02 Jun 1911
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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1911
Page
1
Washington reports the Democratic wool tariff prepared by the war and means committee was approved by the Democratic caucus. The plan cuts raw wool duties by 20 percent and adjusts duties across wool products, aiming to reduce duties by about $23 million, with limited further reductions deemed impracticable.
Ruth Walters sixteen daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Walters entertained two dozen friends at her Main Street home last night with conversation and music Refreshments were perfect Guests included Allen Kaul Manuel Gertrude Smith Mary O’Hara Ir Edmary Conlin Marie Howard Thelma Gordon Anna Langeran Katherine Howard Marie Dixon Katherine Morris Margaret O’Redrag Helen Lynch Love Karr Filet Albertl
Police investigate a severed human body part found in a Megaington alley. Officers aim to determine whether the incident is a murder or a prank by local students as investigators search the area for clues and identify the involved parties.
Evansville Indiana June 2 George J Rheiphardt aged fifteen was driving a mowing machine when it struck a stump, threw him into the blades, and his body was badly lacerated. He died before his father found him.
The annaval first communion services for All Saints Catholic Church at Cannelburg will be conducted Sunday morning June 4 by Rev J B Gorman. The class is the largest in the church's history with forty eight girls and thirty eight boys.
A garbled OCR text discusses a deliberative caucus and government revenue. It mentions names and places in unclear form and references a political process without clear facts or outcomes.
Washington finance committee to vote on the Canadian directpracity bill before the final vote. The executive decision sets a heartneat fin wheel. Melville B. Stone of New York and Herman Ridter will be asked to appear next Monday for subpoenas. Root amendment and others to be offered by Heyburn. timing and hearings outlined as the measure moves toward law.
A Paris figure described as a public officer candidate has faced decades of occupation with the Nouveau cirque. The text notes his long tenure and apparent involvement in local affairs, though details are garbled.
Four Evansville ministers pledged to abstain from meat to improve health and sermon quality. Rev. L. J. Crash, Rev. John D. Kennedy, Rev. AL Dr. Light, and Rev. Harman Schink joined Dr. Earp Flynn’s health cult movement. They vow no meat or breakfast Sundays to sharpen minds and deliver better sermons.
Washington reports the six year probe of United States Steel Corp by the Bureau of Corporations may end as Judge Gary testifies that much data exists and could inform the president. He says the bureau has a mass of documents and the panel presses for details on possible international steel control plans.
Springfield records show lawmakers finishing business and heading home to tidy private matters before a possible special session. Governor Deneen has not set a date, but June 13 is believed to be key. Bills paused in the recent session await executive action, with a final decision likely by late next week. Potential topics for a future call include a deep waterway and water power bill, creation of a permanent state tax commission, and the anti fraud and public utilities measures, plus several minor items. Santa Fe official resigns as vice president in charge of operations at the railroad.
Senate votes 46 to 70 to dispatch a second investigation into the 1908 Lorimer election. The inquiry targets an alleged $200,000 fund tied to Edward Hines and the so-called Jackpot, with a five member subcommittee named to sift evidence. Among lawmakers voting against the plan were seven Democrats and 12 Republicans led by La Follette. The move follows tense debate over committee regularization and past practices. A second section covers a severe storm at Pittsburgh with fatalities and injuries.
The Ohio senate adjourned after accepting a conference report to reduce the seven thousand five hundred dollar grand jury bribery inquiry fund to five thousand, ending a deadlocked controversy. The body had previously approved a seven thousand five hundred dollar appropriation. Richard H Clarke, a wealthy lawyer and writer on Catholic subjects, leaves residuary estate to daughter Mary Ad Clarke under a condition to remain in the world and avoid monastic life.
A 14 year old, Arthur McElfresh, lies dying from a brain blood clot after a townball blow at a Memorial Day game in Port City. He was knocked down, rose briefly, then collapsed. The incident follows a blow during the play and involves local sports and age.
President Taft argues against fast moving parts of the tariff debate seeking to defeat a broad measure. He calls for a separate vote on two key provisions, urging careful consideration and unity among factions.
County commissioners will hold a June session to discuss tobacco and saloon licenses and a renewed permit. An order from Judge Ogden covers granting money. A 30 day assessors review will hear complaints and adjust assessments. Mary Graber, two year old daughter of J te Graber of Van Haren township, died today in the sead ioe.
A letter from Rev M B Nash describes his move from Moore Pennsylvania to Thermopolis Wyoming where he has lived since last April. He is now building a new church and has been assigned as rector of St John s Episcopal Church in the city, with many friends remaining there.
The funeral of Mrs Maud Baker wife of Hugh Baker a Montgomery blacksmith who died Tuesday night was held Thursday afternoon at Bethany church. It was one of the largest funerals in Barr township with one hundred ten men in the procession. The burial followed at Bethany cemetery smiths.
Auction of 600 pounds lard donated by John Zaber and others netted 330.5 dollars for the building fund. Total subscriptions reached 65,402.25 toward 40,000 owed by William Peng Gould. Officials expect the total to rise to 75,000 this week as campaign continues.
El Paso reports Daniel De Villars was indicted by the grand jury on a charge of complicity in a plot to murder Francisco I. Madero. The indictment marks a key step in the high profile case unfolding in Texas.
A regional gathering of church league societies is set for next week in the Vineghnes Se district. About one hundred delegates are expected with Rev. CiWareing and Miss Mary Little among speakers. The event includes addresses on evangelism and reports from multiple chapters across nearby towns.
Mr B Hyatt invites city club members and friends to his home on Main Street to honor guests Mrs G Junia Clark Mrs Extwin and Mrs ered. Mrs McWhirter speaks on club women role in schools and community. She advocates new school buildings and public access to facilities during after hours.
A chaotic scene on Decoration Day drew immense crowds as locals gathered to honor fallen heroes. Reports describe the crowd's fervor, the celebratory mood, and the impression of a national rite amid noisy machines and public spectacle.
A chaotic hearing scene unfolds around Mr Cox and an impersonation incident. Reported confusion over voices and lines suggests a controversial cartoon satire drew attention, with accusations of mistaken identity and a dramatic exit by the crowd. The atmosphere hints at tense reactions and a public clash surrounding a local figure.
Report reads as a fragmented 19th century era note detailing stockholders gathering near a Warrenton area well site. It mentions wells, drilling depth, risk of blowout, and potential need for additional pumping or testing. Names and precise places are unclear due to OCR damage.
The readable lines are garbled and do not yield a coherent event or names. It appears to be an OCR error with multiple broken terms and lacks identifiable entities or dates to summarize into a factual news item.
Beginning Sunday night a ten day revival will start at the old Congregational church on West Seventeenth Street and McCormick Avenue. The Holiness mission, previously holding semi weekly services at the west end fire station, will conduct the meetings with the Rev. Mr. Dodson assisted by Holiness evangelists arriving soon to lead.
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