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Newspaper

Washington Washington Democrat

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1911

Page

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Band of Insurgents Captured by Police Boys’ Miniature War Fort

Police halted a group of ten or twelve youths building a makeshift fort in Helphangiine Pasture. They seized two chestnut rifles, a broken helmet, and ammunition, and discovered a wallet with $48 used to equip the “army.” A captain planned a larger assault but authorities intervened. the boys were reprimanded and released after questioning.

Helphangiine I Thalade Hypos Nica Isa Gunn Earncat Melaes

Elnora Town Violence Sparks Late Night Clash

A wagon load of young men rode into ElNora Saturday causing a street confrontation. Defenders clashed with intruders in a rapid, rough engagement that spilled into the river area. Home lads held their ground, older heads intervened, and the visitors were compelled to retreat but remained in town through the night. The episode ends with all parties still in the vicinity as scouts and townsfolk assess the event.

Elnora

Remarkable bargains draw crowds in summer sale rush

In a burst of shopper activity the store reports crowds filling aisles and carrying away notable bargains. The message urges customers to inspect offerings now to maximize savings during summer buying and notes prices remain as advertised, promising a favorable financial drain on purses.

Linen and wash goods sale with reduced prices

A thrift store advertises heavy discounts on linen and wash towels and skirtings. It promotes all linen cloths at reduced yd prices, emphasizes stock clearance, and lists numerous items from towels to wash skirts and spring suits with marked discounts. The piece notes department-wide cuts and mentions upcoming sale events.

Bargain Bonanza At Local Clothing Sale

Local department store touts fresh stock and deep discounts across men and boys apparel. Salesmen protested cuts to the suit department but management pressed on with aggressive pricing on shoes gloves and wares including Pile Of Style Majegur Sinca and Hamilton Bros brands. Prices shown for Oxfords trousers waists and gloves reflect steep markdowns aimed at moving inventory.

Sinca Hamilton Brot

Fort Mogzen Wedding Among Indians and Springs

A wedding at Fort Mogzen unites Indians pad Jobo and Springs as 41 brides are mentioned amid scattered details. The ceremony reportedly took place in a simple setting with a few relatives present, decorated with white astral motifs and a light refreshment after. A crowd gathered outside for celebration following the rites.

Pad Jobo & Springs Fort Mogzen Firgit Rhea

Commencement at St Simon's Academy Honors Graduates

A Friday night ceremony at St Simona hall drew a large crowd for St Simon's Academy closing exercises. Graduates Miss Florence Jabe and Miss Afro Jager presented essays in white gowns as Miss Downey and Miss Mary Inkan provided musical selections and a tribute to the graduates. Rev. My Lyona awarded diplomas, praising the achievements amid a festive program.

St Simon's Academy St Simona “Hall Mins Fearic Jabe Jafres Lata Lanbé Misa Afro Jager Munehtier Petekot Lauby Athode Dianhand Uenia Downey Ithe Mary Dipionan Iby Rev My Y Lyona

County Superintendent Meet Sets Dates in Tadlandpells

The Idiang County Superintendent Association will hold a two day meeting today and Wednesday. Speakers include County Superintendent A Fulke and a speaker on the ath Hix sabdery. details suggest a formal address and local participation.

Idiang County Snth’ Association Tadiandpells Toasday Tupie Bhdrudts Cornent Win Fulkeerson Kevertte

Camp cars fitted up for men during strike at Tecate line

Tecate based railroad workers on the B and G Southwestern refuse to work after wage and day length changes. An increase of one hour to the work day triggered a strike among section men along the line. Ten foreign workers were sent to Shogis to assist but refused once the strike began. Camp cars are being fitted at the shops in readiness for shipment of workers.

Southwestern

Washington Township Teachers Selected List Fragment

Fragmented list names teachers and rooms in Washington Township with scattered titles and mixed text. The passage includes multiple surnames and locations, a stray note about fire department thanks, and references to year‑related exports, forming an unclear, partial roster and unrelated closing remarks.

W. E.rons &Co

Grand Theatre Shows New Features With Costello and Turner

Amusements note crowded bill at the Grand tonight with Intermission features and a new show named The Show Girl starring Maurice Costello and Florence Turner. Indian Justice, a Path American talkie featuring John Younger, Gamble, and Palmer, includes sound effects. State Superintendent Greathouse advocates motion pictures as educational aids in public schools, urging progress toward schoolroom use.

Thestra Maurice Costello Florence Turner Pic Fire Pathe John Younger Misa Gamble Mr Palmer Greathouse New York

Baar Township Holds At’s Second Election

Baar Township votes today on a subsidy for the Vincen ngs Washington and Eastern traction line. Farmers and merchants in Montgomery largely oppose the subsidy. Most expect a close result with final tallies due by 7 30 tonight at the post.

Hart Townshp Washington Barr Townehth Montgomery Visu

Grand Avenue 10 Af Improved Street Reconstruction Plans

Hearne residents report plans to upgrade Grand Avenue in a Friday night meeting. A five foot wide, guttered, widened roadway with rock surface is proposed. township funds cover most costs while property owners pay the rest. The project aims to make Grand Avenue one of the city’s better thoroughfares once completed.

3. A. Ward Grand Avenue

Married 61 Years Celebrate Wedding

The Tribune Star notes Mr and Mrs William Hess celebrating sixty one years of marriage. Grandparents of Henry Hees Mire Hanes and Gorse Staferd reside in Kansas and the couple enjoys good health while plans to move are mentioned. A crowd expects attendance at a Plainville ball game between the Plainville Red Sox and Ignten White Sus.

Tribune-Star Eskridge Kansas William Hess Henry Hees Gorse Staferd Mire Hanes Presious Washington Plainville

June Wedding Gifts in Silverware Line

A local store promotes June wedding gifts with a display of sterling silver and high grade silver plated wares. The catalog lists attractive items, including decorative and practical pieces, aimed at brides selecting wedding presents.

Teigsthid

Tragic Farm Accident Claims Spencer Stafford Near Monroe City

In Knor county near Monroe City on a Friday a 20 year old farmer's son Spencer Stafford was fatally crushed by a binder while driving his father's field. He stepped between horses to adjust a chain when the team bolted and the machine ran over him. He died at the scene. a nearby worker reported the incident.

Knor Monroe Spencer Stafford Cymphel Stafford Monroe City Tehran Whites River Denrath Wheelas Young Stafford

Rain Dampens County Fields as Farmers See Relief

A brief shower fell in the southern part of the county Friday afternoon, leaving the rest dry. Clouds threatened but did not bring a downpour, yet farmers benefited from a milder week with cooler temperatures aiding new workers in cutting wheat. The light rain eased strenuous heat compared with last week, helping pasture and crop conditions overall.

Ahingtot Thal

Rank Smith ISA0 Stockton Stationed at Stockton

Frank Smith former master mechanic at B and O Southwestern railway shops in this city writes he is employed at an offer for the Chi Peo Northseatern railway. Stockton is a town of about 2,000 with new shops and homes, a division point about 30 miles west of Chicago. He notes the division extends from Chicago to absentine, with a 91 mile line and many families awaiting relocation.

Frank Smith Menang Rilway Chi Peo & Northseatern Railway Bjork Chicago Stockton Zav Cimiltes Mfr Anith Chicazo Absentine Lowit Searkton Greay Mr. Smith Res Witlera Siurks Washington Suttle

Fortune Teller Fined for Trespass in West End

LThence York, new arrival from Missouri, plied fortunes door to door in Hunts Town’s west end, was arrested Friday by Wivermode after cemetery patrols. In court he pleaded guilty to trespass and was fined five dollars plus costs. A witness warned the public about his intrusion. George Powell, arrested at Vincennes on desertion charges by his mother-in-law, will have a preliminary hearing next Monday.

York Hove Wivermode New Hawking Cemetery Boxtown Pakshed Mare Garet Klingenamith Missouri George Powell Vincennes Priday

Weather Whistle Guidance From Vine Splits Plant

Weather notice outlines a day by day whistle sequence signaling cloud and precipitation types. It lists long and short blasts for fair weather rain snow and cold waves with corresponding temperature hints and watch signals.

Vine Tng

Affidavit Controversy Roils Township Election

June 3 election of Andrew Jewell as township superintendent sparks Republican allegations of vote falsification. Trustees Warrick Coleman Ed Blake Clem M H Tistow WIHC Hox watt and Elden Beasley sign affidavits claiming votes for Clarence Parker or Howard Brenton. Grand jury expected in July as per prosecutor Harry Carpenter.

Clem MH. Tistow Wihc Hoxwatt Elden Beasley Tiklow Anya Clarenty Parker Howard Brenton Graves Howard Whitehead Jefferson Township Ux Tellus Whitehead Harry Carpenter Jewell Jewel

Tafts Gift Giving Question Raises Federal Tax Issue

A Washington report notes a Taft family gift to President and Mrs. Taft may violate federal law. The piece outlines Section 1784 prohibiting government officers and employees from soliciting or receiving gifts from subordinates or others in the service, with penalties for violations. The article discusses alleged improper contributions within government ranks and potential charges.

Washington Tenerees Tale United States Indiana Gation Ees Clark Pergona

Absolute Life founder on trial amid FBI and cult abuse claims

The Chicago trial for the founder of the Absolute Life cult centers on testimonies about coercive control and sexual surrender of daughters, with prosecutors calling him a "man of God" and a destroyer of homes. The case follows revelations that followers were urged to abandon families and submit to the sect's rituals. The defense argues the preacher claimed visions and divine messages guiding rehabilitation and reinvention of the group.

Chicago Japd Evelyn Arthwet Absoluh Life Assicuimt Burpham Norobam Montes Ats Biel Racine Avenue

Half Failures in Teachers' Exam Prompt New Licenses

Out of thirty one who passed the examinations for teachers to cease the first of the month eighteen failed. Stumbling blocks were geography history literature and arithmetic. One made a three award license. The average must be 98 or above and the lowest grade in and one object must be above $4. The next examination will be held on June 24.

Ane

Bridge Burns Down North of Newberry in Park Area

Report notes a bridge near Newberry burned Friday night affecting traffic. Fragments mention a park, a connection to a circuit, and transfers to Worthington via Southern Indiana lines, with unclear local officials or exact dates.

Ealfrond Worst, Co Newberry Etnam Indiana Bechunter Worthington

Coat Theft At Vincennes Train Station

CR Sebright a Southwestern engineer was in the Vincennes cafe when his coat was stolen from a seat on accommodation train No 8. Patrolman Drieman arrested a stranger shortly after. The coat and suspect were taken into custody, with the prisoner held on a charge of theft.

CR. Sebright B. & C. Southwestern Vincennes Flora Drieman Atranger Pwill Southwestern

Fishing Party Ad Fined In Sport Fishing Event

Doughrly led a fishing party at a private pond four miles west of the city on Friday. The report notes several anglers, including Mikiam Kennedy with the largest buffalo and others with stringers of four to five pounds. Father J moved to supervise. C. At Hofdee and Dr. F. M. Haened noted catches, while Warren Dent and son and George McClaflan were among those who joined the excursion with others enjoying the day.

Thia City Mikiam Kennedy Bmoti Wr. C. At McPherson F. M Robinson Jgssonn Costae Lochridgg Warren Dent Sumone Heorge MrClaflan

Strange birds seen at night in Wheat Land deal

A city sighting reports a four bird group described as strange, a four-odd creature pair that miners did not see during the day. Witnesses speculate about a monkerfaced screech and note the birds’ large bodies compared with known species.

Wiblani

Seattle Alaska trade career? 350000 found in June report

Fragmented OCR item mentions Seattle Alaska trade career figure 350000 and a June date with unclear context. No clear entities or events beyond these numbers.

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