Multiple Indiana Bridge Bids Opened June 8 1909
County commissioners in Daviess and neighboring counties invite sealed bids for several bridges and a gravel contract. Projects include Henry Edwards bridge sixty feet in Steele township, Jones bridge twenty feet, Edward Johnson bridge ten feet, and a general county gravel supply with bond requirements. Bids due June 8, 1909 in Washington Indiana auditors office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dassels County
Indiana
Henry Edwards
Steele
Foubie
Washington
Thomas Nullen
Daviews County
India
Duvives
Jodiana
Lopom
Woabington
Thomas Nugent
Audvor
Miuwid Daviess County
Midtagat
Tavidad
Tudtang
City
Natice
Daviegg County
Edward Johnson
Elmore Township
Crete
City of
Tvewht
Daviess County
Pereby
Mikbdin
Davies County
James Ketchem
T Thomas Nugent
Board of County Commissioners of
Grav
B. & O. Southwester
Loogoctes
Progressives to Fight Wool Rate in Senate Schedule Clash
Washington reports progress on cotton and woolen schedules with a clash expected between Progressive Republicans and Democratic senators over reenactment of the Dingley wool rate. A night session is planned, a June 18 vote target set, and adjournment before July 4 anticipated if a quorum is obtained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Committee On Finance
Congress
Waterworks Men Meet at Milwaukee Annual Session
The twenty ninth annual convention of the American Waterworks Association opened at the Plankinton House Milwaukee with delegates from many cities. The six day program includes excursions and entertainments between business meetings. Mayor David Rose welcomed the visitors as Dr. French of Weehawken New Jersey delivered the annual address. Technical papers will be presented as the meeting proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Qwaukee
American Waterworks Association
Plankinton House
Acand Associaty
Reat
Sebatone
David Rose
Dr. French
Weehawken
N. J
Une Sea
Next Eye Chase
Fire destroys Austin church in Rock River conference
The Austin Methodist Episcopal church on Ohio Street and North Central Avenue was totally destroyed by a fire Sunday, believed arson. A holiness church nearby was damaged about 1,000 dollars. both fires started near the organ, police investigate and losses are estimated at 475,000, fully covered by insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Austin Methodist Episcopal Church
Ohio Street
North Central Avenue
Holiness
Austin
Obituary and notices from the telegraph clips
Bishop Joseph Thompson De Hamel of Ottawa died at 68 from heart failure. Calvin Whitney of Norwalk, head of A BiChase Pilno, dies at home. A $16 million Northern Pacific spend plan is launched. Canadian Pacific rail traffic is blocked north of the Rockies. Charles W. Fairbanks travels in Japan. Americans en route to Mexico City receive hydro treatment after a Denver trip. Jack D. Rockefeller attends services near Pocantico Hill. The Duke of Genoa and a French mission attend Franco-Italian commemoration of 1859. Alfred Deskin of Australia offers a dreadnought to the imperial government. Col. Alexander K. McClure, aged years, dies. Joint convention of hardware associations set for Pittsburg June 9–11. Several universities join Carnegie teacher foundation allowances. Confederate veterans reunion planned in Memphis. Lee monument presentation at Vicksburg with remarks by Clement Evang. Fred Grant to accept. Jack Shelton and Lilian Stephenson arrive in Omaha with federal marshals. Shelton linked to a train robbery case. National banks report substantial profits. current year gains exceed US money supply. Farmer James Dugan shot in Lapeer. Edward Parker arrested for the crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northern Pacific
Rocky Mountains
Charles W. Fairbanks
United States
Japan
Empire
Mexico City
Denver
Jobe D. Rockfeller
First Baptist Church
Tartytown
Pocantico Hill
Duke of Genoa
Austria
Milan
Alfred Deskin
Australia Commonwealth
Pablo
Pmty
Alexander K. McClure
Supreme Court
Superior Courts
Pennsylvania
American Hardware Manufacturers Associaion
Southern Hardware Jetters Association
Pittsburg
Miss
Stephen 3D
Lee
Clement A Evang
Atlanta
Nehief
United
Fred D. Grant
Jack Shelton
Jack Gordon
Lilian Stephenson
Omaha
United Staton
Pectora
Shelon
Gverland Limited
Bhlon Pacific
National and League Baseball Scores From Various Cities
Baseball scores from multiple leagues include Cincinnati 6 Brooklyn 9 in the first game, Chicago 1 Philadelphia 6, and other results across the National and American Leagues, with Western and Three-League notes and a rain affected innings. An ad touts Electric Bitters for health and beauty and city office notices from Washington township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Couis
New York
Cincinnati
Brooklyn
Cinciona
Chicago
Philadelphia
Bloux City
Sioux City
Des Moines
Denver
Purhle
Omaha
Lacatn
Wichita
Topeka
Pitenburg
Brooklyn Art Cardinals
Boston
Robbers Torture Women in Pittsburg Home Invasion
Five men broke into a Pittsburg home, bound and tortured three women including Mrs Minis Ashe and her daughter, ransacked the house, then fled after stealing $3.50. A bystander helped summon aid as one woman was released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Jane Tie
Tobbera
Belmont
Minis Ashe
Mary Obald
Mise Mionle Ober
Walla
Mise Ober
Pepe
Endurance Races Enter Chicago Balloons Flight Update
Indianapolis hosts endurance balloons for the America and Aero Club races. Balloons from Indianapolis and nearby cities travel south, some in distress. The Indiana race was won by Dr Link and Ai Virgin. Chicago and Ohio also compete with records under discussion.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
Chicago
Tndiasapolis
Ind
Tno
Thia City
America
Aero Club of Ind
Earth
Clay
John Bennett
Scottaville
Goethe Unk
E J. Irwin
Westmoreland
Tenn
University City
St. Loom
John Berry
Joby McCullough
Blanche
Ohio
Dr. H. Thompson
J. Blake
Nashville
Cleerland
II H. Morgan
J. H. Wade
Columbus
Baye
Indianapolla
Xaye
Summer County
Yone
Dr. Link
Ai Irgin
Mn d
Alfred le Blanchi
France
St. Louis
James Gordon
Pensacola
Ingianepolis
Florida
Mexico
Eroma Balloon Poem by James Whitcomb Riley
Poem fragment describes a balloon voyage and eerie ascent. The speaker guides a companion to look outward and downward into earth and sky while the balloon drifts. The tone shifts between awe fear and glee as silence surrounds the ascent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eroma Balloon
James Whitcom
Riley
Joose
Berr
Gaul
James Whitcomb Riley
Bloomington Dispute Over Court House Space Heats Up
In Bloomington Indiana a fight between city and county over court house quarters prompts talk the county board may reclaim rooms used by the city. The debate centers on the mayor, city clerk, water works supervisor and city council chamber on the first floor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomington
Ind
Court House
Board of County Commissioners
For Sale Sor Q Room House Near East Second Street
No cash buyer yet for a Sor Q room house in good condition. Within walking distance of the thesinens district. Avoid inflated prices. Located Off East Second Street opposite Cabel and Kauffman Mercantile Company. Phone 45 aeeeee ee see e sas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thesinens
East Second Street
Cabel & Kauffman Mercantile Company
For Sale or Trade in Temple Court Listings
2d Hand Square Piano 124 Hand Organ Baldwin Pianos and Easy Payments. Also buggy and tar ness. FOR SALE OR TRADE A 40 acre tract of improved clay plants near village on public road and cultivated. WANTED TO EXCHANGE A 40 acre tract of improved clay plants near village for good city property. Charles T. Williams and A. J. Hiddinger Temple Court listings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baldwin Pianos and & Easy Payments
A. J. Hiddinger
Temple Court
Evansville Transit Strike Sows Tension in City
Evansville Indiana reports a sympathy strike at Evansville and Southern Indiana Traction Company lines. Officials claim 27 of 10 workers deserted cars while organizer Ben Commons says only three left the union. The fight centers on labor action amid a tense crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evansville
Ind
Indiana
Ben Commons
Fragmentary street list on Main and west streets
OCR fragment lists intersections and streets including Main West Second Street West Seventh Street Washington Street Walnut West 11th Street Brick West 14th and Van Trees West 17th Street indicating a local street map or routing note. The unreadable context limits full meaning but underscores a grid with multiple avenues and avenues.
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Fast 4Th
Walgut
East 14Th Street
Walaut and Hast
11Th Street
Welent
East Tilt Street
Flora
East Fitts Street
Pearl and
East Fourth Street
Peark
East First Street
Walnut
Meridian Street
Main
East Second Street
Hefton
West Second Street
Mass
West Seventh Street
Washington Street
West 11Th Street
West 14Th
West 17Th Street
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Fatima
American Tobacco Company
Games and Sports
Carnahan’s
iLeague
M. J. Carnahan
Fourth Street
L. W. Bonham
Rogo
Puone
Vollmer
prereRraran Spree
W. GC. Betts
Drugeist “Rrr
Uanaes
Mamreris
Benate
Milwaukee
Rock River Conference
Lowell
Jane
Louilaiana Piette
King Alfonso
Kalfe
San Sebastian
Alfonso
Dr. Moore
W.va
Wilson ‘Nalor
Rasen
Roenish Prussia
Bert R Lean
Cheng, Wagh
Spokane
California
King
Joseph Thompson de Hamel
Ottawa
Calvin Whitney
A. BiChase Pilno Company
Norwalk
Lapeer
Mich
James, Dugan
Edward Parker Ia
Parker
Dugan
American Association Bcores
Spleanbeg Cauca
Mlewie Shi
Blomington
Rock Inland
Springfeld
Springfiel
Davenport
Peoria
Dubuque
Decatur
Cedar
W. C. Betts
Weanington Township
Washington Township
Greatham Building
East Main Street
Rpstairs
Keith
Niagara Falls
Jun Cohen
Buffalo
Halifax
Hutchinson
Acadia University
Quabec
Wes and
Lawrence
Kas
FAVE
Antghrack
Brooklyn Eagle
Princeton
Princeton Democrat
Tadfann
John Jt
Fred
Spencer & Robinson
Taw
A. P. Kiefer
Troom
Charles T. Williams
Ehastile
Bin
William Beck
Nsurance, Loans and Real Estate
Old Gazette Office
E Third St
Smith & Devine
Phome
Escenseer Reese Ses
F. Kendall Dentis
Dillard
Bulta
Koah Bogaed
Omiceo
Thestorium
Cavanaugh
DRY Goods
Savanadeh
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N
Swamp-Root
Humphreys
Satrieds
Cee
Faraine
WORMS
See
Sidney
Bladder
Monee
Renta
AL Crogeista
Parsphregy Medicine Co
Gos
Wilnes Sed
Joesbryeat
Ew York
B. & L. Association
Doherty
Jean
Orst
George H. Read
Lycai
West 6Th Street
Oakland West Third Street
Dewey Avenue
Jet St
Meridian
Oak Street
Grove
East Fifth Street
South Min
Center Street
Center
East Fiorenth
State Road
East 12Th Sk
James A. Gill
Ebalmer
Cally
Henry Stone
New York Repairing Company
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