Interurban construction to hire 154 men and many teams
A large work force will operate next week on the Vincennes to Washington interurban project. A. DeMaige, president of the contracting company, reports 160 men and 35 to 50 teams will work between Vincennes and Fritzton, with supervision by J. O. Roberts. Plans include securing rights of way, surveying, and grading from Vincennes to Fitzenton, enabling early construction. Additional crews will service the Fritchton to Monroe City segment, and discussions consider extending toward Washington or Loonnotes depending on township subsidies and votes. DeMayo seeks teams and drivers at 4.50 per day and requests applicants mail township residence details.
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Wagk
Vatennes, Washington & Eustern Traction
Cone Pacy
A. DeMaige
Betweam
Vitcennes
Fritetiten
Greenefield
Cod Bo Hueberts
Rovertx-Albotr Engineering Company
Cleveland
Ohio
AL DeMayo
Montreal
Canada
J. OF
Roberts
Alifron i Vincennes
Fritenton
Padgett
Maya
Fritchton
Cerness
Browne
Gubuldy
Monroe City
Washington
Bing
Vincensies
Loonnotes
Odor
Barr l
Barr Township
Walrington
Townelly
Whit
J.P Reber
Heajay
Odo
Madison Township
Odeon
Kay
Young Fireman Batson Dies after Heat Exhaustion
Thel excessive heat claimed Frank Batson a 24 year old fireman on the Helper & Co Southwestern railroad living in the west end. He grew ill while running from Washington to St Louis and died at St Mary’s hospital. Batson was the youngest fireman on the Illinois division and had gained popularity among railroad men. His wife, aged about nineteen, traveled to St Louis to accompany the body to Terrace Park Cincinnati for burial.
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Grero
Frank Batéon
Helper & Co Southwestern
West End
Mary's Hospital
At. Lola
St. Louis
Young Batson
Washington
Fneor Mischler
Greendale
Tnois
Mischler
Rivere
Winois
Freman
Cash
Ntecaon
Batson
St. Mary's ‘Hospital
Martin Cadden
Ani
Hej
Hatson
Hot al Terrace Park
Cincinnatii
Mr. Batsones
Aneaderoitle
Bone
Mim
Mike Gallagher
West Fourteenth
Walnut Streets
Cinelhoall
George Watson
de Ferme
Terraces Park
Cincinnath
Iinois
St. Louia
Terrace Park
Heat Bends Rails in Rainbow Curve at Shop
Workers at the shops reported an unusual heat event this morning as four heavy rails in track numbers near the paint shop buckled into rainbow shapes. The incident shows the power of heat on metal and the crosation to which the rails were subjected.
Damaged OCR notes heat effects on outdoor structures
The fragment describes heat causing ground shifts and buckling in concrete sidewalks and walls uptown. It notes warped walk along the Waller harbor and a cracked Main Street sidewalk near Mes Fidian Street, with reference to Senator Pomerene and someone named John Hookefelier.
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Main Street
Reciprocity Aid to All Farmers
A referenced Western advisor urges opposition to the Canadian reciprocity treaty, accusing lumber trusts and paper manufacturers of driving the agreement. The president defends the accord, acknowledging opposing forces in Congress and among influential industry groups, asserting public sentiment may sway the outcome.
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Eco Hetil
Cpa
Lumbop Trust
Napep
Newark
Washington
Annual convention of Indiana Association of Preali Postal Postmasters
The fifteenth annual convention of the Indiana Association of Rural Postmasters will be held June 6 to 9 at West Baden. Leading state postmasters will discuss Postal Savings Banks Second class postage Parcels Posts and Sunday closing. A representative from the Post Office Department and Attorney General R P Goodwin will address the gathering on Hitchcock policy.
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Afth
Idinga Association of Preali
West Baddn
J. W. Call
Gary
MY. M. Culter
Madison
Esb Johnston
Logansport
RH. Bryson
Indianapolis
Post Office Départment
Iqlis Attornes
R. P. Qoodwip
Wll
Fulkerson Chosen for County Superintendent Post
Alva O. Fulkerson, who had been acting to fill the unexpired term of B. J. Burris, was selected by township trustees for the next term in a unanimous vote. County Auditor Thomas Nugent presided, with trustees from Madison, Elmore, Steele, Van Buren, Barr, Washington, and other townships attending at the Meredith house following the meeting.
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New York
Alva O. Fulkerson
B. J. Burris
Thomas Nugent
Meredith House
Aed Aioner
Wee
Truatees R. McCallian
Madison Township
ShuMebarger
Elmore
Ollie Gilat
Steele
Dan Ft. Myers
Fogard
W. FP. Smiley
van Buren
George Drew
Barr
Grant Keith
Washington
Frank Sloan
Vente
Eda i
Harrison
R. V
Cox Reevé
Fulkerson
Death of Mrs Scheid From Lockjaw in Cabellville
Mrs Anna Scheid, a German-born widow living on West Walnut Street in Cabellville, died after an attack of lockjaw that began Friday morning. She was 44, came to America via AurorA, and left seven children and several siblings. Funeral services will be held at her home, then burial in Aurora. Vedrines prepares to depart Buc for Rome in a Paris Madrid air race, amid route concerns across the Apennines and Florence.
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Anna Schell
Cabeldale
West
Walnut Street
Scheld
Germany
America
Aueror
Charles Scheid
Washington
B. & O. Southwestern Railroad
Charles
John Scheld
Arthur
Salida
Colorado
Peter
Mason Stefons
John Banta
Seymour
Herman Perpingon
Henry Perpingon
Aurora
Job Cosby
Scheid
Vedrines
Paris
Pat Diarrift
Wildem wCuilies
Lar Porte
Elkbart
Pfott
Slepan
Seth Tad
Polsrin
Jenve
Pratt
Knights of Pythias Honor Dead Members Service
Sunday the Knights of Pythias and Pythian Sisters held a memorial service at Westminster Presbyterian Church honoring deceased members. The pastor Rev W P Hosken delivered a sermon on friendship and the true, eternal bond of Jesus Christ, with choral music and a solo by Miss Margaret D. Hosken.
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Yneeones
Beitman
Louis Freund
Adalifford Roseman
Crawfordsville
J C_ Howard
Seattle
Washington
Louis B. Sefrit
Sir Knolzhts
Pythian
Westminster Presbyterian Church
W. P. Hosken
Mareartt D. Hosken
Pythias
David
Jonathan
Damon
Pythin
Christ
Shows booked at Airdome and Red Mill venues
The week opens with performances at the Airdome with Vincennes slated for the first show. Later, shows move to the Red Mill, with Vincennes continuing to travel to the venue in later part of the week.
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Airdome
Vincennes
Red Mill
Week of Events at Hy Dome and Local Celebrations
A mixed lineup at Hy Dome features musical concerts and comedy acts with three performances highlighted by Alrcomedy singing. Children receive flowers from Al Dashins Tait and Vaughan church offers a greeting card. President Tatts commendation noted amid cordial gatherings in Chicago.
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Hy Dome
Ton
Dy Raokin
al Dashins
Tait
al Sule
Vaughan Churel
Murd ers No to Hug sad Wiscon sin tale
Newspaper note reports an unclear incident in Wisconsin involving Gabe Guth and a figure named Belle, with fragmented OCR text creating confusion about locations and events. The readable parts suggest murder-related language but lack concrete details or dates.
Suspect Denied Bail In Suspicious Death Case Trial Details
The report outlines bail denial for a suspect amid a murder inquiry tied to a Lake Elkbart area death. Witnesses describe drugs and altered substances, with allegations of poisoning and mysterious circumstances. The accused, linked to the Tampico area, faces ongoing charges as the case unfolds.
Salvation Army Plans Children's Outing at Wilson's Grove
Envoy C R Cadk of the Salvation Army announces a free all day outing for about 100 poor children at Wilson's Grove east of the city on Wednesday June 14. Transport will be provided Tuesday morning and a big noon dinner will be served with refreshments in the afternoon.
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C. R. Cadk
Salvation Army
Wilson's Grove
Neslorg
Gonveyan
Cobb Witarry
Fragmented house theft scene in late afternoon incident
A damaged newspaper fragment describes a burglary where a family home was ransacked and items disrupted in a fridge area. The chaos extended to the dining area and windows as police respond, while the family and witnesses recount minutes after the break in. A late afternoon timeline places the event around mid to late day with no clear suspect details.
Notable Summer Spendings Sketched In Caddens Narrative
The fragmentary OCR portrays Matin Cadden and Miss Mima Cor in a tale of summer plans and improving fortunes. It references family figures, a coast voyage, and a return home by midyear, with mentions of Terre Aarne and Saint Louis following a railway incident and medical care.
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Mima Cor
Une
el Sears
Kington
Schidol
al Terre Aarne
Ape Weil
Roy Warrounds Once Was Ribbon Clerk in Findia
June 5 reports Roy Warroun of the Indian Speedway project plans a Sunday motor event near Lake Wye. The note recalls his prior ribbon clerk stint and marks a weather impacted schedule with possible delays.
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Roy Warroun
Findiay
Thfo
Rayg Hareetoun
Hyn Belte
Pate
Wbap
Windfall for Western Company in Southwest Shop Deals
A scrambled notice indicates B&O related windfall and a lettered inquiry about a $100.00 credit or claim. The fragment mentions machinists, couriers, and ties to Southwestern shops, with references to a By & Co suit and a local insurer or advertiser, suggesting a legal or business matter affecting workers.
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Colling
By & Co
Ty Company
Othe Bb Southwestern
Qrhags
Aged Midget Passes Away in Iola
Susie Randolph a midget of about three feet four inches died at home Saturday in Iola after an illness. Court guardianship assigned to Miss Etta Ke berger. She had refused offers to exhibit in museums and preferred to stay at home sewing. She knew relatives and lived alone most of her life.
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Columbus
Susie Randolph
Mindlin
Elreult Court
Parrish Ellis Wedding Set for September 8 Details
A local announcement notes the Parrish Ellis wedding scheduled for September 8. The bride’s family and groom’s relatives are listed among those attending, with remarks on the couple’s background and ties to Washington. The event is described as a notable social occasion in the community.
Plainville Surrenders in Hard Fortunes At Terre Haute
The game depicts Plainville losing to Terre Haute amid muddy field conditions and chaotic innings. Key moments include late ninth inning shifts, with standout plays from Plainville star pitcher and a tense rally that fell short. Officials and fans await a stronger comeback in the next matchup.
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