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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1902
Page
3
The article argues that reducing debts hinges on money saved at the point of expenditure rather than intake. It praises Indiana's savings from strict business methods in state institutions, merit-based appointments, competitive bidding, robust accounting, and strict supervision. A vote for Republican legislators is presented as a vote against state debt.
A critical review traces how Democratic officers increased state revenue after a new tax act in 1891 while debt rose from 8.05 million to 8.96 million by 1893. It contrasts Republican debt management with Democratic fiscal actions, noting modest reductions and highlighting total spending and borrowing through 1894.
The article discusses a circus trust being targeted by tariff removal, Bryan's letters praising Democratic resolutions, and Indiana tax debates. Governor Durbin faces criticism over corporate valuation issues while the public backs his prudent tax stance. The Marion Chronicle endorses Durbin as fair and effective in protecting taxpayers.
Reports from Scranton and surrounding areas describe continued conflict in the Wyoming coal region with strikes and mine operations. Authorities report relief aid for the most needy, while companies resume limited loading and hoisting with unclear long term outcomes. In Duryea a sheriff dispersed a gathered mob as tensions mount.
The Evansville Journal notes a Brookville American urging Democrats to reconsider loyalty as farm goods and prosperity influence public support. It argues rank and file may desert and that the Democratic party faces a stronger public appeal than expected, contrasting with Indiana Republicans amid wartime tension.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions various names and places including Chicago and Cudahy, along with references to a mission and a dramatic incident. The text lacks coherent structure or specific, factual details to establish a clear event or outcome.
An oddly garbled notice mentions MAH and a railway agent in Dubuque, seeking information on the next schedule. It blends with medical praise for Foley's Kidney Cure and ads for B&O railroad excursion rates to Denver and Colorado spas, including dates and offices in Washington Indiana and local drug stores.
Tickets from Washington Indiana to Denver Colorado Springs Deadwood Salt Lake City Ogden Utah and other western points offered with return limits through October 1902. Also notes a local remedy advertisement and mentions various personalities and events in a fragmented 1902 newspaper snippet.
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