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Washington Washington Democrat

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1911

Page

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Debate Over Wool Tariff Bill Stirs House Clash

Washington hearings on the wool tariff bill reveal minority and majority leaders clashing over protection versus revenue. Underwood argues against protection while acknowledging incidental duties on imports. Mann counters that the bill favors manufacturers and laborers, not growers or wool workers. Amusements and a mayoral court report accompany the page.

Washington Lander Underwood Democrate Mann Payne

Noisy Lot of Freight Details From New York Harbor

A fragmented report notes ships in New York harbor including a freighter named Lowther and a Fargo with cargo valued at 20 000, with unclear references to Hongkong, March timing, and a planned Fourth of July celebration. Confusing OCR text mentions namemakers and commodities.

Yorks Lowther Cassle New Ol Oh York Hongkong Rowton

County Council Awards Funds for Several Bridges

The county council convened in the courthouse officers’ room this afternoon for a regular session. Funds were appropriated for the accessory work and construction of multiple bridges with no party opposition.

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Student Joxsph Cavanaugh to Graduate from St Josephs College

The article notes Joxsph Cavanaugh will graduate from St Josephs College in June. It mentions he is a member of the college community and a host at events who supporters wish to congratulate him on his college career.

Will ST. Josephs College Joxsph Cavanaugh I Cavanbugh Collegsvilly Leliy Tdenda

Mormon Aliens Freely Admitted Immigration Authority Stance

Immigration authorities say that under the law they are powerless as Mormon aliens freely admit their status.

Newcomer Mormon Immigrants Face Polygamy Claims

Salt Lake City readers allege polygamy belief among Mormon immigrants as 19 aliens from Britain arrive via Quebec. Smoot seeks department action while immigration rules shield past status. Chicago Daily Socialist suspends publication amid funding questions.

Woman Laments Life in Final Note Before Death

Evaisal Ind, Juneoe Mos Mafegpet C., Gann, aged twenty three, killed herself yesterday afternoon by drowning in a pond after leaving a note for her husband. The letter expressed despair over abandonment and desire to see her dead face one last time.

Ind Gann

Three Bridge Contracts Awarded in County

Commissioners reviewed bids for three northern bridges. Kutter & O'Donnell submitted the lowest offer for Marsh Post bridge at 31 038 dollars. Vincennes Bridge Company bid 972 dollars for removal work. Bids included Rut ter & ne h for removal and Vigneennes Bridge Company for other jobs.

Theorthern Cunney Belony Reach Bridge Marsh Post Che Vridge Kutler & O'Donnell Vincennes Refage Compjany Raridan Bildes Kutter & O'Donnell Vigcennes Irtige Company I Iridan Rikdie Rutter & Neh Vibteanes Hridge Company Paneer

Variety Ribbon Sale Offers Wide Assortment and Curtain Discount

A local ad promotes a large selection of ribbons incl afetas siting and moires with prices from 10c to 20c and 15c for certain ribbons. Also featured are lace curtains offered with a 20 percent general reduction on sale items.

Sale Notice Promises Marked Down Fashion Goods

The ad touts discounts across the ready to wear department with 10 to 20 percent reductions on skirts gowns corset covers and silks. It highlights the File Of Style and Majestic lines while noting resistance from salesmen to cutting art department prices.

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Ladies Suits and Coats and Bargain Shoes Ad

Local dealers advertise Hamilton Brown shoes with oxford styles and discounts on ladies suits and coats. Aimed at clear inventory, stores claim reductions up to 33 percent on spring suits, jackets, and long coats across multiple price points.

Officers Elected at FABUE Convention in Vincennes District

The Epworth Guild of the Methodist churches in the Vincennes district elected officers including Frank McIntyre as President and Van Osdol as Second Vice President during the convention. Delegates numbering about two hundred attended, with plans for next year to be held later in Loogoetown. The event featured Rev. E Warding and Miss Mary Linve’s talks, and delegates described the gathering as one of the most successful conv...

Indiana Vennes Tony Reicip Frank Oaktown M Peqk Bethel van Osdol Washington Rafer ‘Cree Vincennes

New Truck Adds Space at Depot for More Cars

The facility expands west end tracks at B and C South Western shops to store four more steel cars after repairs. Three short tracks already hold angels rag cars during repairs. When the new 94 hyfit is installed total capacity reaches twenty four cars, with overall work areas protected from weather to allow safe night work.

Tulleue Paiatree B. & C South Western T Det Ofiar Department Irfelty

Shop employee injured when timber falls at roundhouse head

Hillary Webber, a shop employee, was struck on the head by a wooden block about eight feet long that fell four feet from a Hollerdot engine while he worked near the round house. He was taken to a physician after a scalp wound required stitches.

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Airdome Tonight Promises Variety Acts

An entertainment bill at the Airdome features musical Schrecken Inm novel act and the Temple sisters singing and dancing. The program also includes a vaudeville routine and a featured song as part of the show.

Airdome Temple Sister Schreckers Mise Jennie McCafferty Aml Weara Vindennes Temple Sisters

Taxable Value Declines in Tennessee Property Report

A 1910 11 tax assessment shows city property values in Tennessee dropping about three quarters of a million dollars. Personal property values are noted but the excerpt is fragmented and unclear about final totals.

Wistennes

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