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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1914
Page
3
The excerpt shows a distorted patriotic speech with jumbled phrases about national power and unity. It references a president, flag symbolism, and calls for standing firm, but the text is unreadable and interspersed with errors and incomplete thoughts.
A fragmented line references a phrase about The Goonies and a claim that it would have a stronger impact than another unnamed element. The readable text hints at a comparison but provides no clear context or outcomes.
Wolfe was not taken to the city this morning due to a failure to deliver commitment papers. Judie Henney of Bloomington, whose future must be on the papers, has been in Indianapolis for the last few days, delaying the process. Henley informed he would return to Bloomington this morning and send the papers back to Sheriff Jarman immediately, so they could proceed. If the papers arrive this afternoon, Wolfe will be taken to Michigan City Wednesday.
Merom, described as the father, notes an attempted death by suicide related to a checkers incident and states he was admitted to a hospital in Indianapolis after being taken there for treatment at Suthern Hospital. He claims insanity influenced the actions and notes the situation as a medical matter under care.
A local Royal Neighbors gathering is described with a council style notice. The fragment mentions three members and candidates from nearby locales, with a session likely held in the afternoon. Further readable details list names resembling Ldezootes, Plwinfllle, and HLM, suggesting a community meeting plan.
Ayn, head of the feantile bank, stood trial in criminal court facing multiple indictments for grand larceny and embezzlement. Prosecutors argued the cases stem from a scheme involving about $1,091,000 as he faced questions over his residency and alleged access to funds. The court raised questions about possible flight to New York, with defense urging personal pleas and claiming jurisdictional issues.
A garbled report notes impending income tax collection actions affecting a Dodgers context. Officials warn of penalties for nonpayment as cooperation among corporations and stockholders faces scrutiny. The internal revenue service plans enforcement measures, with likely sessions to follow.
Detroit police launched a search for Rev Louis R Patmon of Westville Indiana who vanished after leaving a house on Colum street. Authorities report he claimed captivity by Addukpere and was last seen heading toward a church several miles away. Friends pressed the police for help as hours of fruitless searching followed.
Washington reports President Wilson signed the Panama tolls exemption bill as amended by the Senate and House, with no ceremony. Secretary Forster noted the signing and referenced historical parallels to Taft's copyright treaty signing. The piece also mentions yacht entries and Supreme Court adjournment delays with reference to ongoing cases.
Live market quotations show prices for cattle cows calves and feeders, with beef and hog values listed. Notes include prices per head for various livestock types, with figures around 4.60 to 9.00 for sheep and 4.85 to 7.80 for horses, and a total value noted as 6,008.
In the Middia field near Horsville a new oil well produced about 150 barrels per day and a follow up well showed promise. Associates note early signs of stronger activity with two more wells underway, while the district reports abundant drifted acreage and tense mud conditions around the wells.
A man shot his wife in the back and wounded her, then fired at officers as they arrived. The woman was taken to a city hospital in serious condition while police investigated the incident and the attacker was subdued with minor injuries.
Fragmented text discusses endorsements and testimony related to Dosen's Kidney Pills, questioning proof and the potential conviction in the minds of Washington residents. Mentions names like Miles and Sidney Pilla in a confused rehearsal of statements and dates.
An injured former employee on West Shelby Street seeks $2,000 against the Southwest Railroad Co over a disabling accident at a river switch near a crossing. The suit alleges the company’s negligence caused his partial paralysis and seeks compensation for damages incurred from the incident.
A FR State Normal School indicates preference for a new site for its campus. The note mentions support for relocating to a different location within the state, with emphasis on potential benefits to facilities and access for students.
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