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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1908
Page
3
A chaotic OCR fragment lists events and figures including the Battle of Pallava, updates on John Adams’ era leaders, and mentions of Neptune near the Moon. It references astronomical events such as an annular solar eclipse and a position of the Moon, with scattered notes on deaths and institutions. The text is garbled, mixing dates, people, and places with little coherence.
Ty Cora Folster returns to Vincennes after attending the Nigieal convention. Mrs Millig Jg Johnsen and her niece Polly Boyd travel today. Major Dr Mesormtek from Indianapolis visits city in interest of a range project. Odon visit and Indianpolis stops noted. Thomas Nugent heads to Binera to inspect his farm. Wilt Mount seen en route from Elwood to Nerabure.
The account blends a destroyed White City amusement spot after a collision with a car tamping incident on East Malin Street and varied local notes. It also reports Mexican town Vieara captured with casualties, shipwrecks near Corunna, and routine city items from Washingtons io to frames and wagon updates.
A fragmented OCR of market prices for cattle calves and other livestock, mixed with classified ads and notices. Includes livestock categories, shipping costs, and references to steer, cows, calves, packers, and feeders, plus various small ads for jobs and goods and services. Some headlines reference railroad job exams and piano sales, with scattered dates and contact notes.
The Brooklyn Ferry Co property franchises and rights valued at about 10 million dollars were sold at public auction for 25000 to the New York Terminal Co the sole bidder. It is predicted that only two of the Bayonne ferries will stay in service as they operate at sea unless the city takes them over or makes an agreement with the new owner.
Reports from Nagasaki indicate a bubonic plague discovery on the Canadian Pacific liner Empress of China prompts quarantine actions. A day after the discovery an apothec had occurred, with officials notifying Marva state authorities. Proclamation in Jefferson City orders half mast for former President Cleveland’s death and closing of state offices on funeral day. Weather notes forecast warmer northeast winds Friday through Saturday across Washington and Missouri with varying east to southeast winds.
The article notes Vincennes residents driving to Washington to visit the Airdome and enjoy the hotels and Flue streets. Roads between Vincennes and Washington are reported to be in good condition this time of year. Visitors who came last night registered at the Hyatt include C B M Robinson B Travis and the Misses Eugenia Hadk Glatre Diller Marie and Ceestla Habk.
In a June 27 accident in Denver, Blayela Rider collided with a car driven by Dr. W. L. Heal. The bicycle rider flew over the hood, struck the windshield, and Mrs. J. A. Edson suffered bloodied clothes and facial cuts as the car shattered the glass.
Day n Taylor, mine superintendent, and E W Priest, ex constable, died within hours after a pistol duel on Tuesday in Galdgeth Nevada. The men met on a street near Taylor's home and began shooting, both wounded and continuing their fight as both revolvers emptied.
A report from Aix La Chapelle states wrestler Hatkanschmidt is alive and well. The article notes his past week activities and mentions a Kaiser hotel stay during the period.
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