14 Nov 1906
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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1906
Page
1
A report from the Louis Hotel notes the marriage of a Hington woman to an unnamed groom. Details on dates, full names, and location specifics are limited in the readable fragments.
Washington society tidings report the upcoming marriage of William E Garrop of St Louis to Miss Besale Wsoh of this city to be held at the Southern hotel at 9 oclock with a banquet to follow. Mr McGarrey arrived Friday and will accompany Miss Wilson Jett to St Louis. He formerly worked in Blunogtoyher and now has a good position in St Louis, with many friends here.
Norman Herryn, returned to the state reformatory Tuesday for breaking parole, may serve the full remaining sentence of two to fourteen years. Herryn was sent to the reformatory in 1901 for interstate battery with intent to kill Harley Abbott.
Fragmentary notice reports Mrs Plopenca Bilmtre of Sugarjond jefe at 4 jr, dangerously ill in Rexponse to a long distance message from Mrs John 8 Asin of Sugarjond jefe. The communication concerns her daughter in that city.
Mutilated ballots in Gibson County draw attention to voting errors across fifteen precincts with about four hundred tickets uncounted. County and state ballot losses appear uneven across townships, with Davie ss and other precinct totals showing the impact on county and state tallies.
A partial OCR reads that county ballots were thrown out with 120 ballots rejected and 13 protested. The note mentions Bert Hicks, formerly connected with Meredith, facing charges related to a two-hotel scheme in Kansas and a calendar of next year.
A local business and a second shop were broken into on Tuesday in Farilington. Police are investigating, with no injuries reported and no suspects yet identified.
Burglars smashed rear windows at Kroeger’s and Norris & Son’s Grocery Tuesday night. A watch, three rings, and emblem jewelry were stolen at Kroeger’s, with Norris & Son’s missing small items. Entry was gained by breaking glass and crawling through openings. no money was taken from Norris & Son’s. Investigators linked the two break ins to the same culprit.
Vincent Moore and his son Reymond died in a house blaze in Paoli last night. His wife and daughter, along with a young woman schoolteacher, were injured but survived. Officials believe the fire started from a defective stove.
A historical essay argues that Western claims of Christian superiority have been challenged by Japan’s rise. It discusses civilization’s progress, the clash of empires, and the shift of global influence from Europe to Asia, urging a reevaluation of racial hierarchies and international relations.
Fragmented notes describe anticipated time changes and financial issues around rail service in November. References mention Pacific Ocean, Ishida, tariff policies, and rivalry between Pennsylvanian lines and Harriman interests. Predictions include train No. 4 and arrival times to St Louis and Washington, with schedule shifts between Cincinnati and St Louis.
Klondyke stock schemes surface as Frank Lory faces lawsuits. Indicted for conducting a fake gambling game, Lory and associates Max Beaver and Dyfie NéRy were arraigned in Haysville with a venue change sought. Case details remain uncertain as defendants, out on bond, await trial in circuit court.
The official vote shows Congressman Chaney defeating Davis by a slim margin amid judicial troubles within Greene and Sullivan counties. Sullivan’s abstention and protest votes shifted the outcome, with Davis facing a stronger challenge from the Socialist candidate China. The piece notes turnout and regional impact though contains garbled phrasing.
Light precipitation possible tonight with rain or snow mixed. Warmer conditions arrive tonight and continue into Thursday with gradual clearing and warmer temperatures.
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