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Newspaper

Washington Gazette

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1900

Page

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Moonlight McCain era notes clash over council adjournment

A late council session covers pay disputes with ex engineer Smiley and bond talks. The Washington Water and Light Company seeks to extinguish street lights when the moon is bright, while budget items and election duties are debated. The meeting adjourns to continue next Monday night, closing the old council era.

Capnell The of Council Pr Sen R. ‘Me'Smiley Hyatt, Rogers Hyatt Bonham’s Sons Wilson Humphriea Co MJ Carnahan Graham Lighty Sommerg Qurying Nath Qarnett BANG Pees Mieridian Mrz. McCafferty McGehee Kell and Williams James Marian Epeches Morthé John Downey Washington Water and Ight Company Pormyr Athis Smley Co. Tarth Smiley Dant Democratics City Committee Inia Emiley Faith

Advertised Letters List at the Post Office

Week ending date shows jetters remaining for delivery. Names include Burling Carnahan Frederick Davenport Ward Lowrey Jones Kaine Meyers Ward Harrod Willits Phillips and others, with notes to contact the addressees or pickup at the main office.

Wime Ton Burling G . Carnahan Jam Frederick Mary Davenport Eri Ward Della Hellman Joh Willits Rachel Harrod W Lowrey Claire Jones Kaine Dee Meyers Barry Ward Yardley Kirkride Phillips Chas Adaux Bersir

Local town almanac notes and court charges

Fragmented report lists Charles Npidia Arrastea charged with attempted murder of Dick Gray with warrants out for Jon Naig. Mentions Chief of Police Cail Wedoes and public events at Magonic hall featuring Mrs Cavanaugh Katherine Welch and Miss Smith with Parls Hoddinott and Nina j.ifale Quartette.

Charlee Ake Cail Wedoes Entttis Dick Gray Coal Mingr Witc Gray Jon Naig Seady Hi Crimne Will Sterry Magonic Hall Mrs. Cavanaugh Katherine Welch sMiss Jdste.Smith

Fragmented OCR Recap of Names and Bets from Street Scene

OCR fragment lists numerous names and numbers with scattered phrases about a game and styles of play. It mentions Harmon, Vickrey, Harriet Montgomery, Sarah Martin, Julia Kobuum, Peter and Brown, with various monetary figures and codes. unclear event or outcome.

M. M Harmon Fiat Vickrey Adi Harriet Montgomery Sarah E Martin

Montgomery Coal Miners Walk Out Over Pay Dispute

Montgomery county miners quit Wednesday as engineers demand $75 per month straight time. Company manager John McCawley and miner leaders indicate a tentative settlement is possible, with engineers earning $45 to $60 monthly and workers eager to return if terms meet their demands.

Davies Maystgomery United John G. McCawley Montgomery Gazette McCawley Lawrence Reichmeister Cate Ming

Democratic papers stir discontent among farmers over nail and steel prices

The piece claims Democratic papers seek farmer anger due to rising costs as nails jump from 1.00 to 82.45 per carload and steel billets rise, while wool and other products yield more money. It contrasts Republican liberty and emancipation efforts with alleged Democratic obstruction in the Coeur d Alene mining probe and Idaho riots, noting partisan reactions and political theater.

Pittsburg House Committee of ‘Forel Affairs Coeur Ds Sulzer Allidavits New York Chatrman Idaho

Populist Push in Bogard Township Local Election

Special correspondence from Tas Gazerte of Epsom Ind notes energetic Populist efforts in Bogard township. A ticket was formed during a Saturday meeting to be ratified at the May 19 township convention. The piece cites Democratic turmoil and a planned independent fight for trustee in the east precinct.

Tas Gazerte Epsom Ind Bogard Exiff Thelr Teacing

Vollmer Beck Wedding in St Marys Church

Miss Emmal Beck united in marriage to Mr Henry J Vollmer at St Marys Church this morning at 8 o clock Father Porbeck officiating Attendants were Oliver Olimer of Evansville cousin of the groom and Dollie Vollmer sister of the groom A fine wedding dinner followed at the home of the groom’s parents Both bride and groom have lived in the city most of their lives The article also notes some distant news items from London and New York including a tenement fire in New York and local school commencements

Emmal Beck Henry J Volkher Ste: _ Marys Ema Beck Noli Henry J. Vollmer

British occupy Wepener amid heavy fighting in Cape Colony

Special to The Gazette from Chicago dated April 25 reports heavy combat as British forces occupy Wepener in the Cape Colony. The dispatch notes expected heavy actions continuing for hours and mentions strategic moves by both sides.

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Justices Letter Details Probable Elope­ment Plan

Indianapolis man James MeAllister reported his 13 year old daughter disappeared to marry Henry Brokaw a 45 year old carpenter. A Jeffersonville justice suggested a method to falsely claim legal age via affidavit to enable marriage. It is unclear if the couple married or where they went.

Indiananous James Allister Izes Richland S Street Efe Henry Brokaw Brokaw McAllister Jeffersonville Warder Soman Asgul Ceretain

New Indianapolis Bishop Consecrated by Pope

In Indianapolis Rt Rev Denis Potaghue was consecrated as auxiliary bishop for the diocese, with ill health noted for Bishop Chatara. Father O Donaghue, now pastor, has been handling prudential affairs amid the appointment two weeks prior. The ceremony at St Tolir was elaborate and joined by local clergy and attendees.

Denis O'Donagha Beni Thai Ia Indianapollis Pomeria Indianapolis Chatara O'Donaghue Jxis Témerin Fae Mike Siti St. Tolir Heeney

Crews Report Vengeful Plot Amid Odd Joust Tale

In April 226 April reports from indiana describeWill Nople and Baer plotting vengeance at an old well at midnight. A specter and murderers' names are hinted. Elsewhere Harrolman Waite faces murder charges after a fatal arrest resisting, leading to local tension. John Clevenger, leader of a petty‑thief gang, was captured after a sheriff knife attack. Centerville grants a streetcar franchise with a westward right of way.

Phornhope Joba Baer Kickle Aly Waite Bond Harrolman Waite Fred Hardwick Ohio Pierce Kokomd John Clevenger Kokomo Rochester

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