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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1914
Page
3
News from Indiana reports a split among Republicans with standpat factions opposing reform. In Mexico a rift between Carranza and Villa widens as Villa advances toward Mexico City, ignoring Natera. American mediators respond to Mexican delegates repudiating claims.
In Langrebe vs State of Indiana Judge Wethorn considers a motion to modify judgment. Edmund Landgrebe faces claims of presenting false statements in an 1812 court proceeding. The court debates whether sentence suspension affects payment obligations.
A compact birth notice records the arrival of a baby, noting parents and date of birth while signaling family welcome and community celebration through a standard local notice.
Fragmented OCR lists names and titles from a school event or pupil publications. It includes student names such as Lavern King and Cora, mentions songs like Snow Many Wes and Papa, and references a secretary and society titles. The readable bits imply a musical program or yearbook page with various performers.
Emma Porter of Portersville and Willard Roberson recount a dramatic bank holdup in Oregon County. Two masked bandits forced entry at First State Bank, shot at cashier H. F. Mullendore and bookkeeper G. M. Longkins, fled with about $1,200, and escaped into timber while a pursuer returned fire. Louis Gonnelly was captured later. another bandit was pursued ten miles along the railroad. Mrs Barr nearby reported the crime and aided in alarm, as residents watched for the suspects. The shooting coincided with a cinema program and was a major local event.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a tale involving Myrtle Gibbons and a wealthy man of Terre Haute, with a fatal incident referenced. Other details about the land and persons are unclear, offering a partial glimpse of a murder mystery outline.
Court heard witness testimony about the Empress of Ireland wreck involving Captain Galway and crew. Haight testified Galway planned to return to England for unspecified reasons while Galay was ordered to testify as a survivor to clarify the steering gear and ship’s shape.
Tampico reports that poker chips circulate as small change and hinder business. Governor Caballero issues decree fining 500 to 1000 pesos for accepting or offering federal bills dated after February 22, 19th century, aiming to curb fake currency and stabilize money supply.
Augusta Heinze, a scopper magnate, allegedly ill in New York at his home as lawyers press to reopen a case. A prior sale produced about 275 000 dollars, with proceedings focused on recovering the funds. Jerome Travers appeared in court in connection with the effort.
The page records a scattered set of community items including a burial transfer to Olney, a congregation planning a charity supper at Keller Williams stone, remarks about a nurse returning from Sullivan, and a funeral at East Seventh Street. Rev W Rad jer will lead services, with uncertain details and names partially obscured.
A prayer will be offered by Rev J WilDarby followed by funeral at the husch at 11 a.m. Friends and 28 are invited to attend. A band concert at Bastelde park featured a vocal solo The Dreador's Love Song by Charles Sin flat Washington.
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