Homer Ham Escapes From Grossing Wreck Near Atlas
Homer Ham nephew of T G Waderdown of east Walnut Firest escaped death when his Powell and Ham meat wagon was struck by a Vandalla railway train at Pearl crossing near Atlas. One horse was killed and the other crippled. Ham was shaken but not seriously hurt. Witnesses say he narrowly avoided the caboose and train as the wagon toppled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer Ham
T. G. Waderdown
East Walnut
Aljas
Hite
Linton
Powell & Hammeat
Vandalla Railway
Hve
Ham
Atlas
Mam
Pearl Crossing
Woodmen Prepare Giant Fourth of July Celebration
Modern Woodmen plan a large independence day event with military displays. Indiana infantry battalion led by Major Coulter will camp here for two days, with three company contingents traveling from Vincennes Terra Haute and Washington to participate, and a balloon ascent plus other attractions promised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana ‘Infantry
Militi Wl
Washington
Vincennes
Terra Hapte
Goshen
Thomas
Coulter
Progressive machinists of Washington group photo in shop
The Ma chinists Monthly Journal features a picture of local machinists gathered before an engine at the B and C Southwestern shop. A letter from Charles Herr praises the lodge as progressive, noting members’ technical familiarity gained through in shop lectures and widespread congratulations from fellow machinists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Machinists’ Monthly
Lqcal Todze
Technica
Herr
Cincinnati Youth Killed In Baseball Playmate Incident
A Cincinnati youth, Norman, age 15, died after a ball struck his neck during a game. Natehan Wiehe, 15, lunged to bases as Roy Schmidt threw to catch, the ball hitting Norman. Doctors arrived but life was extinct. the accident occurred during spring baseball practice. Bowery Girls to play tonight at their game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Natyhan Wiehe
William Wiehe
Carthage
Ty Sret
Roy Schmidt
Norman
Drs. Simmons
Safin
Officers Selected for Washington Baseball Association
The Washington Baseball Association formed to supply the city with sport. Tebsany evening meeting elected Pitman as president and Richards as secretary with Doyle as manager and Kidwell as treasurer. Several shares of stock were issued and field facilities planned, aiming to hire players from outside the city and build a new team. The management plans a battery from local players and outfits the rest from town, with field provisions to be secured. The project faced prospects of delay and internal disagreements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wadbington
Jamar Ft Sport
Pitman
Rihirrayat
Haries Doyle
Binee
Charies Kidwell
Inna
Washington
Trains Tied Up by Heavy Rains In Montana
Northern Pacific reports major disruptions across Montana as heavy rains wash out tracks near Billings and Rutland. Westbound service suspended, damage to ballast and ties. repairs underway with crews rushed to restore the line for westbound traffic expected to resume later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aed Paul
Minn
Traf Ovedithe
Nortthern
Pacife
Rye
Tralia
Billings
Monk
Alo
Dpn
Bozamani
Milwaukee
St. Bout
Montana
Reid
Northern Pacific
l'Bazeman
Manlaha
A Thrilling Balloon Ride Ends in Fire and Descent
A passenger balloon ascent near Mitchel faced a fierce fire with ropes binding the aeronaut. Crew efforts failed as ropes dropped and the balloon plunged three miles to earth. The fire was extinguished and all aboard reached the open field safely after a dramatic ordeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchel
Jin
Mttebetl
Mississippi Floods Hit Homes and Crops Across Missouri and Louisiana
Descriptions of widespread flood damage and protective measures as Northern Missouri residents form citizen associations to deter river pirates looting abandoned homes. Officials deploy boat patrols, with deputies sworn in, amid millions in crop losses and a million-dollar claim in Alexandria bottoms. Thousands flee to higher ground as rail lines, farmland, and towns along the Mississippi basin flood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haouibal
Missouri
Quincy
Lewis
Scotland
Marion
Bertand
Alexandria
Burnington
Clarkeville
Louisiana
Elsberry
Bluffs
Hannibal
Edina
la Belie
West
Quincey Bottom
Arkansas Democrats Back Davis For Delegate Vote Count
Arkansas Democrats awarded Davis 188 votes out of 535 in a delegate selection. The result highlights a split among the party base with Davis securing a minority share while other candidates or blocs claimed the majority during the delegation process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arkansas
PRYAN RESOLUTION ADOPTED AT DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION
Delegates chosen at the Democratic state convention in Little Rock elect to support William Jennings Bryan at the national convention. The administration slate for Congress is selected, and a platform and national committeeman are to be chosen. Jeff Davis is named among at large delegates with limited votes, and a contest over the Gothwin Wallace nomination is noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Rock
Atk
Poou
William Je Bryan
United States
James K
Jones
James P
Georgs W
Doueghes
James H. Harrod
Jeff Davis Waas
Noritaca Ae
Legested
Twe
Administration
State Central Committee
W. 8. Goodwin
R. Minor’ Wallace
Congress
Seygoth
Funeral of Mrs C R Hodge to be held tomorrow
Funeral services for Mrs C R Hodge are set for tomorrow afternoon at 2 oclock. The ceremonies will be conducted at St John s Episcopal Church with burial to follow at Oak Green Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. R. Hodge
Irs. C
New Officers Elected by Knights and Ladies of Honor
The Knights and Ladies of Honor have elected officers including Protector George Kendall Protector John Kermode Vice Protectors Lydia Kermode Secretary William H. Williams Treasurer Mrs. R. E. Hollis Chaplain Mrs. Carrie Crawford Guide Dan Tucker Guardian Mrs. Fearle Tucker Sentinel J. C. Mendonalt The group notes rest and small acts of care aid daily strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights and Ladies of Honor
George “Kendall
John Kermode
Lydia Kermode
Willam H. Williame
R. E. Hollis
Carrie Crawford
Guilie—Dan' Tucker
Gurdian
Fearle Tucker
J. C
Mendonalt
Official Extravangance and Government Payroll Burdens
The piece critiques federal and state spending from 1803 to 1908, noting Roosevelt era increases and Indiana salaries rising from 1907 to 150T under Governor Hanly. It argues taxpayers bear growing costs, with city officials earning only $1,000 to $1,200 annually, while reform rhetoric seeks change. It questions long-term burdens and party blame in public finance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United +f states
Roosevelt
Tnitana
Hanly
Washngton
Wrrepublican
Tom Marshall
Elf
College Professor Leads 10 Students to Europe Immigrant Study
A Pennsylvania university professor and ten college volunteers sail in steerage aboard the Alice to study immigrants in Europe and upon return, live among them in America. They will visit Bobetia Poland Russia Hungary Austria and the Balkans then Italy before crossing back to New York to aid social work. The project, supported by the Pennsylvania Y M C A, aims to learn language customs and social conditions of immigrants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Alice
Fleid
Europe
Edward & Steiner
University
Pennsylvania
America
Bobetia
Poland
Russia
Hungary
Austria
Balkans
Italy
Winingields
Pennsylvania Young Men's Christian Association
Cannon party quits auto on mountain journey
Speaker Joseph G. Cannon and his automobile party including Senator James A. Hemenway Congressman Charles B Landis and others arrived in Pittsburg on Tuesday night after traveling by mountain route. They will likely abandon the auto here and hasten home by train after urgent telegrams from political and business associates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Joseph G. Cannon
James A. Hemenway
Ingiana
Charles B. Landis
J. W. Busbey
B. M. Clinehonst
Washington
James Francis, Burke
Hemenway
Endeaver Society Elects Officers at First Christian Church
The Endeavor Society of the First Christian Church met at Miss Ruth Cunningham's home and elected officers for the ensuing years: President Henry Bulger, Vice President Anna Holland, Treasurer Claude Buzan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Hindeavor Society
The
First Christian Church
Ruth Cunningham
Henry Bulger
Vicw
Anna Holland
Claude Buzan
Knights Decorate Graves At Memorial Roll Call
The Pythagorean lodge of Bythias holds an annual roll call next Tuesday. Knights plan graveside flowers for departed brothers. memorial day on June 24 includes church address by Rev. John Welsh and a graves visit. The lodge, instituted 1884 with 20 members, notes good finances and ongoing castle construction talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pythagorean Lodge
Bythias
Knights
Frank MM. Curry
Shanealter
Bettman
Hi H. Hyatt
Mander
Ron Charles H. Jones
John T. Neal
Isadory
P.beitman
W.e Wyatt
George Gectin
G. Swift
John‘ M.' Aikman
Js Roseman
Augustus Hudson
Markshall’ Underwood
W. P.maxwell
J. G Howard
Charles Colvert
Colbert
J. A. Barnes
James
Easte Cman
Willan
Ezeh
Lou Friend
J. Brown
B. F. Stracer
Eldan
Luther McCafferty
Hanton
John
Kendall
Willam B. Baxsett
Sheriff Ordered Control of Prisoners In Jail Maintenance Case
A court denied Ms Pritchett relief seeking to bar the sheriff and jailer from keeping jail windows closed and from conveying indecent sounds to her home. The complaint argued the prison condition and nuisance claim, while the defense contended the issue centers on proper jail operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrars
Pritchett
Narrow escape on the river aborts Fort Knox trip
A river boating incident near Fort Knox left several passengers including Mr Nimnicht and the Garrison family shaken after the craft ran aground. One rider, Wanda Garrigan, narrowly avoided injury as the boat splashed into the water and the group sought a safe return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iriver - Inet
Thoke
and Niet
Misse Sestims
Wanda - Garrigan
Charles “Fauéroe
Aby. Illtam Nicht
Abdul
Br Knox
Nimnicht
Pear
Sara G
Mar‘h
Denon Trilp
Fort. Knox
Fragmentary Note on Proposal and Conversation
A cryptic excerpt shows dialogue about marriage and consent with distorted text. It hints at an improvised private exchange, mentioning “marry sour” and a response “ET do” amid garbled phrases. The readable lines suggest a personal, candid moment without a clear public event or figure.
Neitz Sees Positive Turn in Its Business View
A brief note reflects a favorable shift in its business outlook as appreciation for Neitz rises. Specific names or dates are not provided, but the tone indicates improving prospects and confidence in future performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neitz
Community reception at Herron Street hosts Henry Kramer family
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Kramer entertained Tuesday night with a progressive reception and presented sons and guests to Mrs. Mary Henry, John P. Smith, and Mrs. Ben Marrid Wealthy. Horsp Thier: Worries. John Green, a Montgomery county farmer and banker, lies in an Indianapolis police cell after being charged with horse theft following more than a week of confinement. Fever reports and worry over the incident have spread through Ware's high fever sera.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry “Kramer
Herron’- Street
Robert Hy Green
Montgomery
County
Indianapollta
Green
Ware
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Eld
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Laura
Airdome
Tye
Patricina
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Billy Tan
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Sansaph Niew
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