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Washington Washington Democrat

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1909

Page

3

National Reclamation Effort Promises Vast Irrigation Prospects

Spokane reports the National Reclamation Congress lauding the 130percent funding pace and the potential to reclaim 6000000 acres across sixteen states. Officials cite projected land sales financing future irrigation, expanding arid lands into fertile garden spots and benefiting 64 million people.

Spokane Wash Ainger Board Sayat Reclamation Service Great American Desert Irrigation Congress

Total Moon Eclipse Highlighted in June Sky

The June sky offers two total lunar eclipses and a partial solar view. On June 3 the moon enters totality at 9:00 and ends around 1:14, with a partial shadow through 9:00 to 1:14. A second total solar eclipse is predicted for June 8 visible in parts of the United States.

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Saloons in State Still Over 600

Indiana counties vote dry by county option or prohibition. The latest state liquor report lists 21 counties with wet status, totals showing 257 saloons in Wayne, 386 in Vanderburgh, 68 in Clark Floyd, 16 in Posey, and other figures across counties, indicating a state total near six hundred.

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A Wonderful Escape From Torture by Root Juice Claim

A traveling man credits Root Juice with ending over ten years of torment from stomach ulcers bowels and back pain. He says five bottles cured dyspepsia constipation weakness and night-time kidney issues and praises the drug store promoter for his dramatic relief. He notes many others have been cured at Lijn deman's drug store and ends with a remark about postmarital chatter.

Lafayette Ind A. C. Roberts Heaven Sam Tong Corea Linjp Deman

Zeppelin Airship Reaches Halt After Tree Branch Damages Envelope

Count Zeppelin Hindenburg style airship Zeppelin III halted over Goettingen after a tree branch tore the forward envelope. Repairs were required at Friedrichshafen with workers sent from there. The craft remained under control during the rest of the journey back to Friedrichshafen despite gas loss and strong winds.

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Floods and Winds Hit Black Hills Meade County

June 1 reports describe a severe weather episode in the Black Hills with heavy rains and high winds. Bridges failed in Meade county and Sturgis town residents flood dyke defenses as trains move slowly and communications fail. Large property damage cited and business suspended.

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Strikes and naval bout headline a day of unrest

Baltimore reports a general strike ordered by President James O Connell of the International Machinists Union over piece work at Mount Clare shops amid Baltimore and Ohio repair facilities. Newport shows a naval lightweight title draw as Manter and KenulyFfy fight. ADes Moines reports a fatal stabbing after a right of way dispute at a Minneapolis St Louis roundhouse. Memorial Day observed in Havana by American colony wreathing wreck of the Maing. Hall's Catarrh Cure ad claims success with endorsers Cheney Co Toledo Ohio.

Baltimore James O'Connell International Machinists Union Mount Clare Des Moines George Arrobbla Charles Lench Minneapolis & St. Louie Roundhouse Cuba Havana

Western racing notes and political tidbits in brief

The piece notes Nevina of Cleve land Ohio dying in a Baltimore Turkish bath. Johnny Hayes defeated Alex Thibesa in a ten mile race in St Paul on a muddy track in 56:35. Robert T Lincoln was slightly burned by heat at the unveiling of his father Abraham Lincoln’s statue in Hodgenville. Senate Judiciary favorably reports A W Cooley for federal judge in New Mexico while G W Woodruf nomination for Hawaii remains with the subcommittee.

Qi Nevina Cleerland Ohio Baltimore Johnny Hayes New York Alex Thibesa St Paul Minn Robert T. Lincoln President Lincoln Hodgenville Senate Judiciary Committee A. W. Cooley New Mexico G. W. Woodruf Hawaii

Eclipses Set to Dazzle Sky in June Observers

Washington reports two celestial events this month a total lunar eclipse on June 3 and a solar eclipse on June 17. The lunar event will span about one hour with totality visible across roughly half the globe while the solar eclipse starts in Central Asia and China and sweeps toward North America with western U S visibility around sunset.

Washington Central Asia China Philippine Islands Asia North America United States

Baseball Standings and Scores From National Leagues and Minor Circuits

The column lists standings and results across the American League, National League, American Association, and Western League. It includes game-by-game scores for teams like New York, Philadelphia, Boston, Brooklyn, Chicago, Cincinnati, Cleveland, St Louis, Milwaukee, Kansas City, Denver, Topeka, Dubuque, Cedar Rapids, Des Moines, and others with multiple innings and game call notes.

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Daily Market Quotations At National Stock Yards Ill

May 31 cattle and sheep prices listed by native steers cows and heifers stockers and feeders calves and hogs with ranges in several classes. Prices shown include slaughter and live cattle, plus muttons and lambs. A public notice on township business appears at the end among scattered market figures and local ads.

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Alaska-Yukon-Pacific exposition opens in Seattle

Seattle hosts a grand inaugural ceremony marking the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific exposition opening. Officials from Alaska, Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Utah, and New Jersey attend with naval displays, parades, and a citywide celebration. The exposition spans two years with a $10,000,000 to $12,000,000 budget and showcases government buildings, art from global collections, and the Pay Streak amusement area.

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Undefined OCR fragment remains in inbox

Fragmentary text appears to reference a medical claim for a laxative and various ailments but is unclear and lacks coherent facts or identifiable entities. No verifiable events or people are present to summarize.

No Pension Scheme For Presbyterians

In Denver on June 1 the general assembly defeated a proposal for a graded pension plan for retired Presbyterian ministers. The vote referred the matter to a special committee amid charges of charity and humiliation. Dr. Howard A. Johnson of Colorado Springs urged pensions as deserved church support.

Denver Jame 1 General Assembly Howard Andrew Johnson Colorado Springs Firet Aud Reef Busiess

Two Grand Glorious Fishermen Net Sardines

Charles Cannon and Joseph Ward, B. and O. Southwestern depot employees, cut work Monday and went to a wet mossy spot to angle. They caught a few sardines, with friends claiming the fourteen nabbed were bought, though others dispute that.

Charles Cannon Joseph Ward Southwestern Depot

Good but Not Useful Theme Prompts Humorous School Tale

A Princeton Clarion News item recalls a lower grade class assignment where a student asks to write about something good but not useful. The tale leads to a humorous bit about ladies and their husbands at a women’s club meeting. Amusements notes praise Airdome crowd and Bijou Trio encore.

Kaya Frinceton Clarion-Newa Hetle Airdome Bijou

Real Estate Sale Offers for Vacant Lots and Additions

Auction brief lists vacant lots for immediate sale including Lot 654120 feet McCormick area and Lot 42 Southside addition with streets for a school house. Walks paid for. Also notes 330 total for two lots in Southside addition and a lot in Watngt street Read and Thompson's addition, CBesp.

McCormick Arenee Southside Addition E¢Rves Lot Read & Thompson

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