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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1914
Page
8
Fragments describe a boat backdrop where seven occupants faced a near sinking. Survivors report fear as the vessel capsized and several jumped overboard, with one passenger clinging to a boat side before rescue. Names such as Sarah and Nev ill appear in scattered notes.
Becker was moved to Sing Sing Prison for a July 6 execution date after a court appearance. His lawyer Manton argued against the death sentence, claiming a stay or appeal would be filed. Becker smiled at friends and spoke with his wife before being taken by car under heavy escort.
Frank Saioyer TM VanTrees a Washington native and son of Charles VanTrees died in San Francisco California May 8 at ninety years old. Charles Ohmer aged sixty two died at his Los Angeles home on May 16. Emma Hyatt Ohmer a daughter of Joan Hyatt formerly of Inis eltyy, Wiley Hitchcock and Miss Lois Worley will not teach next year with Hitchcock and Miss Shirley Bo.
A damaged OCR piece recalls wartime misery with scattered mentions of 1 717 mining properties and a death list. It hints at unions, strikes, workers and women affected, along with incomplete figures and speculative finances. The text remains unclear on dates and places.
The female youth group plans a social gathering Tuesday evening at Mrs G. Am Sefrit home. Roy Boyd will perform with cello and several new records to be played. A concert with cream cake and ice will welcome guests as part of the hospital benefit.
A rough contest unfolds between Edwin T. Meredith publisher from Des Moines and Maurice Capmany congressman from the Third Town district over the age and business interests with opposition from Senator Cum. The dispute grows vigorous as campaigns intensify in the period.
Halifax on January 1 reports a rejected suitor Thomas Reilly detonated dynamite outside Miss Myrtle Robinsons home after she refused his advances. The time fuse allowed him to escape potential harm. property damage was extensive but no serious injuries occurred. Reilly was arrested about an hour later and jailed on attempted murder charges. In Jacksonville Illinois a jury found John W Henry sane and guilty of manslaughter for the killing of Charles Ezard in the January trial.
Springfield Mo June 11 Compan y of the uniform Tank of the military division of the Knights of Pythias are in camp on the state home grounds attending the opening of the forty third annual convention of the grand lodge of Missouri. More than 1 000 tents have been erected. Ceremonies were held dedicating Camp Joseph J Crites in honor of the grand chancellor. The grand lodge session opened today with about 11 visitors in the city. Damages Min& Men Idle June 1 Fire began in the wash house near boiler No 8 of the Chicago and Cartro He Coal company causing large damages fully insured. The mine will be idle for about three months.
Report from Niagara Falls on June 1 describes ongoing negotiations among mediators to settle Mexican tensions. Washington proposes allowing Carranza a representative voice in a conference while other parties resist.
Indianapolis June 1 Dawson noted driver and winner of the 1912 500 mile race at the Speedway was injured in Saturday’s race when his car overturned on lap forty one. He remains in serious condition with no improvement. Physicians say it will be some time before he can be pronounced out of danger. Dawson formerly lived in this county at Oakd for several years.
In American History notes, June 1 marks Kentucky’s admission to the Union by act of Congress. Obituaries mention Dr Elizabeth Blackwell’s death born 1821. Astronomical events list visibility of planets stars and charts for November and weather forecast notes fair conditions.
The excerpt lists local residents and visitors such as Mrs Anna Wells and her daughters Doneta and Josephine, Sr. and Mrs. Ziba F Graham leaving for Conway Michigan. It notes Cecetid Walters returning from Columns 5 to visit brother Edward Mrani and Aceh Pfohl returning to Terre Haute after visiting sister Mrs Charles Norton. Helen Norton will stay awhile, Gwendolyn visiting Farmers, Latrene in Hyansville now in grocery business, and an orange grove owner planning to move one tree at a time while transferring the grove, with several palm trees tall but undamaged.
George Philip Reister 26 of 5418 North East Fifth Street marries Annat Mary Bramble 23 of Barr Township. D T Macy a Western Union graph operator leaves for Indianapolis to join Central Union Telegraph. W L Adamson of Bedford to replace him. West H P Dowell traveling evangelist of Dover Hill in the city four days en route home from Missouri cites success of his meetings.
The Charles Willey Methodist Lund school class at Mrs Willeys is postponed from Tuesday afternoon to Friday afternoon at 2 o clock. Mrs W L Hiegen and Miss Trude Knight have returned to Big Nell and Miss Katherine Scott went to Princeton Monday.
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