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Washington Washington Democrat

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1916

Page

7

City Hall construction nears completion and events report

The piece notes Farr Reese Everett returning from Linton, signaling near completion of the new city hall with carpenters painters and tile workers still finishing. It mentions Children’s Day at St. Michael at 8:34 Wednesday, local marriages, and Upcoming Odd Fellows and Pythians meetings with a social lunch and talks on uniformed ranks.

Farr Reese Everett Ripy Waltzer City Hall Willis Linton Irpenters Tinigi St. M. FL Eheehhten

Congress Members in Guard Lose Pay but Keep Seats

June 1 report from a House Judiciary subcommittee states that 25 members of Congress who join the National Guard will lose pay while on duty but will retain their congressional seats. The panel, citing traditions and precedents, will present the findings to the full committee today.

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Fragmentary Birth Notice From South Washington

A damaged OCR fragment notes a birth at South Washington indicating Mr. and Mrs. John Downey welcomed a son. Further readable text reference Weather Fair or fair weather and dates but lacks complete details.

Days Wise West W Unui Ireet Andi John Downey South Washinston Ais

Progressive Party Crumbles As Roosevelt Refuses Nomination

The Progressive national committee failed to agree on a successor after Roosevelt refused the nomination. Victor Murdock of Kansas was set for the presidency by Bainbridge Colby amid chaotic scenes, but Roosevelt urged support for Charles Evans Hughes the Republican nominee. Murdock’s bid faced opposition, and Colby’s push followed Roosevelt’s withdrawal from the Progressive ticket.

Chicago Progressive Sellows Committee Victor Murdock Kansas Dervat Murdock Progressive National Committee Neminmaliop Bainbridge Colby New York Colby Cal. Nousevelt Nofieni St. Louis Joha .M. Pirker Louisiana Roosevelt Jevier Charles’ &. Slughes Theddore Roosevelt Bull Moose Chine Evans Hughs

Chaplin Biography and Vaudeville Preview

A garbled but readable note on Charlie Chaplin’s life from birth in a Lexidea suburb to early stage dog dancing, schooling, and early stage work. It previews a vaudeville program with Chaplin’s Essanay film and a one reel comedy, noting his screen debut and later Keystone work.

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Amushi Ents at The Grand Chards? Valley Gre Five Prem

The feature notes a stage program with multiple acts and a grand theater showing. It mentions cast members Lee, Margery Daw, and Bredda, plus a listed lineup including The Woon Maye and The stare of oThe Woon Maye. It describes comedy, intrigue, love and wit as themes and notes showtimes tonight.

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Carranza Seeks to Avoid Break in Peace Talks

A Mexican delegate and officers from Carranza’s army signal intentions to avert a rupture amid a series of conferences. The aim remains to influence labor movements and block interventions while preserving peace through continued talks with international delegates and regional authorities.

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Dynamite Plot Uncovered at Central Post Office

A thwarted plan to blow up New York's central post office was foiled when nine sticks of dynamite wired in a paper-wrapped charge were found by a watchman. The incident occurred June 27 with authorities investigating the motive and suspects.

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Notable Local Visits Across Indiana and Nearby States

A garbled OCR note lists several personal greetings and travel snippets. Walker has returned to Indianapolis while William Hawkins from Terre Haute resumes visits in St. Louis. Robert Brown returns to Memphi l, and Williams and Plaine ville entries mark retirements. Catherine Mayes travels to Robingon and plans to visit Mildred Morris with White Gately mentioned in transit.

Catherine’ “Mayes Robingon Mildred Morris

Madison Sunday School Convention Reports Progress and Attendees

The first seventh annual convention of Madison Township Sunday schools met at Mt. Blye Baptist Church north of Odon with a large crowd attending Sunday sessions. Delegates and county president reported on township efforts and state convention results while plans for three more conventions and further work in the township were discussed.

Sunday Schools Madison

Hampden Watch Co Ad Describes Open Face Case Waters

Fragmentary OCR item notes Hampden Watch Co Springfield MI movement and a model or ad header with numbers and terms like open face, gold filled case waters and Dinger. The readable portion hints at product details but lacks complete context or outcome.

Hampden Watch Co

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