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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1915
Page
8
Astronomical note reports Mars visible as an evening star with the planets Saturn Mercury and Venus also in view. It notes a bright star in the southern sky rising around midnight signaling a seasonally prominent celestial display.
The readable text appears to be a partial OCR fragment mentioning Barr township, a post office fee due, and a faint reference to a notice involving women and men and a Christ figure. The fragmentary nature prevents a clear event or outcome.
Robbers entered the We'A shop at Ross Street and Walnut Street Tuesday night taking tobacco cigars and a few pen nibs. The store had no money overnight and the thief fled after breaking the glass. Mr. Ross arrived around 2 or 3 o'clock to find the curtain drawn and a light in the rear room. Neighbors saw a light and heard a noise but the intruder escaped before officers could arrive.
Reports from Vera Cruz say Zapata government archives moved from Mexico City to Cuernavaca and troops were readied for transport from the capital. Gen. Pablo Gonzalez’s Carranza forces clash with Zapata troops in suburbs as diplomats seek private-property protections during evacuation while a city assault is delayed.
London June 20 The morning session of the trial of George Joseph Smith husband of three wives who died in baths began with pathologist Dr Spilsbury’s testimony. He explained the differing effects of fainting spells on a person in a bath and said it would be impossible for Alice Burnham to be submerged in the Blackpool bath in any position given her size.
In Portland Oregon June a Washington area chatter frames reelection chances for President Wilson if the war drags on. Vice President Atterbury of the Pennsylvania Railroad notes a war ending soon could hike business losses, while remarking that the Bull Moose party has embarked on an undefined trip to Salt River. He also mentions visiting a fish wheel he had longed to see since a childhood geography book.
Chicago June 30 federal officials adopt a watchful waiting stance as big lumber dealers and building material makers plan to close pivots to halt the carpenters strike. They warn that any first sign of interstate trade disruption will trigger decisive federal action. District Attorney Clin says many complaints allege violations of antitrust law as non Illinois contractors face material shortages.
Readable fragments mention the Dacia, a former steamer named in a Brest voyage with cargo, and aviation gossip about Emperor Franz Josef instructing aviators. Local items include city hall talk, weather jokes, and church announcements with partial schedules and community notes from Big Windy and nearby areas.
From East St Louis to New York markets the daily quotations cover cattle beef steers steady to higher, yearlings and heifers, hogs and sheep with regional price spread. New York produce markets show poultry prices firm, cheese and butter rates steady to higher, with dairy products and eggs noted for regional variation.
fragments describe corn quality and watermelon yields, with Mr and Mrs Grant Taylor noted as having lost two something in a past event. The readable text suggests an agricultural brief detailing crop condition and potential losses.
Apsthagorean Knish 5 of Pythias held its annual officer selection on Wednesday night at Abetr Lodge. The election chose Detoz as C Br. C. di Butriz. iv C H. W. Palmer. Prelate Charldai Cotnaughton. Wailer Wallace as M at A Earl McCafferty as Fe C Wise installing officer to be held next Tuesday at 7:30.
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