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Washington Washington Democrat

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1906

Page

2

Sea level canal veto battle and beef trust critique

June 16 1906 report notes President may veto congress sea level canal measure while an amendment funds Panama canal at 25 million with no sea level construction. Debate in Senate over canal type, Teller supports sea level. Also commentary from Chicago papers blasting beef trust and Nel Reynolds report on stockyards and public labeling.

Elven Puti Congress Panama Canal Senate Teller

The Pte Law in Indiana Provokes Farmer Backlash

The present law is described as the most extravagant ever enacted in Indiana. It concentrates power in the hands of a county ruler, allowing him to make contracts, levy taxes, and pay bills without any accountability to those affected. Critics argue the measure makes the public powerless and benefits a political party at farmers’ expense, urging independence and rebuke of such laws. Senator Stone of Missouri is cited proposing a ship built from Chicago.

Indiana Tipton County Rreyora

Lake Michigan and Mississippi water link dream discussed

In Vincennes Capital remarks the dream of uniting Lake Michigan waters with the Mississippi to ship Middle West trade from New Orleans toward the globe is cited. Union labor and congressional petitions are debated, urging workers to press employers for fair treatment and for Congress to heed petitions from constituents. W L Slinkard of Bloomfield nominated for joint state senator by acclamation. Democratic Reform Club of Princeton invites Governor Polk to speak. Bryan plans to attend a military academy and then enter the navy.

Cage Gulf Sam Day Lake Michigan Mississippi Middle West New Orleans Globe iSans Iba Panama Canal Caulptry Vincennes Cap Te Ford

Timlin Sees Millionaire Seats Banned in Senate Warning

Sune 16 Ripon Wisconsin Justice-elect William H. Timlin told Pipot college students that a millionaire should be barred from a U.S. Senate seat and that imprisoning millionaires who break law is not sacrilege. He warned against corporate capital abuses and socialism as a grave menace.

Ripon Wis United States Senate William H. Timlin Wisconsin Supreme Court Pipot Colerge Thalin Fimlin

Deckard Buys Five Pearl Street Homes From Costello

O. W. Deckard, a Cincinnati real estate man, buys Costello's five two story houses at Pearl and East First streets for 2000 dollars. Costello leaves the northside home for Cincinnati to work in real estate there and will move his family. Deckard is undecided whether to move in or rent the property.

Joan M. Costello Pearl and East First Streets O. W. Deckard Costello Northside Cincinnati

Board Adopts Personal Issue Increases for Several Firms

The board of review adjourned to Monday and issued increases in personal issues for multiple firms. Boger Ted Company, McDouger & Company, Reinkel & Company, Whal, Beltman & Company, and Hugh L. Cox & Company each saw raised capital draws, with several adjustments noted to prior published amounts.

Comnry Board of Review Monde Boger Ted McDouger .& Company Reinkel & Company Whal Beltman & Company Hugh L. Cox & Company Ae. Beltman

Moore's Hill College trustees announce new building

The Rev. JW Baker, returning from Moore's Hill College commencement near Milan Bir, is a trustee of the historic institution. Last year about 290 students attended. A new $37,000 building is to be started with half funded by Mr Carnegie. Governor broke ground last Thursday with a procession led by 100 students.

JW. Baker Moore’s Hill College Milan Bir Baker Carnegie Enéé Gov

Levee surveying near White River at Elnora

George Faith, surveyor, visited Elnore township on Monday to locate a levee along the White River north of Elnora. The levee will be built above high water, with marks and willows for protection, as the river rapidly erodes the southern bank.

George Faith Elnore White River Todd Tarn Elnora

Slander suit filed in Pike County Circuit Court

Flossie Minova, daughter of Joseph M Minova, sues Mrs Ida Milley wife of Councilman John Milley for $2000 damages on several counts alleging slander. The case was presented in Pike County circuit court yesterday as reported from Petersburg July.

Petersburg Lune 2 Zack Byste Ah &X-Corneliman Fig Ward Pike County Ida Miléy John C. Milley

Elmore Township Wheat Grower Delivers Large Load to Elevator

A big toad? Al Whisman is credited with hauling the largest load of wheat brought to Elora elevator. On Tuesday he delivered a load of old wheat to the Lemon elevator weighing over 104 bushels. Whisman is noted as one of Elmore township's most successful wheat growers.

AL Whisman Elnors Whisman Elmore Township Elnora News

New suits filed in desertion and bastardy cases

The record shows lawsuits including divorcee Myrtle Me versus John B. Satney on bastardy claims and Alvin Padgett as attorney for the plaintiff. Other terms reference suit on desertion and charge interpretations, with unclear party roles.

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Summer Plans Hit Kansas City Social Circles

In Kansas City Edgar Bale travels with Miss Josephine Sanford Jett to visit Mr Hale's mother Mrs Bradley Hale. Mr Hale plans to return within ten days while Miss Sanford stays with her sisters for the summer.

Edgar Bale Josephine Sanford Jett Ity Place Kansas Mr. Hale Bradley Hale Hale Tod Miss Sanford

Goll Cholera Remedy Promoted by Local Patrons

A damaged testimonial describing Chamberlains Goll Cholera Diarrhoda Remedy, praised by local users for bowel trouble cures and household use. It warns against quacks and misleading pills, noting pricing at 35 cents and sale at Lindeman's Pharmacy.

Lindeman's Pharmacy Promf Hollisters Undeman

Golgotha painting disputed art sale timeline and buyers

A damaged OCR report traces the fate of Golgotha, the controversial painting once valued at $50 and tied to a Chicago gallery. It details customs duties, bond status, multiple resales, bids by clergy and Jewish buyers, and debates over breaking the canvas into curtains or selling the figure separately, with highs and lows in prior sales and a possible World's Fair exhibit.

Chirag Gotha United “States Karne Yere Jan Stryke Labareil Burebastr Uring Parly Chicago Michigan Ave Tatropp Henjit N. Chieast Cus W. Boone Sdloman L. Lowenthal Iri N. Weingarten Troidera Theater Jong Ithcenses Eess Ifiat

Motor boat chase ends as deer battles river crossing

In Middletown and East Haddam residents report an unusual river incident near the Champion House. A motorboat from the Pecks chased a deer as it swam toward the Connecticut shore, the animal leaping onto the boat then speeding across the railroad and into the woods.

Middletown East Haddam Champion House Nabe Balmon Connectigut Esgexsaw Buck

Unknown fragmented summary about Liberia and colonies

Fragmentary OCR text references Dr Edward Ables¢ and Liberia with unclear details. The readable items mention Liberia, French ferrita, and a debate or passion about colonial ties, but the passage is garbled with missing words and inconsistent spelling. No distinct events or outcomes can be established from the fragments provided.

Edward Liberia Indrican Fen Nearly -Sur

Motor scent cones promise odorless drives in crowds

A Genevan inventor named M Deletrain claims a small perfumed cone dissolved in petrol can neutralize odors from motors, making fumes agreeable. Cone boxes will ship with six cones each priced around a quarter, promising sufficient scent for many vehicles.

Foulba Motors M. Deletrain Ai, Young Genevan

Security Loan Co Advances Loans on Goods and Livestock

Security Loan Co offers quick confidential loans secured by household goods pianos horses wagons and other property with small weekly or fortnightly payments.

Room and Building Address Mentioned in Washington Notice

A fragment references Room 4 Carnahan Building Drala and third Street Washington in Indiana, indicating a local address or building site mentioned within an archival notice.

Carnahan Building Drala, & Z. Third St Washington

Real estate bargains offered by local agent with acreage listings

A dusty advertisement lists multiple properties for sale or rent including 27 acres with a frame house, barn, orchard and spring water. 144 miles south with 71 acres and 1% miles from town offering homes with porches and fruit variety. 36 acres near railroad with new house, barn and orchard priced around 70 per acre. several ים. loans, insurance and showings offered by the agent to invest in city real estate.

Buble Varanda Ogden-street McCartrick

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