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Washington Washington Democrat

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1909

Page

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GOUNGIL BUYS PARK SITE 4 ACRES ON EAST SIDE

City council discusses park purchase of forty acres with plans for a public park on the east side. Bond issue approved to fund land purchase at four thousand dollars with nine percent interest and annual payments. The resolution aims to attract a factory and build improvements, with private donations helping fund the park's development.

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Underwear For Boys Promos and Styles Mentioned

Advertises boys underwear from six to sixteen years with Balbriggan shirts and knit fabrics. Describes French neck shirts with silk and pearl accents, drawers with reinforced seats and fronts, and ankle or knee lengths. Prices around 39 cents, highlighting season offerings and product details.

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25c Boys' Baltriggln and Par- Duskait Union Suite

An OCR fragment describes boys clothing options including elastic knit fabrics long bleards sleeveless garments and knicker styles with buttoned coats and pearl buttons. The text mentions multiple garment types and sizes but is garbled and incomplete.

Baltriggln

Hair Bows Made From Pure Silk Ribbon With Secure Fastener

Advertises 50c hair bows crafted from pure silk ribbon with a Shayon fastener, claiming secure, correctly tied knots that do not loosen. Each bow requires extra tying and includes 1% data of Bye melt ribbon, available in black white and assorted colors.

Fragmentary textile note hints at color and yardage

A distorted OCR line mentions multiple color names and “per yard” with measurements. It is a fragment describing fabric or ribbon colors such as white, pink, red, brown, scarlet and light hues with a price or value per yard, but the text is garbled and lacks complete context.

Sion Cavnes Dead at 89 in Ruglesville Neighborhood

Sion Cavnes, 89, died near Ruglesville shortly before midnight on Saturday due to general debility. Born June 27, 1820 in Lawrence County, Indiana, he would have celebrated his birthday an hour later if fate allowed.

Ben Cavnes Ruglesville Mr. Cavnes Lawrence County Indiand

Jepson News Carnival Jewelry Display and Clearance

Jepson News advertises Fine Jewelry and Art Wares for carnival visitors with windows open for viewing. Shoppers are invited inside to inspect stock and purchase. A thunder shower threatens carnival crowds while a large mock of febrillas is closed and sold in group for $1 each, valued at $5 in the lot.

Gaz

Pittsburg Mayqe Ends After 4 Two Day Tie Up At Cost

Pittsburg Mayqe ends after a four two day tie up and resumed traffic at a total cost of 260000. The situation affected local commerce and transportation, with officials reporting steps taken to restore normal flow and cautioning residents to plan routes accordingly.

Pittsburg Streetcar Strike Ends After Taxing City Transit

The Pittsburg street railway strike forced Mayor Magee to negotiate with car company officials and union leaders. A largely collaborative settlement would discharge strikers with hearings and streetcar operations fully restored by the morning shift. The dispute centered on working terms and conduct of management and was resolved with a plan to reinstate workers and resume normal service.

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Sunday School Class Elects Officers For Year

The Sunday school directors elected officers for the coming year. President Crefe Uartet Vice President Onis Syracuse Librarian Chapel Hacks Secretary Forest Lavinan. The event marked the largest gathering in the Methodist Sunday school with plans for an annual dietic in July.

K- Moosm Bey Crefe Uartet Onis Syracuse Forest Lavinan Methodist Sunday

Westbound train No 2 narrowly escaped disaster near town

A westbound passenger train on the B and Southtestem line had a narrow escape east of a station Monday morning amid heavy rain and rising floodwaters. The crew and passengers remained safe as the train halted and investigators began examining the scene.

Girl Held in Men's Room Claims Home in City

The article reports a girl alleging she was lured to a rooming house in the city by a man named Schreiber after meeting him at Olive Street. A police court hearing enjoined further action as details and names become uncertain, with investigators pursuing warrants and questioning witnesses about the incident and possible accomplices.

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Cranky Move to Set Clocks Back

A barely readable fragment notes Cincinnati city council on Monday night passed an ordinance to locally implement a time change scheme. The text suggests plans for broader adoption by other municipalities and hints at public and official procedures.

City Council of Cincinnati

Unclear Fragment Describes Seasonal Movie Viewing Window

Fragmentary note references a May to October viewing period and a contemplation about an event. No clear people, places, or organizations are identifiable. Readable bits suggest planning or scheduling ideas without concrete details or outcomes.

Man Used Self Destruction After Threatened Marriage

Dennis Minton, aged 23, of Knoxhilie Penn, died by his own hand on June 29. Report says neighbors of a young woman planned to force him into marriage. Minton shot Kinkelf in the head at his aunt's home shortly before an intended wedding.

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Income Tax Debate Moves Through Senate Stage

The Senate debates income tax measures as the floor splits over internal revenue and corporate tax amendments. Key figures include Senator Tillman and Senator Aldrich with Mint and Root drafting guidance, while attention centers on constitutional and tariff connections. The chamber anticipates extended discussion with potential moves to income tax via constitutional amendment or tariff adjustments.

Aldrich Mint Seater Root Taft Benate Tillman Internal Revenue Semajor Cumming Leewa Dil Gnance Committee

Crown Auto Rages at the Airdome This Week

The Airdome promotes a new feature “Crown Polot Auto Rages” showing Friday night as a major attraction. The program promises wide release, a ninety mile start and fish, and the renowned 23 track along with a notable auction segment.

Airdome

Horse Killed by Lightning in Barr Township Storm

A horse belonging to Julie Brown on the Lockwood Place in Western Barr township was struck and killed by lightning during Sunday night’s storm. The tragedy was confirmed by local residents and adds to a sequence of severe weather events reported in the area.

Julies Brown Lockwood Wistern Barr

Toy Cannon Accident Injures Two Children

A fragmentary report notes a serious toy cannon incident last night injuring Miles Feeney and Henry Jordan. The injured were taken for medical care as witnesses described a hobbled, chaotic scene with a collapsed band.

Resignation of Indiana reformatory chief amid graft allegations

Indianapolis, June 39. Governor Marshall announced the resignation of M. M. Barnard as superintendent of the Jeffersonville Reformatory amid reports of irregularities. Whittaker, the acting superintendent, and Dr. Sharp declined to comment. A contractor allegedly paid Barnard set sums. the governor sought confirmation, and Barnard denied receiving money. The governor urged investigators to pursue the matter as Barnard left the post.

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William Fitzgibbon Heads to Los Angeles as Delegate

William Fitzgibbon plans a trip to Los Angeles California as a delegate from the local Iudge of Elka to the national convention. He will likely join Evansville delegates there and travel to Los Angeles from Evansville. On return he will make a trip through Canada.

Wiliam ‘Fitsgibbon Angeles California Iudge of Elka Fitsgibbon Williikely Evansville Los Angeles Canada

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