Sharpshooters Meet On The Rifle Range
City Company I sharpshooters depart by train to Vincennes for a three day rifle range meet. Captain Evans Sar p McCreary Lieut Bayder Smoot lead fifty spectators and troops as Vincennes prepares to host the annual practice contest amid strict ground rules and limited spectator access.
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Abot
Vingbangs
Washington
Qeshen
Terre Boute
Mt Whi
Captain Evans
Sarp
McCreary
Lieutenaate Bayder
Smoot
Abarpahootera
Gife
Vincdnis
Greast
Boone County Keeps Dry as Saloon Ban Survives Vote
Lebanon Jct June 2 Boone county votes 2446 to keep saloon ban in place. Farmers and business men praise condition since prohibition two years ago while brewery interests argued for repeal with literature from other counties. County ranked third largest by votes among dry counties under the fifty option law.
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Lebanon
Jod
Boone County
Businessmen Moving Into Eagles in Washington Town
Remodeling of the Back es building on Main street nears completion with a modern first floor and upstairs offices. The Baldwin shoe and millinery store moves fromTemple Court into the new front room. Dr E F Rendabe dentist from Brown Building also relocates upstairs. Jobberha returns from a well at Vincennes.
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Backes
Main Street
Washington
Baldwin Shoe and Millinery
Temple Court
F. Rend Abe
Brwon Building
Governor rejects salary grab as unconstitutional
Governor believes the salary and fee grab acts of 1907 and a recent act are unconstitutional. He says the new accounting board will likely meet Monday to oversee notifications to county clerks and sheriffs about ceasing to retain in and out and other fees. The governor plans to urge a test case if needed and questions validity due to the constitutional requirement for vetoed measures to be returned or presented to the legislature.
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Marshal
Valia
Accounting Board
Sheriffa
Hanly
General Assembly
Acta
Uisapare
Itznett
Querton
Post Office Salaries In Second District Readjusted
The Post Office Department at Washington City announced the twenty sixth readjustment of postmaster salaries across the country including the Second District. Officials say the changes reflect new pay scales and cost of living adjustments for rural and city offices.
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Posnt
Washington City
Coun
Getting An Earl Hiart Special Session Blessing
A fragment from The Commoner reflects on a special session seen as blessing, noting it will enable faster tax relief and prevent higher burdens that delay in tariff revision might have caused. The text shows editorial tone about legislative timing and tax impacts.
Injured Man Attends Rockville Family Reunion
Michael Graham of Rockville Indiana reported injured after a reunion trip he attended with about sixty attendees. He described being bruised all over and returning home via Vincennes. He linked his injuries to a Burlington and Ohio Southwestern railroad wreck near Oak Town and claimed two trains collided with several killed and many injured though Terre Haute Evansville papers had no confirmation.
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Rockville
Indiana
Mtv
B. Bline
B. & O. Southwestern
Vincennes
Graham Ald
Qnktown
Kar
Sullivan Counties
Terre Haute
Evansville
French Miners Engage Lauters at Hymera
Fifteen French miners from Hypsera hire Kidde Hopd ron Bardinett to challenge routing changes amid an assault and forceful expulsion from their Hymera work site. They report twenty five Americans driven from homes without warrant, seeking French government support via ambassador in Washington.
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Linton
Ind
Hypsera
Kidde, Hopdron & Bardinett
Inot
Hymera i
Washingtoo
Minera
Miss Amy Mitchell at Commencement
Alias Amy Mitchell daughter of Mr and Mrs M Mitchell took part in the commencement exercises of the musical department of Wipernacs University last night. She is a pupil who plays organ violin and piano and will finish the course there before taking instruction at the Conservatory of music in Cincinnati. Mira Lola Underwood has gone to look after relatives and will visit for a new days.
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Amy Mitchell
Destructive Goats Alarm Township Leader Henry Raymond
Henry Raymond, a prominent local resident, reports two stray goats damaged Miles G. O’Neall’s pasture near his farm north of town. The animals crossed a fence into Raymond’s land, devouring vegetation. Raymond warns he will kill the goats if the owner does not claim them and compensate for damages.
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Henry Raymond
Democrat
Gosta
Miles G. O'Neall
Mr. Raymond
Mr.Neall
Mr. Haymond
Pittsburg Millionaires Present Pinafore for Charity
Daughters of Pittsburg's wealthy staged Pinafore at the Alva Theater to raise funds for a home for sick and crippled children. Proceeds earmarked for charity, with four marriages among the rich reportedly announced after the show. An unrelated local tale recalled about safety razors highlighted in a humorous anecdote.
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Pitsburg
Alva
Pittsburg
Rev. Baker Travels to Tulsa for Sister's Funeral
The Rev J W Waker traveled from Pekin to Tulsa Oklahoma this afternoon to attend the funeral of his sister Clara Baker Hast. He wished for good health. Mrs Ephraim Inman and von Gil bert have returned from a visit with relatives in Bloomington.
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J. W. Waker
Big
Tulsa
Oklahoma
Pekin
Big State
Clara Baker
Baker
Indianapolis Capitalist Jesse Fletcher Dies by Self Inflicted Action
Indianapolis June 2 News of the suicide of Jesse Fletcher at a Turtle Lake hunting club shocks social and business circles. Fletcher a middle aged bachelor and financier connected with Atlas Engine Works Belt Railroad and several large enterprises. Born in 1462 he belonged to the prominent Fletcher family of central Indiana and will be buried after body is brought to Indianapolis.
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Ind
Jesse Fletcher
Turtle Lake
Fletcher
Indiana
Fletchers
Buslocsa
Middle West
Stoughton A. Fletcher
Atlas Engine Works
Belt Railroad
Commercial
Columbia
University
Evansville Negro Attempts Lynching after Beer Fight
In Evansville on June 2 William Anegro confronted a group of white boys drinking beer. He drew a pistol and fired into the crowd injuring Earle Peck in the jaw and his brother Anols Peck in the shoulder. Officers intervened to save the Negro from lynching and he was arrested.
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Evansville
Tod
William Han Anegro
Earle Peck
Anols ‘Peck
Hoya
Hall
Mrs Wheeler Injured In Dishwashing Accident At Linton
Mrs Isaac Wheeler of Third Street Southwest Linton Indiana was badly injured Tuesday morning when a stew pot fell and cut an artery in her left arm. She nearly bled to death before a physician could be summoned and may not survive.
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Linton. Ind
Isaac Wheeler
Third Street
Fugitive bank clerk arrested in Indianapolis case
Max Emmerich, fugitive clerk of Capital National Bank, was captured in Jacksonville Florida under the name Charles Wilson. He will be brought back to Indianapolis for trial. Bank president Stalnaker confirmed a shortage reported between 20 000 and 30 000 dollars with rumors of as high as 35 000. Emmerich allegedly confessed to guilt and the deficit cited as at least 30 000. An associate reportedly received 10 000 and another about 12 000. Detective Webster departed for Jacksonville.
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Tod
Max Emmerich
Capital National Bank
Jacksonville
Florida
Charles Wilson
Emmerich
Comen Ap
Frank
Laker
Stalnaker
Bimmerich Haa
Aiil Haa
Webster
Jack
Emmerich Tossed Between Orders In Jacksonville Debacle
A fragmented report notes Brig Emmerich ready to return, seeking to clear a transaction, while Emmerich reportedly traveled to Jacksonville last week. A decoy letter to him under the Wilson name led to a man stationed at the post office spotting him, with Roger and William Foot involved in the suspect chain.
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Jacksonville
Wilson
William Foot
Af Spifianapotia
Governor Marshall Authority Questioned Over Statehouse Patronage
Indiana court on Tuesday overruled a demurrer in a case brought by Michael Cain a Democrat challenging Governor Marshall authority to appoint the statehouse engineer. Shmuel Shutt appointed by Auditor Wilhelmde and Secretary Sims under 1905 act disputed authority.
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Jose
Goavernor Mats
Circuit Court
Shmuel Shutt
Michael Cain
Marshall
Shutt
Billhelmde v
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Flavoring eggs as hens feed sparks odd market ideas
The piece riffs on how egg flavor can be influenced by hen feed and suggests whimsical questions about lemon, chocolate, or vanilla eggs. It cites a US Department of Agriculture bulletin noting onions and garlic in feed can impart flavors. The tone blends humor with curious speculation on future egg flavors and markets.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Towl
Succeas Marazine
Alfdome Night Programs Highlight Local Amateurs
Friday night at the Alfdome featured extra stunts by local amateurs alongside the regular program. Town residents and visitors, including Harry Kidwell returning from Fort Benjamin Harrison, attended social gatherings and whist at Sixth Street venues. A statewide prohibition amendment passed by the Florida legislature looms next year, cited as a potential national shift. Local social news includes Mrs. Tipton Bud visiting her married sister, and Mrs. Josephine Hefroo hosting guests with Mrs. William Barton of Indianapolis guest speaking at a Washington event. The Air Dome trio of sailors drew applause, while Mrs. MyMullen, Mrs. Addie Billard, and Miss Katherine Robinson enjoyed a river outing to the new bridge over White River. An upcoming B. and 3rd western excursion to Pincianattext Ban is announced for Sunday, with John Fancannon and his mother passing through the city.
Saloonkeeper Must Pay Judgment Over Drunken Killing
Appellate court upholds $609 judgment for the wife and children of Joseph Noelting against William Berkme ler, owner of a Pee Jandville saloon, for alleged liquor–related intoxication leading to Noelting’s murder of Herman Pepmeler on October 14, 1908. The ruling clarifies bond and intoxication proof standards in liquor liability cases.
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William Berkmeier
Davies County
Jocal Court
Wiliam Berkeweler
Pee Jandville
Berkemeler
Noelting
Herman Pepmeler
Roalting
Prion
Fendaot
Noettind
Herman A
Pepmeler
Andavilie
Joe
Popmelar
William ‘Berkemeler
Freelandtilla
Erkemeler
Klong
Borkemeler
Issue of state wide prohibition dominates next campaign
Indianapolis June 2 The Anti Saloon League pushes for state wide prohibition in the 1911 campaign. The plan is to present it as a party issue with both major parties likely to adopt or oppose it. Leaders foresee a hard fight within Republicans who may include ex Governor Hanly’s influence to aid temperance forces. Democratic leadership argues local option results show Democrats strong in many counties, while Republicans appear hesitant. Continued on Fourth Page.
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League
Cam'paign
Itasf
John Bamb
Terre Haute
Benjamin F. Shively
Hanly
Iadison
Marshall
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