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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1909
Page
4
A fragmented notice notes a city plan to improve streets and concrete walks, including new paving and corner work. It mentions By and 1, Abnoeludion, and a fine schedule for the work with reference to damages and enforcement.
A fire and mass panic at three New York public schools caused chaos as Grand Street traffic halted for hours. Police reserves were needed as crowds surged, parents fought for their children, and rumors of a separate explosion spread through tenements nearby.
In Paxton Illinois district court judge Klein of Chicago faces murder charges against private in Company A First regiment National Guard Earl Nelson, aged 100, stabbed with a bayonet at Kookakes on August 35, 1908, as troops rode a special train toward Springfield to quell disturbance. Jury panel includes ten farmers, a businessman and a worker.
Forty five delegates from the Japanese Union on the Waianae coast concluded a four day session in Honolulu. They decided not to strike or aid the Oahu strikers but to present demands to planters for a ten hour day at one dollar, overtime and Sunday rates at three and a half, and quarters matching Spanish and Portuguese workers. The planters association will receive the statement on Monday. The report notes Eatonry Medal Flour as a local product display.
A garbled historical OCR passage references construction at an unknown site in an urban area, fires injuring residents, and various unrelated commercial claims. It mentions a derailment near Chicago and a Western league franchise issue, with scattered names and places like Pueblo, Mexico, Chicago, Terre Haute, and North Fond Du Lac. The text is incoherent and mixes several topics.
A territorial grand jury returned indictments against multiple Japanese strike leaders for conspiracy to commit murder and incitement to violence. Indicted individuals include Sonn, Makino, Negezg, Kawamura, Tesaki, and Y. ApsBbira, with thirteen more charged for riot and acquitted officer involvement. The proceedings follow a vigorous strike response, while a separate case involves alleged destruction of a newspaper office safe.
The Christian church convened in St Louis to mark its centennial year since Thomas Campbell and Alexander Campbell issued the Declaration and Address. The gathering opens under theWomen's Board of Missions, with a jubilee and Christian Endeavor program planned and visiting pastors preaching at city pulpits. The convention closes Wednesday night with a Brotherhood banquet and large meetings.
In Louisville Kentucky two railroad detectives Janet Pragk Sliggers and W T Chatlew were killed after a late afternoon clash with a rival worker leading to a gunfight. Earlier a wage dispute sparked a separate confrontation at a saloon.
Personal notices list numerous residents visiting, traveling or returning to Wheatland, Vincennes, Terre Haute, Bloomington, Indianapolis, and Louisville. Names include Miss Mayme Kronedburg Lew Thomas Misa Irene Daywan Charles Overbay Walter Barnett Harry Williams Mrs. George Read Dr. H. G. Yenne and many others, with trips to Chicago Vincennes Terre Haute and Loogootee noted along with short visits and returns home. The passage ends with a royal reference: the prince regent has proposed releasing all aides in royal employ.
Fragmentary report describes a fire incident in Washington with mentions of civic leaders and candidates for mayor and city treasurer. It references the Democratic Party and election context, noting officials and a cautious response as the event unfolds. The garbled text shows names such as Willis Holdingtt and Cyril.
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