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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1900
Page
6
A bad wreck on the B and O near Aurora undercut an abutment and caused the 3 bridge to collapse. Two men are dead and authorities report the tenth day in the death tally. Seymour Ridge notes Friday’s daily report confirms the fatalities and ongoing investigations.
A bridge collapse on the B I and Co line three miles west of Aurora after a freight train crossed it. Engineer Crane and fireman Reynolds were killed. Passenger and special trains rerouted. repairs to engine No 272 estimated at 2000. The wreck caused heavy losses and debris strewn along the bridge site.
Little Josseph Cross, six, son of Mr. and Mrs. William W. Cross of East Eleventh Street, died Friday morning from spinal meningitis after a brief illness beginning Tuesday. The funeral was Saturday afternoon at the Christian Church with interment in Oak Grove. The page also includes assorted medical ads and local notices.
Partial readable text names Sefrit and Cai and references a Gazette public notice. Details unclear but indicates an official notice with involved parties and publication context.
Indications point to a rising and setting Sinian Moon with rain in the southern portion and rain expected tomorrow. The brief note records a weather sighting and suggests continued unsettled conditions in the region.
Delphi Indiana April 23 The estate of late William Knettle of Carroll County faces dispute among heirs over a will. A grandson sought 10000 and received money. To avoid litigation heirs settled for 15000 covering taxes fees and fines. Margaret Knettle asserts a claim for services rendered to her father during illness.
Fragmentary OCR shows a local public notice promoting a kidney pill product sold in stores. It mentions proof of reward for residents and references a Dean's Kidney Pill style remedy with a price of 50 cents. The text is garbled but centers on a health cure and neighborhood notice.
Frankfort Kentucky April 23 the Franklin county grand jury has completed the Goebel assassination investigation The indictment against Governor Taylor based on Belhgan reprisory to the murder will be held until after the governorship contest case argument before the supreme court at Washington. Soldiers remained and the acquitted SoL David B Colson spoke to them en route home to Middlesboro. friends crowded his room to congratulate him on the acquittal.
Macon Georgia April 23 P A Summey a Confederate veteran was sent to the state insane asylum after two years of mental illness he planned to assassinate Admiral Dewey when he learned he would visit Macon. He fled the city fearing capture and later attempted self harm while in custody. Southern floods persist with heavy rains across Texas Louisiana and Mississippi rivers spurting logs into the Pascagoula bridge.
April 28 report states Turkey will compensate American missionaries under base terms set for other Christian groups. U S officials seek clarification on charges and import duties amid embassies’ protest. Some belief a settlement aligning with other foreign demands is near.
Washington reports note pressure over sultanate claims and a proposed settlement. Memoranda describe American rights of consular trial for certain offenses and Turkish refusals. London and Berlin commentaries discuss potential mediation and European stance amid the crisis.
Andy Shively of Veale township tried to outrun a mail train as horses drawn a wagon dashed toward the crossing. The engine sat mid street and the horses struck it, throwing one rider and injuring another. Shively leapt free and was uninjured. Thunder roared as the wagon was dashed aside.
A garbled piece references a speaker Keller or Clark in Washington County, discussing voters and cash in arrears. It mentions a stance against congratulation, urging subscription or payment, and hints at political tension with a treasurer or county official.
A notice announces a sale in 1900 of two Belgian draft horses two Morgat horses and three large jacks from Nerrson Johnson at his farm three miles south of Washington on Petersburg road. Buyers urged to inspect stock and foals before mares.
An exaggerated healer banner promotes a universal medicine sold at Smith & Winton’s drug store. The piece also advertises ticket sales to Knightstown and Cincinnati for Union meetings and political conventions, with round trip prices and dates. It mentions local notices and several unrelated medical claims and names.
The April boxing match in Harris ended with 17 year old D Hamilton dead at ring side. An autopsy found death due to brain injury from a blow. Faith James and Charles Harris were cleared by the coroner's verdict, while James and Gronbach were exculpated.
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