Picnic drives and fox chase end in creek mishap
Field organizer W J Shackelford promotes Imperial Order of Red Men membership in the city. A July picnic is planned. A fox chase near the Graham farm drew 15 to 20 men, with Charles Rhodes injured when a dog tripped him into the creek while assisting the chase. Rhodes crawled out soaked, others laughed. Dr Barnett, a Colored physician, faces assault charges in Knox County Court and is sentenced to prison. Heavy winds cause damage to George Sons furniture in East Fourth Street. Local merchants offer real bargains as sales continue. Democratic convention coverage via Sudduth Electric Company’s Kst. Louis broadcast reports. A 29-year-old man named Block dies when his car hits a telephone pole on the Perete road between Haubestad and Ft. Branch. head injuries fatal.
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Charles Rhodes
Graham Farm
Mr. Rhodes
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Ades
Ry Rhodes
Rhodes
Word “Block
Princeton
Perete Road
Haubéstade
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Block
Warning Issued to Law Violators in Washington City
Police vow an intensive drive against careless drivers. Chief Neal warns strict enforcement of speed and lighting laws to reduce injuries. Notices detail limits on corner turns, speed in business and residence districts, headlights, license plates, and improper parking. City council actions noted include drainage petitions and street improvements.
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Washington
Polles Neal
W. H. Neal
Police Force Will Get Auto For Speeders
City council discussed speed control and authorized purchase of a police car. Streeter motioned to buy the vehicle and it passed. Report on sidewalks to name lot owners and concrete location in each ward. action to follow for noncompliant owners. Mayor McCarty to hire two garbage collectors to cover the city. Only three building permits were issued, including W. A. Rout & Sons for a gasoline filling station at a garage.
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Baker
Streeter
Reeve
Dorte
Council
McCarty
W. A. Rout & Sons
Father Runs Own Son in Indiana Accident
Vincennes June 24 N L Giel an insurance man ran over his 16 months old son Richard while backing his auto from the garage The child died shortly after at the hospital The toddler wandered onto the driveway as the engine started and no witness saw the accident.
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Vincennes
N. L. Giel
Richard
Convention Under Way Focusing Tax Cuts for Farm Relief
Campaign discussion emphasizes tax reductions tariff adjustments and living cost relief with Indiana's Tom Taggart backing the effort. Party leaders align behind the drive while avoiding partisan rancor as campaign strategy develops.
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Tom Taggart
Indiana
McAdoo Near Nomination On Fifth Ballot Amid Delegates Clash
In New York and surrounding scenes reporters note McAdoo within 130 votes of the presidential nomination on the fifth ballot as managers press for a rapid decision. Allies predict strong showing if the block holds, while others fear a late surge could force a prolonged convention fight and veto strategies. Gompers travels south as party tensions rise over the candidate’s path.
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E. H. Moore
Ohio
Gedrge Brennan
Illinois
Sen
Resolutions Committee
Gosners
Kli
York
McAdooyelimb
Wil de Derade
Adj
Wang
Tee Pee
McAdoo
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Daughters Health Restored by Tanlac Say Iowa Mother
Mrs Charles Jacoby of Burlington Iowa reports her daughter Mildred age ten improved after using Tanlac Four bottles rebuilt her strength appetite and sleep now she is vigorous at school Her testimony claims Tanlac a medicine of wonder and notes over 40 million bottles sold Tanlac Vegetable Pills are also advertised as helpful for constipation
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Mildred
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Tanie
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Society Brand
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