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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1910
Page
1
The piece reads as a crowded, mixed summary of local affairs and social happenings. It mentions community discussions on city service improvements and proposed flavoring changes, plus references to trains, Washington, and court matters. Several named individuals appear in a sprawling, imperfect OCR, including students and entertainers at a local performance with anecdotes about a piano piece.
A social gathering occurred Tuesday night on the netty lawn of the parsonage and the adjacent neighbor Hugh Rogers place. Attendees enjoyed refreshments after a predominantly pleasant event with some light, non injurious laughter and fraternizing.
The Seman infant died Tuesday after arrival at home in heavy rain. Four months old, the baby was taken ill and died soon after. The family had earlier learned of the worsening condition and the event occurred while the father was en route home. The death leaves seven twins and other siblings with bereavement.
Mrs Haskett's piano pupils presented a lively recital before a large audience of townspeople and children. The program featured Fern McGuire's Bass Rage, Vere Greenwood's One Amy and Navy, and selections by Haskett's students, including Misses Herta Whiting and Addie Conbert among others.
The Rev E Hogi and wife report that their Newberry home was broken into after a Methodist church visit. Intruders gained entry, ransacked the house, and looted provisions from a side pantry while residents were away. Neighbors heard noises but no arrests reported.
Pythagorean lodge officers elected with Crawford Vounly Hellville Pressster Maurthew Spc Moat Wee named to Grand. Charies Kisser and Hda Alternatee to Grand Lodge. Dowden and Hyserr to WoC roles.
A ten year old boy, Charis Faver, of the west end, appeared before Judge Heughton in a quiet juvenile court. Charged with stealing $4 from Burhstreeter, he pleaded guilty and was sentenced to Thedian Boss Setiaol.
In June a contentious meeting features talks on the Short Ballot, Chicago Charter, and push for initiatives and referendum. Officials from Chicago and downstate debate reforms amid graft revelations and calls for anti corruption measures. Speakers include Representative Jara and Raymond Robbins, while tensions rise between city and state delegates over charter legislation and governance.
A garbled notice hints that Champ Clark may headline the congressional campaign if Democrats secure victory in November. It mentions Clark as a potential speaker and references a political rally or event plan in Tarhall or a similar location, though details are unclear due to OCR errors.
In the forenoon of July days and at Jersey City in the noon time a standing offer of 320 is proposed to devote time to Democratic speech making to help elect 2 Democratic House members. The Misses Arrter Bessie Porter and Ethens travel to Princeton to attend a meeting of music teachers Miss Evans is on the program.
A catastrophic acetylene tank blast in a Minneapolis basement at a suburban hotel caused the roof to collapse after 5 20 pm. Five men died and 11 were injured including several women who escaped via a rear entrance. Rescue operations recovered charred bodies as firefighters and hospital staff treated the wounded. Two rescuers were credited with lifesaving pulls and one worker, Osterhild, assisted colleagues before being carried to hospital. Authorities investigated the blast and presumed multiple bodies remained unaccounted for in the wreckage.
The St. Pauls Evangelical Lutheran church in Troy was blown by dynamite sometime Monday night. All church money and plate were stolen. Pastor J. M. Strasgen reported the loss as several hundred dollars. Trustees announced a reward for the capture of the criminals and suspected professional involvement. The explosion went unnoticed until the janitor arrived.
Astonto ws, Pa. June 29 A prominent resident of the city was found dead in his rooms above the First National bank building with a bullet wound in his temple and a revolver at his side. Rosenberg, reportedly married to a Pittsburg woman that Monday, killed himself. County detectives say little about the marriage or the wife’s remark. Foex of Smoke in Convention. Minneapolis, June 23 The International Association for the Prevention of Smoke opened its fifth convention, with O. T. Higgins of Syracuse presiding and experts on smoke prevention outlining papers and addresses. Lake Michigan Flight Next. Chicago, June 35 Gene Curtis aims for the Walter Darrington prize of $5,000 for a successful Lake Michigan flight, bringing his flying machine to the aviation meet July 2.
The Misses Margaret Cabel Elizabeth Beckman Marlon Bourgholtzer and Katherine Burke and Gene Smith Thomas Rhodes John Lyhan and Spencer Bourgholtzer share supper at the river bridge today with Miss Susie Cabell and Joe Hoffmann as chaperones. A man may be excused for writing silly letters if he does not send them.
Fragments describe a city board dispute and a missing funds mystery tied to a damaged record. References hint at a building project, private meetings, and investigators tracking losses around $50 000 while names and places remain unclear.
Rudolph Francke, once allied with Cook, sues Peary for $10,000 claiming prize trophies from the polar expedition were left with Peary who allegedly forced Francke to surrender them. The German court considers if it has jurisdiction as the dispute centers on arctic equipment, furs and narwhal tusks.
Mrs James Sherman III wife of the vice president lies seriously ill at Johns Hopkins Hospital with heart trouble. Dr William S Thayer a renowned heart specialist treats her. The report notes significant concern over her condition and mentions a special medical team.
An old style newspaper promo offers free goods with any Rex remedy purchase on Saturday July 1. It promises your money back if not satisfied and claims remedies cover all needs.
Mayme Noms and Lene Miller are among the contestants in the Ghafing Dish contest. The event closes next Saturday night, with participants awaiting results and prizes.
The Sherman pupils presented a refined two part program at Peoples Hall and impressed the audience with progress in music and art. Pupils Rett Anderson Dorong Colbert Eva Hurring and Kiezlo Emile showed strong instrumental and vocal skills amid art exhibits by Christ? lbeat and others. Judges split a $1 prize between Ruth Anderson and Darous Colbert as Rev Sherman explained the goal of showcasing progress in the arts. Refreshments followed the performance.
Fragmentary notes describe Frank Snyder involved in an incident near Indianapolis with mentions of February, a pile, and events in various cities. The text is garbled, containing many unclear names and places, making coherent facts difficult to extract.
The Farmers Union edited record notes a state level meeting to organize a state union with 5,004 members and delegates from across the state expected. It mentions plans for formation at a meeting to be held at Jaongontes with attendees from all parts of the state.
A Cleveland, Ohio youth appeared before Mayor McCarty to press charges against Walter Parker of Montgomery for allegedly stealing a revolver. The youth said Parker took the gun while working in Montgomery, fled by train to this city, and sold the weapon for 33.25. The buyer who paid that sum also testified and sought a refund.
Moddrell is home from Indianapolis where he attended the Indiana Hotel Keepers Association site meeting. It was one of the best meetings the hotel keepers have ever had.
Reported Wheatland strike settled with miners returning to work after many were discharged for riding, four of whom were part of the dispute. A mass rally and authorities noted the quick return to duty as workers resumed at the mine. Local officials and union members were involved in the brief disruption, which ended Tuesday.
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