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Washington Washington Democrat

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1906

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Train Crash Near Browns Town Injures No One Seriously

At 4 45 am a passenger locomotive turned over after a side collision with a freight engine as it pulled into the east end of a siding. Engineer Enos Humphrey and his fireman escaped with minor injuries while the other crew also avoided serious harm. Freight engine 1567 wrecked. coachs suffered little damage. Continued on Fourth Page.

Browns Own Enos Humphrey Washington Hagan Brownstown

Ready Made Corset Covers Sale at Cost Prices

Readable OCR shows a sale offering ready made garments at materials cost for corset covers. Descriptions include low neck embroidery and lace beading, embroidery flouncing with shoulder straps, and heavily trimmed lace options. Some pieces noted as mussed or slightly soiled with deep discounts. Sale items labeled by lots with prices like 23 cents, 49 cents, and 31.90.

Penney Secenaeeneen Toyen

Skirts Sale Offers Various Styles and Prices

A local sale lists skirts in multiple styles and sizes with hemmed flounces and tucks. Prices range from 69 cents to 1.25 dollars with special sale pricing on several lots and lace and embroidery trim details.

Gowns in lace trims offered at special sale prices

The ad lists various gowns priced from 65c to 1.25 with low or high necks, lace insertions, tucks, and embroidery. Styles include long cloth fabrics and jebs with trimmed hems, offered in multiple lots at special sale pricing. Some items note former prices and discounted values.

Dielaree

Ladies drawers and cambric garments sale item

Specially priced ladies drawers in varied sizes with lace trimmed flounces and tucks. Cambric options described as extra large for women, with detailed trim notes and a promotional price point.

Unenthusiastic Convention Nomination Faces Laughlin

At the Ligogootes convention hall a dull turnout of thirty-four Republicans observed E. T. Laughlin reform nominated without opposition. Daviess county sent twenty-five delegates while Martin county backed only nine, with talks of dissent and reluctance to support Laughlin. Despite refusals from Hastings and Alkman, Laughlin secured the nomination amid weak enthusiasm from both counties.

E. T. Laughild Laughlin Daviess County Martin Martin County Martic Pike Ezra Mattingly Petersburg Fudge J. WN. Wilson Josiah G. Allen Longaotee Willin Elmer Hastings Will Aikman Alkman Colonel Stephens

Daylessees convention attendees and local figures noted

Notes recount Daylessees Republicans at the convention led by Thomas Nugent and Ezra Mutting with numerous locals including Vance Firth and Joun bmoot. Judge Houghton and Waith the city postmaster attended as witnesses. Mayor Penrod praised Washington’s editors and the Loogootee Tribune. Thomas Nugent represented the court house during a glass plant visit where Vance warned managers of Nugent’s brewing propensities.

Thomas Nugent Vance Ezra Muttingby Wiltam Pamp Ed. Firth Joun _bmoot J. &. Allen Henry Miller Eilina E. Hastings Albion’ Horrail Whit Peek Wilt Greenwell Thomas Greenwell Aes Godin C. Megord W. McCird John Sims Hirim Sims Joe Storts William Mc Carter Henry H. Serrit E10. Jones William Odol Algert ‘Burrell Judge Houghton House Ghug Nugent Tadoo M. Vance Nugent

Taft Seen As Only Hope Against Bryan in 1908 Race

Roosevelt signals Taft as potential president while hinting he may stay in the cabinet. He suggests Bryan is Democratic front runner with Taft as the sole Republican able to challenge him, and notes Gompers signals labor's entry into politics.

Roosevelt White House William Jennings Bryan William J. _ Tate Taclc Washington City Taft Justice Brown Bryan Fairbanks Shaw Root Samuel Gompers Ametiuary Federation of Labor Ohio

Emery-Wikio and Effe J. Doape Marriage Licenses

Marriage licenses issued for Emery Wikio and Effe J. Doape. The notice lists the two parties and confirms the recorded unions in the local registry.

Emery- BE Wikio and Effe J. Doape

Factory Terms Outline Woney Foundation for New Motor Car Plant

The Commercial addition hosts a new motor car factory project by Neigter and Son under Benjamin Clawson. The contract covers a 50,000 square foot main building with several smaller structures to employ at least 200 mechanics initially, rising to 500 within five years. A $50,000 bond backs the agreement, while the Commercial club commits a $402 bonus upon operation start and subsequent $8,333 and $8,384 payouts tied to outputs. The project includes ground donation and a pledged city county impact, expected to boost local employment and industry.

Neigter& Son Unger Benjamin Clawson Te Oda Motor Tur Fess Eluy- Ne Bn Aay Hew

Rubbe-Why Entomologist Reports Nuptials of Wasps

An entomologist notes a wedding between two wasps in a comic, wordplay laden item. The piece humorously blends insect science with a wedding motif, highlighting a whimsical union and playful science humor.

Dog Bites Son of John Babrick in Allegheny incident

A dog owned by Elsworth Oli bhant attacked the son of John Babrick, causing painful injuries to the boy.

Elsworth Olibhant John Babrick

Camping Near the River Party Plans Two-Week Stay

A group including Mr Myn Mr Scoble Roy Brown Omer Fromme and others from Laure l and Bloomfield gather near White River by the Knox County bridge for a two week camping trip. Participants include Mrs Charles Mrs Frank Jaryn Scope Roy Hawkins Helen Ragsdale Grace Templeton and several others.

Myn and Scoble Roynkd Brown Omer Fromme Laurel Campingparty Charles Frank Jaryn Scope Roy Ahd Hawkins Helen, Ragsdale Seal Slams Grace Templeton Bloomfield White River Knox C County iThey

Mrs Gabel Entertains Friends at East Fifth Street

Mrs. Gabel entertained Mrs Austin Okbel and friends at her east Fifth street home this morning and afternoon. The gathering described as one of the season’s most elaborate and enjoyable social events in local circles.

Austin Okbel Higa East Fifth Street Aifa

Township Public Graduation List At Night

The township public commencement was held Friday evening with graduates named including Toll Joe Snider Charles Wilson Zed Med Misses Vina W Ward Ermel McCaster Hopkins and others. The motto and lines reference names Mead Jone William Robin and Lillian, with the event noting nine attendees and a ceremonial tone.

Toll Joe Snider Charles Wilson Zed Vina W Ward Ermel McCaster Hopkins Spira ‘Mead Jone William Robin Lillian

Wesley Brotherhood Meets at FirstNM Church

A business and literary meeting of the Wesley Brotherhood is scheduled in the lecture room of the First NM Church this evening at 3 o clock. The program includes a class salutatory by Ermel McCatterty and a musical program with solos and songs, followed by diplomas and a valedictory.

Amerioa Ermel McCatterty Puatel Heshur Arthur Steen Joseph Ward Lesons the of Abraham Lincoln F. D. Chu Weasley Brotherhood

Flesh factory inquiry seeks Chicago land near Southern Indiana markets

L H O'Donnell of the Commercial club reports a Chicago firm seeking a three acre site near the Southern Illinois or Indiana coal country. The plan envisions brick buildings, 100 workers, weekly wages around ten dollars, and a bond-backed construction cost of about thirty five thousand dollars. Washington, Indiana, is praised as the best regional location with productive lands and coal, and the club backs steady growth over boom.

Chicago Tiple Washington Indiana Ap i Iin United States

Hazelton Dam Proposal Faces Local Opposition

Hazelton reports state that a proposed dam on the White River to power an electric plant below is proceeding. The plan mirrors Niagara Falls operations, but farmers in lower lands fear upstream flooding could worsen, challenging the project’s feasibility.

Hazelton Hazelton Ar White River Niagara Falls Iti

Damages Sought Against Railroad Over March Collision

Harley Snider brings damage action against B. & Southwestern Railroad for injuries from a collision on March 17 in Eyansville. Padgett & Padgett and Richards Taylor are his attorneys. Ralph Martin and Fitzzibbon are listed as witnesses.

Harley Snider B. & Southwestern Railroad Company Snider Cour Padgett &Padgett Richards Taylor Ralph Martin Wit Fitzzibbon Eyansville

City rail extension eyed as new factory aids plan

TO. EXTEND LINE COMPANY IS CONSIDERING IT. Extension hinges on the success of a new factory and the city park. If Van Trees street franchise is secured, the Main street route to east Twelfth then north to Van Trees and east to the Commercial addition may be used. The project needs heavy steel rails and brick street work, delaying Walnut street fate.

Washington Street Railway Automobile Works Eleventh Charles G. Calvert Railway Ife East van Trees Bel Secured East Eleventh Main Street van Trees Street van Tees Street Walnut Street Foute

Fields-Mischier couples at parish nuptials in 20

Georgete Fields and Bertha Le Mischier united in marriage Wednesday evening at the men s parochial residence with Rev. J.W. Doyle officiating. Attendants Louis Dosch and Josie Fields. Reception at the bride’s parents’ home with about fifty relatives. Out of town guests Mrs Ela Jacobs and Jeff Fields of Vincennes and Mrs Eile Clark GI Loogaotee. The bride is daughter of Mr and Mrs August Mindler. The groom is son of Mrs Antu Fields of 507 Meridian street and works in the machine department of the B B Southwestern shops. They plan to reside in the year and at the city.

Georgete Fields Bertha le. Mischier Maratl J.W Doyle Louis Dosch Josie Fields Ela Jacobs Jeff Fields Vincennes Eile Clark GI Loogaotee August Mindler Antu Fields Meridian ‘Street

Heavy Rain Pounds Southern Indiana Bridges Washed Out

A heavy rainstorm struck southern Indiana yesterday with Pike County hit hardest. Flooding washed away bridges and fencing as roads became treacherous and minor damage reported across the region. Local officials survey damage and warn residents to take precautions.

Evansville Indiana Pike County

Quiet Plea Amid Busy Day Public Note

A fragmentary exchange shows a speaker asking Ethel to send a word by 10 and mentions plans to go to Hak her, reflecting a hurried, personal note amid a busy day.

Ethel

Round Head Arrest Reports Dismissal After Disturbance

A man known to Marsh Geyer by the alias Rorind Hes Ad was arrested by Officer Raya for causing a disturbance. The suspect was released this morning after Geyer or the officer intervened and ordered him to leave town.

Marhish Geyer Raya Geyer

Weather forecast for tonight and Friday

Generally fair tonight and Friday, with showers possible in the north portion tonight. A line reads as an old weather brief with partial readability.

North Portion

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