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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1909
Page
3
A fragmentary notice refers to a legal or disciplinary matter involving an individual named Wil Har and a figure or unit described as soldier of the gross. The readable text hints at a court or agency action and a related party. details remain unclear due to garbled OCR. Further context would specify the action, parties, and location.
Washington June 25 A blistering heat wave remains across the eastern U S with temperatures rising about 10 degrees higher than normal and some places logging new records. The day saw a death from sunstroke and hospitals crowded with heat related cases as crowds endure the heat in cities including New York and Coney Island where many slept on the sand.
Forty persons injured in a collision between two southbound trolley cars near Haiti Crystal, a Wilmington suburb. All victims from Chester, Pennsylvania. Fire first car lights extinguished by a trolley pole touching a feed wire. Lillie Atkins, 19, suffered leg injuries. Esau Rover, motorman, sustained internal injuries.
Des Moines, June 25. Pred K Brell, former fire chief and wealthy resident, was struck and killed by lightning while riding home during a violent thunderstorm at Perry. His mare carried the body to the post, where Postmaster F M Huey conducted an examination before the coroner ruled death. The horse was unharmed. A lightning bolt also struck a church tower, damaging it.
The administration corporation tax amendment to the tort bill was completed last night by Attorney General Wheger BHAI Bill Senator fiyot It who Introduced to the senate: w dey by Senator Aldrich and gives the Alending of a committee amendment. Bow chanegrs have been made-in the Birasuce from the form In which It was presented at the conference at the White House on Tuesday night.
Newburg retiree filed voluntary bankruptcy with a history dating to November 18, 1908. He alleges he was enticed into a New York gambling house, lost a game of fern, was told he won 110,000 dollars, and then gave notes that were later pursued for collection.
Major G J T Clarke of the infantry has been dismissed from the United States army after a court martial found him guilty of misconduct. President Taft approved the sentence. Clarke, a New York native, entered service as a private in 1829 and is returning to his regiment from the Philippines. George Hartin stands trial in Randolph county for the murder of Thomas J Hamby in June 1908. the implicated young Carter, who died by his own hand, is connected through Miss Heulah Carter. Newert R Lean of Cheney Washington recounts a brush with death and praise for Dr King’s New Discovery for lung trouble. Mary Ginnett reports receiving flowers on the Troy road.
Demonstrations mark Italy’s commemorations amid war memories. Rev Fr Mret arrives in Amoy on a world tour of Sunday school inspection. The Hope Ti amomi auctioned in Paris for 44 carats weighing. William Kage admits stealing 34,666 from United States Express in Green Bay. Daniel Chester French to oversee Lincoln memorial at Nebraska state house. Lewisohn killed in auto crash near Vienna Berlin route. James Jones, 24, dies after murder case in Albia Iowa. arrested in Leidgemith and taken to Victoria. Senate adopts tariff increases on shows and feather sales. Thatcher Magnetic Shield officials charged with fraud. Fire destroys storage plant in Cleveland and warehouse in Omaha causing major losses.
National League games reported from New York Boston Philadelphia and Saint Louis with several postponements due to wet grounds. American League scores from Detroit Cleveland Philadelphia New York Washington and St Louis with mixed results. Western Association results include Milwaukee Denver and Wichita among others, rain postponements noted.
Stock market wire reports from National Store Yards Illinois list cattle hogs and calves with mixed bids for native beef steers and heifers, feeders, and cows. Hogs show light demand with pricing around 6.70 to 7.68 per cwt. lambs around 5.00. Grain section notes No 2 white and yellow corn and wheat quotes with nearing June 24 settlement. Local social notes from Corning mention residents visiting relatives near Montgomery and Washington.
Numerous brief items list residents visiting relatives in Washington and Montgonery, weddings, births, and social arrivals. Names include Phoresa Ginder, Kate Tepessisted, Anta Donodite, Hage McDurabl, Migs Mery Sen McDomatt, Haraah Hunt, Lizzie Dowatte, Joe Hourty, Lows Jobs Stahl, Michael Boektey, Atco, Joe Reidy, Patrick Muflox, John Donnelly, Martin Doyle, William Bonnelly, Prof. Gmia Morrah, Mise Methe, Miss Mim Haars SHG, Mrs. Patrick Sinmett, Matthew Clark, Mrs. Thomas Gangh, Miss Clothdu Hunter, Miss Mary MrGrath, Ralph Haas, Harry Greenwell, Afra Mattingly, and more. mentions of church events, a wedding at All Saints church, and local farm transfers.”
Fragmented OCR items show farmer reports on wheat, corn, and harvest work alongside social visits and hometown events. Mentions of Miss Amy Quertan, Mrs Curtis Overdin, John Daugherty family, and Elioe Fleunwand Penly. Weather showers disrupted games and farm tasks.
The readable text lists fevers and various illnesses such as diarrhea dysentery bilious colic and hoarseness alongside a garbled inventory of remedies and alleged cures. A nearby streetcar style ad promotes dress goods perfumes powders and bath room supplies with partial store directions and prices, reflecting a late 19th or early 20th century urban newspaper card.
A damaged text fragment notes a cash purchase offer tied to a Line event, mentions property under consideration, and references Usico East Second Street and a cable company. The legibility is poor with numerous garbled terms and unclear specifics.
A garbled report describes a vehicle insurance matter with references to Govers, fine, theft, and restricted party writing. Names such as HARRY PF and KC ALTEDING appear faintly amid misread text. The fragment hints at a legal or regulatory action involving an insurance provider and alleged improper conduct.
An item notes a contractor named Nanotachiner from Canent Walks, described in terse terms. It mentions work activities including hoops, coping, pedpatal, and cement blocks. The terse phrasing suggests a local brief about a builder performing construction tasks and related materials.
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