Proposed River Bridge Estimated At Sixteen Thousand
Knox and Daviess county commissions plan a White River bridge below Edw ardeport with a 500 foot span. A joint engineer will be named, plans ordered, and costs split by assessed property values. The two boards meet in Washington Friday to agree on site and testing as preparations move forward. The project will cost about 16,000 dollars and the structure could affect gravel road matters in Elmore township and a forthcoming bridge and road sale. The county board of review convenes in June with Col George Abraham among speakers, discussing conservation and local post office history.
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Knox County Commissionéra
Washington
Daviess
Elmore Township
County Board of Review
Board of Review Ia
George Abrahaam
Odon
Madteon
Abraham
Harry Crooke
Crooke
Fred Taylor of St. Louis Faces Family Echoes in Passage
The article notes a striking resemblance between Fred Taylor and his father Col. Taylor of St. Louis. It says Fred, a bond broker and promoter who earned 26000 last year, took a three month vacation and plans a fishing and hunting trip after a week at French Lick to recover from malaria and brain fag.
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Fred
Taylors
St. Louis
Taylor
French Lick
Michigan
At the Throttle Again 7 by Murphy Returns to Work
Murphy, who built and has managed the Auditorium link since it opened last fall, returned today as engineer for the B&O Southwestern. It was his first trip back since last November.
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Murphy
Southwestern
Gersgus Didn't Draw Smith Brothers' Circus Here Friday
The Smith Brothers' circus drew a well patronized crowd Friday with overland patrons among the dignified citizens of a great metropolis like Washington. The show was decent for the price and deserved better patronage.
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Smith Brothers’ Circus
Overland
Sueer Ft
Washington
Henry at Sullivan Present Memorial Address
Henry McHenry delivered the Eagles memorial address at Sullivan Sunday afternoon, offering reflection on the community’s past and honoring the memory of the departed in a respectful observance.
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PCH, McHenry
Thin City
Eagles
Sullivan
New Reporter Aims to Aid Demographic News Gathering
A fragment from a newspaper notes a new reporter in the graduating class, citing efforts to collect statistics and items of news. It reflects on public appreciation for timely reporting and the publishers’ enduring challenges.
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Ceci Arthur
Tim
Cleveland Leaves Lakewood After Brief Illness Trip Home
Former President Grover Cleveland, recovering from unspecified illness, travels by touring car with Mrs Cleveland and Dr Rockwood from Lakewood to Princeton. Departure went unnoticed by most, with only a few intimate family friends present at the hotel.
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Laxowood
N. J
Grover Cleveland
Lakewood
Princeton
John“Hars Hammons
Cleveland
Clevelind
G. Rowe Rockwood
Josephyst. Kvyamt
Patiern
N. H
Hecker
Tragic domestic shooting and suicide reported
Fragmentary dispatch describes a husband fatally shooting his wife and then killing himself at the Parsons area home. Details are incomplete with unclear names and locations but indicate a breakfast table dispute preceded the murders. Authorities report a deep family tragedy with uncertain motive.
Exodus of doctors and meeting in Chicago notes
A garbled report mentions doctors traveling to Chicago for a National Medical Association meeting. It references a gift from Miami Medical College in honor of Dr. Jon, a longtime family member, with other names like Drewit Herr and Yenne linked to the event.
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Cudder
Miami,Medical Cotlege
Jon
Fj Fabally
Drewit Herr
Yenne
Chisizo
National Medical Acee
Folder
Doyle Says Son Injured But Likely To Recover
A report claims Doyle visited his son who was badly hurt in a distressing incident last week. Doyle asserts his son is badly wounded yet should recover, though repairs remain uncertain and conditions are guarded.
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T. Doyle
Steve Stephenson Dead A Well Known Farmer
Steve Stephenson a prominent Harris township farmer and longtime public figure died after a lingering illness. Born in Hamilton County on November 18, he worked as a cooper and plasterer before entering public service. Surviving are four children and the widow Sarah Edwards. General services at Ebenezer in Harrison township at 10:30 Tuesday morning.
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Stopes Stehenson
Harris Township
Stephenson
Mi Stephensen
Harrison
Isth
Davieds Equity
Huher
Peter Stephertson
Perr Stephensom
Wight
Gangda
Veate
Jacob Stephenson
Pastersburg
Mt. Olive
Church
Thomas Cochran
Mr. Stephenson
Hamilton County
Oslo
Ikw Beng “Theon
Pater
Jane Crabs Stephenson
Wates
Harrison Township
Ebenezer
Double murder at Artiet Steinheil home shocks Paris
Paris reports a brutal triple murder at Adalphe Steinheil painter and his mother in Rue de Vougirard. His wife bound and gagged heard the killings. Three men and a woman allegedly forced entry around 1 am, robbed several thousand dollars, with Italian arrest rumors surfacing later. Police say motive appears robbery.
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Paris
Parte
Adalphe Steinheil
Louis Charles Auguste Steinheil
Melesoniér
Mme. Japin
Rue Des Vougira
Mme Steinbeil
M. Steinbeil
Am St
Bretnheil
Currency bill passes Senate after long debate
Washington June 1 The Aldrich Vreeland currency bill was approved in the Senate by 42 to 22 after an all night session. Senator La Follette fought the measure until 8 am, while Senator Gore delivered a two hour speech. A small group of Republicans joined four Democrats in opposing the bill to stop it. The currency commission was organized the same day with Aldrich as chairman and Vreeland as vice chairman to outline a thorough currency investigation.
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Washington
la Fullette
Btone
Missouri
Gore
Oxlabome
Borah
Brown
Bourne
Heyburs
le Felicitia
Curency Commission
Jone
Currency Commission
Fairbanky
Canton
Aldrich Vréeland
Iret
Aldrich
Aldrich Chaipman
Vreeland
Two Close Games Highlight Odon Victory Over Hulman Leaguers
June 1 at Odon saw the Odon White Box blank Hulman city leaguers 2 to 0 in one of the fastest local Diamond games. Cooper pitched for White Sox, limiting Hulmans to four singles and one double, while Kellar matched with solid pitching for Terra Haute. Final score 2–0, with Cooper fanning nine. Attendance about 250. Next Sunday the White Sox travel to Brownstown. In Hudsonville, a local nine beat Hudsonville 6–3, aided by a Washington battery of Culligan, Lloyd, and Conley versus Haskens and Colbert.
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Ing
Odon
Hulman
Cooper
White Sox
Kellars
Terra Haute
Whtte Sox
Ine
Igs
Terps’ Haute
Garten
Brown County Wins Nomination At Joint Senatorial Convention
Democrats of Brown County celebrate after George W. Long secured the nomination on the 2088th ballot at Brownstown Friday May 2. The convention ran from 1 PM to 5:30 PM with 2086 ballots cast without change. Jackpond and Washington counties also weighed in with votes for Wood Snyder and Long respectively. Recess followed until 7 PM.
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Wash Ingtom
Somne
Eonntor
Brownstown
Brown’ County
George W. Long
Jackeyn
Geventean
Wood
Washington
Snyder
Brownal
Long
Nine Foot Coal Vein Found in Reeve Township Farm
A nine foot coal vein was discovered under Jonathan All E township farm, with a smaller four foot layer beneath, indicating high quality bituminous coal similar to Pennsylvania varieties. Local interest grows in opening coal prospects. plans include railroad spur discussions and investment from Noah Moser of Longootee and Will Camp of Washington, with a 28 tract showing four feet of coal at thirty feet depth.
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Jonathan
Sylvania
BO & O
Indianapolis
Barr Township
Montomery
Harrison
Noah Moser
Longootee
Reeve Township
Washington - Ig
Walve
Fragmented Notes Sketch Wild Bayou Scene and Local Oddities
A fragmented paste of local chatter and stray phrases describes a bayou scene with an alligator, agitated natives, and scattered anecdotes about crowds at a theater, a ball, and a June bride era. It mentions Mormons in the city seeking convents, a Boston ad, and a carved Indian head pipe from Montana. The text captures chaotic street talk and rough vignettes from community life.
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Bryan
West Virginia
Arizona
Abe
Coawa
United States
Wyllana Waltman Leads After Recess in Brown County Vote
Fragmentary OCR records show Wyllana Waltman of Brown County as chairman and 4,088 ballots cast with twelve votes attributed to Washington County. The text is garbled but suggests a contested or paused ballot count and a recess.
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Aalekates
Wyllana ‘Waltman
Brown ‘Scinity
The
Hopiot 1
Auspel
Orion
Washington
Scounty
Nmi
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