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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1911
Page
2
A mixed crowd from Indianapolis prepares for a three hour visit in the capital, led by Wilbur Taft era figures. The delegation aims to meet business leaders, greet residents, and promote unity, with plans for a parade and formal receptions. The event features talks by local officials and a focus on industrial ties and regional progress.
A jumble of names, places, and family notes appears, detailing visits to Vincennes and nearby towns, retirements, property matters, and community events. The scattered items mention residents like Vincentes, Miss Qual, and Mrs. Heaton, with references to relatives, carpenters, and local services in Crawfordsville and surrounding areas.
A garbled legal item reports indictments against Packers and related figures. The piece hints at motions, pleas, and preparations for trial within the broader Packers industry case, with references to personnel and potential court actions. Strong entity mentions include the Packers and named individuals, tying to an ongoing criminal case and trial readiness.
The report notes a Washington court delay with a timetable from four to six weeks. Attiougn remains involved as the case proceeds toward a late hearing.
A damaged OCR fragment shows real estate notices and price notes. Listings describe a nine room house with bath gas lighting and a good barn alow a five room residence near Main Street with a large lot and a two room summer kitchen plus a chicken house and barn. A dandy place for hobby farming with a special short term price offer.
A cluttered page lists For Sale items including lumber wood stove and fence posts. Names of companies and individuals such as Webster Lumber Company and various local firms appear alongside public notices, legal ads, and court references. The text blends sales with unrelated notices and damaged OCR fragments from a 19th or early 20th century newspaper.
Reports describe a deadly riot linked to a large Friday crowd near the coast, with eight deaths and multiple injuries. The gathering, featuring officials and attendees from San Francisco and nearby counties, saw arrests and chaotic scenes as authorities worked to restore order and assess the event's impact. A separate note mentions a local obituary and the search for clemency for an individual linked to the incident.
Peddlers on the Northwest and West Sides protest city ordinances that ban petty sales. Demonstrators block streets while authorities suspend activities linking to the Protective district. The clash centers on enforcement of the rule and the peddlers’ claims of lawful business.
Fragmented OCR page details alleged customs fraud and a citywide labor clash. Names and places appear garbled yet reference a Disciples of Christ meeting, a clerk, and a Rev William Williamson. Other items describe strikebreakers beaten, Missouri River flooding, and two canoeing drownings in Eaton Rapids Michigan.
Ezra Mattingls Stephen E. Mattingly and Myes Attorneys at Law quote money to lend from 544 to 8 percent on long time. We bought the Yates complete set of Abalgel books in this county. Office near State Bank.
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