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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1909
Page
1
A Knox county report claims about fifty people in Bicknell have smallpox. Dr. L B Staley condemns the claim as exaggerated, says quarantine is in place, and health officials are active to prevent a new outbreak. Only a few serious cases reported. origin of infection not determined.
Terre Haute Indiana November 11. Ma bel Worthington fired on his brother-in-law Morton Brooks at Brooks's farm, then killed him with an ax. Brooks wounded in the head and Worthington seriously injured. both wealthy farmers in the county's northeast. The clash stemmed from a family quarrel.
Widow Mrs. Margaret Padgett of 103 West Walney faced a peculiar ordeal over pension payments. Her late husband George W. Padgett, Civil War veteran, left a small pension to her son-in-law. pension rules require a notary deed for quarterly disbursals, with agents in Indianapolis handling vouchers and misdirected correspondence noted in November letters.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions individuals and an auditor but lacks coherent facts. No definite event, date, or location present to summarize into a proper news item.
The article describes disputes over old property lines marked by an “ancient fence” along Whi Square and adjacent lots. It notes ownership transfers and a later sale affecting the fence boundary. A man named Swan Wade, a young resident of Thevey Avenue, died after weeks of illness.
Former superintendent of the trust and six others plead not guilty to charges in a custom fraud scheme. Prosecutors accuse the group of illicitly benefiting from imported goods through altered customs paperwork and misrepresented value.
The Taft administration is under pressure as rumors of state’s evidence sweep through Washington. Attorney General Wickersham and Secretary of the Treasury Veagh prepare to present cases against directors and officers of major trusts in a government wide probe. Parr’s sensational statements fuel speculation that higher officials may be implicated in the acero thefts and customs schemes.
Cherry Illinois November 17 two companies of the Sixth Regiment arrived by midnight under Col Dickson to guard the St Paul mine where 300 entombed men are believed dead. Authorities seek to prevent disorder while experts assess rescue chances amid raging fire and extreme heat.
A fragmented local snippet reports a man from Pennsylvania said to have arrived in town after a crisis. The article notes his behavior ranges from calm to violent at times and mentions medical treatment for mania and psychiatric evaluation.
Tuesday afternoon a program by the 6th division Vocational Club featured songs and readings led by Miss Mae Lyhan and Miss Lillie Brooks. Mrs Hyatt attended the federated clubs convention and spoke on musical refinement. After the program, children were served tea and cake, with a charity drive planned for December.
A Chicago quartet drew a fine audience at the Citizens’ Cane opera house. The tenor impressed with solid tone and stage presence while the group delivered graceful numbers. An encore matched the program and the crowd lingered for more despite a chilly hall and heat issues.
The article describes a release by Biples Nal ul Wortas, a report about Camoua Wieher strain poultry, hens and a cockerel, with a first premium at St. ae County fair. One hen sold for 1000 dollars while eggs fetch four dollars per dozen. a dog was exchanged for a 106 dollar value. A boy, believed to be with Gypsies, claims his father may be living but cannot be located. Sullivan County authorities will continue searching for relatives.
Harry Evans of the Burroughs Adding Machine Company writes from Hamilton Montana about meeting Dr Frederick Cook the polar explorer at a dinner. Evans reports Cook shared details of his pole expedition and claims of McKinley and Perry era bribery attempts to deny his ascent.
The handsome new brick school building at Plainville will be dedicated Thursday evening. State Superintendent Robert J. Aley arrives in Washington at noon and, with Superintendent Burrix, will visit several schools before attending the 7 o'clock dedication. Aley will deliver the address and Kiefe's orchestra will provide music.
Judge Houghton heard arguments on motions for a new trial in the Face of Nugent vs Cooper damage case. Nugent won judgment for loss of infant caused by an auto owned by Cooper. The judge has the matter under advisement.
Vincennes plans shift as Webb Motor Fire Apparatus Company moves its lantern factory to St Louis. The town has seen several manufacturing failures in recent years amid economic pressures and alleged ignorance in local policies.
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