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Washington Washington Democrat

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1908

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Tragic Household Accident Kills Child in Indiana

A five year old boy, son of Mé and Bayless Cloud of Vindennes, died after a heavy tool chest toppled from a shelf and crushed his chest as his mother Se left the room. The incident occurred on a porch where the child was playing amid household chores. The elder incident involved a trunk left open. a heavy object fell, nearly strangling another child earlier in the week. The child died after being found unconscious and rushed to care.

Permar Abe David Ialahty Imuin Floniis Mr. J Fightin Pattler Davie c Coun Sigtles Lansihg Régnkin Ingr Marie Dooliti

Unclear public figure pardoned in wartime span

Fragmentary OCR notes report a pardon involving a figure linked to William E. Moore and a locale resembling Loogon or Logoon with mentions of Alcatraz Island and desertion. Authorities and exact names are garbled, omitting clear dates or outcomes.

Hats Stolen From Shipment At Rail Way Depot

Report says a shipment from Hugh L. Cor Company arrived by E and Ty railway and hats were found opened and two boxes broken. Investigation notes mislaid items and missing hats with containers left ajar but no further details available.

Hugh L. Cor Company E. & Ty Railway

Notice of street debris and safety concern on Twelfth Street

The item reports a complaint about wires lying on the street near East Twelfth and East Twelfth streets. It notes dangerous unsightly conditions created by a careless disposal and calls for removal by the street authorities or responsible party.

East Twelfth Fommle O& Slloner

Openings of the Pai vegeta and political tensions

An intentionally garbled OCR fragment references openings and political tensions around Indiana. It mentions individuals, a committee or provision, and a deposit related to a postal or election context, but the readable text is fragmentary and lacks clear events or outcomes.

Indiana Politica

Aged Man Dies of Pneumonia in Plainville

An elderly resident of Plainville dies from pneumonia after a brief illness. The report notes the individual’s age and the family’s notification, with local authorities investigating the case as a natural death.

To Marry White and Old Pioneer in Landmark Ritual

Fragmented obituary notes the marriage of TO MARRY WHITE and references to Ver Cam Lived dates and Eugene Rush with Engineer Von Schoml amid a historical tale. It mentions harnessing power of White River, Gigantic electro mat at Niupura Falls, and long-standing residents like Davie, Rankin, and Denny.

Nugent Divides School Funds at Port Portion

Fragmentary text indicates Nugent divides school funds at Port portion. Details unclear due to damaged OCR. no further readable names or places present beyond Nugent and Port.

Nugent

Man Crushed Foot In Streetcar Accident

A man known as a stranger meets a streetcar accident near the relay depot. He is badly injured with a crushed right foot and is taken to a shop yard for treatment. He carries little money and has uncertain identification, while police seek next of kin and confirm his identity through Arthur Baldwin of Meadville, Pennsylvania.

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Leave to Tomorrow at Ball 4 Delay of School

Fragmentary notice indicates a postponement or scheduling issue tied to a ball event and school timing, with unclear details. The readable parts show a reference to a departure tomorrow and a four o’clock delay affecting school plans.

Surprise Party Held For Mrs Rooney At Sycamore Street

A surprise party honored Mrs John Rooney at their home 206 Sycamore Street Tuesday evening around 7 30. Friends gathered for an unexpected social with cards and good wishes.

Dieneant Otm John Rooney Sycamore Street Thir Friends

Colonel Watterson on Prohibition and Drink

Col Henry Watterson responds to a prohibition invitation by saying he drinks only wine and light beer with meals. He notes Kentucky’s wave toward prohibition will fail and argues that a move to ban alcohol curtails liberty. He criticizes religious rhetoric behind Prohibition and asserts opposition to sumptuary laws.

New York Henry ‘Watterson Blieve Kentucky Beckham Ternstance Offica Illysteria Hogeltier

Movement to Harria Illinois and local business shift

From Goodland Indiana a clothing store opened in Harria town north of Califo next to Harrin Htnels. Robbert Rossel and Drian Hithersly are back from Indianapolis as they attended the rivera harbor convention.

S.sthin Goodland Indiana Ana Har Ned Buding Harrin Htnels Califo Robbert Rossel Drian Indianapore Rivera

Fragmentary OCR notes on Gengat and civic details

The text shows scattered references to a person named Gengat and mentions the Tearteuli Seat and Castielthape Stafhs. It reads as an archival fragment with uncertain civic and political context, including a Republican-related phrase and a vague reference to a combination or coalition.

Tineot Gengat Tearteuli Castielthape reali _ Republican

Feared Whipping Incident Reported Near Purity Street

A garbled police report mentions a feared whipping incident near Purity Street. Readable fragments indicate a chief of school and a location reference to a basement area as officers arrive around a street corner.

Pupils Attack Teachers At Oak Limited High

At Oak Limited High in Philadelphia, four youths were expelled after a chaotic incident in which students attacked faculty members. Principal Drago Aras and Superintendent Kintuck faced attempts to discipline the students, with faculty defending themselves as the clash disrupted the school but no further outbreaks followed.

the Oak Shere Paywtian Wyatt

Charles W Miller Seeks Nomination In Local Meeting

Goshen resident Charles W Miller campaigns for the Fepil litah nomination during a Wednesday city meeting. Milner discusses support from Indiana allies and a push from Daviess County, with Ezra Mattingly and others present.

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Engineers protest over river and harbor funding plan

A garbled 19th century item references William Mur Bruce Murphy and errors in a bill on river and harbor improvement. It mentions a $300 hike, the White River, navigability aims, and a debate in Congress chaired by a Hancock Democrat. Delegates favored broad appropriation of around $50,000 annually to render streams navigable. Other details are unclear due to fractured OCR.

The Gripe Question and Treatment Beliefs

A fragmented text discusses opinions on influenza debates and treatment. It mentions mental aspects, prior fighting and recommendations, and hints at skepticism toward conscious avoidance and immunity ideas. The writing resembles a stray discussion rather than a clear report.

Bork Imnat Paty Crippe

Fragmentary Market Notice Sparks Bargain Aims

Incomplete OCR fragment hints at a local buying event with mentions of prices and items like coats. The terse lines reference 911 and codes F15 and F109, but no clear entities or structured details emerge beyond a general sale context.

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