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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1900
Page
8
Our wood working ar arises as a sturdy craft shop offering shingles roofs frames verandahwork and tin work plus plumbing. They invite readers to compare estimates and consider their wide range of building components and repairs.
The trial of Frank Purcell and his alleged accomplices Ira Light and Melt try for the murder of Rufus Ross opened in the circuit court at Petersburg. Prominent legal talent represented the defense and state, with proceedings beginning around 1 30 pm and juror impaneling occupying most of the afternoon.
April 17 report indicates a signed agreement between agents and Indiana miners. About 2,600 miners have joined, with Vigo Greene and Sullivan named among participants. The deal references a wage or price adjustment and notes imported Belgian horses and Morgan horses associated with farm work.
The city council considered paying the Old Electric Light Company 795 for March street lighting but faced objections since bonds and interest on the plant were ongoing. The motion was referred to accounts and claims and the city attorney. multiple claims and routine financial items were reviewed, with several allowances and rejections noted.
The Board of Health sent a male inspection team to East Ninth and East Tenth streets plus Van Trees to check sanitary violations. A committee was appointed to report to council on grading East Fifth Street and crossing the B and Co. The guests commissioner was ordered to remove a stray buck from Cicero Eskridge's residence.
Readable items show Henry Rudolph and Dr C E Traldof in Washington on Monday while William Seneff of Odon consulted locally. The public school closes April 20 after 28 graduates, and Montgomery plans a new depot between Black Oak and Connellurg. The article notes community visits, health updates, and upcoming W C T U institutes at the U B church.
Conference between coal operators and miners continues as officials from the Labor Commission discuss possible agreement. P McCormack remains on site while a Labor Commissioner travels to Indiana. neither side will concede readily, and federal intervention looms if laws or state actions fail to resolve potential trouble.
Fragmentary notice reports a funeral for the oldest son of Trf B and an associated family tribute. Details are unreadable in the text.
Petition filed by Ama D Thomson et al with the Board of County Commissioners for the establishment of a public ditch in Davieess County Indiana. Viewers Edlanah Alien Henry Be Manuel Hamerickhouse filed a report with the Auditor on April 17 1900. the document describes main and lateral ditch lines, lots and section boundaries, and names several landowners and residents. The board scheduled a hearing for May 7 with witnesses listed and the county seal affixed.
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