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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1909
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR item notes a business listing or notice involving Od and Hackes as proprietors with unclear context and dates. The readable bits indicate a small firm or property mention, but many details are obscured by the damaged text.
A wide range of economic issues is discussed, including American labor, English influence, and the impact of proposed tax provisions on corporations. The article analyzes the potential loophole allowing dividends from other firms to exempt returns, sparking debate on corporate tax avoidance and its effect on workers and public policy.
Tinyton Ohio June 28 a monument to the Negro poet Paul Laurence Dunbar was unveiled in Woodland Cemetery on the anniversary of his birth. Addresses were given by Wilberforce University professor Scarborough and Rev Clarke. The granite boulder bears a bronze plate with a line from Dunbar's Twas Summer Dawn.
Fragmented report outlines a heated parliamentary debate on a corporate income tax amendment and the expected two week argument phase. Supporters push for replacing the bill with a substitute as opposition warns of fiscal impact and administration challenges while party lines harden.
An explosion likely from dynamite damaged a Chicago district injuring three people and wrecking stores and windows along Clark and Washington Streets. The central telephone exchange area was the blast center, with debris scattered near Powers and Madden saloon. Police question is whether the strike ties to gambling rings as grand jury cases unfold.
A fragmented OCR passage hints at sports clips and timed actions with unclear actors. It mentions teams, players, and a competitive moment but lacks concrete names or dates. The readable words suggest a brief note on a game clip or highlight reel and the potential publication context.
Two police callouts were reported last night. An intruder attempted entry at a Meridian Street home owned by Mrs. Rone Bruns, while another incident involved a man identified as John, who was drawn toward a confrontation near Hawes. Local authorities pursued both suspects.
A garbled report recounts cavalry actions near Mesquite and Sagnion leader names, captures, and wounded in a thirty day engagement. It mentions Captains Byrate and Amerson, a rescue, and a chase involving a Moors group, with scattered notes on Hariman, Sigel, and police searches.
Wives and daughters join harvest work, taking labor in the field alongside men as seasons shift and crops mature. The note highlights women contributing to farm duties amid rural labor dynamics and community routines.
Mew work continues on East Street and related sidewalks in Pheed County. Concrete curbs and new walks replace broken edges around homes and the library as crews widen and beautify the area. Nearby residents, including Dr Tess Gers and S. Woodward, note completing work and quiet progress with the public space.
Des Moines arrest report states Divine Healer Charlea McGean and his wife are jailed on accusations of taking money for a cure that never happened. A police search found $755 and three stamps valued at $299 each on Sehlater at the station, with affidavit by Afiderson of Chicago outlining the alleged scheme.
In Portland the Northern Baptist convention group heard Rev. J. E. Til of Chicago mock ministers pay and laymen usefulness, urging unity to occasion world regard. The speech drew playful color with church color metaphors as weather in Chicago cooled to 47 degrees.
A vintage ad promotes Swamp-Root as a cure for kidney disorders in children and adults. It claims urinary symptoms signal kidney trouble and urges readers to request a sample bottle and pamphlet by mail from Dr Kilmer and Co at Binghamton New York.
Fragmented OCR text reports an officer indictment tied to illegal gun use. It references names like Polen, Robert Metazer, Adolph Bahy, and a Chantomp location, with unclear events. A separate note mentions a vessel tow after six days without water off Africa.
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