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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1903
Page
3
An old advertisement touts a refreshment that aids digestion and promotes sound sleep, claiming mild beer and well cared products. It invites readers to enjoy duty free choice liquor and cigars at Joe Gordons Place on Mast Main Street.
A vintage ad touts night reading ease with improved eye wear by Jepson at 313 Main Street. It asserts Foley's Kidney Cure as a universal remedy for kidney and bladder diseases and promotes the product through Smith & Winton. The notice links reading clarity to tone of voice in speech.
Melbourne Florida resident Haggins credits Dr. King's New Discovery with saving his life after a doctor said his consumption was incurable. The free trial offer led to recovery, with the remedy advertised for throat and lung diseases at 50 cents, one dollar, and free trial bottles.
An old time newspaper fragment touts Foley’s Kidney Cure Dr King’s New Life Pills and Foley’s Honey and Tar for coughs consumption and kidneys. It references local druggists Smith and Winton J N Jones and A A Herren Finch Ark, with ad like jabs about health and marriage.
Charles Medworth, respected Newton County farmer, is found slain in his home near Rennsse laer Indiana. A hired man shot him five times, then killed him and burned the house and both bodies as flames consumed the scene. An on site farm employee witnessed part of the tragedy before being driven away by the killer.
Fort Wayne Indiana August 4 Fred Hess charged with attempting to extort S P Kaler Harp er Buggy Company Columbia City by threat to burn the plant if $1000 was not paid Hess held in 1000 bond by his father awaiting federal grand jury action He also mailed threats to other directors including a triple strength dynamite cap note He is under 2000 bond in state court for attempted blackmail.
In Bartholomew County a mob drove William Garrett a intoxicated colored man from Edinburg toward Flatrock river. He plunged into the water and drowned, mob action presumed the cause. Separate reports note a Danville killing by Dade Carrington and a fatal head on collision at Hartford City. Other items include a man killed by a train on the Wabash line and a pool of petty theft during a show crowd.
Secretary Root released all papers on the government glove contract with E R Lyon to Littauer Bros. The investigation centered on a contract with a congressman, L N Littauer. Carrington led the probe. Judge Advocate General Davis reviewed the findings for Root. If law was broken, enforcement steps may follow.
National League results include Philadelphia 4 Brooklyn 7, Boston 1 New York 4, St Louis 3 Pittsburg 2. American League games show St Louis 5 Chicago 3, New York 2 Philadelphia 5, Cleveland 5 Detroit 4, Washington 5 Boston 2. American Association draws Toledo 2 Milwaukee 2, Columbus 6 Kansas City 5, Louisville vs Minneapolis 8 halted in 11th by darkness.
Laredo Texas August 4 The quarantine against San Luis Potos Mex for yellow fever is being rigorously enforced at this port. All incoming passengers lacking an affidavit of at least five days away from an infected point are turned back. Danville Illinois August James Wilson a Negro indicted by a grand jury for attempting to assault Mrs Burgess of Alvin Illinois after a mob lynching incident July 25.
George Richereck, a wealthy farmer from Dresser Indiana who vanished on July 26 and prompted four days of neighbor searches, has been located in Hoopeston Illinois. No details of the circumstances were provided.
Lancaster, Aug. 4. Harry Siplo, severely burned, and his wife and ten year old son Elwood are dead after a fire at their Washington borough residence last night. A twelve year old daughter escaped with slight burns.
Market notes from Indianapolis, Cincinnati, Chicago, New York and East Buffalo show varied grain and livestock activity. Cattle prices steady to firm with mixed grades. hogs active at several markets. lambs and sheep steady to strong. oats and corn showing mixed firmness across regions.
In Matewan West Virginia William Adair a wealthy timber dealer is shot dead by his wife after he returns and provokes jealousy. Mrs Adair surrenders in Williamson claiming self defense as she reloaded and feared he would kill her. In Philadelphia Gypsy Lou Heine shoots his wife and George Roberts then flees. In Indianapolis Thomas Kelly shoots his wife then kills himself as she dies or is expected to die.
Hartford City Indiana reports a mob of over two hundred men pursues two alleged attackers after a nineteen year old invalid, George Hearshey, is assaulted on his father's farm. The victim was stripped, robbed, and horribly mutilated before escaping to warn authorities. Local chase follows the alleged assailants.
Mexico City August 4 The third sub committee on the monetary conference adopts Ricardo Garcia Grandes report. It shows current gold stock proves gold not scarce and likely to dominate values while silver becomes subsidiary. It argues for reform to stabilize currency and avoid crises, noting a modified gold standard may be recommended by the full monetary commission.
Richmond Ky Aug 4 Six wills of the late General C M Clay were offered in Madison county court but the probating was objected to by legal heirs. The court sustained the objection and indorsed the reach of the wills. The court set Sept 2 as the next court day to take up the probating of all wills with more expected to be offered by then.
Marion Indiana sees rising tension as labor unrest looms with unions and manufacturers both seeking restraint. Officials warn a single irrational act could spark widespread violence, urging vigilance to avert clashes across the state.
Mrs. M N Bassett from 100 N F street reports thirteen years of nervous debility and weak kidneys. After using Doan's Kidney Pills from Hoosier drug store, Second and Alain, her kidneys strengthened and urinary annoyance ceased. She urges others with weak kidneys to try Doan's, noting the product’s effectiveness and urging no substitutes. Sold by all dealers, cents. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agent.
J. M. Cardwell & Co emphasizes room improvements to handle rising trade and invites customers to view a full stock of house furnishings including furniture carpets curtains rugs and related items. Prices are stated as right with an offer to call and see.
A local grocer Zack Jones advertises a full line of fresh groceries and emphasizes low prices to fit the shopper’s pocketbook. The message highlights practical value and affordability at 12 East Main Street.
Lancaster man credits Electric Bitters with curing chronic indigestion and nervous debility after years of failure from other medicines. He notes his wife also stays in excellent health and praises the tonic for female troubles. Public guarantee offered by J N Jones.
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