Building of the 0.
Captain R A Wood recalled Washington's early days from a March 14 1831 birth to 1864 residence and postwar return as a contracting builder. He remembered Elm trees of old Walnut street and the O and M railroad controversy, and touted Washington growth from a village to a bustling business town while reflecting on neighbors like Zack Jones and Albert Logan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. A. Wood
Evansville
Washington
Walnut Street
Keira
Democrat
God
New Albany
Captain Wood
Nick Kimaell
Flien
Alfred Logan
Vollmer
Oscar McGauhey
St. Simon's Academy
Vay
Albert Logan
Zack Jones
Fifty Eighth Regiment
Saw Effects of the Panic Advised by Traveler
Conrad Kasaler just back from Germany recounts how the panic hit him while traveling west from New York City. He saw many factories in the east closed and was told thousands of workers were unemployed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conrad Kasaler
Visi
Germany
New York City
Washington's Busy Week in Semember
The second week in Semember 1 promises a busy spell for Washington with Labor Day events on Monday. State A O H convention set for Tuesday and Wednesday. September 21 features a major Democratic rally headlined by Thomas H. Marshall, governor candidate, while Saturday sees a Republican meeting led by James E. Watson as its main speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Thomas H. Marshall
Jamies E. Watson
Hat trends and unrest mix in wartime notes from New York and Springfield
Ming Isabhette Holland and Miss Mary Moore report lost large-brimmed hats on the Kaiser Wilhelm during a voyage to Boston. Moore notes new hat styles favoring the Merry Widow. In Springfield, troops nearly depart as Governor Deneen and officials maintain order amid excited fears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Ming Isabhette Holland
Miss Mary
Moore
Boston
Mise Moore
The Big Circus Comes to Washington September 1
The Carl Hagenbeck and Wallace show touted as the largest traveling circus with enhanced departments and new acts. It features a renowned blooded-horse display, a celebrated parade, and imported performances. The big show arrives in Washington on Tuesday, September 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagenbeck
Wallace
Washington
Carl Hagenbeck
Great Wallace
Carl Hagenbeck & Wallace
Amusements and Agriculture Notes and Figures
The theater's Layman introduces a nightly tea with large pictures of Bryan and Taft and audience sentiment. Mahoney Stock Company gains popularity at the Alldome. A Boston Herald correspondent discusses potato disease emancipation, led by Dr. Bo Ll Galloway of the Bureau of Plant Industry and Secretary Wilson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Layman
Theaterium
Bryan
Taft
Mahoney Stock Company
Department of Agriculture
Washington
Boston Herald
Wilson
Bo Ll. Galloway
Bureau of Plant Industry
Galloway
Wizardé
New Potato Varieties Aimed At Air Proof, Safe Diets
Lon Clarke reports on experimental potato strains designed to be dry, mealy, and palatable when mashed, fried, boiled, or baked. The note urges individual choice in life and death methods, warning about dangers of fresh air for tuber bacilli and bronchial subjects, disclaiming sensationalism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de. Lon Clarke
Woman's Art Seized by Government Holds Valuables
Authorities seize Mrs. Jaci Qarner's art collection valued at 980000, prompting a government action and a dispute over ownership. The case centers on property held and the legal basis for seizure. The items include significant works contributing to the overall appraised total.
Valuation dispute over imported tapestries and art
United States customs in Chicago seized tapestries, paintings, statuary and armor pieces valued at $50,000 owned by Mrs Gardner of Boston, bought abroad for a palace in Back Bay. The household goods of Mrs Chadbourne, a friend, carried a valuation of $3,000. Tax assessed reached $80,000 after discovery. fines of $70,000 were fixed and paid, with $80,900 more due before possession. The case has been turned to District Attorney Sims for further investigation.
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Chicago
United States
Piacea
Customs Department
Sims
Klein Surrenders Private to Civil Authorities
Private Klein will be delivered to civil authorities under regulation. The surrender proceeds according to applicable orders and procedures.
Troops Sent Home Amid Springfield Negro Tension
Springfield Aug 24 Fear and terror spread through the city as two more infantry regiments were ordered home leaving five already on the way. Black residents fled to the arsenal and trains or rough camps as drizzle fell, while authorities prepared to escort Joseph Klein, a private accused of stabbing a man in Kankakee, to jail with civil authorities taking charge.
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Springfield
Springfeld
Secon
First Cavalry
Joseph B. Klein
Company Aa
First Infantry
Karl Nelson
Kankakee
Klein
Third Infantry
Harry B. Chamberlain
Gen. Young
National Guard
D. & Thompson
Attorney General's Department
Ciyil
Thompson
Islein
Col. Sanborn
Flrst
Chicago
Weiss
Euet
Young
Gen. Foster
West
Armory
Arsenal
Negrdea
Clyde Caton Shoots Himself At Hymera Home
Clyde Caton aged twenty nine died by suicide at his Hymera residence Tuesday evening. A noted local figure, he was known as a former keeper of a traveling band wire and was a recognized musician in the area. The incident stands as an isolated case in the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Caton
Hymera
Caton
Barometric storm to sweep Pacific to Atlantic August 20
Washington bulletin predicts a barometric storm moving from the Pacific to the Atlantic coast from August 20 through 24. It crosses the Rocky Mountain district Friday and the southern states by Saturday, the central valley and lake region Sunday and Monday, then the Atlantic states Monday to Tuesday. Temperatures will rise above average before a period of cooler, settled weather follows, with variable rain toward the cotton belt where rain is needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Pacific
Rocky Mountain District
Pirlus States
Central Valley and
Lake Region
Atlantic States
Cotton Belt
Hay Ride Crowds Enjoy Evening City Event
A Tuesday hay ride drew a young crowd around the city with Miz Harry Hyatt as chaperone. Winners included Inez Bonham, Margaret List, Edith Russell, Dorothy Winston, Margaret O'Donnell, Grace Timmers, Marjean Chapman, Exige Nugent, Hazel Holder, Mo Myers, Hazel Britton, George Cavanaugh, Hello Raider, Leste Baylin, Ralph Hastings, Carl Murdock, Brie McGehee and John Boyd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miz
Harry Hyatt
Inez Bonham
Margaret List
Edith Russell
Dorothy Winston
Margaret O'Donnel
Grace Timmers
Marjean Chapman
Exige Nugent
Hazel Holder
Mo Myers
Hazel Britton
George Cavanaugh
Hello Raider
Leste Baylin
Ralph Hastings
Carl Murdock
Brie McGehee
John Boyd
Potts Reunion Slated Near Waco Sept 8
The fourth annual Polls family reunion will be held Tuesday September 8 in the arts building one mile east of Waco. Rev E B Davidson pastor of the First Christian church will be the principal speaker. A party from Bucks Schenectady N Y reports the central Independence League in Schenectady county repudiating the Hisgen and Graves ticket and endorsing Bryan and Kern urging Leaguers to support them.
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Polls
Waco
E. B. Davidson
First ‘Christian Church
Bucks
Schenectady
N. A
Independance League
Schenectady County
Hisgen
Graves
Bryan
Kern
Independence
Tests Show Safe Handling of Live Wires in Railroad Yard
Altoon Pa Aug 40 Over 2691 electricians of the Pennsylvania Railroad and several officials observed tests on handling live electric wires. Electrical expert BF Webb used a rain wet coat and dragged a broken wire end to show insulation. Special wire clippers and gloves were used in the demonstrations to train freighters at various points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Altoon
Pennsylvania Railroad
BF. Webb
Will Speak in Afternoon in Vincennes Friday
County Chairman McHenry traveled to Vincennes on Wednesday to arrange for Democratic gubernatorial candidate Thomas R. Marshall to attend in the city on Friday September 11. Marshall will speak in the afternoon and again at night in Bicknell Knox County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McHenry
Vincennes
Thomas R. Marshall
Marshall
Bicknell
Knox County
Wagon Bridge Outing Draws Local Youth Crowd
A crowd of young people gathered at the wagon bridge to spend Lerneor and enjoy lunch. In the group were Albion Horrall Ray Ceeil Arthur and Clare, among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wagon Bridge
Lerneor
Albion
Horrall
Ray - Ceeil Arthur
Clare
Vancouver Island Forest Fires Threaten Nanaimo City
Fierce fires on Vancouver Island cause millions in damage across multiple sections. A large blaze near Nanaimo endangers the city of 8 000 as fire brigades and volunteers battle through Tuesday night. wind spared the town from greater destruction after tramps were suspected starters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
B. C
Vancouver Island
Point Grey
Bowex Island
Nanaimo
Elevation near Palestine sparks violence and arrests
Near Palestine Texas three miles west, a rising earthwork elevated situation as mounted farmers whipped a black man after alleged remarks to a white girl. Fears of further unrest followed as a meeting of African Americans prompted calls for retaliation and armed defense. ringleaders were arrested and charged with disturbing the peace and unlawful assembly. Separately, Bryan’s Wick angle reached Fairview and disrupted a newspaper correspondent who tried to ride him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palestine
Tex
Bryan
Fairview
Vincennes Chautauqua Deficit Reported for 1908 Run
The Vincennes Chautauqua season of 1908 ends with a deficit of 745.30 dollars after receipts of 1,469.70 and expenditures of 2,215.00. The shortfall will be covered by 100 Vincennes residents who signed a paper backing the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vincennes Chautauqua
Suai
Vincennes
Anonymous threats spark fear amid protective measures protests
Readers report anonymous letters arriving at officials as repressive measures begin curbing unrest. Merchants fear for safety after threatening missives warn of arson on buses if provoked. Also reports a 20 percent wage strike. 40,000 tailors idle across the country unless demands are met. In New York 1,100 workers are called out, threatening widespread disruption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United States Brotherhood of Tailors
Brotherkoog
Michael Price
Mad Dogs and Rabies Warned Across Indiana
Reports from southern Indiana and nationwide describe dog bites and rabies cases. Pet dogs are biting more, often after being fed, with many cases showing rabies. Evansville residents have seen numerous bites prompting township funding for treatment in Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Evansville
Indianapolis
Pink Tea and Ice Cream Socials Critiqued by Preacher
In Winona Lake Indiana August 20 a preacher J G King of Columbus Ohio denounced ice cream socials and pink teas as devilish and blamed empty church treasuries on debt saying the only fix is returning to the tithe. He mocked these fund raising schemes and palm readings in church parlors. The piece also notes Abe Martin Tipton and Buds sister at New Palace Hotel and reports a fatal automobile train collision near Cottagewood Minnesota involving John Gluck and wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winona Lake
Ind
J. G. King of
Columbus
Minister's Daughter Dies in Bedford Indiana
Miss Jane C. Otte, daughter of Rev. William Crossman Otte rector of St John’s Episcopal Church, Bedford Indiana, died late last night of appendicitis. The Rev. Mr. Otte formerly served as rector of Trinity Church Connersville Indiana.
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Bedford
Ind
Jane C. Otte
Wiliam Crossman Otte
St. John’s Episcopal Church
Mr. Otte
Trinity Church
Connersville
Indiana
Minnesota Renominates Gov John A Johnson
Minnesota voters at the state convention renominated Governor John A Johnson for another term. A passionate hour long demonstration followed the nomination with bands, banners, and cheering from delegates and galleries. Johnson was declared the nominee by acclamation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnesota
John A. Johnson
Minneapolis
Minn
Joni A. Johnson
Archneon
Altin
Ramsey County
Daniel W. Lacher
St. Paul
Hennepin County
Johnson
Frank A. Day
Capitol
Baners
Bryan
Denver
Georgia
Ceer
Moonshining in Alabama Surges After Prohibition
Birmingham Aug 20 An internal revenue report for Alabama shows moonshining increased 71.4 percent since Prohibition began in most counties. Deputy collectors are working hard to destroy illicit stills, and officials note that mountain regions and other areas have become highly profitable again, prompting more risk taking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Ala
Internal Revenue Collector
Alabama
Evansville Bicycle Theft Suspect Arrested After Escape Attempt
A man named George Smith, recently discharged from Jeffersonville reformatory, tried to steal a bicycle in Evansville on Thursday. He was arrested and to be sent back to prison. He may be the same man who earlier attempted to steal Charles Winston's bike, but Winston overtook him and recovered the wheel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Smith
Jeffersonville Reformatory
Evansville
Smith
Charles Winston
Mrs Dearmin’s Birthday Celebration Surprises Honored
Mrs Pearl Dearmin of southeast Seventh Street was pleasantly surprised Tuesday night as neighbors and friends gathered at her home to celebrate her birthday anniversary. They presented many handsome gifts, and the evening featured games, music, and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl Dearmin
South East Seventh Street
Bumper Damage At B & C Southwestern Depot
A bumper on a side track near the B and C Southwestern railroad freight depot was hit by a flying box car during switching last night. The car, loosened from a train, leaned against the platform this morning before being set back on track and workers began replacing the bumper. An Opera House note mentions management transfer at Vincennes Opera House and Grand Opera House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. & C.southwestern Railroad
Waa
Fitzburg Bride Race News Sparks Family Feud
In Fitburg Pennsylvania on August 20 William Ny Kieth Hh confesses love for Maris Lictag Izhieen and Marks Eleanor. A quarrel erupts as a relative scolds him saying he is a fossil and not fit for marriage. The scene ends with threats of renewed visitation plans.
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Fitburg
William’ Ny Kieth
Maris
Lictag
Izhieen
Marks
Eoyly
Nousty
Klein
Pe Ogee
Xidea A
Diegele
Ning
County 5 S Convention Workers Meet in Da Pleas County
The Sunday school workers of Da Pleas county plan a September 15 gathering in the city. County officers have organized efforts and townships report progress. The convention will include a roll of township representatives and a display of Sunday school supplies from leading publishers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
da Pleas
Oumvéns
Gehoola
Coun
Theatrical Train Schedule Update For Sunday
The B and F Railway prepares a Sunday service change to fit theatergoers. Train 6 will pass through B s Brh2 instead of 7747 to accommodate a Sunday noon performance in St. Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. & 4 Faiiroad
Louis Ia Ting Folla
New Suit Accuses James Wilson in Damages Claim
Samuel Holatie sues James Wilson for damages, represented by Padgett and Patt. Suit seeks five thousand dollars. Allegations include Wilson striking and causing death. Holatie resides in Bogard Township and Wilson in Entore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Holatie
James Wilson
Padgett & ‘Patt
Platytir, Halsline
Wilson
Holaline
Bogard
Eintore
Allen Family Reunion Observed At Vance's Grove Today
A fragmented notice reports the Allen family reunion taking place today in Vance's Grove near Sesarland. The text mentions activities like swings and hammocks and indicates neighbors traveled to the grove for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Vance's Grove
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