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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1906
Page
1
Henry Butler, the Grays new pitcher with past experience in the Tram of Danville and previously with the Indians, arrived this morning. He is expected to debut in the Washington contest tonight, drawing eager crowds as fans anticipate his performance and the novelty of the lineup.
President Roosevelt clashes with Wadsworth over meat inspection provisions as Beveridge, Specker, and Cannon dispute who makes laws. The White House contends changes may hurt oversight. Wadsworth defends the bill as constitutional and needed. tensions rise amid threats to veto and public debate in Washington.
The readable scraps reference the Republican leadership, public trust, and protection, with mentions of Great Britain and a century of work. No clear names, dates, or outcomes emerge from the fragmentary OCR, leaving a vague political snapshot.
Mais Lanby resigns as manager of the carpet department at the Cabel & Fansman Company and will join Vincennes in July to take a similar position with another company. Mr Lundy, with twelve years at the firm, is expected to be successful in his new role.
The ice cream and strawberry festival at Maysville M. E. Church attracted a large attendance last night. Receipts totaled 80 dollars with about 80 dollars net after expenses. A disturbance occurred as a couple of youths caused trouble, forcing removal from the building.
In a brisk exchange with reporter Puck, Senator Smuge jokes about his first job clipping shelves in a grocery store at two dollars a week before cash registers existed. The playful remark underscores earnings and era while hinting at broader curiosity about past retail life.
Minersat Montgomery will resume work Monday morning after a reliability review. The company cites safety and productivity improvements as the reason for return.
Plaintiff Lemon sues Evansville and Indianapolis Railway Co and Ibaa Graham for 5000 dollars claiming permanent injuries from a collision between a street car and a string of railway cars on the railway tracks. He attributes negligence to lack of lights and to the street car motorman at 6 15 in darkness.
The Riley club met at Prof Hamlet Allen's northside home Friday with large attendance and enthusiasm for the year's work. Music by Rev Daniel Cooksley and an instructional lesson on Job concluded the program. Officers elected for next year include President Arthur Greenwood Vice President W B Allen Secretary Helen Allen and a program committee chaired by Allen Mrs Ezra Mattingly Helen Allen Virginia Head and Stephen Yes.
Memorial Day ceremonies will be held with the Modern Whodmen and Royal Neighbors observing and attending a morning Christian service to hear an address, followed by graveside decorations in the afternoon.
Akron society notices report Harry Cole will honor Gabel with an afternoon appearance in the city. The item highlights local social circles and a festive occasion this week.
A fragmentary report notes a pearl found by a fisher in a vineyard setting during June, with a referenced sum of $500 and a Louisburg or similar locale. Names are unclear due to OCR errors but indicate a payout or value attached to the find.
Charles O'Brian clinched the Democratic nomination on a third ballot as the party chose a permanent chairman in Daviess County. Miles O'Neal briefly led before withdrawing, Ward secured the spot by acclamation, with Hale Clark secretary and J. W. Browning assisting. The convention adjourned amid speeches, handshakes, and local political chatter among attendees from Daviess and Martin counties.
The Woodmen of America in India plan a large Log Rolling meeting at the Fair Ground on August 16 and 17 with daily attendance expected to reach about a thousand visitors. The event will feature fire attractions, farm product premiums, horse and mule displays, modern woodcraft competitions, and a best decorated window prize. National speakers will outline the order’s benefits, aiming to be one of the era’s most successful gatherings in southern Bombiana.
Stella Gordon daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph I Gordon of Herron Street has been ill with dropsy for several months but is much improved and is believed to be nearing a speedy recovery.
A scattered report notes a Missouri resident connected to Kansas City political circles failed to gain support in Columbia last week. An executive session was held as officials discussed concerns over the group’s prominence and past financial obligations.
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