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Washington Washington Democrat

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Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Sep 25, 1912

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Democrats Name Foss In N.Y. Primary Vote for Governor

Boston September 25 Democrats nominated Gov Eugene N Foss for governor with large Boston lead while Republicans chose former Speaker Joseph Walker of Brookline. Early returns in 452 of 674 wards show Foss ahead 46 904 to 27 511 and Walker 34 561 to 28 013 Benton. Socialist Roland Swyer nominated for governor in Ware.

Boston Maes Eugene N. Foss Joseph Walker Brookline Foss Pelletier Walker Benton Roland D. Swyer Ware Gov. Foss Ontende

Jersey Vote Shows Hughes Lead In Primary Returns

Early statewide results from 161 of 3794 districts show Hughes of Paterson leading former Senator James A. in the Democratic race for the U.S. Senate. Hughes has 4,449 votes to 3,570 for Smith. Newark’s Frank McDarmit and Camden judge John M. Westcott trail, while Republican Senator Frank Briggs runs unopposed.

Jersey Hughes Newark N. 2 Mam Hughes Paterson United James (Anilth) Jr United States Sta Smith Frank M. McDarmit John M. Westcott Camden Frank Briggs

Robbers Fences Raid Leads to Arrests in Centralia

Charles Valin a saloonkeeper and John Valin a relative were arrested in Centralia charged with being members of a gang that robbed stores and residences in Centralia Central City and other towns. A saloon search found ranges and trucks filled with silk silverware jewelry and other goods. Deputies say much of the stolen loot is linked to the crimes and expect more arrests in connection with the gang known as Deane.

Centraiia, I Charles Valin John Valin Centralia Central City Charles Val- In J. Dubinsky Breens Deane

Dynamiters Wake Citizens In Bank Robbery

In Sterling on September 25 a bank robbery at the State Bank of Hoope Pete involved dynamite tearing open a safe and wrecking the front of the building. The blast awakened residents as the robbers fled without taking any money or harming anyone. Local police searched for the culprits.

Hoope Pete

Girl Peruses Aquatic Feat At Seal Rocks

In San Francisco on Sept 25 Mise Nellie Schmidt a 16 year old girl swam a mile in the ocean near the bay entrance becoming the first woman to accomplish the feat She completed the course in 35 minutes and 28 seconds The report notes the historic achievement and the challenging conditions Nearby in Larimore North Dakota on Sept 25 a snowstorm left two and a half inches of snow with four inches later reported at Pecoud.

San Francisco Cal Nellie Schmidt A i Miss Schmidt North Dakota Larimore N. di Arayle Ne Pecouud

Meat Prices Soar As Packers Face Short Supplies

Fragmented OCR records show rising meat costs with pork chops at 28 cents per pound, lamb shoulders up to 14 to 15 cents, and fat cattle priced 16 to 23 cents. Packers deny price fixing while noting strong demand and limited supply. Import movement from Argentina Canada and Mexico could impact future stock levels.

Argentina Canada

Man Confesses Theft Of 65000 In Nashville Payroll

Seth, a 24 year old Pensacola man, confessed stealing a payroll package containing 55000 then substituted a dummy while employed by the company. The incident occurred as the Louisville and Nashville payroll was being prepared for shipment on Tuesday afternoon.

Pensacola Way A. Bell Bowie Nashville Louisville

Kidnapers Demand 85000 in Chicago Case

Chicago reports the kidnapping of Maury Heyles, 12, from Doplin Mo, for a $5,000 ransom. The assailants lured her elder sister Agnes Reyes to a box car where she was held as a prisoner. Police arrested Harry Greer, suspected kidnapper, amid ongoing investigations and pending charges.

Chicago Maury Heyles Doplin Ing Hey Siater Agnes Reyes Eng Miggi Reyhes Harry Greer Greer Jon

Germany's Strong Mah Dead Baron Adolph von Bic berstein

Germany reports the death of Baron Adolph von Bic berstein in Badenweiler at 70 after a brief illness. He served as a prominent diplomat and long represented Germany abroad, arriving for health reasons and passing away in the spa town. The fragmented notes also reference unrelated U.S. and Arkansas items amid a garbled, historical newspaper page.

Badenweiler Baden Germany Adolph Marechal von Bic Berstein

Outlaw clashes kill two deputies in Eagle Creek raid

In Arizona the Eagle Creek clash leaves Deputy Albert Mungis and Tom Campbell dead while Deputy Dutch Keppler is seriously wounded. About 43 Mexican outlaws suspected of cattle and horse theft fled. a posse heads to the canyon to pursue them. Gen. Campa, arrested in Tucson, faces possible U S prosecution or extradition proceedings.

Guifttou Globe Eagle Creek Canyon

Snow Falls in Four States Reported by Weather Bureau

Dispatches from Chicago dated September 25 describe a strong early snowstorm spreading across four states. Wyoming reported a daytime high near 34 and a low around 22, with the storm moving quickly through the Dakotas and Minnesota, delaying spring warmth.

Chicago Weather Bureau Wyoming Vatch Dakotas Minnesota

Carroll County Supervisor Missing Man Audit Commences

Sterling reports that the bondsmen, led by W. F. Snook, Carroll County supervisor who vanished over a year ago, have begun an audit of the books. Investigations underway as authorities seek clarity on the missing official and related finances.

Unclear OCR fragment highlights missing details

Fragmentary text mentions figures, a financial loss, and an investigation into an office term. unreadable names or locations prevent a precise summary.

Preacher named City Marshal in Walnudt Ridge Ark

Sept 25 Rev J B Bigger appointed city marshal and will split his duties between Pastorage of the Bantist church and maintaining order. Farm offered at 570 dollars an acre. Sept 26 Ponting Illinois reports Northern Illinois records as the Hoover farm sale for fifty acres in Sterling township Whiteside county bidding 19570 per acre by a master in chancery to settle estate. Land sale noted as for farm purposes.

Walnudt Ridge Ark J. PB. Bigger Matchel Ponting Ilinole Hoover Sterling Township Whiteside County

Alderman to recall Waldo in mayoral fray

New York dispatch reports a split in Mayor Gaynor's circle as Police Commissioner Waldo and Creelman clash over civil service blame. Aldermen move to recall Waldo amid calls he may retire, while Creelman denies Waldo’s statements. Also notes a separate item: 18 balloons compete in Paris Aero club grand prix with a likely winner.

Gaynor Alda New York Waldo Civil Service Commission James CreeIman Howeven Creelman Aldermanic Paris Aero Club Finisterre Britanny

Dougherty Obtains Writ In Chicago Forgery Case

Dougherty former school superintendent and alleged forger, secured a writ of habeas corpus from Judge Foell in Chicago alleging a conspiracy between the state's attorney and the school board to deprive him of property. He posted $6,000 bond and a hearing is set for October 7. In Peru Guillermo Billinghurst takes office as Lima mayor and former vice president of the republic.

Peoria School Peoria Ni C. Dougherty Foell Superior Court Chicago Dougherty New Peru Lima Hero Guillermo Billinghurst the Republic

Martial Law Tests Rise In Virginia Strike Zone

In Charleston on September 25 14 officers met with Governor Glascock to discuss reducing martial force in the strike zone. Federal court refusals to hear habeas cases prompt possible appeals to West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals. Proceedings test constitutionality of military commission actions and a mandamus challenge. a Virginia warden may be asked to extradite a prisoner held for carrying licensed weapons while performing police duties.

H.C Charleston Adjt. Gan Pillott Lofficera Tes Marthilie Jarleston Gluascock Splittary Thal Aupreme Courts of Appeals West Virginia Mandamus Lisinbrite Judgea Robingov Williams Supreme Court of Appeals of Habeas Corps Military Commission Moundaeville W. Va W. Y. Tucker Viresini

Off Again Of Again Gone Again Finnegan Report

Telegrams from Muses officers relay a jumbled note about a widely copied chapter titled Off again on again gone again Finnegan. The depot quartermaster and army officials are referenced in a terse, fragmented dispatch from Washington describing amnes cent details and new copies brought to the scene.

Finnegan Terae Wii Dale Washington Brow Row

Deep Waterways Plan Debated At Arkansas Convention

At Little Rock on September 25, President William Kavanaugh opened the seventh annual Deep Waterways Association convention. A Made-to-Pittsburgh train arrived with over 100 boosters as leaders touted a Great Lakes to Gulf deep waterway to cut living costs for Mississippi Valley residents and the nation. Delegates heard about replacing the canal with Mississippi River transfers and levee improvements, with Roosevelt expected to speak soon at the gathering.

Little Rock Ark Great Lakes Gulf of Mexico Misalesipp United States William ‘Kk. Kavanaugh K Kavanaugh Jotton Conway Chicago J. R. Winchester Charles E. ‘Aylorani George W. Donaghey Gov Donaghey Deep Waterways Ranadelt Loulylane Roosevelt Mnese Col. Roosevelt Association

Assured Ten Thousand To Confess Mystery In Denver Case

A Russian youth Jacob Krasno under arrest, claims a $16,909 reward led him to falsely confess to a murder to help a pardoned man. He admits killing Mrs. Mathilda Hermamelar near Newton in 1911. Leo Krampe, farmer's son, was convicted thrice and sent to prison. Krasno later wrote from New York to Gov. Carroll asserting Krampe's innocence and Krasno's guilt.

Denver Jacob Krasno Zoliage Iowa New York Mrg Mathida Hermamelar Newton

Suing for Lake Front Land in Illinois and Indiana

Chicago attorneys John M. Longer and J. W. Spedeina file suit to possess a strip of land along the Lake Michigan shore from Fifty-first Street to the Chicago River, stretching 60 feet to a half mile wide, valued at 56 million dollars. The suit represents Frank Ell and 3,500 other Indians, descendants of the Potawatomi, Chippewa, and Ottawa tribes now located in Wilhoite, Indiana, and Michigan. They base their claim on a treaty with the United States ending a war granting certain northern lands east of the Mississippi, asserting government purchases left the contested area out.

Chicago John M. Longer J. W. Spedeina Leake Michigan Fitty-first Frank Ell Wilhoie Indiana

Paris Sept 2 Congratulatory Note for Aero Team Members

Paris reports Mmek and Focher were congratulated by officials and the Aero club on their recent achievements. The brief wa s read aloud at the ceremony, reflecting pride in the pair's contributions to aviation activities.

Paris Mmek Focher The Aero ‘A To

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