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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1914
Page
6
A compiled list of state and county officials includes United States Senator Benjamin F Shively Secretary of State Homer L Cook Treasurer George A Bittler Superintendent of Public Instruction Edward Barrett and Supreme Court justice Moses B Lairy along with County Treasurer John L Clark and County Recorder George S Smith.
An old advertisement urges tuberculosis patients to use Eckman Alterative alongside fresh air and proper diet. It claims success in bronchial catarrh throat and lung complaints, notes no narcotics or habit forming drugs, and invites readers to contact the Eckman Laboratory in Philadelphia for a booklet.
A garbled OCR passage recounts a bizarre scene with thieves and odd phrases about money and reputation. It mentions a man named William and a woman noted for differing treatment, with references to weekly payments and attempts to raise funds. The text mixes dialogue and disjointed observations without clear narrative flow.
Fragmented report discusses Nevada mining assets in ground, $600 billion taken from Egmsto mines, and most wealth flowing out of state. Mentions a New York Mills estate settlement and Rockefeller wealth spreading across states, with Pennsylvania coal shipments cited.
Chicago war meeting details Harvard delegates arrival from the United States and Pacific coast leaders. The draft timing and special cars were mentioned as part of the annual gathering with city options and plateau arrangements.
Lafayette reports optimism for Purdue football after spring practice under Coach Smith and assistant Vaughan. Smith predicts a championship team next fall and targets wins over Chicago and Wisconsin, while deeming Indiana and Ohio State toughest tests and Illinois as their hardest conference foe. Eddie Roush shines for the Hoosier Feds in St Louis, slamming a bases-loaded triple and driving in three runs. Princeton adds catcher Frank Bushman from Evansville, replacing Dugan, with Ludwig at shortstop. crowd expected to boost attendance for Sunday’s games split between Princeton and Washington venues.
Ed Senneff of Odon and three men claiming Plainville residencies drove an auto between Mt. Pleasant and this city late Monday night. The vehicle skidded into a ditch near Ezra Rawlings home, turning turtle and dumping occupants. A man suffered a badly sprained arm. others escaped with minor bruises. One wheel was demolished.
The Common Council of Washington Indiana will accept sealed bids for refreshment and amusement rights at Eastside Park for the 1914 season until 7:30 PM on Monday June 1914. Council reserves the right to reject any and all bids. City Clerk Willis Hoddinott signs and seals the notice.
The Common Council of Washington Indiana invites sealed bids until 7:30 p m on June 8 1914 for West End fire station repairs including painting and carpet work. Also bids due June 8 1914 for tile sewer construction at the intersection of Fourteenth and West Walnut and related streets with plans on file at the city clerk. The council may reject any bids and requires a certified check of 300 dollars with proposals. Additional notices outline more sewer and public improvements with schedules and offices in Washington Indiana.
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