Court House Repair Bid Questions Spark Confusion
Tomorrow is the filing day for bids on extensive court house repairs. Speculations swirl over quantities and methods as contractors study site conditions and the county auditor’s plans. The project envisions roof plan changes, new downspouts, stone balustrades replaced with galvanized iron, and a cathedral style ceiling finish. Paint and exterior work call for multiple coats of lead white and linseed oil paint.
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Gas Flow Struck Near Alfordsville Boosts Drilling
A strong natural gas flow was struck on the Jonathan Allen farm one mile southeast of Alfordsville. The gas fled from the casing with a hiss, dirt and rock ejected, attracting many locals. The drillers gained control, using gas as fuel to power continued drilling. The flow pressure is about 10 pounds per square inch. The foreign company drilling on the Jonathan Allen property plans to sink deeper and strike oil soon. Earlier, a nearby Austin Allen site yielded three barrels per day from a different well, with several other nearby attempts failing.
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Reverend McGuire Denounces Pamphlets On Saloons
Rev U M McGuire, pastor of Aptel Church, challenged pamphlets claiming saloons were wiped out. He noted Kansas law forbids intoxicants for 46 years and 26 years of open defiance in Kansas City Kansas, praising a public official who enforced the law and drove saloons out, while breweries post placards.
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Countys Great Outcry Over Kansas Bankruptcy Causes
A garbled report discusses county concerns about bankruptcy and revenue loss. It notes vacant houses once occupied by loons and references information from the Kansas City commercial association and officials. Mentions Governor Manly and Indiana Commission at a national exposition in Omaha on December 19 1909.
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Grays Defeat Plainville in Nine Run Aball Game
Grays defeated Plainville 17 to 9 in a lively ball game at Plainville Avenue. A Maine crowd mostly backed Washington Bays as the Whites pitcher held firm until the ninth inning. Five two-base hits and one strong single fueled a nine-run inning for the Grays. Hodge, Frick, Roberts and others shone in the field and at the plate.
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Funeral Of Mr. Kaby Held At Four O Clock
The funeral for Mr. Kaby was held at four in the afternoon at the pit and burial followed at the old city cemetery with attendees noted in the report.
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Funeral notice for a place line incomplete
Fragmentary obituary item unclear due to garbled OCR text. No readable names, dates, or locations to identify a specific person or entity.
Faded report recalls boxing match and nominations
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a boxing event and political nomination mention. It references Judge Parkerti and a planned fight for the light heavyweight title with Nelson and Joe Gang, slated for Saturday at seven in San Francisco. The text is garbled but implies a public interest boxing night and a local electoral note.
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Revolution in Paraguay Overthrows Government
Reports from Buenos Aires on July 6 claim a successful revolution in Paraguay. A new government is said to be established with Dr Minjiang Gonzalez Naveiro as president, backed by leaders from Liberal and Colorado factions. Ministers and officials have reportedly fled Asuncion amid street fighting and building damage, with official dispatches confirming the change and a hope for peace and restoration of telegraph lines by Monday.
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Iron and Steel Co. closes large plants after union talks
Plitsbur Pa The Republic reports Iron and Steel Co. shuts large plants due to failure to reach agreement with the Amalgamated Association of Iron Steel Shere and Tate Pinte Wortters. It is proposed to operate plants hereafter with non union labor. Indianapolis Democrats and Republicans view Indiana as campaign battleground with parties gearing up for effort to win state and national offices. The Republicans express confidence but say they do not command Roosevelt era margins. A youth outing starts at Potts grove, planning to entertain visitors by Wednesday and fish the river, listing accompanying attendees including Marguerite Seoble Alma Moupkhaus Huntingburg KY Helen Brown Laura Tagsdale Edessa Metternin Mrs Charles Brown Grace Templeton Tah Brian Leola Whitams Roy Summers Roy Smiley Andy Brown Roy Scoble Harry Fromme Frank Brown Ralph Martin Albion Ellis Charles Brown II and Pred Spople.
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Evansville Mayor Passes On Congress Nomination
Mayor J W Boehna told close friends he would not seek the Democratic nomination for Congress in the first district. In the city, former State Senator Hiram M Logsden and Dr. Kid ward Linthicum are expected to announce their candidacy within days.
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Denver platform frames Bryan views in nominating push
Denver July 6 delegates stream into the city for the Democratic convention as Bryan forces express confidence and plan a platform aligned with Bryan’s views. Mayor Brown of Fairview Neb presents a platform reflecting Bryan’s stance after extensive talks with party leaders and delegates.
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White Sox Triumph Over Colts In Thirteen to Eight Setback
Montgomerys defeated the Colts thirteen to eight in a Sunday game. Slinkard fanned fifteen and settled after wild early innings to pace the Montgomery hitters. Brown and Kelly starred for the Colts with Becket and Burke making errors that helped swing the game. Stinkard Mackenlope and Glenn led the White Sox, while Smoot provided speed behind the mound. A street car fire on the Fourth disrupted activity near Pincennes.
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Greek boxer John Jerry vs Paul Everett in city wrestling match
Two wrestlers staged a tight bout with Everett weighing 148 and Berry 128 to 133. The fight featured endurance and strong generalship amid a modest crowd. Stuckey served as referee as Everett pressed holds against the Greek with a notable three-out-of-five format.
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Quiet Fourth of July Celebrated with Parade at Fairgrounds
Independence Day was quietly celebrated in the town with a large crowd at the fair grounds. A parade from the cat house to the grounds featured the Modern Woodmen, a Young Men's Military band, and a show by wild west boys. Fireworks were minimal with no major incidents and refreshments sold well while picnics and patriotic speeches marked the day.
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Boy of Eight Fears Killed His Une Toad
Eight year old boy fears a danger he cannot name after a sudden, near fatal incident involving a toad and an immediate hit. Authorities investigate the strange accident mystery and report no clear cause.
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