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Washington Washington Democrat

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 01, 1908

Page

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Rail shops prepare for a bustling railway revival

Reports from the Q Southwestern line indicate plans to ramp up freight and passenger traffic as wheat harvests in the west approach. At the shipyards near the city, about fifty workers are repairing the roadbed while locomotives remain in service, signaling a likely shift to longer hours and full-capacity operations within two weeks.

Oerat Q. Southweatern Tesume BH. & O. Southwestern Tha Thie City Gooter Fa Dily Seebee

New drink pretends to beer but fools many

A new thirst quencher that looks and foams like beer is being served in Mitchell and Plainville and other towns. It is cold in restaurants and at dispensers, advertised as beer substitute but without alcohol or license. Old timers say it cannot match the real beer that made Petersburg famous.

Jean “Phe Mitchell and Plainville Telcos Petersburg Washington, DC Edmuni Gi Grol Paneenger New York Europe Ingrom Novamber Jansuary America Atlantic Eorgia Georgia Niagara Emilido Geprat AL Iag Atlania

Cleveland Garage Proprietor Recovers After Car Fire

A Cleveland automobile shop proprietor narrowly escaped injury when a car burst into flames near him at Prince Street. The blaze singed his hair and brow, but his eyesight remained undamaged as a frightened bystander was knocked aside by the force.

Lex Cleveland Leveland Auto Garage Prince Puked Carbh

Overworked bruggists face scattered efforts and confusion

An incoherent report describes overworked workers and disjointed attempts to form a plan. The text mentions a Sunday effort and a strained response, with references to a person named B. Abd and a woman facing abuse, though details are unclear.

ELECT NEW OFFICERS OF THE K OF PA ELITE SESSION

The K of P elects officers for the coming year at a reg war session. Installing officer Thomas Nugent will lead the ceremony next Tuesday followed by a banquet. Officers include Crenser, Algers, Dowden, Curry, Nimnicht, Nanny, Hopkins and others. A separate exchange over attending a baseball game references a funeral in Chicago.

Vhariea Crenser

Sewer Work Plans Face Cost And Debt Concerns

Local officials discuss a proposed sanitary sewer project, citing 2861 forts in the city and a high cost burden. Cornellman notes Wise's statement about extending water lines and the need to assess the impact on city finances and taxpayers. Affected area includes proposed improvements and potential debt implications for residents.

Cornellman Wise

Am erigan Goin in Hormods Bhins in Enripe Bech Seasbia

A garbled 1920s travel notice discusses steamship travel to Europe, passenger numbers, and hotel growth in European nations. It mentions Atlantic travel seasons, rising tourism revenue, and differing liquor restrictions affecting cross Atlantic movement. The piece includes speculative figures on ticket prices and passenger flows amid era travel trends.

McClellan Declared Elected Mayor by Court

Major George McClellan and Lambert faced a supreme court ruling on Tuesday ordering a jury verdict. The decision declared McClellan duly elected mayor, resolving disputed results from the referenced election.

George McClellan Lambert Supreme Court Lenda DSB

Fragmented Names and Phrases From A Lost Column

A garbled OCR fragment lists partial names and phrases including Herr, Mazel, Ray, Jane, Frankie, and 4 Hands with scattered, unclear context. No coherent event or outcome can be determined from the readable text.

Noth Ee Dete Herr Ana G Beers Mazel Ray di Jane Frankie Kai Ana “Charg

U S Troops on Mexican Border Face Delicate Task

Reports from Mexico City and border posts detail American cavalry deployments to enforce neutrality laws along the border. Army and War Department officers discuss limits on arrests and custody as clashes with civil authorities are avoided. Reports from Torreon and Del Rio describe local reactions, attacks, and discipline amid fears of revolution and the fate of prisoners.

Washington War Department Himscf United States Army Gvert Mexico Mexico City Coahuita Viewca Las Vacatalda Torreon Revolution Army St. Louis Republic Saporita Aldres Villareel Gonzales State Department Creal Freudnerbaps Chihuahua Renartmacht of Foreign Affairs Mohdey Coahuila Viesca San Antono Tex del Rio Las Vacat

Fragmentary City Note Resounds With Unclear Edits

The readable text shows garbled phrases about a regular change, bills, and a poverty act. It mentions novelty, a city scene, and references to an honaly ant and newness unspecific. The damaged OCR yields no clear event or names to anchor a proper summary.

Gray favored for vice but first place still sought

Dover Colorado July 1 property leaders taggart and sullivan oppose a radical anti injunction plank. George Gray of Delaware touted as potential first place man while campaign manager Sasiah Marvel arrives in Denver. Bryan supporters and Illinois delegates wary, with anti injunction plank likely to trigger a major split at the convention.

Taggart and Sullivan Uinola Ara Dover Col George Gray Delaware Ft. Sasiah Marvel Wilmington Del the Gray Denver Marvel Gray Dir. Bryne Grayne Aimaelf Samy Eee Mar ¥Eh Iatternoon & Corps Lincoln Bryan H Menns Sullivan Ilinois Pater National Committee Bryant Windis Tosted Illinois Bryan Iststrac

To Camp Manning With Family Friends Visit

Mr and Mrs Fred Wallars of Maine and Mrs William Walters and Mr and Mrs T Faust went to Camp Manning to spend the day.

Fred Wallars William Walters T., Faust Camp Manning

Prisoner Intervenes as Inmate Tries Suicide at Belleville

July 1 Belleville story reports John T Sparks, jailed on larceny, attempting hanging in a police station cell. His cell mate Anton Roscoe intervened and called for help. Chief Nice Nebgen praised the act as a notable rescue.

Belleville John T. Sparks Anton Roscoe Nice Nebgen

Morning Paper July 4 Celebrates Holiday Weekend

The Daily Dequoocrat plans a Saturday July 4 edition with early distribution to allow four employees a chance to celebrate the nation's holiday. Advertisements must reach the office Friday, and Roscoe is praised for prompt action saving a man’s life by getting him out of town in thirty minutes.

Roscoe

Washington Water Light and Power Company forms in Richmond

The Washington Water Light and Power Company is incorporated with capital stock of 100000. Officers named: President Henry C. Starr Richmond, Vice President James P. Goodfried Winchester, Treasurer E H Cates Richmond, Secretary and General Manager Carl R Sersan Winchester, Assistant Secretary Treasurer J J Moorman Winchester. The plant sold for 94000 and turned over to Receiver Gardiner, with Superintendent Gallagher retained.

Gallagher Forcd New Water [Works Company Washington Water; Light and Power Company Capital China Stew Corporation Henry C. Starr Richmond James P. Goodfried Winchester E. H. Cates Carl R. Sersan Winichester J. J. Moorman Recelver Gardiner Cmirt

Norfolk divorce case ends in absolute decree against Douglass

Reginald Douglass, alias Lord Oswala, won by Todge White in Norfolk court Tuesday, granted an absolute divorce from Lond Douglass on desertion after more than three years. He claimed to possess English estates, took his wife to California, leaving her with an infant and custody sought. He allegedly married several women across the United States.

Norfolk Lonktane Hobbs Douglass Oswala Reginald Douglass Todge White Breult Court of Norfolk County Tuseday Lond Dougland Douglass Miss Hobby Lambers Point England California

Bettie and Seattle Officials Consider School Withdrawals

July 1 reports from Bettie Wash and Seattle Jah Tanese describe a decision to withdraw cobtares from public schools amid state and district concerns. Japanese and American instructors will substitute, aiming to ease tensions and avoid a repeat of San Francisco incidents as Japanese leaders advocate calm diplomacy. Depicts local reactions and ongoing district actions.

Bettie Wash Seattle San Francisco

Child injured in wagon accident near Loogootee

A six year old son of a widow, tied to John McCarty’s family, narrowly escaped death when struck by a wagon following another. A wheel broke his collar bone and bruised flesh, with possible internal injuries. Doctors attended and hoped for recovery.

John McCarty Grobe Hotel Tix Loogootee

Fifty Two Miners at Linton Expelled From Union

Terre Haute Ind July 1 Forty two miners at Linton were expelled from the union for failing to reimburse fines tied to a district agreement. The action stems from a two year dispute after a strike by Summit mine workers. The miners, eight days unpaid, faced deductions of $1 a day during the stoppage, with penalties for not complying to the agreement.

Ety Linton Terre Haute Ind Stro Empio Grdeae Hey Sumititt America Bs Sumoming Minera Opratora Isreémenta Ssuion Ito

Alarm Over Deficit in Republican Government

The article laments a nearly $60,000 deficit and criticizes Republican control in Washington. It notes Democrats warned of fiscal storms, while Congress faced large appropriations and looming elections as the nation nears a pivotal vote on Republican leadership.

Repullcan Washington Smiugh Ebay Seselom Alenty Bition Alka

Capital stock increased for a local credit union

The Union Building and Loan Association applied with the county recorder and state secretary to raise its capital stock to 1,200,000 from 100,000. The firm, organized March 1, 1895, now shows capital stock and liabilities at 250,000 with debts secured by mortgage or stock.

County Recorder Nts Bean Mortse Ake Segreranog

Improvement Heralded Yet News Lacks Today Report

The fragment notes a claimed improvement but reports no news has been received today. It mentions the wall and a person named Jano, indicating a local update or notice about progress without concrete details. The account is sparse and focused on a status claim rather than events or outcomes.

Ireim the Wall Sen Pat He Jano

Moana Oak Item Unclear From Damaged Text

Fragmentary OCR yields limited readable facts about an individual named Moana Oak and a person or entity identified as Brya. The fragment provides no clear event, date, location, or relation to form a complete news item.

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