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Newspaper

Washington Gazette

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 04, 1908

Page

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Death Ends Long Career of Dr John FitzGibbon

Dr John FitzGibbon dies at his home on State street after three days' confinement with erysipelas and heart failure. A Dublin born physician who practiced in Louisville and Washington, he served 43 years in the county city, leaving a large practice and many mourners among colleagues. His funeral details are not given.

John FitzGibbon State Street FitzGibbon Ireland Louisville America Washington Union Miss Leahy Peoples Bank Baldwin Company Jackson Drug Store J. N. Jones Drug Store Lindeman Drug Store West End Hobo Otte Were Gibbon Fiteg Hbon Dan Hante Fitg Ibbon East Walnutreat M. J. Hayes Free Portsmouth John Bourgholtzer Colorado

Local option support urged by Mitchell as he passes UMWA reins

John Mitchell former president of the United Mine Workers of America urges that local option be applied to cities over 8,000 population with Indianapolis Chicago and other large cities included. He speaks before leaving for Washington and backs statewide prohibition as a future goal and says he hopes to see local option nationwide.

Tom Itme John Mitchell Miner’ ‘8 Indianapolis United States

Fearful Center Point Faces Terror After Marshal Resigns

Peter Dierdorff resigns as Center Point marshal after receiving a threatening letter. The note warns of rough treatment if he does not quit, following last week’s destruction of the K of P building. Townspeople live in panic amid threats of lynching and an inability to identify the aggressor.

Brazil Ind Peter Dierdorff Marshall Center Point K. of P

Hailstorm Kills Two Horses in Pana Area

A fierce hail storm in Pana Illinois yesterday caused structural damage and downed wires. Two horses were electrocuted after contacting a live line as the storm struck, damaging crops and buildings.

Pana

Daviess Couple Secures Marriage License on April Day

William Thomas Summerville and Lolo Ellen Wallack of Northern Daviess obtained a marriage license, defying the superstition and proceeding with the ceremony on the anticipated first day of April.

Daviess William Thomas Summerville Lolo Ellen Wallack

Death of Miss Dixon in Jonesborough shocks community

Mrs. J B McCloskey was informed of her sister Miss Dixon who dropped dead from heart disease last Sunday in Jonesborough. The body was shipped to Montgomery on Monday. Miss Dixon was well known and highly respected by everyone.

Mary L. Taylor Joseph Sasloe W. J. Hayes Maysville Road Davis Taylor Husseph Taylor J. B. McCloskey Miss Dixon Jonesborough Montgomery Miss. Dixon

Quarrel Over Hat Ends in Fatality in Chicago

In Chicago on April 2 a dispute over a hat led to Chris Myers being killed after Frank Buch ran hit him. Myers fell striking his head on a brass railing. Buch ran fled but was captured by police following a revolver duel with officers.

Chicago Terby Chrisher Myers Frank Buehran

Miners and Operators Plan Four-State Wage Conference

Representatives of miners and operators from four states will join a conference to consider reviving the interstate agreement. Ohio mines run by engineers and pumpers only. suspension aims to settle the new wage scale quickly. President William Green expects a short suspension and a joint agreement within days.

Ohio Tive Field William Green Ohio Miners

Mitchell to edits paper for miners and operators

John Mitchell former president of the United Mine Workers announces plans to start a labor weekly in Indianapolis to promote industrial peace between miners and operators. He relinquishes the UMWA presidency to Thomas L. Lewis and goes to Washington to press Sherman antitrust law amendments.

John Mitchell Uniteaatine Workers of America Indianapolis Mitchell Thomas L. Lewis Washinton D. C House Senate Washington House of Representatives Commerce United States Criminal’ Court

Warden Reid Refused Resignation by Prison Board

Michigan City Indiana April 1 The prison control board in session refused to accept Warden James D Reid s resignation and urged him to reconsider withdrawing it The action keeps Reid in his post as the board discusses the case and potential reforms

Michigan City Ind Prison’ Control James D. Reid H Im

Meeting Attendees and Resignations Stir Indiana Charity Board

The article notes Amos Butler and Father Gavish attended a board of charities meeting along with D. A. Coulter of Frankfort who finds resigning difficult. Governor Hanly received both Coulter and Reid’s resignation applications with little enthusiasm.

Board of Contra Amos Butler Board of State Charities Father Gavish Board of Charities D. AS .Coulter Frankfort Gonvernor Hanly Mr. Reid

River flood disrupts traffic and bridges in West Virginia

Elkhorn warns residents flee as Blue Stone river rises forcing road and rail stoppages. In Bluefield, Rock on Crane Creek bridge collapses under flood, eight men and boys fall in. three drown with bodies not recovered at night. Traffic on Bluestone river slides and the Deep Water line near Virginia faces slide-induced delays.

Elkhorn W. Va Blue Stone River Bluefield Rock Crane Creek Norfolk and Western Bluestone River J. Ww Young W.ibs Sanders Arthur Casley Dennis Wall Walter Durrant Grant Carter Will Carter Jimnyder Virgina Kenova

Strange wedding takes place with underage bride in Indiana

St Louis report says David GrisMore, fifty five, of Sullivan county Indiana deeded a half interest in three Indiana farms to Miss Messie Jones a sixteen year old girl to become effective when they marry. A marriage license was issued by Recorder of Deeds Charles F Joy on consent of the girl’s father James K Jones a coal miner of Davis county Indiana. The girl said she married for the farm and was not ashamed. Grismore resides in Davis county and owns substantial estate. the Jones family is in Sullivan county. The pair returned home after the ceremony with the bride and her father by train to Vincennes while GrisMore headed to Loogootee.

St.i Louis David Grismore Thifty Sullivan County Indiana Messie Jones Recorder of Deeds Charles F. Joy James K. Jones Daviess County Recorder Doy Grismore Farnia Joy Leeds Paritie Dafess County Reeve Town Jones Sulivan St. Louis Thuysday

Mrs McCormick Receives Threatening Letter

Chicago April 2 Mrs Harota McCormick daughter of John D Rockefeller received a threatening letter today Authorities have opened an investigation as the McCormicks prepare to leave for New York and then Europe The source notes other recent letters may be connected

Chicago Harota McCormick John .D. Rockefeller

Surprise pranks rattle patrons at the teacher’s event

A lighthearted scene unfolds as attendees at a teacher related gathering report unexpected practical jokes. Organizers or school officials are not mentioned, but the mood appears festive with playful disruptions.

Trustees Association of Daviese County Plans First Meeting

The newly formed trustees association of Daviese County will hold its first meeting Thursday April 19 in the county superintendent office. W L Brown of Washington township is president and Charles Stuckey of Veale township is secretary. The one day session begins at 10 am with talks on the new depository law and the teachers wage law and related statutes. county superintendent Burris will discuss the wage law.

Trustees’ Association of Daviese County Trustees’ Association W.L Brown Washington Township Charles Stuckey Veale Township Burris

Fire Sparks Panic At Hester Street Tenement Blaze

A large tenement house on Hester Street in New York caused a panic in the early morning fire. Five people perished in the flames and many were injured by jumping from windows as residents rushed to escape. One family lost all its members to the blaze.

New York N. Y Hester Street

Kaiser Seeks Raise Amid Rising Living Costs

The Kaiser of Germany, earning nearly four million dollars a year, requests an increase as his family grows. He has historically saved, but annual expenses now outstrip his income, leaving him short by year’s end.

Germany

Famine Crisis Reaches India Day of Plea for Aid

Calcutta reports famine sweeping across India with crops valued at five million dollars lost and fifty million people starving. Authorities urge global contributions to relieve the starving masses as relief seems unlikely without broad aid.

Calcutta India

Woman Commits Suicide in Canton Home

In Ahpton Van Clarke of Canton Ohio, died by her own action in a rented lodging house. She placed a stocking over a transom and kicked a chair, dying before help arrived. Despondency over health cited as the cause.

Ahpton van Clarke Canton

Woman in distress ends her life in Chicago jail cell

Mrs. Elizabeth Waltner of Chicago was deserted by her children and found in a demented condition. She was placed in a jail cell and hanged herself with bedding when the jail keeper was away. She was fifty four years old.

Chicago Elizabeth Waltner

Property Sold On Main Street For 3800

J C Radspiner sold his Main Street property to Bruce Murphy and will move to St Louis. The deal is reported to be 3800 dollars.

J. c. Radspiner

Recruit in Evanavilis for the Fang I Vice

Unclear fragmentary notice mentions recruitment in Evanavilis tied to an event or organization named the Fang I Vice. Details are incomplete and names may be garbled.

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