Sewage system debate tests Washington council
A. C. Wise defends his council seat amid push for a sanitary sewage system in Washington. Wise argues need exists but warns of lengthy, laborious work and fair pay for councilmen. County officials urge action, citing health risks from scattered sewage near the relay depot.
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A. C. Wise
Wissland
Wee
Messarea
Hopking
Colbert
Council
Washington
Mure
Legisla
Ture
Common Council
County Commissioners
Heal
Sisters of Providence plan $11,000 addition to St Simon's Academy
The Sisters of Providence likely will add improvements to St Simon's Academy this summer, totaling about $11,006. Louis Zinkan has prepared plans and specifications and will submit them to Mother Superior at St Marys of the Woods in Vigo county next week. The project calls for removing the front frame section on Second street and building a large two story brick addition to provide more room for students and staff to carry on educational work.
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Sisters of Providence
Louis Zinkan
St Marys of the“Woods
Vigo ‘County
Second Street
Denver Hall Opens With Major Convention Plans
A new Denver hall ready to host large gatherings features a ventilating system and space for up to 12 000 attendees with a first-floor theater and a elevated stage. Officials say the design allows the entire building to transform into a convention hall with a balcony gallery and two sides, easing future events.
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Peonte
Penver
Pealin
Denver
Neta
Ciineenton Wittels
Ehda
Tornado Strikes Kearney Area Causing Homes Damages
A tornado hit the southern portion of Kearney Nebraska at about 5 45 pm Thursday. One funnel cloud formed near the town while several houses were wrecked or badly damaged. Residents including Alfred Anderson and S M Paterl were at risk as structures collapsed. Mrs Wagney narrowly escaped harm. Reports say many were injured or missing, though exact fatalities were not confirmed. Nearby towns such as Axtell and Mindel Minger suffered damage and farmhouses were wrecked. Senator Noris Al Brown and local leaders commented as the community recovers from the disaster. Weather updated to southeast winds and potential rain through the weekend.
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Kearney
Elwood
Jenkins
Net
Shne Opper
Bond
Alfred Anderson
M. Pater
Silzren
Henry ‘Waeter
Nichols
Mra
Wagney
al Brown
Minen
Axtell
Hare
Pat
William George Hefernan Democratic Candidate for Treasurer
William George Hefernan, Democratic candidate for county treasurer, is described as a thirty three year old native of Barr township. The bio notes his farm birth, schooling at Mitchell Vincennes and the Terre Haute Normal School, and a career as a public school chef, teacher, principal, and district educator. It praises his character and fitness for office.
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William George Hefernan
Kvieds Canary
Whiliam George Hoefféraan
Barr Township
Nonce
Oo Ite
Mitchell
Vincennes, University
Stat Normal de Terreature
Hoe
Batt Township
Montgomery
Tie
Oman
Politicians Rush to Prepare for Taft Nomination
Chicago reports a flurry of activity around the Republican National Convention as factions align. Forked aims and Foraker plans emerge, with Taft supporters predicting a single-ballot victory while Cannon allies dispute Taft strength and organize headquarters to marshal votes.
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Chicago
Mauseum
Republican National
Cannon
William H. Tafte
Forayker
Great Northern
Charles F. Kurtz
Columbus, C
Foraker
Belmont Near Death Amid Illness Fears in Hempstead
Oliver P H Belmont lay near death at Brookholst Villa Hempstead after an appendicitis operation, peritonitis spreading, as family and surgeons kept vigil. His wife, W K Vanderbilt Jr and his wife were nearby. brothers Augusto and Perry Belmont were in Europe, and belm ont had planned a European auto tour later in June.
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New York
Oliver P. H. Belemont
Hempsted
Belmont
Europe
Mrs. Belmont Ware
Jane
Laut
Montague Fatally Shoots Camden in Midnight Killing
Minneapolis reports the death of A. P. Camden, shot by Jomea Montague aged Bh years. Montague, described as apparently demented, walked up to Camden and fired a revolver point blank to his forehead, Camden collapsing at midnight. Montague claimed no prior contact with the victim.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Jomea
Montague
A. P. Camden
Chicago
Camden
Tim
Henry Miller Recovers and Returns to Activity
Henry Miller of the Fifth ward, once ill with typhoid fever for an extended period, has regained strength and is able to move about again.
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Henry Miller
Latter Obtains Marriage License at City Hall
Joseph Latter and Miss Belly Juliet Williams appeared at city hall Thursday morning for a marriage license. Latter is listed as 29 and Williams as 20. The ceremony will be performed by Rev. Edward L. Buckey of St Matthew's Catholic Church. Williams wore a gray bow and large hat, appearing pleased with the ceremony. Lincoln Spanish American War Veterans Meet draws nearly 200 members with Mr Bryan and Gov Sheldon among attendees. A camp fire and business meeting preceded an evening Hapquot address. San Francisco notes report P C V Canfield of Waterloo, Iowa, a student at Leland Stanford University, suddenly insane on campus Thursday. He was restrained and taken to a medical facility.
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Jwarrington
Joseph
Belly Juliet ‘Williams
M& Marriage
Williams
Edward L. Buckey
St. Matthew's Catholic Church
Misa
Lincoln
Neb
Unc
Nebraska
Wy. J. Bryan
Gov. Seldon
Bryan
San Francisco
P. C. V. Canfield
Waterloo
Leland
Joe
Dissolver of Partnership Prompts Public Debate and District Feud
Fragmented text references a dissolved partnership of Zinkon and Patterson contractors and a dispute over building projects. It then shifts to a political jab at President Roosevelt and Taft campaign tactics, ending with an appeal to take the family to the arcade for recreation and a jab about spending wisely on leisure.
Robbed at West Baden Two Men Take $440 From Wright
In West Baden a guest at a hotel was later revealed to be a thief. Robert Wright, an electrical masseur, invited a man to his room who posed as a guest. A second man then entered and demanded change for a fifty dollar bill. Wright counted out the money, and the intruder seized the entire roll containing $440 before both men fled.
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Robold
West Baden
Robert Wright
Elettre Maeseur
Ian
the Paoli
Wright
Dentists Attend State Dental Association in Indianapolis
Dr R M Smiley G W Russell and Roy Smiley left for Indianapolis to attend the annual State Dental Association convention. They travelled on the early morning train and expect a two day stay. Their offices in Melrose Milling area and Fort Branch were affected by a fire that damaged Wrights car shop and two stables, with estimated loss around 20000 due to a spark from an Ey T locomotive.
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R. M. Smiley
G. W. Russell
Roy Smiley
Indianapolia
State Dental Association
Indianapolis
Ava Reault
Smiley
Russell
Firstase
Melrose Milling v. Benjamin Wright
Fort Branch
Mine accident claims John Adams in Ayrshire chamber blast
John Adams aged thirty eight died after re entering Mine No 8 at Ayrshire following a delayed blast. He left a wife and five children, with the tragedy occurring last evening in Oakland City Indiana.
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Ayrshire
Oakland
City
Ind
John Adams
Ags
Adams
Unclear fragment points to a fatal error tale
Fragmentary lines describe a troubling scene with a man named Peck and his wife, hinting at courtship, anger, and betrayal. The copy is garbled but suggests a fatal or tragic outcome tied to a quarrel and rumors. Names and precise events are indeterminate due to OCR damage.
New Transportation Company Incorporated
A new transportation company has been incorporated with Monroe City and surrounding counties named to Bloomingto. Directors include M A Peoples Willis W Claycomb and G B Rosgdfi Monroe City and P M Davidson. Road building already begun near Monroe City. project touted as a paying proposition with local population supporting demand.
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NEW. Tragtion Company
Ska
Vincennes Washington
Company
Roe City
P. M. Davidson
Mitndia
Monroe City
Lodge Room Invasion Surprises Woodmen Circle Members
A fragmented item reports a Wadamen's Circle event where about eighty women members entered a lodge room. The piece mentions a June state manager and possible aid or assistance in Casa, with unclear recital elements and activities surrounding the intrusion.
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Hore
Fragmentary note hints at a contract dispute and court case
A fragmentary text mentions a structure likely needing 500 units and a contract to tarnish or damage. It references a court year and bonus for a home, with unclear details about a company or party opposing. The passage is damaged, obscuring key names and outcomes.
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Coe
Glubys Last Night Proposal At Sumō Event
A garbled note from Japan hints at a sumo event with a financial proposal set for a nine o clock timing. Details are unclear. The fragment mentions money and a sumo context, suggesting a dispute or offer related to the event.
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Japan
Judicial Convention Names Davis in Democratic Nomination
A fragmentary report notes a Democratic judicial convention in Daviess County considering nominating William Davis. The readable text confirms Davis as a candidate but lacks full details on the race or slate.
Fragmentary notice hints at construction at Mill Street location
The readable text mentions Vollmer planning work at the rear of Mill Street with a storage project to begin by July or later. The fragmentary OCR suggests a construction or storage installation by Vollmer near Mill Street, with start timing around July.
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Atreet Carpenter
Uly
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