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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1909
Page
2
Fragmentary notes discuss memorializing a Red Man figure in bronze on a pedestal at a gateway to the World States in New York. The text ponders public fittingness, potential political reception, and the broader implications for honoring Indigenous leadership within national memory.
Grace B Guggenheim asks to show cause why her Chicago divorce from William Guggenheim should not be set aside amid fraud claims. She alleges misrepresentation, lack of residency, and collusion with Louie Werner of New York. Details cover alimony, marriages and annulments across several years and cities, plus claims of Guggenheim’s wealth and family status.
New York City four percent bond issue bids reached sixty eight million dollars for a forty million dollar issue. Bids opened with an expected average price near 100.86. The award hinges on market demand and pricing.
Official reports show fifty seven bubonic cases with twenty seven deaths. Brice of Strader La acted president of the American Lumber Trades congress at Chicago. Selby Taylor a Louisiana railroad commissioner member was indicted for embezzling one thousand dollars. A slower parade followed the Confederate reunion in Memphis. Three naval officers were detached from active duty. Ernest For Nichols of Columbia elected president of Dartmouth to succeed William Kerr. An earthquake struck Copiapo Chili causing structural damage but no loss of life. John Gilmartin of Des Moines Western League named winner over Peoria Threes. Clyde Williams becomes Ames coach. Bishop John P Farrelly of Cleveland and Bishop John Morris of Little Rock arrived in New York from Bremen. Newspaper publishers representatives heard by Senate Finance Committee. Interstate commerce law amendment seeks court appeal rights for shippers. Taft presented by Spokane delegation. Captain F C Haines of Sing Sing resigned as accountant in tin shops.
National League scores show St Louis 7 1 2 and Brooklyn 1 3 9 after rain postponed Boston Cincinnati. American League games delayed by wet grounds. Scores include New York 5 3 4 and 4 1 9 for Retruit, and Columbus 2 6 1 for waukee 1 7 2. Three-League games postponed due to rain.
Daily market quotations show cattle and hog prices at National Stock Yards Chicago and Kansas City with beef steers cows and calves varying by location. A separate column notes a scarcity of farm help and urges rural employment in a national magazine piece.
A detailed account describes the Washington Naval Observatory and Mare Island facilities sending time via telegraph and wireless to the United States. Finely adjusted clocks and chronometers drive a self winding system in sealed cylinders, with time signals reaching as far as Panama and Peru.
Governor Marshall recalls his first fee and early cases as a young lawyer in Indianapolis. He recounts meeting General Harrison for a libel matter, gaining no fee, and notes lessons on integrity. An anecdote about earning ten dollars for a first case ends with a humorous image of buying lemonade trousers.
A list of fire alarm station locations detailing intersections across the city. Entries mention streets such as East Fourth Street Walnut East Seventh Street East 11th Street Main West Second Street Front and Washington A Street and other cross streets including Meridian Van Trees Sycamore and West 6th Street and Dewey Avenue. The fragmentary text includes several misreads and typos.
Henry Stone succeeds as head of New York Repairing Company promising expert work, quality artwork, and first class service. Shoe repair offered for ladies and gentles with fixed prices near the post office area noted for reliable handiwork.
General contractor and manufacturer of cement walks steps cellar floors coping pedestals vases ornament blocks etc Ali work guaranteed.
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