Mrs Mary Donahue Passes After Long Illness
Mrs Mary Donahue a well known Washington resident died at 6 20 in the morning at her home 15 Poplar street from cancer of the bowels after a period of suffering since last February She was widow of Thomas Donahue former B and Q Southwestern Railway agent Born August 5 1807 Married to Thomas Donahue in 1879 at Mitchell They moved to Washington in 18 and remained here until 1960 when the family moved to Shoals then to Bedford Later returned to Washington where they lived until her death Mrs Donahue leaves four children and two daughters in law Thomas and William and He and Lena The deceased was a devout Catholic and member of St Simon's church Services will be held at the bar Wednesday morning Burial in John's cemetery
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Annular Eclipse Draws Washingtonites To Observing
The Sunday sky offered an annular solar eclipse visible across several cities. Observers reported the moon’s shadow masking much of the sun for about three hours with bright ring-like light around the edges. Astronomers noted the eclipse in contrast to planetary views, and warnings about visibility varied by location as the event moved along its path.
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A Pretty Driveway Thael-nille Improvement
A fragmented report notes Thael-nille advancing highway work toward the river bridge. The stretch described as prattlest and improved driveway reflects ongoing city infrastructure efforts this year.
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Thael-nille
Peysapa
Fragmented OCR wouldn’t form a clear headline
The readable text shows garbled speech about a council or crowd, with scattered phrases on honesty, fair dealing, and historical figures. It mentions history, temples of the Holy Ghost, and a collector’s fallout, but lacks coherent events, places, dates, or names.
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Weil
Wealthy man fears air draught in glass case
Fragmentary account describes a wealthy man and his wife in a North Adams incident. The report mentions a glass covering, a tent, health concerns, and nervous symptoms. Locations include Fitchburg and Salfebur, with notes of barometric conditions and rainfall influencing the scene.
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Bryan Forces and Convention Rumors in 1896 Talks
Dispatches from Denver and surrounding scenes describe Democratic convention dynamics with Bryan backers, potential running mates, and the effort to shape the platform. Names mentioned include Gov. John of Minnesota, Judge Gray, and Charles A. Foell among others amid contention over the temporary and permanent chairmanship and ballot strategies.
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Sformer
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Real value of the work formed in a year debated
Fragmentary OCR note discusses perceived value of labor in a year and mentions a speaker, a figure of 2,800 dollars for an American workman and 5,000,000 dollars for a broader amount, with scattered terms like Washington and votes. The text is garbled and lacks coherent details beyond these named entities.
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District Chairman heads to Democratic National Convention
Alvin Padgett departed at noon for Denver Colorado to attend the Democratic National Convention. He will travel via Chicago and Lincoln Nebraska with the delegation, joining others bound for the event on Tuesday July 7.
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Incomplete Fiscal Report and Local Notes
A faded article fragment mentions a 144 million difference and a 44 009 000 decline in revenues, with a 50 million expense rise affecting a year ending 244, 490. It references William M. Hayes, Samuel Eplewick, and others, plus a note about Pastor Melvin Putnam in June. Also a political aside calls Sherman “Short Weight.”
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United States
Ava
Tornado Wrecks Pukwana City and Damages Town
A June 24 tornado struck Pukwana Brule County about 500 miles west of Chicago. The storm destroyed 12 to 15 stores and homes, wrecked a Milwaukee rail freight yard, and damaged the freight car lead. No injuries reported, but losses exceed 100000. A hailstorm path damaged crops and farms nearby.
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Pension for Mrs Harrison and other widows in Congress
The Courier-Journal reports on a proposed five thousand dollar annual pension for widows connected to Presidents and congressmen. It notes Mrs Harrison as Harrison's second wife and discusses longstanding pension payments to Mrs Cleveland and others, with broader commentary on wealth and political figures.
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Memory of the Dead at Brethren church services
The Washington Court memorial service was held at the Brethren church with W. W. Moore delivering an eloquent sermon. Members gathered at Oak Grove to decorate the graves of the departed as part of the day’s observances and reflection on pilgrimage and hope.
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Methodist minister attacks the saloons in Kansas City
A new First Methodist pastor denounces saloons and beer revenues in Kansas City amid debate on prohibition. He cites police, court fees, and city finances as expenses tied to drinking establishments and calls for reform measures. The unnamed speaker frames the issue around city prosperity and moral governance.
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