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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1911
Page
1
A Maryland man used forged checks to drain banks in Kansas and Kentucky while posing as a buyer linked to Washington interests. He befriended Meade County bankers, worked with a Washington bank, and left behind unpaid drafts and a trail of bounced instruments before fleeing to Washington.
Brindley Company engineers from New York along with Mr Forsythe and Mr Anny inspect the Vincennes Washington river bridge site. They tour the river area and review plans for the bridge between Vincennes and Washington.
The St Marys picnic in Hare township drew a large crowd and raised substantial gross receipts. The St Marys bail team defeated St Michaels with a final vote of 3 to 0.
George Hodge seeks a habeas corpus writ in circuit court to win possession of his seven year old son Noble from Martha A Cinseth and Theny Thompson claiming rightful custody. Railroad medical examiners urge the company to grant an increase in the salables of chatte.
A call to outfit a boy this fall with Hamilton Brown Security Shoes. The ad promotes sturdy footwear for school and activities, emphasizing safety and reliability.
A garbled OCR fragment describes a deadly street event. It mentions a person named Howard Savage, an apparent accident during a parade or march, and a fatal outcome with unclear details. The text is severely corrupted and lacks verifiable particulars.
Work on a trench near Mr. Marten’s property stopped when residents argued the width of an air vent would not meet the 20 foot specification. A city meeting was held at 1 pm to resolve the misunderstanding and arrange payment for work already completed, with a rework plan to follow.
A fifth annual reunion of the One Hundred and Fifty-ninth Spandah American veterans was held. The event featured a parade and included attendees from Terre Haute New Albany Washington Wyansville Kometeire Mardd sin Brownstaw Miodmington Brownstaw etc.
Unclear text fragment mentions engines at Delaware Indiana with garbled names and scattered phrases. No coherent event or entities clearly identifiable.
In Chesterfield court the elderly Beattie patriarch testified about his son Paul Beattie Jr. and the murder of his wife. He described family ties and urged leniency as the defense sought to show a protective bond and reduced motive. Police and witnesses including Ernest Neblitt and Joe Talley described gun sightings and near-night events surrounding the crime.
Sept 1. A heated controversy arose after the appointment of a Negro to a high legal post by President Taft. The appointee, a former de son of Toston, faced strong opposition from Southern members who vowed to use their influence to compel his withdrawal during the convention.
The fragment notes Miss Cord Vester Tete Golas will teach in the Tolontoul high school. It states she has recently graduated from the local high school and is daughter of Mrs Wo Xheste.
A German steamer Rhein from Bremen reported a passenger, a 27 year old woman identified as Mrs Fight, jumped overboard early August 2. She was pulled from the water and later buried at sea. The incident occurred amid a voyage to the United States and involved the ship’s captain and crew.
Evidence shows robbers plundered victims after the Morgan opera house fire panic last Saturday night in Canon, with 26 dead. Police report twelve gold watches, several diamond rings and brooches, and purses containing money missing. robbers likely discarded some items.
Jatin Jo Barked of 40% Herron Mreet entertained many children Thursday from 2 to 3 as the eighth anniversary of his birth. Games and refreshments were enjoyed by Stanton Wand yuft Ralph Kramer Richard Read William Walker Charles Walker Austin Cabel Lawrence Stevens Charles.
The Machinists union pushed into Thursday night discussions about a shop dispute over distillssa with Livres Honse Association representatives. Gorge A. Notte led the meeting, refused to name workers, and pledged to pursue resolution soon. The Red Men's hall gathering drew a large attendance and strong turnout from members.
Phanas Comghlio, son of Couche Yn, and Mite Comehlin wed in a secret ceremony after a wartage hail and eloped to Lawrenceville. The couple, once refused a license, pursued a clandestine marriage with help from a youthful clerk. The bride is daughter of Fithn Carr of Lawrenceville.
Bronk Vinkan an aged ivorgian was found guilty in Mayor McCarty court of selling beer. He was fined £56 and costs. He did not call for jury or an attorney. The beer was claimed not to be his property but Hart’s. He thought it was dry product. He claimed intent to preax line ured and remembered Zin- Kin was caneh. The sale to two Joe mer and ins as dar by twee of the efeers. The scent of the sate was in hin tun ream on Must Preagrth etoeet.
A jumbled report describes a batters misplay and a blow to Ash at St Mary's during a practice session. It notes fielding work and an aviation exhibit in Glney with dates around September 6 mentioned by Frederick Morlan.
An ad offers a range of mobility aids including elastic troasas and leather covered tress at low prices. Prices listed from $1 to $96. The message appears in a local pharmacy classified insertion.
Five prominent Daviess county families gathered Thursday for annual reunions in Sugarlynd Grove. Large crowds enjoyed a long banquet, then a ball game where Bert Agan’s seat led 91 to 15 as Ad Co fault impressed with strong hits. Multiple reunions, including Arthur, Steel, Allen, and Keith families, drew visitors and lively entertainments.
Vincennes Mr Menlo Moore plans vaudeville production in Chicago with Gus Sun as equal partner. The project will stage in the Schifler or Strauss buildings and last about thirty five weeks, while Moore seeks homes for his family. Hamilton Coleman of Mort H Singer Productions will direct the show. Hydrophobia reportedly causes the death of Mrs Thomas McKiver near Princeton Indiana after a bite last February.
Next week will see a busy court house as the September term opens and county officials meet for their regular session. The Davies county court and county commissioners will discuss and approve the year's expenditures.
Mrs. A. E. K. Fowler aged sixty seven died at Olney Thursday. She was the mother of IL E. Fowler, an engineer on the 7 & O Southwestern. Mrs. Fowler had gone to Olney to attend the funeral.
The McCra gken reunion at Bethany Thursday drew about eight hundred attendees with many travelers. Rev. G B Weeks gave an address. Orin F E Mec r isken was elected president, H H McClarken secretary, and plans were set for next year’s gathering on the last Thursday of August.
A man on a barn roof in San Likaditeday fell after the ladder slipped. He grabbed a hitching post and sustained a hand gash and facial bruise. He was later taken to the city by automobile for treatment.
The funeral for William Simmers Whe Ula abe in Missouri was held this morning in Farham, conducted by Rev. Ayden B. Allen at Oak Grove. The body was shipped to the city for burial, with details of Summers death discussed in community notices.
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