Celebration of the Glorious Fourth at multiple towns
Celebrations across Washington, Vincennes, Terre Haute and other communities mark the Fourth with parades, games, races and entertainment. marching units from Vincennes and Terre Haute will join the Washington observance, with a greased pole climb, sack race and a sham battle among attractions. Local lodges sponsor events at Wheatland and Montgomery, featuring bands, speeches and sports.
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Woodmens
Prasudh
National Guarda-sed
Mauiter
Vincennes
Vin
Terre Haute
Tial Trein
Millgames Democrat
Eoapaie
J. M. Glenn
Indy
Montgomery
Sipreed
Wheatland
Breknfet
Oaktown
Colts and Montgomery clash at city ball park Sunday
In Washington, a strong baseball game is anticipated as the Colts and Montgomery battle on the town field. Both clubs are described as playing solidly with key players at center field and shortstop bringing notable effort.
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Washington
Colts
Montgomery
Feld
Gboltzer
Funeral Services for Reverend Joseph W. Russell
Funeral services were held for Reverend Joseph W. Russell who died recently. He was carried to the church and laid in state as mourners paid their respects. Numerous offerings were presented during the day, reflecting the community’s respect.
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Joseph W. Russell
Hawkles
Euchre party honors Mrs Henry Backes on Hewton Street
Mrs Henry Backes hosted a euchre gathering on Hewton Street on Thursday afternoon. Games ran from two to one and a half with progressions in euchre. Souvenirs were presented to Mrs Joseph J. Gorfign and to Miss Matthew Backes, the latter of Petersburg.
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Henry ~ Backes
Hetyon Street
Joseph J. Gorfign
Matthew Backes
Petereburg
Knights of Columbus to select new janitor soon
Trustees to choose within two days a janitor for the Knights of Columbus building to replace the current keeper. Mr. Jammarine will move his family to Evansville and open a store there after resignation.
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Knights Bt Jumbue
Kulehtsjof
Columbus
Jammarine Wil
Evansville
Funeral for Mrs. Benjam Yolsou Held at Oak Grove
Services were held for Mrs. Benjam Yolsou with many relatives and friends attending. The remains were interred at Oak Grove cemetery near the residence of Mrs. Nellie Bennett, the deceased’s daughter. The notice notes the small turnout and ponders why more do not try.
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Benjam ‘Yolsou
Remarkable homefront scenes and public events unfold
A garbled paste of 19th or early 20th century notes mentions Princeton, Baltimore, Birmingham, and San Francisco. It hints at a notable home frame or local spectacle, a light-weight boxing rivalry in San Francisco, a Fourth of July celebration with a Prarie or Denver link, and social visits in Chicago,nutty chatter about fare, a barroom exchange, and upcoming trains and gatherings. it reads like a collage of local notices, theater chatter, and society gossip with scattered names and places, though most specifics are obscured by OCR errors.
Unclear Text: Local Note From Damaged Page
Fragmentary OCR note mentions a bad day and references names and events but lacks clear facts or outcomes. The readable portions imply a topic on a public incident but no verifiable actions, dates, or locations are present to summarize definitively.
International side to raids on ICO asks U S to punish Del Rio
An international faction plans raids and will request United States authorities to punish Del Rio Texas officials guidance and actions tied to the incident.
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ICO
United Tates
Parker Resolution Sparks Convention Row Over Cleveland Honor
Denver July 3 Choicelaw chat Walton Parker's tribute resolution to the late President Grover Cleveland stirs factional tension within the Democratic party. Bryan and Ryan allies seek to inject controversy while Parker’s move is debated by party leaders about timing and impact. Wade of Iowa argues to keep unity and avoid party quarrels as delegates prepare for a decisive convention session.
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Walton’ D. Parker
Grover Cleveland Jaj
Wil Picts
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Ne ‘Braskan
Ecwvatore
Ryan
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Wen
Farkes
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Parker
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Sudae
Wade
Claveland
Lynch
Sion
Ballat
Mamera
Explosion at Rikovsky mine kills hundreds in Europe
Reports from July 3 recount a massive mine disaster at Rikovsky with about 950 recovered dead or badly burned and 73 survivors. The incident prompts a large-scale rescue effort as authorities assess the wreckage and determine the final death toll.
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Rikovsky Ming
Burial at sea dispute cited in Lloyd Steagflp case
A North German Lloyd Steagflp Company seeks 250000 in damages over the burial of a wife at sea from a steamer. The text fragment mentions names like Frank Yo ker and Abe Marthy Un Ladges and references a judge and an alleged death. The source is garbled and lacks coherent chronology or clear outcomes.
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Lloyd Steagflp Company
Louise
Abe Marthy
Death of Mrs L H McGinnis in Indiana
Mrs L H McGinnis died this morning after asthma and bronchial issues. She was born in 1854 in Daviess County near Aly Herile and married to Mr McGinnis in 1873. The couple lived in Washington for over thirty years. he was involved with Walnut Street School. Funeral at First Baptist Church Sunday at 2:30 with burial at Veale Greek cemetery.
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Alfordville
Baptist Church
Frorg Afe- Ginnis
McGinnis
Daviess County
Aly Herile
Fae Mae Irie
MfcGinnis
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Fetta
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John Znebroad
Vane
Charle Colewan
Terre. Haute
Harles Bayer
Linton
Lawrence
John McGinnis
Fete
Lindenberg
R. J. Lathrop
Detroit
Walter B. Townsend
Denver
Townsend
United States
Hawaii
No Thirst For Tammany in Missouri and Kangas Territory
A fragment from a periodical shows Neaver grocery stores claiming readiness to handle a drought or shortage situation. The text references hospitality, forgiveness, and a phrase about “care vying of coal to Newcastle” with mentions of Missouri and Kangas prohibitions on territory. It implies Pullman sleepers and dry conditions, but the excerpt is garbled.
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Neaver
Newcastle
Missouri
Kangas Ig
Nine Die in Wreck Trains From Kansas City and Bt Louis
Nine people are reported to have died in a railroad crash involving trains from Kansas City and St Louis. Rescue crews continue work at the scene as investigators review the cause and tally casualties.
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Kansas City
Louis
Wrecks Kill Four and Injure Many Near Boracho and Sedalia
A Missouri Pacific collision near Sedalia Missouri and a Texas & Pacific washout near Boracho Texas claim several lives. Engineers and unidentified Mexican laborers perish, while numerous passengers and railway workers are injured. Deaths include a Western Union telegraph worker from Poplar Bluff Missouri and a Missouri Pacific official. The wrecks disrupt service as relief trains gather at the scenes.
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el Paso
Tex
Hingineer Jones
Texas & Pacific
Here
Boracho
Ellis
Toyah
Explosion at Lake Wharaday Amid Underground Work
Fragmentary report cites an explosion during underground work near Mexcad Coca Company. It notes workers including Mexican and Japanese nationals. several were trapped or injured. Officials pursuing inquiries into cause and safety.
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Bill Minate
Mex
Lake Wharaday
Nilsore
Ig Balleyed
Plank in Chicago Platform Guarantees Profits to Trusts
The document argues the Chicago platform pledges guaranteed profits for trusts by limiting gains for other classes and protecting stockholders. It describes three tariff stages shaping industrial groups, with trust-dominated sectors receiving advantages while smaller firms and workers face limits.
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PLANK
Chicago
Her. Miles
Tari Andi Rechracity Committee
National Association of Manufacturers
Ken Industrie
CIODO
Guatast lUnibn Pacific
al Joat
Lightning strikes tree at Bassett farm during storm
A severe thunderstorm hit near Bassett's farm along Poetera Ville road Thursday night. Charles Bassett, James Billings, and others sheltered under a threshing machine as a tree was struck and a shed outhouse damaged but injuring none. Local carpenter Colwell, sheltering at Barnes Aptana, was struck but unharmed. The storm amid Congressmen James S. Sherman events drew a largely non partisan crowd and heightened concern over his vice presidential prospects.
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Rook
Charles
Bassett
Poetera Ville
James Billings
Ne Chiei
Colwell
Barnes Dag Aptana
Nami Peart
Biles
N. Y
James S. Sherman
Carter Preliminary: Tusaday, : efi, 3.Carter,who shut, anil!
Fragmentary OCR note outlining a preliminary Carter case with names and phrases. It references Bagby and a sister, a cart, a shot that killed someone, and a Stever, with unclear syntax and several garbled terms.
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Carter
Efi
Anil
Bagby
Cart
Attending House Party Noted for Princeton Resident
A fragment reports Mary Stewart of Princeton planning to attend a house party today at Roomfield. The terse notice lacks details on time or host but confirms her attendance.
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Roomfield
Te Atte
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