Terre Haute Woman Dies After Carbolic Acid Suicides
Mrs. Irwin Hawk once known as Fink, a Terre Haute resident with two children, killed herself after months of despondency by ingesting carbolic acid. She had lived in a single room with her children, had a troubled marriage with Ewin Hawk, and was reported to have faced police and an escape incident involving a prior husband.
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Hawk
Mra
Awhosi
Fink
Ashington
Ewin Hawk
Ear Ware
Watte
Rock Pile
Royce
Fragmentary obituary and burial note in Hastings niche
A damaged fragment mentions a burial in Washington or nearby with a railway connection. Names and full context are unreadable, leaving only scattered phrases about a will and a burial plan. The text is too incomplete to determine a precise event, person, or location.
Charge of Embezzlement at Circuit Court
A partial OCR fragment describes Joseph Frank accused of misappropriating funds from Emile and Mary J. Boayéring dating to 1906. The text mentions more than $5,000, a court case, and references to Mr Frank, Mr Turner, and local figures in Olney, with a social event honoring a couple.
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Joseph Frank
Chord
Mile
Mary J
Pathe
Turner
Frank Char Tek
Hal Hf
Emile
Mary
J. Boayéring
Ring political deal blocks Vance for county superintendent
A six week old agreement among Stuckey Brown Wallace and Smith is said to have defeated John M. Vance in the race for county superintendent. Burris is placed in the office after a caucus plan to show a null vote and claims of broken promises by W A Wallace surface among supporters.
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John’ M. Vaditice
Brown
Stuckey and Smith
Smith
Stuckey
Vance
Ring
Wallace
Washington Township
Chartes Stuckey
Hiram Sims
Eveh
Ei Shagi
Stuck
Sims
McCarter
Fragmented OCR tale ends with a brutal jury note on murder
The passage reports a court case where a man killed his wife and faced sentencing. The editor criticizes the verdict and jokes about the jury’s leniency, noting the punishment was deemed inadequate. The text reflects sensational tone and legal controversy of the era.
Choral Symphony Promotes Educational Music Program
The Choral Symphony concert, presented Thursday night, showcases leading soloists and a refined oratorio rendition. It aims to elevate taste and support public schools through high grade chorus work and free community access. Proceeds fund rehearsal space and future performances, with tickets at 50 cents vs 1 50.
Dozing Cavalry Stunt Ends With Fine After Accident
Fritz Baker of Harrison township attempted a stunt to dazzle Washington crowds while driving a team to a road wagon on East Fourth Street. Police intervened and Baker was charged with intoxication and pleaded guilty, paying a $1 fine. The buggy struck a Perry Singleton vehicle near the Peoples Theater, demolishing the left hind wheel. Baker faced further proceedings with the altered incident and a summons filed.
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Washington
Baker
East Fourth Street
Peoples Theater
Perry Singleton
Cnet Cothing
Fieee
Ocean Wave Prep Leads Coast Team Rally
Ocean Wave prep squad drives a late rally against Mitchell et al in a coastal meet. Strong finish and decisive plays boost regional standings as the host venue witnesses high energy and tight defense.
Inspectors Probe City Light Plant for Power Losses
Electric expert H. C. Franklin from Hatfield Electric Company of Indianapolis arrived to inspect the city light plant. He found the engines in good condition but the other machinery and bafflers in bad shape and said the plant shows a lack of care with significant power loss from sparking on the high light machine. Franklin planned a thorough report to the city council within a few days.
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Franklin
Strike Order Sends 4000 to 5000 Men Off at Sixteen Mines
The United Mine Workers executive board ordered 16 mines in the Eleventh district to suspend operations Friday affecting 4000 to 5000 workers. Differences over eight or ten issues prompted the walkout at mines owned by Consolidated Coal Company and others in Indiana. The dispute centered on Union Mine at Consolidated’s Salivag county property and related staffing.
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United Mine Workers
The
Terre Haute Star
Consolidated Coal Company
Shirley Coal Company
Southern Indiana Coal Company
Coal Bilar Coal and Mining Company
Jackson HI Coal Company
Union Ming
Sallivag County
Uciice
Belliwans
Fete Soto
Uwboe
Cape Wese
Depevel
Brother Boweig T
Construction Work Advances on New $10,000 Depot
A large workforce lays concrete foundation and basement for the Southwestern Railway Company’s new depot, while Mr. Rutter prepares to move a building blocking the site and the express company frame structure is noted as obstructing the view.
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Rhesell
John Mitchell Walks Home After Five Weeks in Hospital
John Mitchell, president of the United Mine Workers of America, left the hospital after five weeks following an operation and returned to his home in Spring Valley Illinois. He showed no signs of relapse.
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Spring Valley
Ilnois
John Mitchell
United Mine Workers of America
Alsop Re-elected Knox County Superintendent Despite No Candidacy
In Vincennes on June 4 William M. Alsop was re-elected county superintendent of schools for four years after a 15 hour stalemate at the Knox county trustees meeting. The 203rd ballot kept Has kins Reeves and Tryon as leading opponents. At 6 PM Lewis Philip moved to suspend the ruling and re-elect Alsop, which passed unanimously.
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Vincennes
William M. Alsop
Knox County
Edgar N. Haskins
Vincennes University
William D. Reeves
Edwardsport
Indiana State Normal
Rolla ‘M. Tryon
Haskins
Reeves
Tryon
Lewis Philip
Bicknell
Riief
Alsop
Whic
Decision Blow At Roads In Frankfort County
The state supreme court ruling disrupts plans to build about sixty miles of gravel roads costing stake around $100,000. Eleven roads were petitioned and partly contracted for by the board of county commissioners under the 1993 law, now nullified, leaving the county to confront prior costs and uncertain future road projects.
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Frankfort
State Supreme Court
Board of County Commissioners
A. W. Hanis
Petersburg
Troy Rons
Veale
M. H. Wilgon
Arccessful
John D.moore Company
Esti
Contractors Busy As County Agrees To Pay Half Of Supreme Court Appeal
The county board diverted funds to cover half the cost for appealing the treasurer case to the Supreme Court. The case concerns interpretation of duties of city and county treasurers. Contractors report more work than they can handle amid road projects and extensions.
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Supreme Court
Supreme Cohgrt
Hileary Traesore
County Trigsern
Houghton
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