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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1911
Page
3
Acting head of company testified stock across the sugar network, claiming control of seven concerns. The testimony shows shares bought at 130 now worth 26, with investors reacting to the rapid consolidation across major sugar interests.
A nine room house with bath and kitchen is offered by Washington Realty Co. The listing notes it has housed a rooming unit for ten years and lists price as negotiable. Nearby is a five room cottage with a large yard and well within two blocks of Moto Street with a $1 000 price tag. The description mentions a large chicken house and nearly an acre of ground and highlights active sale pricing for a short period.
President George Maptelins of Piper City addressed the Illinois grain men convention in Bloomington causing a large gathering. Speeches highlighted by Mr Mumte Huserr Ball of Chicago and others from St Louis, Wisconsin and Chicago. The convention closes tomorrow afternoon.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe unrest among Indigenous groups and police detachments patrolling the city. The document mentions property, control efforts, and a tense security situation with unclear local authorities involved.
Marion delegates formed a vigorous group at a 1917 gathering in Digunii. Maelynlis and Mh led a hard fight as voters chose officers led by President Pace of Mount Vernon and Secretary Wheeler of Watli. East St. Louis figures represented and Marion hoped for the 1918 meeting. a band of delegates supported the bid.
The article reports a roll call on direct election with 64 voting for and 24 against the amendment. Thirty-one Democrats and several Republicans supported, while eight Democrats opposed. It notes protests against the vice president or the president pro tempore deciding election method and outlines potential legislative steps toward passage.
A disputed case involving the Post and the Milwaukee-based Buckeye company, tied to a large damages claim of 750000 dollars, was dismissed by Judge D. La Deer in district court. The judge ruled the matter did not fall under the court's jurisdiction and that the filing improperly combined equity and law claims.
London on June 13 reports crowds for the coronation era gatherings suffer from a scarcity of American dollars. Hotel guests and shopkeepers face reduced attendance and heightened prices as expectations of dollar arrivals fail, with merchants blaming newspaper reporting for disrupting optimistic plans.
Washington report says the international Alaska seals conference remains deadlocked over key questions. Secretary Nugent and Counsellor Anderson of the state department, meeting with President Taft, discuss the stalemate while Archie Roosevelt’s confirmation is noted from Arden City.
Chicago June 1 Senator Lorimer, after printing one million pamphlets, distributed his speech in his own defense to influence public opinion during the first investigation into his election. Rumors said he requisitioned government printing for the copies and recounted his rise, feud with Daly and the Chicago Tribune, and the Hopkins case alongside Governor Deneen’s support.
Seventy year old John Stevens Jr of Washington visits Abe Crizoin’ John Winton. He is noted for his age and the remarkable growth and fitting of teeth for the third time. Repeatedly he has worn natural sets and now again undergoes tooth growth and adjustment despite advanced years.
An advertising notice touts Dr. Derby Kidney Pills as a cure for kidney and bladder troubles. It promises a free trial pack, urges readers to discard other treatments, and asserts rapid results within 24 hours. The promotion mentions price points and a laboratory origin in Eaton Rapids Michigan.
The plan lists dates from June 5 to July 12 for the County Board of Review activities. It covers examinations of assessors books, township reviews and equalizations, miscellaneous days, and action on banks corporations and mortgage exemptions. Officials listed include WILLIASS, FEAGANS, and HOmas NUGENT as President and County Auditor and secretary.
The timetable notes a morning departure from St. Louis to Joplin at 7 39 PM with the train forming at Jefferson City. Details are unclear in the fragment but indicate a scheduled trip with connections and decorative notes.
Two travelers from New York and Detroit became stranded in a desert stretch between Pasa and Fort Worth Texas. After their car failed they sought help with water and fuel and one man walked hours to reach civilization. A third party aided the others once responders arrived.
A fragmented report hints at rumors linking Speaker Cannon to a vaudeville engagement and a potential farm violation fundraiser. The disjointed text mentions Dan Ule and Joseph Yi WiLL, with unclear connections and dates.
Veterans from Illinois and other states travel to Joliet for the Forty Fifth Annual Encampment of the Department of Illinois Grand Army of the Republic. The event includes headquarters openings and a business session, with concerts and theater visits planned for attendees and their families.
Denver June 1 The National Association of Retail Grocers holds a four day convention here to discuss parcel post extensions and tax reductions. Mayor Spader and EP Sullivan of Chicago address members on live topics and expected results.
Fifty three foundlings aged two to five were shipped from New York by carload to foster homes in western states including Colorado and South Dakota. The transfer aims to place the children with future guardians in Chicago and other western destinations.
An old notice promotes Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as the fastest healer for cuts from knives, guns, nails, or burns and for boils sores skin eruptions chapped hands and piles. It cites poison prevention and gangrene protection and ends with a proverb about honesty.
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