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Washington Washington Democrat

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1909

Page

3

Corporations to Pay a Tax on Net Earnings Advances

Washington reports Secretary of State Fred A. Sims says a tax on corporate net earnings is proposed, potentially 1 percent to 2 percent. Taft backs the measure, seeking public support and possible congressional action. Senate and Democratic positions are debated with opponents wary of broad taxes.

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Murderer on Trial for Killing Neighbor in Indiana

Reuben Wheat stands trial in Sullivan County Circuit Court for the May 20 1903 murder of neighbor George White. Wheat allegedly shot White after an argument while White rode in Wheat's coal wagon. Wheat then dragged the corpse from wagon to the barn.

Vincennes Ind Reuben Wheat George White Voulmont Vial Leon Ter White Wheattis Sullivan Howenville Tole

One Machine Replaces Fifty at Vincennes Plant

June reports describe the GL Company installing a single advanced unit that performs the work of fifty older machines. The plant has dispensed with manual blowers and reduced labor needs as efficiency gains cut operating costs. The article notes the development at Vincennes with references to the company and the window factory context.

Vincennes Bet Waa

Machines reduce work force at glass factory claim themselves efficient

Fragmented OCR reports that four machines in operation at a glass factory allegedly replace three fourths of the human labor force. One worker reportedly guides multiple machines with electric controls while a furnace blasts. Local notes mention independent power and on site production, plus a dental and hair care advertisement interwoven with harvest news from Gibson Fingerton, Ind. June 11. Wheat harvest begins on the Kanjet Rodgers farm as Kanjet region reports, with fields described as robust.

Ven Cn Numan Gibson Fingerton Ind Kanjet Rodgers

Woman Falls in Refrig erator Shop Mishap in Evansville

Evansville Indiana on Tuesday a woman, wife of a Mt Vigrous butcher, entered a refrigerator shop to buy meat and became trapped behind a door. She was found unconscious inside a refrigerated box and may die.

Evansville Ind Ars Liam Chaffiva Stat Mt. Vigruos Indiana Alt ‘Nor Central City Mia Baaiuel Scott

Nomination to be commissioner discussed by senate

Fragmentary telegraph notes show Mr Valentine nominated for commissioner of Imi facing senate debate with amendments proposed. Other items include a sea wreck voyage past Gibraltar and diplomatic mentions, plus a baseball manager sent off the field after abuse, and President Harding related notes.

Valentine Imi Senate Hoon Baker Gibraltar G. Valentine Mass Algiant Commisasioner Leupp Newa Te Abdul Hamid al- Biade Norrig O Pueblo Slayers

RACES FOR THE RENANTS Thres Legue tur Decatur

Fragmentary race data lists Cedar Rapids Development and Dubuque entries with unclear scores and locations. Bloomington and Bloomington areas appear with inconsistent figures. The legible items suggest a wartime or industrial race set with multiple city references and partial results.

Thres- Leggue Tur Decatur Naa Cedar Rapido Devdlopert Cekar Rapids AY Rock Idland Dubuque Bui Bloomington Booria

Mrs Gould’s testimony in court over alibi and alcohol habits

The defense in the Gould paternity suit presents witnesses linking Mrs Gould to heavy drinking and lavish fashion as they seek to cast doubt on abandonment charges. Testimony shows Mrs Gould crying and coaching her lawyer while defense argues her temperance claims undermine the husband’s case.

New York Atera Natdy Katherine Clemens Geuki Gould Palm ‘Beach el Ere Abe Howard Gould Bnee Ake Castle Gould Nicoll

Daily Market Quotations and Stock News Summary

Kansas City and Chicago market notes show cattle prices and livestock bids. Reports include steers and heifers at various values, with mentions of native cows, feeders, and heavy categories. terms like June red, No. 2 lots, and price ranges appear amid mixed quotes. The article notes stock company offerings and speculative activity, reflecting a volatile session.

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Fragmented OCR Note With Names and Figures

Unclear OCR fragment presents partial names and numbers. No coherent event or location is identifiable. The readable text hints at people and monetary references but lacks actionable details for a full news item.

Unclear OCR fragment on loans and promenades

Fragmentary text shows a lender named Spencer and Lam offering cash loans with vague references to readers in good walking distance. The readable content is incomplete and does not establish a coherent event or conclusion.

Spencer Lam

Fragmentary street names and locations in East Kreek area

A garbled OCR excerpt lists scattered street names and intersections such as Walmat East Kreek East 7th Street Pearl Main and East Street. The text reads as a rough directory style listing with multiple misspellings and missing context, offering no clear event or narrative.

Kreek Aluet Amd Flova Bereet Peerl Berwes Meeet Beret East Street Main

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