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Newspaper

Washington Washington Democrat

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 13, 1908

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New Channel Would Benefit Water Company and City

River changes near Knox County could create a new channel from south of the B & GO Southwestern bridge toward Camp Manning. Opinions vary on success, with Gardiner arguing the shift aids the water company by enabling inland pumping and reducing sewage flow into Hawkins Creek. If formed, the channel would alter intake pipes and likely leave a river-side reserve for fishing, while sewage would be redirected away from the city.

Knox County McKinney Bend Southwestern Camp Manning McKinney Viry Gardiner Hawkins Creek Allway Wombany Plice

Distrig' Club Meeting At All Women's Clubs

An AA meeting of all women’s clubs in the congressional district will gather for a Trendy program. Mrs D I Kinsey of Valparaiso will issue the principal address at the Presbyterian church. Luncheon at Meredith hotel followed by a reception at Mrs Hiram Hyatt’s home.

New York Sut Casts Chapter On State Politics

The New York Sut, a radical Republican paper, critiques the state’s political landscape after editor Charles A. Dana’s death. It argues no Republican candidate, including Roosevelt, can beat Bryan or Hearst amid anticipated revolutionary changes shaping party coalitions.

New York

Biggest blind tiger charged to Columbia Club finances

A Chicago era clipping says the Columbia Club of Indianapolis, a prominent Republican group, faced a $4,000 drop in bar receipts for 1907 versus the prior year. The piece labels the club “the most notorious blind tiger” in Indiana and notes questions about its past earnings after 1907.

Columbia Club Indianapolis Judge Arlen Tiger Indiana Henry Milter Woot M—r—b Dsta Onety Hospital Tom Nugent Tack Prior Bara Mattingly Tom Stuy Sey Giorgie Dace Ville Nutes Stréer Radivny Ont Prd Lia Net Fiat Cara

The Chicago Glee Club and the beer question

An article discusses the Chicago Glee Club noted among the country’s best male quartets and their program while addressing a public debate on beer. It contrasts beer with temperance views, citing alcohol content and social perceptions, including opinions from German and American sources.

Citizens Lettre Chicago Greene Cin Ber Pew Oles Goa Chu Mple Chicago Glee Yury Iveregibo

Child Drowns in Grace and Wrist Laceration Incident

Five year old girl from Norman Probis, formerly of this city, was severely cut on the wrist after stepping on a plate of grass at her Vincennes home Thursday afternoon. Injuries required several stitches. Rev J M Douglass will begin a series on life of Christ next Sunday. Stereoscopic views of famous paintings by Christ will be shown to illustrate the sermon. A scarce stereoscope has been secured for these services.

Dovris Norman Probi Vincenned J. M. Douglass Chrish Christ Sprvicek

Accident left surgeon blind in one eye after operation

Surgeon Dr Minor and Capt Harry Bundschu of Lewisville figure in a Saturday afternoon operation. Bundschu lost a leg to save his life while Dr Minor developed eye injuries from poison infection. Sunday reports say Minor’s eyes not seriously endangered and he remains home with Dr Wright in attendance. Awning dealers are reaping a harvester.

Yinond Minor Louchais Harry Bundschu Lewisville Minor John KR. Wright

Fragmentary Quip Sparks Talk of Ailing Rivalry

A muddled OCR fragment suggests a terse exchange about fortunes and a husband seeking his fate. It hints at marital tension and a search for a man, with a wary tone about finding him. The text is incomplete and lacks clear names or events.

Friday the Thirteenth Quiet in Washington Alook at superstitions

A garbled column discusses Friday the Thirteenth in Washington with imagined misfortunes and exaggerated fears. It lists various people and events that did not occur, highlighting public caution and superstition without detailing concrete consequences or actions.

Washington

Deadly drugs ruin girl’s life in Indiana court suit

Delos Annian Aled sues Charles Apatin and Charles Kenneth Austin over morphine and other poisons sold to Lora Ethel Inman in 1908. Plaintiff claims the drugs, taken after warnings, caused permanent injuries to her stomach, intestines, heart and lungs and left her unable to work or serve. He seeks $5,000 for damages and medical care.

Furrther Towff Indiana Lehild Bieddngber Lora Ethel Iapan Sher Jer Lord Ethel Inman

Alvin Padgett Seeks Democratic Nomination in County

The Borax Star reports Alvin Padgett of Washington announcing his candidacy for Congress on the Democratic ticket. The piece notes Padgett’s expected local support and enthusiasm from friends in the county as he pursues the nomination.

Alvin Padgett Washington Hisself

Why Not People Seek More After Life Basics

Fragmentary quote from the Chicago Herald notes that once people secure life’s essentials they tend to desire luxuries, reflecting a social humor or commentary on consumption and aspiration. No additional context or names are provided.

Chicago Herald

Dems Plan Precinct Convention in Washington Township

Democrats attend township conventions to select delegates and alternates for state, judicial, and county meetings. Active Democrats from Washington Township will meet to choose delegates for the precinct and county zone events.

Miss Fe Juidletat Te Rade Acraty Washington Zinkbn

Injured in Mines at Men Mere With Berious Majer ies

Two serious accidents occurred at Highwell this week. A miner named WiviMeter, employed at a mute arty in the Tecumseh mine, was kicked by a mule and three ribs were broken. Wednesday afternoon Mike Hayle, a miner at Kaos Cul Company, was seriously injured by falling stone.

Highwell

Diverse Local News From Cincinnati and Indiana

Local remarks on political views and public figures appear alongside society notes. Visitors from Louisville Danville Cleveland and Indianapolis are mentioned with updates on hospitalities and ill relatives. Enlistments in local militia, mortgage applications filings and social events fill the page with community details from Cincinnati and Vincennes.

Auditing Panel Finishes Books Review at Vani Biren Township

The auditing committee completed its examination of the township finances. The final financial tabulation and full report are scheduled for release in the coming week, with attorneys following the case in Ft Kapaas where the forecast points to progress.

Vani Biren Ft.Kapaas Jeha

Wind Up The Receivership Ordered In Daviess Court

The Daviess circuit Court ordered wind up of the Water Company receivership with a sale anticipated. Stockholders may take over by paying costs between 420,000 and 484,000. if not, bonds holders will take over to protect interests. Receiver Charles G. Garner oversees assets and outstanding indebtedness totaling about 97,000 to 82,000. court notes fees under 85,090. Divorce Dalby v Dalby dismissed. court term adjournment planned.

Che Daviess Circuit Iy Water Company Pondhioldery Cigekholders Otala Charles G. Garatner Sims Ay - Garten Hiram Sima Nowh Dalby Daviess Bat Edrénit Warday

Hunter recounts brutal rat attack and survival

A Kentucky hunter named Guyon, living in Oakidad City, describes a terrifying night when a large rat swarm overran his shack. Surrounded, he fought rats biting through his trousers and shoes, sustaining hundreds of bites before aid arrived and he fled for safety, left wounded and exhausted.

Guyon Kentucky Oakidad Amuxtra Tha Tate York Cama Aman Sita Rais Analzes Heptucks

Show in Town at the Lyceum Opera House Tonight

A town company of twenty five to thirty performs The Mayor of Laughland at the Lyceum tonight. The cast arrived this afternoon and will bring ample scenery and costumes. The show previously played at Porton last night to great satisfaction. A St Patrick’s event is listed at St Peter’s School with a fifteen cent mission and a varied program of acts and songs.

Laughland Atseie Opera Housé Lkely Priton ST. Patrick's St. Peter's Montgomery Patrick’d Boys St. Péter’s Auime Wong

Marriage Notice in Barr Township Confuses Readers

Fragmentary OCR reports a marriage in Barr township between Miss Mame Williams and Charles Jones. The garbled text mentions celebration, publishing in Hearst sheet notices, and unknown editorial comments about the couple and their supposed lineage.

Mame EY Willame Joseph ‘Williams Barr Township Charie Jones Jones

Fragmented OCR Snippet On Grammar And Transitive Uses

A partial OCR passage discusses sit set transitive use of verbs and examples with table cloth seating and rider objects. It references different forms like lay and ap and mentions phrases about heavenly bodies and clothing in an uncertain context.

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