11 Jan 1911
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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1911
Page
1
A church in Newberry suffered a destructive blaze on a Wednesday afternoon. Firefighters, neighbors, and a bucket brigade fought to save the structure but the building burned, with services delayed and parishioners stunned by the loss. Damaged interior and stray embers hindered containment efforts.
An explosion at Mitchell Indiana Portiaod Cenens Company quarry kills Wat morning worker Hemey thirty, and injures several others including Tren, a four Mascaeghina cement foreman. The incident occurred Tuesday afternoon causing multiple injuries and a fatality amid swatch engine mishap.
In a circuit court session Judge Rawley examined James Eckert to define the scope of injuries. Eckert testified he was brutalized by a lodge official, suffering two broken ribs and other injuries. He filed against lodge trustees seeking damages.
A blaze at a Colambba home tears through a living area injuring no one, but causes extensive damage. The fire starts in the kitchen and spreads rapidly, with reports of a hot water heater malfunction. Insurance covers the loss, with preliminary estimates around $35,000 for property and school damage noted.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a Vincennes area and named individuals, with unclear actions and dates. The readable portion references a land setting, tickets, and people such as Reneand and Sechal Friermond, plus Henry Carl Beutel and McConnel, within a Vincennes context. The incomplete lines hinder a clear event or outcome.
A scrambled notice lists several individuals including Hilaherh Cooper, Jager, Camilla, Faust, Marie Lane, Bayne, Sabine Finer, Trina Maurie Downey, and Ed Ket Mir, appearing at a gathering with unclear details. The text mentions a host presenting a gift and references various stray terms and misread names amid the imperfect OCR.
Fragmentary OCR text notes grief or loss context with garbled phrasing and unclear details. No clear event, date, or named entities identified beyond generic references to work and grief.
The report notes the Senate has forty seven measures while the House offers fifty nine. This indicates a higher volume of proposed bills in the lower chamber as the session progresses.
A major fire swept the Chamber of Commerce building in Cincinnati causing heavy damage to the structure and adjacent properties. Firemen battled the blaze as a roof collapse and panic followed. Reports of injuries and possible fatalities among fire crews and spectators emerged, with the scene attracting attention from rail and exchange districts.
Fragmentary text indicates plans to build churches in FAREE Nw with references to Washington and streets. The readable segments are garbled and do not yield clear names, dates, places, or outcomes.
President Charles A engaged with state superintendent Eliot H Hoorn and central attorney Mak to discuss an option on Verm an street property. Officials propose to value preferred stock and arrange use of the land and improvements for a corporate venture led by Hoit and Savin of Tudtgh miners.
A local manufacturing firm plans expansion in the eastern district, promising new jobs and housing as factory output and orders surge. Officials note a shift toward residential growth to support the rising workforce.
An opinion by Thomas M Honan and others concludes county commissioners may adjust township boundaries only when necessary for convenience. It references a case in Lawrence and notes factional strife among officials. The Attorney General opinion argues powers exist to alter lines if justified, but limits may apply to prevent overreach.
In a messy OCR fragment, mayoral figure McGarty Abkin is described as involved with a Rambusul coal hauler. Police hold him as investigators pursue a charge that a coal delivery failed to reach J B Matiele cofeat on Van Trees Street.
Milwhee Wisconsin January 14 United States senators from Wisconsin are accused of violating separate laws in securing votes. The investigating committee of the state reported to Governor Heags the results of its inquiry and what the matter may carry. The United States senate is the ultimate authority.
The article reports apportionment figures for school corporations across townships and counties. Totals include Barr AG9 Elmore 402 Madison 460 Reeve 646 Van Buren Washington 1 102 Montgomery 222 Odor ington city 2 4573 with joined townships. Disbursements for Bart Bogard Elmore Harris Madalena Reew Steele Yan Veale and others noted with varying sums.
Fragmented OCR lists dozens of names and entities related to county clerk records and sales in 1940. The readable items include Maggie Snyders, Samuel A. Madar, Witmer, Habba Irvin Hubbard, Nicholas Welland, and many others, along with references to banks, rail, and civic groups. The text shows partial phrases about redel sald amounts and assignments, with unclear dates and places.
A fragmented report notes a Monday afternoon club meeting featuring a program titled A Visit To Canton and other items including A Visit To Fong i Edoa Wilaga and A Visit To Fhangnal P. Seliman. The text is garbled but indicates a sequence of short entertainments.
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