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Washington Washington Democrat

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1908

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Terre Haute Chosen for Next K of C Meeting

The Indiana state Knights of Columbus adjourned a pleasant session with a wood gathering and dance. Next year’s convention will be at Terre Haute. Officers elected include Deputy Grand Knight William P. Breen Fort Wayne and Secretary Charley Becker Logansport. Richard Flynn and others appointed delegates to conventions. A Vaughan lecture on Love drew a large audience at the opera house, followed by a Shakespeare talk.

Father Vaughan Opera House Colamaua Chad Reaugbun Nang Knigttd Klofer Hourgholizers Difternoon Sosalén Terre Haute Wwilstan Breen Fort Wayne Charley J+ Becker Lo Bansport E. J Riley Josepih Becker Charles KR Dutlin Flynn Michigan City W. McCarty Washington Dr. Herteling Notre Dame Charles Kor Dlegg Madison W. St. Hannes Logansport Lawrence J. Vaughan Citizens' Lecture Association Knighte Cotum 1 Elf and Knights Prograss Willington Oil Arnoia J! Paligett Atvfar Willian Ft. Breen Ft. Wayne Toja

Indiana Miners Vote To Quit Tomorrow

About 16 000 Indiana miners plan a work stoppage beginning tomorrow amid talks led by National President T G Lewis. The action aims to pressure wage and labor condition concessions, with a conference expected to consider the stoppage's impact on operations and regional support.

Indiana

Fragmented OCR note on threats to women and injury

A damaged OCR fragment references women and threats, mentioning injury and a suspect or event terms. It lacks clear names, dates, or locations to identify the full story or outcome.

Underground Gan Disaster and Mine Fatalities in Wilkesbarre

A mine explosion at Mount Lookout colliery near Wilkesbarre Pennsylvania injures and traps several miners. Rescue teams work to control flames, shut off gas, and prevent further spread while authorities report on the incident and note the earlier fatality.

Michael Mehwalty Ye Ringe George Methhit Lawts Patasky Joseph Jonesy Bumdoneed Ord

Fragmentary OCR Notes on Tax, Land, and Local Officials

Fragmented text mentions tax settlement with the ship assessor and city land ownership. Jumbled references include Dregecitor, union joiners, flood of city residents, and a Mr. Walman or Walman tied to a Indiana locale. The passage is garbled with partial names and vague events.

Prospective Missouri Prospectors Report on New Co

The article notes plans to organize a Delaware Missouri company with capital stock of 100000 dollars, offering shares at five dollars. Officers will be elected at a Friday meeting. Local prospectors names include Camp, Van Trees, Nugent, Prater, Yoors, Smoot, and Truelove.

Ineal Dasplin Missouri Foptin Foptin, Which Missed Rhrough Harry van I Trees Thomas Nugent John W W. Prater O. A. Yoors John Smoot W I. Smoot MW. C. "Truelove

First Colored Jury Deliberates in Gilson County

Princeton Indiana May 13 The first colored jury in Gilson County was sworn in Ace Sprowl's court Monday evening and returned verdicts in two cases of provocation and assault and battery both favoring the defendants The trials involved Edgar Calhoun and a nine year old boy Eddie with Artie Anderson as the complainant and accusations of improper conduct by Mrs Calhoun during the conflicts

Princeton Ind Gilson County Indus Ace Sprowl Susan Chihoun Edgar Artie Anderson Edgar Calhoun Eddie

Grand Warder Name To Be Presented At State Lodge

Ideal Knights Templar will meet in Winona next June for the annual state lodge. Alitian Himeraly will be presented as candidate for grand Warder, the state lodge’s only elective office. Knights from across the area plan to attend the conclave on June 10 12 14. Attendees include Penton Hale Hen Ritter Albert Perishing Frank Menfulles and Mr Hug of Elmore township and Albert Westhafer of Steete.

Knights Templar Winona Alitian Himeraly Algher Penton Hale Hen Ritter Albert Mr. Hug Elmore Township Abert Westhafer Steete Valparaiso

Elks Seek $60,000 For New Church Endowment

Marvin Pavaba resigns from Peughkornale lode and urges Elks to raise 60 000 dollars for an Elks Church in the city. A voluntary 25 cent assessment on 350 000 members nationwide funds the project with Rev. Jacobs to take permanent charge.

Poughkeepste Nooy Mes Vich Eka Marvin Pavaba Pine Plains Peughkornale Lode Elks Jacobs

Former Washington citizen praises mild winter in Redlands

John E. Williams of Redlands writes to the Democrat to say the past winter was the most delightful since its removal. He notes his family enjoys life, calling the season pleasant and adequate for all.

John E. Williams Redlands California The Democrat Mic

Hyatt Store Sold to Linton Buyer in Seaboard Move

Cameron Hyatt sells his Cameron Hyatt's store stock to J. Loughmiller of Linton. Loughmiller will move to the city to run the shop and expand stock including groceries. H. D. Simp and Wyan are noted as involved in local film ventures in Rockport and French Lick.

Cameron Hyatt I. d. ‘Toughmailler Linton Win Deykodds Seast Main Loughmiller Linton Olso Simp Rockport French Lick

Receiver Browstown Bank in suit for 330000 damages

The receiver for the Peoples State Bank of Brownstown through attorneys Williar Robertson and Blam & Fesler filed in the Marton circuit court against A W Whokipaon a damages claim of 330000. The petition alleges mismanagement from January 1 1903 until the appoint of Hugh A Bubs Fell as bank president.

Scar Brooks Peoples Stats Bank of Brownstown Williar Robertson Blam & Fesler Gulf Marton Elreutt A.W

Thompson and Burrell Alleged Bank Loot Conspiracy

The text accuses Thompson and his dealer In marging of conspiring to loot the bank and divert funds. Burrell allegedly obtained possession of the money via drafts and forged notes indorsed to drafts drawn by Thombyon, who moved funds to cover Burrell’s sales. It claims overdrawn accounts and that Thompson knew money was unlawfully drawn.

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San Francisco Navy Ball Dazzles Officers and Guests

The San Francisco society hosts an exclusive California club ball at the Auditorium, where bluejackets and petty officers in blue uniforms mingle with high society guests. Officers and their wives attend, many dancing with sailors, while excursions and games fill the schedule. The anchored fleet remains a remarkable sight before months of possible departure.

San Francisco California San Franciavo Society Santa Barbara Ocean Boulevard Livi

Fourth of July Celebration Plans Stir Woodmen Discussion

May is marked by talk among Modern Woodmen of America about celebrating the Fourth. A committee member named Coulter proposes sending a battalion to Washington to be enlisted for the celebration, while personal influences and marriage vows shape opinions.

America Vincerhés Washington

Settlement Sought In Sims Gase Suit Over Van Buren Shortage

Officials plan a tentative settlement to cover a Van Buren shortage amid a dispute with township authorities. Ex-trustee Stn allegedly owes 2600 dollars while some claimants press for 2300. A bonds consultation proposed paying 1400 to Washington sVance and Bara 500, with further funds before final settlement.

van Buren Fizurba Tristee Phe Gondahi Hondisme

Ring Evidence Deepens in Gunness Case Mystery

An article reports on a surge of new clues in the Belle Gunness case from La Porte Indiana. It cites rings believed linked to Gunness and possible connections to her dead husband and her children. The report notes authorities and officials discussing the evidence and potential motives.

J. H. Meyer Dred. Ty Lottera Lamphere Mack Smith

Roy Smiley Graduation Noted Amid Turbulent Text

Fragmentary OCR reports a dental graduate named Roy Smiley or Roy Damiley from an unnamed college. The text is garbled but indicates ceremonial completion and a plan to locate in Richmond.

Teen surgeon Dr Charlee Bandel vows Supreme Court bid

In Crawfordsville Indiana on May 18 the report notes youth Charlee Bandel son of Pree O Bandel plans to pursue medical licensing with support from Dr. Martin W Littleton. The piece hints at a legal fight for licensure and mentions a staged editorial noting the hidden ads and job lots included with the notice.

Cramfordsville Ind Charlee Bandel Sete Medielns J, Beaton Martin “W. Littleton Supreme Court

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