Court continues term as judge and attorneys meet
Judge J W Orden and a chamber of attorneys from Daviess County gather at the courthouse this morning to arrange the remainder of the term. Several cases are continued including Archiald Yael unlawful sale of liquor and related liquor law violations, Wiliam A Wallages liquor sale in a drug store, and foreclosures. Also noted are petitions for custody, injunctions, damages, and administrator proceedings involving multiple parties.
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J. W. Orden
Chumber
Daviess County Harrow
John Pelren
Wiliam A. Wallages
New Factories Planned in Breall for Northwestern Company
In Breall Indiana on May 9, local leaders announced two new factories to be built by the Northwestern Can Company and the Food Products Company. A site was provided with a $7,000 grant and the Northwestern Can Company received a $25,008 bonus. Construction on the plants is set to resume with builders back on site.
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Breall
Ind
Two Thunder
Piligens
Moonday Pighe
O' the Toasters
Chiba
Northwestern Can Company
Ean
Fond’ Products Company
Vietvola concert at Malm street home tonight
The D. P. O. E will host a Vietvola concert at their Malm street home tonight with admission limited to order members. G. B. Price, a Victor demonstrator, attended Monday night and may return from Vin chines tonight to join the event. The instrument used belongs to Frank H. Fornwald, Victor agency.
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Owtst Malm Street
G. B. Price
Victor People
Vinchines
Frank Fl. Fornwald
Vitor Luuching
Church janitor pleads guilty in Terre Haute court
Frank Hut, janitor of the First Methodist church in Terre Haute, pleaded guilty in circuit court to attacking four girls. He was sentenced to life imprisonment in the Michigan City prison. Hut is described as a married man around 40.
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Terre Haute, Tid
Frank Hut
First Methodiat Church
Michigan City
Hui
Fey
Odon Woman 15 Sues For Divorce
Hester Fl Pergling files for divorce from poultry dealer Pershing of Odon after claiming they married in August 1910 and lived together since. She seeks custody of six children, alleging intoxication cruelty and inhuman treatment and arguing the husband mishandled family expenses. Hastings Allen Hastings represent the petitioner.
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Hester FL
Pergling
Hes Imat
Imer Pershing
Odon
Mola Fla
Hastinga
Allen & Hastings
Seven White Cappers Landed by Sheriff
A Bloomington digpatch reports seven whitecappers arrested by the sheriff late Monday evening in the southeast county area. William C. Chambers and Jack Grube Furmer are in custody for their alleged part in the Friday night whitecapping of Wirrey McFarrey, bringing total arrests to seven from a gang of fifteen involved.
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Bloomington 5
William C. Chambers
Jack Grube Furmere
Couoty
Wirrey McFarrey
Chambers
Grub
Afteen
Bill Gar Will Arrive Saturday
The hill car for Gentry Bros. elr eye and dog and pony show will arrive in Washington Saturday to advertise the gaming of the show on Friday. M I Regular meeting J. C. O. F. lodge tonight at their hall, Wilson bidding a-
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Bill Gar
Gentry Bros
Elreye
Dog and Pony Show
Washington
J. C. O. F. Lodge Toniehe
Wison
Speey Stands Pat in Farm Policy Debate
A fragmented OCR item notes a debate over tariff and reciprocity with President Taft. It mentions twenty-five farmers, the National Grange, and concerns about party alignment. The passage is garbled but hints at a public stance on policy and the president’s response.
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Taft Mon
Dar
Iia
Veterans Honor Tombs On Oak Grove Trip
Veterans from the area gathered for a ceremonial observance at Oak Grove cemetery. They laid flowers on the graves of fallen comrades and, after the program, returned to the city. Calls went out for car offers to support the event with volunteer drivers from local firms and individuals listed as contributing cars and funds.
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Court House
Oak Grove
Wien
the Democrat Ubtee
Jung le
James AL Gi
W. W. Barnett & Sons
Frank B. Fornwild
Gates & Keith
Henry Backes
Br. GC
H. Yenne
Marshall Wilson
Nan Askinswall Ves Her Horse Nan Avkinwall Ves
Nan Avkinwall, a young woman, rode Norgetinek from San Francisco to New York City. She refused to sell her horse after a man claimed the animal, speaking of hardship and survival. Nan married the man who leads her ahead, cares for the horse, and rarely lets others approach.
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Nan Avkinwall
Norgetinek
York
Frisea
Rockies
Harry Eastridge Named New Policeman Tonight
Harry Eastridge, about forty, appointed Monday night to the AIEAL police core as a night foreman. A well known Washington man, formerly an engineer on the Illinois side of the B and O, he will begin duty tonight and is expected to serve with credit.
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Harry Eastridge
AIEAL
Adral
Gres
Eastridge
Iman
Ihnols
B. & O. Samtteteraeaffrand
Nomination talk and Interior debates boil in Washington
The article reports on MLSE and Fisher discussions over a nomination and possible appeal hearing. It describes Interior Department proceedings with Land Commissioner Dennett and a law review, plus political remarks by Wilson and Roosevelt allies. It notes arrests, court actions, and a New Jersey senator's statements on a presidential bid.
Wet towns and blame for liquor laws in America
A critical, opinionated column argues that many so called wet and dry towns reflect deeper civic failings than mayoral fault. It condemns public sentiment, enforcement gaps, and legislative overreach, noting judges and juries sometimes acquit or disagree, and warns against relying on broad laws to force virtue.
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Indianapolis Star
Maine
Hargas
Martinsville
Fern
England
Women painters in Fort Worth advertised for work
Fort Worth May 9 women in blue overalls applied for rag house painting jobs. W C Baldwin invited applicants, two women accepted. Contractor Edwin drew union painters into dispute and offered $1.76 per day. several applicants responded to the ad.
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Fort Worth
Tex
W. C. Baldwin
Dwin
Read Admiral Nomination Amid Navy Protest
President Tate sent to the Senate the nomination of Capt. Austin M. Knight for rear admiral despite Secretary Meyers protest. Knight was acquitted by court martial for the sinking of the monitor Puritan off Hampton Roads. The text also notes Ohio Homeopathic Society annual meeting with Dr W B Carpenter delivering welcome and remarks.
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Meyers
Washington
Tate
Austin M. Knight
Columbus
Bay
W. B. Carpenter
Homéopathic Medical Society of Ohio
Harriman
Charles Hoyt
H. Frankiin Staples
Cleveland
Eye sight testing offer with local optician services
Reading at varying distances, the notice urges immediate eye examinations for long or short sight. It claims expertise in optical work and promises precise adjustment of lenses to improve and rest vision, with reasonable charges described.
East Fifth Street Opening Move Approved by Council
The city council adopted a declaratory resolution to open East Fifth Street from its current terminus at the B and O Southwestern railroad to North Peart Center Street. The street will be sixty feet wide, extending about two blocks. The measure, introduced by Cornellman Hopkwell of the Fourth ward, follows approval of establishing a grade on West Sixth Street between Falnut Street and the B and J railroad. The treasurer reported balances and warrants, with a May 1 balance of $14,034.70. Council actions also include further investigations into local matters and related public works orders.
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Coulec
B, & Oy Southwestern Railroad
Abe
Peart Center Street
Cornellman
Lawson Stuckey
Atrestoner
Riester Ward
Furthea
Mahoney
Fornwald Co
Daviess County
Cabe
Miners Examining Board Continues Sessions Across Counties
The Daviess county miners examination board held sessions in the county courthouse inviting local miners to secure required certificates before work in coal mines. The board, delayed by late books, will resume Monday then travel to Montgomery and Henderson towns to examine miners from Barr town.
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Daviess County
Court House
Wash-ington
Montgomery
Fannesburg
Barr
Arrest Report Shaky Details From Local Court Case
Bob McKernan was arrested after a hotel incident linked to a rape allegation involving a 14 year old girl. The defendant, Patrick McCrishken, faces a May hearing set for 2 p.m. Bond was set at 41,000. The case involves Edna Brommatt and a young woman named Bayemlarten Kerman, with disputed accounts of movements and actions surrounding the incident.
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Hugi
Bob McKernat
Patrick McCrishken
Charae
Ty Squire Kellith
Brummett
Mothe Brommatt
Tof Bayemlarten Kerman
Ds Angery
Lp. m
Kernan
McKernegn
Misa Edna Broment
Echoo
The Mexican War on Screen at The Pronger Play House
A program of moving pictures titled The Mexican War will be shown tonight at the Pronger Play House. Scenes depict Diaz troops and Juarez, with lectures by two men who won there. The program includes The American Trees on the Border and other films. plans for a new United States theater in New York are noted, with a $000,000 cost and a white marble building planned.
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Casco Ginna
Mexico
United States
Mach
New York
York Clu
Clyde Marty
Marin i
Mapager Palmer
Ae Martin
Bert ‘Thompson
Masini
Ivor
Clyd
Martin
Déage
Issa Ee
Geniua
Ates
Ing
Clyde
Mandabagh Coal Co Receiver Appointed After Suit
Amid a contested case against James Thompson et al, Judge Ogdon ordered the Mandabagh Coal Company receiver and appointed John Dosch as receiver to manage ongoing affairs. The report blends legal action with local entertainment notices and small-town happenings in Washington.
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James Thompson
Mandaback
Ogdon
John Dosch
Dosewan
Mene
Sturgeon man charged after home incident
A man identified as Sam Storge was arrested at his home on Seventh Street and charged with running. He is scheduled to appear in police court tomorrow morning. The case was set for trial soon after recognizance was posted.
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Fisher
Cosa
Dennett
Itg
iMry Hughes
Az & Clainy
Register
Gifford Pinchor
Enghts
Reagkon Stabel
Sam Storge
Polky
Putin
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