Mass Layoffs Hit B and Southwestern Railway Shops
A total of 167 men were discharged across the car machine shop blacksmith boiler and yard departments. Ninety two dismissed Wednesday included unskilled workers while seventy five more in the machine blacksmith and boiler shops face dismissal today. Most laid off had no dependents and many were married. some cried upon hearing the news as paychecks were received. Jobs are scarce in Washington and nearby cities with further cuts anticipated and possible reduced office staff and roundhouse workforce. The shops are expected to resume operation next Monday if conditions permit.
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Tt Is anoMeraily
Southwestern Railway “Levere
Lst
Ts Lelong
Hetle
Cabot and Kautting Mercantile Sale Nets Record Fast
Co owner Ay Catvert of the Cabot and Kautting Mercantile Co reports a strong mid season sale run. The rapid turnover and numerous inquiries for advertised items in small type across obscure links drew praise from Mr Colsphert. He says the sale exceeded expectations, with all departments showing robust business as the site closes Monday.
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Imee Gale
Turks Quiet Street Demonstrations Ended in Capital
Constantinople reports show demonstrations largely ceased and troops back on duty. Dismissals of ministers and officials are cited, including Ramil Pasha replaced by Halil Pasha. Izzet Pasha named president of the commission for the Helfise railroad inauguration.
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Constantinople
Marine
Ramil Pasha
Halil Pasha
Izzet Pasha
Helfise
Constantinopla
Mt Igatte
Jonneth
Durty
Bryan Letter Reveals Outdoor Sports Aims And Duties
Democratic candidate William J. Bryan writes of fondness for baseball and duck and rabbit hunting. He notes limited time for outdoor pursuits due to public duties and says a public life dictates what he can pursue rather than personal desires. He laments letters on his desk and the need to answer them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William J. Bryan
Roosevelt
Bryan
Rabbit Fantias
Surprise Party Honors Grace Schoonover at Home
Miss Grace Schoonover turned eighteen on Wednesday and a surprise party gathered at 202 East Maple Street that evening. Friends presented gifts and served ice cream and cake, with guests including Amy Barr, Celeste Jackman, Ruth Tilman, Lota Snyder, Glenn Barr, Clara Teele, Blanche Hembree, EMe Hardy, Kizzie Smiley, Martha Hembree, Bessie Chadd, and Dollie Potts.
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Grace Schoonover
East Maple Street
Hoth
Amy Barr
Celeste Jackman
Ruth Tilman
Lota Snyder
Glenn Barr
Clara Teele
Blanche Hembree
Eme Hardy
Kizzie Smiley
Martha Hembree
Bessie Chadd
Dollie Potts
State Course of Study Manual Issued for Coming Year
Fassett A. Cotton, state superintendent of public instruction, issued a new state course of study manual for the coming year. It emphasizes individual training and music teaching, with practical suggestions and methods for various subjects and stresses the role of dominant community interest in instruction.
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Ofice of Fassett
A. Cotton
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Calvert Sudden Death Shocks Washington Community
H A Calvert, a respected Washington resident born in Kentucky, died of heart disease this morning at his northeast Fourth Street home. He was about seventy, a former salesman with ties to Stix & Co in Cincinnati, survived by wife Martha Osborn, brother Gyrus Calvert, and sister Mrs Delia Boyd. Interment is planned at Neasty church cemetery in Mason County Kentucky, with remains shipped to Cincinnati tonight.
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A. Calvert
Mr. Calvert
Washington
Boone County
Kentucky
St. Louis
Kansas City
Philadelphia
Cincinnati
Louis Stix
Martha P. Osborn
Gyrus P. Calvert
Delia Boyd
Covington
Calvert
J. W. Ogdon
Neasty Church
Mason County
Cincinnntti
Dr Oid Heasly
Death of John Cosby Remains a Community Tragedy
John Cosby, aged about 68, long respected in Washington, died Wednesday afternoon at his Cosby avenue home from appendicitis after a brief illness. Born May 24, 1840, he lived on a family farm before moving to the city fourteen years ago. He married Martha Vance. eight children were born, four survive M. B. Sladge Exima Cassius and Richard Cosby among the living. Funeral arrangements set for Overton Cosby's home with burial in Veules Creek cemetery.
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John Cosby
Washington
Cosby Avenue
Mr. Cosby
Martha Vance
M. B. Sladge
Louisville
Exima
Cassius
Richard Cosby
Terre Haute
Robert Johnson
Mire
Riley Sparrow
William
Charles
Overton
James
Cogby
Cosby
Sussanah Cosby
Harman Shepherd
Overton Cosby
East Seventh Street
Metel
Overden Cosby
Veules Creek
Sign Axtell Affidavits Build Directors in Embezzlement Case
Bloomington Indiana July 30. A called meeting of Real Estate Building and Loan Association directors authorized arrest of former secretary Harry Axtell on embezzlement charges. Affidavits charging $700 and $1,090 misappropriations were signed by all directors. Axtell alleged false state reports to the secretary of state and three directors also signed related affidavits. Bonds arranged with his brother and mother as sureties. Warrant details unclear. officers allegedly failed to exercise required care.
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Bloomington
Ind
Real Estate Building and Loan Association
Harry Axtell
Axtell
W. F. Astell
Washington
Susan Axtell
Tle Aureties
Secretary of State
Unitarian Beliefs Stir Controversy in Conference
Discussion sparked by President Taft's nomination centers on his Unitarian faith and rejection of the Trinity. Methodist ministers gathered in a district conference debated whether the Trinity remains a core Christian doctrine across churches.
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Taft
Loogoctee
Murder in Willemsburg: Young Woman Found Dead in Fire Damaged Mattress
In Willemsburg Brooklyn the partially charred body of a young woman was found in a secluded area. Police report a cut across the throat and a later attempt to destroy evidence by wrapping the body in a soaked mattress and dousing it with fire. An acid was used on the face to erase identification. Investigators call it a meticulously planned crime.
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New York
Willemsburg
Brooklyn
Attack on Elgin trolley car shocks Chicago crowd
Shots fired at an Elgin and Belvidere trolley car carrying non union workers near Elgin injure glass and rattle passengers. The attackers fled, car reached safety with no fatalities. police cleared the scene as tensions rise amid widespread antisocial sentiment.
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Chicago
Elgin
Belvidere
Leader’s warning on facing a strong campaign foe
Judge Taté cautions readers that they face a large, strong party led by a capable, seasoned candidate. He urges prudence and belief in the opposing forces and resources behind the rival, stressing the seriousness of the fight ahead.
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Taté
Body of Black man taken from jail found in Pensacola square
A Black man murdered in a public incident in Pensacola is reported missing from jail and later found dead in a public square. Police investigations focus on the circumstances surrounding the fatal event and any mob involvement.
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Pensacola
Mob Attacks Jail in Lyons Georgia Ends in Lynching
Reports detail a violent attempt Wednesday night by a mob to free and lynch Leander Shaw after he attacked Mrs. Lillian Davis near Lyons Georgia. Gunfire wounded deputies and bystanders as the mob overpowered guards, hanged Shaw at an electric light pole, and fired about 500 shots into his body. A second lynching in Lyons killed H. C. Kellum, a railroad car conductor, with several others wounded. The scene remained tense into Thursday morning.
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Pensacola
Fla
Leander Shaw
Lillian Davis
Halt
Ufe
Voley
Anit
Shaw
H. C. Kellum
Georgia
Lyons
Thief Robs Room and Steals Valuables from Peachee
Jefferson Peachee, a former Washington township resident visiting friends in Pittsburg, is robbed at a boarding house. A thief removed a window screen, took his trousers from under his head, and rifled the pockets. He left with $22.50, a pocketbook, a hunting case watch, a watch fob, two gold rings, and a gold coin from 1852. The thief entered about 4:30 to 5 a.m. while Peachee slept deeply.
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Jefferson Peachee
Washington Township
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania
She McCracken
Fay
Nickle
Peachee
Banlly
Gallagher Leaves to Lead Independence Water Works
H A Gallagher, superintendent of the local water company, receives a substantial promotion to head the Independence Missouri plant. Carl J Seman will take charge of the focal plant. Gallagher has been two years here and will stay until September. The Independence plant features three pumping stations and a 500 foot main. Gallagher leaves to oversee construction of a new filter. He came from Plattsville Wisconsin when the plant was under a receiver. He will visit Rockport before departing for Independence.
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H. A. Gallagher
Independence
Migsouri
Raneas City
Carl J. Seman
Gallagher
Qallagher
Plattsville
Wisconsin
Rockport
Fairhurst Will Admitted To Probate In Steele Township
The will of A D Fairhurst who died recently at his Steele township home was admitted to probate this morning. J C Fairhurst is named sole executor. Property to be equally divided among his children Rosetta Esther Claude and Jason Fairhurst. Witnesses were W U Barnes and J L Mashan.
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A. D. Fairhurst
Steele Township
J.C. Fairhurst
Rosetta
Esther
Claude
Jason’ Fairhurst
WU. G. Barnes
Big Affair at St Patrick's In Reeve Draws County Crowd
A large crowd attended the St Patrick's event in Reeve township on Wednesday, described as the county’s grandest affair in years. Local attendees included Otto Stone, Ed Keller, Will McCrisken, Fred Summers, Harry Holder, Fielding Colbert, Ford Gross, Dr. C E McKittrick, Charles Williams, Theodore Vollmer, and Reverend J W Doyle. A local anecdote notes a man who, after four years of giving practical wedding gifts, was snubbed when his partner married someone else.
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St. Patrick’s
Reeve
Otto Stone
Ed Keller
Will. ‘McCrisken
Fred ‘Summers
Harry Holder
Fielding Colbert
Ford. Gross
C. E. McKittrick
Charles Willams
Theodore Vollmer
J. W. Doyle
Births and deaths reported in May data
May reports show 2,894 total deaths with 2,345 males and 2,102 females. White births total 3,304 with 3,159 boys and 145 girls. colored births 40 boys and 81 girls. In Davis County, sixty-one births were reported during May.
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Daviess
Acyerai
Alive Will Laye Linked to Vinconnen Case
Detectives Houghland and Peck traced Will G Laye to Vine Courier area after weeks of inquiry. Investigators say Laye departed on Thursday night with Pearl Davis from the B and B train, and his home is listed in Vine. New information from the Vine Courier references a possible lead in the local grocery company case.
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Rvvansville ‘Courier
Will
G. Laye
Elty
Sahaman
Sip Suit Leads to Proctor Case in Lawrence Circuit
In a Wednesday hearing in Lawrence circuit court, attorneys Borut and Boruft faced a suit involving the Proctor company. The complaint alleges injuries and names Fields as a party in the dispute. The proceedings hint at a vote against the Proctor entity and reference Gamble.
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Lawrence
Borut
Boruft
Aled
Proctor
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