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Washington Washington Democrat

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Sep 14, 1908

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Hale’s shooting kills Dillon in Elmore township

A fatal gun attack at Elmore township ends with the death of Dillon after a prolonged struggle. Hale, the suspect, is moved to Vincennes as authorities prepare for potential mob risks and a coroner's inquest proceeds to determine the wound that caused the death.

Colbert Vincennes Dillon Hum Dito Elmore Fownahiy Daviexacopot Saturdad Courtnes Withama Street Helm Perfarntad Dion Wenda Aade Finn Nutamong Mrs. Dillon Torrie Hiy Hoe Obla Mr. Ditlon Elnora Fielding Calbert Elmore Dillon Hood H. Lb. Hale Vinewnn William Kermode Hale Knox County James Denton Somerset Kentucky Yarn Dillon Denton Jared Ian Ruria Walnut Fill Don Flr Whinesme Yo F. Hite

Typhoid Fever Threat Amid Water Scarcity in Town

Widespread water scarcity hangs over the town with 10 percent of wells and streams contaminated. Without heavy rain soon, epidemic risk rises as drinking water remains unsafe and supplies are at risk. officials urge boil or spoil water before use.

Waere

Opera House to reopen after renovations with new season

Harry Vonderachmrt, longtime manager, plans to restart the opera house this season after a full renovation. The aim is to make the forthcoming season the best James Washington has seen, opening next Saturday with the presentation of Migs May Str and Hear the Lady Violinist at the start in Shakespeare's As You Like It at Grand Theater tonight.

Harry Vonderachmrtt Opera Washington Migs

Fragmented OCR fragment about widespread panic and danger

A damaged page notes dense smoke and danger spreading across a region near the Nebr Costin gind biebast. It mentions Grey and Honan pQWwop and references property forms, trun rffrend oMmenes, and Neberal with rnthae al phate ty gwiie.

Peta Perthern Lpia Baeuring Gogben

Lawrenceville couple plans theft at Lamregeerile raid

Lawrenceville residents Orville Evang and Miss Jane Ward went to Lamregeerile to steal from friends. The two young people aimed to take money and valuables, with Mr Evans remaining in the nearby room during the shooting.

Orville Evang Jane Wardish Lamregeerile Mr. Evans Leerp

Frank Walker’s Death Shocks Terre Marque Area

Frank Walker, a noted combat arts figure and painter, dies at his home in Terre Marge after a long illness. The late artist, once married to Eb- Vo Habnann, had moved from Terre Hate and was 19 years a widower. Community mourns his loss as tributes pour in from local clubs and galleries.

Eb- Vo Habnann East Walnut Spree Ana

Colts Win In Weekday Baseball Matchup

The Colts defeated a visiting team as Prater led scoring with strong play. The Cats were favored to face the Grays but did not field their expected pitcher Barronalg, who failed to appear.

Bea S Prater Ean Catrs Grays Borg Barrrownalg

Men Taken Back at South Western Shops

Workers at the BI and CO south western shops were recalled this morning after having been discharged several weeks earlier. A number of the men who had been let go were reabsorbed into their former positions, restoring staffing levels at the plants.

Dhe BI & CO South Western

Gunfire in Frostburg ends with mob pursuit and shootings

In Frostburg Maryland a violent incident in the Hotel Gladstone lobby leads to multiple shootings as a group attacks Brooks and Campbell. Brooks escapes, Campbell is captured by a mob, and bystanders Martin Bruno and Bartolon are wounded. Sheriff Hodel arrives, transporting Campbell to safety amid rumors of lynching. Hagenback is noted as injured by a bear.

Cumberland Brooks Greenville, & C Lomfort Steel Rongh Company Washington. Avenue Louis Campbell Baltimore Gladstothe Frostburg Brocks Charles Martin Baune Company Joseph Bruno Eckhard, Md John Bartolon Kyn Bartolon Polica Sherti Hodel Martin Fa

Noted Trainer Injured by Hugo Bear in Berlin

Wilhelm Hagen back, a leading trainer with Hagenbeck, was severely injured Saturday in Berlin while driving a large bear into a cage. The bear ripped open his abdomen and clawed his flesh in many places. Attendants tried to rescue him but he collapsed unconscious. He was taken to a hospital with potentially fatal injuries.

Berlin Wilhelm Hagen Hagenback

Small Blaze Extinguished at Center and Eleventh

Firefighters responded to a summer kitchen blaze owned by William Glass at Center and Eleventh streets. The fire was extinguished before the fire wagon arrived and only minor damage occurred.

Center Eleventh Streets Neon William Glass

Sunday School Meeting at United Brethren Church

Daviess County Sunday school convention to be held at the United Brethren church in this city. Today will attract many as an excellent program has been arranged for the occasion.

Daviess County United Brethren Church Toenday

Report on assets and liabilities of Cinelonael Seating Company

Acting on court orders, W. L. Brown as receiver will file a report this afternoon detailing assets and liabilities of the Cinelonael Seating Company reflecting the past two weeks. The rest of the text discusses politics and unrelated ad hoc remarks, with no clear additional report facts.

W. L. Brown Cinelonael Seating Company

WRECK OF ERIE TRAIN INJURES 34 IN GENOA AREA

Thirty four people were injured when Erie train No. 4 from Chicago to New York derailed near Geneva Pennsylvania after an open switch caused the wreck. Most injured were Italian and Greek laborers. nineteen were taken to hospital with fractures and bruises. Officials believe foul play by individuals with grievances against the company, not robbery, caused the incident.

Shark attack ends man-eater encounter at sea

In New London on a Sunday eve, a shark eight feet long and 600 pounds was hauled ashore by the Abbie Natalia power launch. Fishermen aboard Lue stark chase the captain’s skiff as a battle began over a sea bass line. A final strike felled the shark, but a brutal fight left a crewman injured before the animal was slain.

New London Conn Abbie Natalia Nat Kranpy Leonard Sate Ant Dante Jiallorsn Lue Stark Chase Blackeneu Haligran Wilin

Bell to Tour Indiana Across Midwest Regions

Letter from Frank E vering of South Bend to Harry R. Darling, secretary of the Indiana Democratic League, outlines a joint speaking tour with Theodore Bell of California. The plan covers Wisconsin, Illinois, Ohio and Indiana after a Denver convention tour, lasting the remainder of September into early October.

Laporte Ind Frank Evering South Bend Harry R. Darling Indiana Democratic League Theodore Bell California Denver Wisconsin Illiois Ohio Indiana

First District Poll Shows Democratic Gains Across Counties

Evansville Ind Sept 14 The democrats of Vanderburg county and several other counties in the First congressional district have finished their sixty day poll and the result shows a healthy gain for their party in every county.

Evansville Ind Vanderburg County

Den of snakes found in abandoned well near Grayville

Evansville Indiana reports a rattlesnake den found in an abandoned well on a farm near Grayville across the river. A posse attacked the snakes with clubs and guns, killing several hundred. They decided to seal the hole with nitroglycerin, revealing a fine flow of petroleum and promising future field development.

Evansville Ind Grayville

Surprise Party Honors Leo Lundergan Birthday

A surprise party was held Saturday for Leo Lundergan of north east Fifth street in honor of his birthday. A large group of boys and girls attended as the lawn gleamed with Japanese lanterns and refreshments were served. Names read include Anna Rekers Leona Norris Tile Kroger Eldeena Norris Mario Lauby Ruth Moorman Mabel Drury Ruth Warner Lyda Walker Minnie Riester Claedia Hawkins Roby Walker Bertha Backes Catherine.

Leo Lundergan Fifth Street Elven Anna Rekers Leona Norris Tile Kroger Eldeena Norris Mario Lauby Ruth Moorman Mabel Drury Ruth Warner Lyda Walker Minnie Riester Claedia Hawkins Roby Walker Bertha Backes Catherine

Loose-sounded argument cited in 19th century satire piece

The fragmentary OCR text lists names like Jamea E. Watson and Mary Smith among a string of speakers and observers, referencing a controversial debate or satirical critique. It includes quoted claims about a 1583 event and mentions various individuals and disjointed phrases from a longer discussion.

Mayor Haynes Injures Hand in Bible Debate

Minneapolis reports Mayor J. Haynes sustained fractures to two fingers of his right hand during a tense confrontation while walking past 924 Twenty First Avenue. The incident followed a dispute over a campaign gesture as he seeks renomination.

Minneapolis J. Haynes Campateu Spouth

Election Inspectors List For County Commissioners

County commissioners chosen election inspectors for upcoming vote. The list, assembled last Wednesday, was only recently accepted and may see changes before election day. Names include officials from Washington, Jamies Ramses, John Thompson, Henry Wond, and multiple township representatives across Center and Newton regions.

Lst Washington Township Taisen Porter Mortog Biningx Wones Jamies Ramses John Thompson F. M. Harned Kreaner WoLyp Brown Henry Wond Fred Seoble Houghass Rick Veale Berber, Charlés, Brackey Reeve Townailp Jose Godwin John C Lemming Harrison Townanip Willian Taylor Jobert Smith Race Township L. MrPherson George Brown Albert Feagans Gearep ‘Smith Stede sBalne

Factory matter discussed by Camali Allen in Washington

Camali and Allen left Sunday to meet with the Tukus committee in Washington. They went to arrange the matter and were understood to be sent by the Tukus committee.

M J.camali Allen Washington Tukus 4 Committee

Prisoner Sentenced to One to Fourteen Years in Beffersonries

The report states Joan Hardeasye, a colored individual, was sentenced this afternoon for robbing Sherman Freeman's saloon. The judge said provisions from the last regia session were insufficient and funds were misused. Governor Henry commented on potential economies and the need for more money to aid fiscal matters.

Joan Hardeasye Sherman Freeman Beffersonriest Henry Regia

The Long Dry Spell Causes Widespread Damage

The region endures a severe drought with parts of the county dry and corn suffering. Farmers report parched meadows, short hay, and delayed sowing. rain remains scarce while air is dusty and heat grows. Cattle feel discomfort and hay fever rises as residents await relief. Weather signs hint at possible future rain.

Diana Sterton Dakotas Washington Mionegoth Wise Manitoba Cruztien Isle of Martinique

Dynamited School Feud Explodes in Indiana Town

In Mooresville Indiana on September 14 a dynamite blast damaged a local school building at Fairfield neighborhood near Hendricks and Madison counties. The origin lies in a feud between Fairfield and Friendswood students over which school should be used. Both districts had condemned buildings and the blast damaged the former site, with no injuries reported. Authorities seek to fulfill legal formalities before action.

Mooresville Ind Fairfield Xeboo Hendricks Maden Courgies D&gouikhed Iin Fairfield Priendswood Thy Pafrield Frigidswood

Bryan Moving Pictures In Chicago Campaign

The Democratic National Committee announced new motion pictures of W J Bryan to be shown on canvases at political meetings nationwide. The Labor Day address will be distributed on phonograph records played during speeches, including a Sandy Violiniste performance at the Grand Theater tonight.

Chicago Talking Machine Democratic National Committee W. J. Bryan Bryan Phonographite

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