New York
Capital
Tay
Ena
They
Bidtrict
Columbia
Gampers
John Mitettell
American Federiaa of Labor
Gevgral
West Virginia town adopts tax-free municipal status
In the county seat of Richie Lewil West Virginia a town announces it will operate without municipal taxation this year for the first time. Mayor Romeo J H Freer says Hsville owns its own electric plants and profits plus bank interest provide ample revenue to cover municipal expenses, eliminating corporate tax in the town.
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iPeinceting
W. Va
West Virginia
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