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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1911
Page
2
A wartime style inquiry into graft by high officials advances slowly as Secretary Knox and the president push for full investigation. Reports indicate withheld funds, unverified payments, and demands for a complete account of misused appropriations.
In Pittsburgh the district attorney won a petition to quash 38 indictments against Pittston Penitentiary personnel. Judge Wallon granted the motion as the court noted insufficient evidence to press most charges. The proceedings leave Brandoa’s testimony status uncertain and unclear.
Troops sent from Galveston to Houston face heat and strain as a 44 mile march stretches force on the verge of mutiny. Mercury tops 106 degrees with scarce water and many prostrations along the line near Viexe.
Hannibal Missouri June 3 The Commercial Club obtained an option on the old Mark Twain homestead on Hill Street after learning a sale and clearance were planned The two story frame building with six rooms is to be preserved and converted into Riverclew Park as proposed by the committee tasked to raise funds for purchase and restoration
Joseph Hh. Hren, cashier and accountant at the state university, was stopped by three highwaymen near the Mississippi River by the university and relieved of to cash totaling 73 826 dollars in a satchel. A dreadful wound warning appears in an unrelated ad for Bucklen's Arnica Salve priced at 25 cents.
Fragmentary OCR text appears to describe a bank cashier in a garbled snippet. The readable bits mention dyspepsia and generational notes, with unclear references to Miller's Drepepbiat and various disjointed terms. No coherent event or individuals beyond generic roles are established.
Multiple parcels on West Main Street and nearby streets offered for sale. Items mention a chicken house and pork shed, grape harbor, well water, and good repair. Also two lots near Main Street with barn and fencing, prices $400 and $600. Affords potential boarding or rental opportunities with flexible terms.
Former insurrecto leader Lopez was executed after a court martial sentenced him to death for surrendering Agua Prieta. Reports say he preferred death to prison. A soldier testified Lopez was killed while attempting escape, and his mother sought him at Canúnes. The incident follows alleged payments for the surrender and involves Gen. Lomeli and others.
June 2 cattle and hog prices listed for native beef cattle weaned steers and heifers at 3.04 to 7.60 per hundredweight, sheep offered around 5.00 to 5.04, hogs showing mixed weights with heavy and light types around 4.00 to 6.00, bulls and sows noted with varied values, western stock and southern market prices included.
Washington June 3 After selling nearly 400000 by mail Hawai Pacific Oil Co Oakland California was declared a fraud and mail orders were withheld The firm once traded as Roosevelt Old Company but a court compelled a name change and the ad promotes health products featuring Electro Hitters for women amid mixed promotional copy
Notice states breeding stock will be kept at Smith and Gootee's livery barn until July 22, with a contact phone 4108. Obscure branding and fragmented OCR limit details but indicates a conservation or sale notice for breeding stock under the care of A M Bey.
A fragmented testimonial extols Perma household remedy with Mrs Maris Oriente claiming weight gain from 100 to 140 pounds and multiple cures. The note mentions asthma catarrh stomach catarrh throat and swollen limbs with praise for a doctor Hartman and xenac Ways, and gratitude for health restoration.
Indiana University will issue about 375 degrees at commencement on June 21. The undergraduate school grants 211 bachelor degrees, the school of medicine 69 M D degrees, and the graduate school 6 master’s degrees. Most graduates are from Indiana, including one Japanese student earning a master’s degree.
Knights of Pythias plan memorial exercises Sunday with morning grave visits and flower strewing. No Sunday afternoon service. Sunday evening, Knights and Pythian Sisters gather at hall for a Memorial address by Rev W F Hasken at Presbyterian Church.
Misa Florence Morris, the Harrington Kilgore Stock Company actress known as the hardm ekle girl, took a spill Friday afternoon while riding a horse near Fifth and Main. Her right knee was badly bruised and her right hand scratched by the brick pavement. She was treated and returned for the evening performance.
New Westminster Presbyterian church to lay corner stone on an announced date. Construction on the new church proceeds with steady progress under Pastor W. P. Hosken who observes inch by inch. The forthcoming building is described as a handsome house of worship.
South Bend Indiana June 3 The State free employment bureau has opened here and yesterday received several applications for work. George H Hess is named assistant to Peter J Kruger who was put in charge by State Stat Ist Ielan Thomas Brolley Railroad representatives warn of a car famine next fall as crop and merchandise movement peaks. Railroads have not bought enough equipment since 1908 to keep up with demand and may lack usable motive power and cars despite repairs.
Prof J Gerkin formerly principal of Epsom schools near Oden Indiana announces intention to serve in the Philippines with Uncle Sam. He expects to sail soon, seeking to teach and assist under national heading while locals remain slow to recognize needs and his abilities.
The Rev. Michiel Shei and Rev. Fracels Thrbeck lead morning and evening services at St Sipon church with various masses. The visiting Rev. Jains speaks on life worth while and missionary topics. Bible study, league meetings, choir practice, and missionary society events are announced alongside Sunday School times and church activities for Westminster and First M E churches.
Robbers tried to break into the Hack Simon bor depot on Eat Second Street near the B and C Southwestern railroad Friday night but were spotted by William Wykoffi whose timely appearance forced them to flee. Captain Wykof was on night rounds and two men were seen near the station house as a wagon was found prying at the door. A knife was found on one suspect but no evidence could be connected to the crime.
Indiana dealers warned by H E Barnard of the state board of health to enforce the new pure food law banning sale of rotten or decomposed eggs. Violators face escalating fines and possible imprisonment. inspectors and local officers ordered to seize unwholesome eggs and aid enforcement.
Fragmentary text describes a manager or clerk in Odin Indiana reacting to a large bottle and fizzing di f t. The cryptic account hints at a chaotic moment with beverages and an unnamed staff member involved.
A reader reports relief from chronic constipation using a remedy attributed to Dr Caldwell. The piece discusses editorial skepticism about ingredients and asserts the remedy’s popularity, noting it has aided many and remains a favored option for persistent stomach issues.
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