Broad Daylight Safe Robbery Strikes Washington Office
A bold daytime burglary at Heffernan and Matingly’s office in Washington occurred during the noon hour Wednesday. A thief unlocked the office after staff left, took 47 in cash and a river dollar from the till, plus checks totaling several amounts, including 82 805 JP Emith and 1065 Beadle Alien, as they were left in the safe and cash box.
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Heffernan & Matingly
Heffernan
Ella Brown
Jock
Hamlet Alien
Emith
Irnstee
Beadle Alien
Trnster
Hige
Robbery Probe Amid Public Expenditure Debate
A fragmented account discusses public spending and tax concerns, contrasting Republican and Democratic views on extravagance while detailing a bank safe theft. The piece notes a robbery linked to the Valon Building and Loan and questions accountability of Mr Heffernan.
Young Girl Whipped by Mother in City Court
In Evansville Indiana a 16 year old girl described by police judge G Winfrey as an offender was whipped by her mother in a city cell room after the judge advised corporal punishment might work better than jail. The mother carried out the punishment with a 36 inch rawhide whip striking twenty places on the girl’s shoulders and back.
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G. Wintrey
Winehtrey
Winfrey
Taoof
Uark Prep
Cleveland teachers accused as effeminate by civic figure
A Cleveland educator decries teachers as effeminate and urges male students to quit sports and adopt stricter discipline. He argues male role models are needed and condemns women teaching as a corrupting influence, urging a shift to a more masculine training style.
Mourning Dog Stays By Tragedy Scene in Hazelton
A large dog belonging to the Lewis boys who drowned in White River remains by the riverbank. The animal howls for hours and aids searchers by diving as authorities recover the bodies. Since the tragedy the dog has refused to eat and stays near the Lewis home and the scene.
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Hazelton
Ind
Lewis
White River
Jin
Jaerty
Goodwin Wins Pitching Duel for Columbus League Team
Goodwin pitched a 3 to 1 victory over Adi Apapalis yesterday, allowing five hits while scattering three bases on balls. He hit a three-base hit in the seventh inning and scored the winning run for his Radium club in the revived contest.
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Vison Goodwin
Weet
Adiatapails
Goodwin
Adiapapalis
Ron
Keith Family Holds Twelfth Annual Reunion at Sugarland Grove
The Keith family of Daviess County gathered for their twelfth annual reunion at Vance's grove in Sugarland on the Vonre farm. About 200 attendees shared a ground feast laid by the women of the family as elders like Jared Keith and Uncle George Keith attend. The event marks a long tradition tracing back to George H. Helth and early settlement near Sugarland.
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Keithe
Daviess County
Vance’s Grove
Sugarland
Themelve
Oml Vonre
Keids
Sugarluod
Haa Ern
Sugarlang
Retter
Ar Farax
Keith
Seolland
Indiana
George H. Helth
Jared
Georga
Isaac
Wiliam Keith
Bla
Jared Keith
George Keith
Great Keith
Grand Army III Parade in Toledo Details and Incidents
Toledo reports a Grand Army parade drawing about 140000 visitors with few accidents and notable spacing among veterans from eight to twelve thousand. The day featured safety, orderly crowds, and a humorous float procession including a broom-bearing chant and Uncle Sam effigy. A separate accident at an air show near Waterville, Ohio, saw Charles Oliver Jones plunge 500 feet after flames erupted from a gas bag. he died about an hour and a half later.
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Toledo
Whitlock
Poiae
Goma
Garp Stoois
Rhaie Latand
Trolvetqran Tare
Georgi
South Dakota
North Dakota
Sam
Oklahoma
Waterville
Oliver Jones
Weiner Seronau
Hammersport
Jones
Wagons Arrive From Indianapolis for Country School Children
Four wagons arrived from Indianapolis to haul country school boys and girls to the consolidated school. Each wagon holds about twenty children and can be closed. The country children of today will not plow through the snow as their forefathers did.
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Npen
Indianapolis
Country School
Five Year Old Austin Cabel Celebrates Birthday
Master Austin Cabel age five of Flora and East Fifth Street marked his birthday with a gathering of friends at his home. Guests included Miss Mary Genett of Kentucky and Miss Isabel Lancaster of Winrepines, with Miss Clara Harvey present on West Walnut Street.
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Austin Cabel
A. F. Cabel
Flora and
East Fifth
Examinations Report Mixed Focus at Local School
Fragmentary note describes examinations given to high school pupils with varied results. The text mentions mornings, conditions, and a slow pace for some students amid a spring setting. No clear names, dates, or organizations are identifiable.
Birthday Surprise for Mrs Henry Stumpp in Firat Street
A surprise birthday gathering at Mrs Henry Stumpp’s northeast Firat Street home featured a crown of trends, baskets, and a fine dinner. Attendees included Mr and Mrs William Himburg, Mrs Maurice Lauby, Mrs Lena Raymann, Mr George Kempf, Mrs Margaret Smith, Mrs Louise Reckers, Mrs Joseph Kassler, Mrs Theodore Himburg, Mrs George Smith, Misses Margaret Herr Louisa Reckers and Margaret Stumpp, and Frank Hassler.
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Henry Stumpp
Firat Street
Stumpp
William Himburg
Maurice Lauby
Lena Raymann
George Kempf
Margaret Smith
Louise Reckers
Joseph Kassler
Theodore Himburg
George Smith
Margaret Herr
Louisa Reckers
Margaret Stumpp
Frank Hassler
Cupid’s Wedding in Country Home Unites Speece and Jackman
The marriage of Prof. Eugene Speece and Miss Celestia Jackman took place this week at the bride’s country home with Rev. William Moore officiating. After a bountiful dinner, guests departed for Clarion Iowa where Speece teaches. Out-of-town attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Richard Espin of French Lick and the Speere and Wiclitama families from West Baden and Montgomery.
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Cupid
Eugene Speece
Celestia Jackman
William Moore
Clarion
Iowa
Speece
Richard Espin
French Lick
Ray Speere
Cressa Speere
West Baden
Thomas Wiclitama
Montgomery
Behold a Republic of Equal Rights and Global Destiny
The text envisions a national destiny surpassing past glories, asserting all men are created equal with unalienable rights. It portrays a republic guiding liberty and moral progress, standing amid empires, aiming for universal brotherhood and becoming the world’s moral arbiter. It cites W. J. Bryan in 1999 as a tangential reference.
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Efe
Prac
Alnepwlle
Poarstueruda
J Bryan
Cote
Circus Gambling and Sideshow Scandal Report
A Washington circus day exposed rampant gambling on the show grounds with open violations of law. Spectators, including women and children, were drawn to the side show where games of chance operated from morning till night. Police inaction and a violent beating of Eric Lawhorn highlight public outrage and calls for enforcement.
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Eric Lawhorn
Lawhermao
Ashy
Dar
Forte
Washington
Poll of Pike County reveals party lead shifts
A Pike County poll conducted by both parties shows Republicans claiming a 50 to 105 margin while Democrats dispute the tally. Local observer Harry G Strappe bought a power press in Locgoover and plans to start a newspaper there in September.
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Petersburg
Pike
Pthe
Tidenberan
Watson
Harry G Strapee
Loogeover
Democrat
Boaiil
Getaber
Ginger Jar Empty as Indiana Democrats Face Infighting
Democratic state chairman Stokes Jackson visited Evansville and spoke on conditions across the state. He claimed Democratic leaders are confused and lacking a solid platform while predicting Marshall will win Indiana governor and a split ticket for the rest of the ticket. Republicans may cut congressional seats amid rising Democratic enthusiasm.
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Stokes Jackson
Evansville Wednes
Jackson
Marshall
Indiana
Bint
Private Dance At The Peoples Fall
A private dance was held at Peoples Fall last night by a crowd of young folk. About twenty couples attended.
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