06 Feb 1911
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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1911
Page
1
Chaotic review of state politics notes Democrats near completion of platform items. Bills on local option act, workers compensation, town vacancies, campaign contributions and road laws advance, with health measures and women’s suffrage moving in both chambers.
A dispute in the Rank of Eagle Modern Woodmen over sick benefits and fund distribution follows a meeting. The committee reports $231.55 remaining to be paid to members, while Charles Tudor’s rejected sick claim prompts accusations of arbitrary action and violation of rules.
Evansville police examined records after a Saturday night arrest for worthless checks. John P Daly of International Indiana faces trial, with Sabra Sabro convicted previously. Detectives say Sabro, now eighteen, passed checks and was released after reaching majority. Heeger notes possible discharge from reform school.
A fragment outlines vast office supplies for the fiscal year, citing millions of items. It mentions ink, pencils, paper, blotters, pins, and pins, plus a variety of desk items like typewriters and erasers. Names not clearly identifiable.
Cincinnati report states an engineer was killed in an incident tied to a railroad operator. Police blame the operator, who has disappeared. efforts to apprehend him continue as investigations proceed in Ohio.
A devastating blaze destroyed the Missouri state capitol in Jefferson City with losses totaling about 1 million dollars. Key records and vault contents burned while volunteers and officials fought the flames and evacuated. Sedalia volunteers rushed to aid, and the assembly considered relocation due to the damage.
Miss Hack daughter of Aisa Hack, and Mr Graham, son of Mr and Mrs F Graham, were guests at a Winston event. The wedding date is not set, but the ceremony will unite two well known Indiana families in a formal celebration at an elegant home with monogrammed portraits.
Mrs William A Cullop wife of Representative Cullop of the Second Indiana district presides over a charity tea at the Congressional Club. From 5 to 7 pm Saturday she will host tea and a dinner for ten young women from Vin matched boarding schools in Washton. Nellie Thompson of Washington and Frank Mail of Vincennes a Trinity College student are among guests at the Congress Ball hotel event. Meanwhile a Spanish storm aftermath reports forty shipwreck bodies washed ashore and over one hundred vessels missing along the coast with heavy losses feared.
Smapshots at Logal News Wing Copper travels to Evansville for duties with International Harvester. Washington ministers meet at the library. Items note a divorcee bond release in Sullivan and a postal savings bank report. A local storm warning and discussions on Sunday post office closure are included with community remarks and humor.
Mr and Mrs James Catriof of AVeast Tenth street announce the marriage of their son Owen Karr to Miss Amy Mec Cabe of Coffeyville Kan Sunday evening January 29 The groom has worked in Coffeyville for about four years as a factory foreman and they will make their home there.
Petersburg Ind February a county action this week to order an election on a proposed option. Citizens filed petitions seeking a county commissioners session to set a special election. A majority of forty supported the move.
A local jewelry and watch repair shop proclaims expert craft and prompt service with moderate prices. The ad highlights the store’s emphasis on high quality work and customer satisfaction, positioning itself as reliable and efficient for repairs.
In Vincennes Indiana on February 1 1900 a young grocery clerk Theodore Ice aged eight teen died by suicide after a period of hard work and study. The coroner found heart failure contributed by stress. Local residents report poor luck and a belief that diligence could not overcome misfortune.
Walter Muriel Phillips of Lawrenceville Illinois and Jonetta Jewel McDermott of Vincennes were refused a marriage license by Deputy Clerk W P Walter this afternoon because the bride is not a county resident.
Faith first spotted the theft and noticed a window gap leading investigators to the robbery. Robbers pried open the cash drawer at the general pier window with scissors, took cash and stamps totaling $169, left the money order window damaged, and exited through a rear door. Authorities suspect entry via a lobby vent or rear office window.
Two young men were thrown from a buggy when a frac horse bolted and upset the rig near the B and O Southern railroad on West Main Street. Both escaped being dragged as the horse, frightened by a switch engine, fled the scene.
James Seals, about thirty, was injured drawing pillars in a Cannerburg mine last Friday when a large amount of slate toppled from above. He suffered internal injuries and has grown worse since, with death possible. He leaves a wife and five children.
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