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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1910
Page
3
A fragmented notice describes an event at Peoples Hall featuring music and art. The detailed text lists several performers, dates, and venues, though many words are garbled. The piece references a presentation and various names, with attendees expected for a cultural program.
The text describes a damaged report about a Washington plant plan removal and factory shutdowns. It mentions Rising Sun factory demolition, temporary suspension or removal of the plant, and preparations for site work. The passage references a campaign and a petition related to the factory, with expected operations resuming and a broad impact on workers and nearby areas. The content is garbled and partially illegible but centers on industrial actions, demolition, and petitions connected to a Washington factory project.
Washington report quotes Cullop criticizing campaign publicity costs and donor secrecy. He argues limits on money spent and required disclosure to prevent influence. cites a Democratic candidate in Pennsylvania who spent $40000 to break the nomination. He urges public funding and transparency before elections.
Electric experts gather for a convention with unclear details and fragmented text. The report mentions several names and dates, references to Washington and Ballinger, and hints at a scheduled event later this week. The OCR text is garbled, but indicates a gathering of industry specialists and possible political or corporate ties.
Fragmented report describes insurgents seeking aid to intercept the steamer CoVnidie and inspect its cargo alleged to carry contraband. Authorities claim the voyage violates neutrality laws as the cargo would augment equipment for wartime use.
Curfew ringing grows in Christiania as social workers push eight o clock in winter and eight thirty in summer to keep children off streets. Initial church bell protests fade as townsfolk debate effects on youth amid concerns about literature and morality. Nearby, a Towanda Pa note tells of John Hustis raising twin lambs after their mother died, lifting spirits with tender care.
A northern storm blasted a farm near the county line with lightning destroying a barn and smiting a church and school buildings. A horse owned by James Wise died in the field, and a neighbor’s mare was killed by a bolt. The storm halted wheat cutting and clover pressing for several weeks. The boy Levi Leanne endured fear as he sheltered near a barn and recalled his father in the northwest during the storm.
Mrs Katherine Helton widow of SU hel Hodtan died at her Meridian Street home Shades afternoon about 1 o clock after months of stomach trouble. She was fifty eight and had lived in Meproy county, buried at Maysville. She leaves two children Mrs Joh Stiles of Colymont Indiana and Miss Sarah Houeveritt. Sister Mee Helian is the sister. Funeral at Methodist Church Wednesday at 2. Burial Oak Grove cemeteries.
The item lists residents visiting relatives and traveling from Madison town to Evansville Cincinnati and Denver with several names including Mrs Allen Beaty Mrs Stella Hoffman Josephine Mienie Carnahan and others. It notes arrivals departures and social visits amid a storm with multiple towns mentioned.
The fragment notes a bribery case with no verdict by 3 o'clock amid jury tensions. Jurors struggle to reach a decision as courtroom interruptions echo.
In Statis Missouri on June 27 Robert Abel, a well known citizen, was killed in an automobile wreck. The vehicle overturned and burst into flames, burning him to death before it could be removed.
Delegates to a 0 of 4 meet at the RK hall Sunday afternoon and elect four men to the state convention at Terre Haute in August. Harris, Cooper, Heffernan, and Laily named. Alternate picks include Gaanaugh, P. Smith, Clements, and Raymann. Ladies Auxiliary will select delegates at the next meeting.
A Uphold girl in the West end was bitten by a white poodle while playing on the sidewalk. The dog charged and bit the child. police were notified and Captain Ker ordered the dog shot this morning. The wound is expected to heal with treatment.
Ezra Meeker eighty sails westward by ox team from Ocean to Ocean along the Oregon Trail to mark its route for future generations. He earlier sought a Roosevelt audience to fund trail monuments, but Congress let the bill die, yet he persists to honor the pioneer path across America.
The fragment describes a turtle linked to Daniel Wiest of the Wiret farm, emigrant from Württemberg in 1740, with initials D W 1796 later linked to James Wiest. A prior sighting 30 years earlier involved Benveville Herbetu and the initials BPO Peeut, with later retouching by J Whast Jr.
Kansas City school principal speaks on reversing boy smoking by engaging girls in anti smoking effort. He notes many boys smoke due to peers and claims early cessation by girls could shift school culture. The article quotes concerns about nicotine, coughing, and the harsh impact of tobacco on students.
A Maltese cat climbed the First Presbyterian church steeple in Middletown and became entangled among vines, drawing police and fire units. Roy D. Parker ascended the ladder amid cheering crowds. the cat fought him but Parker escaped serious injury. A separate coroner case notes death linked to a cat and a fly affecting Edward H. Pratt after an incidental scratch. Also listed are local sale items and a contact in Homer Hopewell's family.
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