21 Apr 1896
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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1896
Page
1
A garbled OCR excerpt references a April 18 meeting about railway labor issues. Mentions organizations and regions such as Pennsylvania New York Indiana Illinois and a committee on organization and operation. Contains fragmented names and phrases about voting, representatives, and dates.
Local notes discuss opening of the baseball season in Clay City with arrangements for a special railroad rate from Worthington and nearby towns. The new grand stand nears completion and a trainer says the diamond will be ready by Wednesday with improved seating and a guarded view for fans along the B&O SW line.
Fragmentary notice reports an attempted bombing or infernal device aimed at Theodore Roosevelt. Details are unclear due to damaged text but the event centers on an attack incident involving the former president. Local authorities likely investigated the case and public safety concerns were raised.
A Telegraph dispatch reports Italians ordered deported from Ellis Island and returned to Italy, with some appealing to the Treasury Department. The Indiana Republican State Convention is planned for May 7 in Terre Haute, highlighting delegates and candidates amid heated party discussions.
Mea P. J. Sillot describes a seaside visit with relatives and a trip to Oakland. Henry Hastings plans a visit to Brownstown and Sugarland relatives, with inquiries about Western states and West relatives.
About fifteen couples gathered at Briginger and Mrs Sullivan's home in the West end Saturday to honor Mrs Sullivan on her birthday. Guests presented tokens of esteem and praises for her popularity. The gathering ended late as guests departed for home.
A county sheriff reports a double murder case in which Charles Morris Contessali and Nesta Mdéris were linked to a 6 year prior crime. The suspect, Charles Morris Contessali, confessed after a 9 o clock morning confrontation and was convicted, with testimony detailing a brutal throat-cutting in a closet.
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