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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1903
Page
8
Fragmentary dispatch describes defense measures and political maneuvering within the Vatican. It notes plans around the papal succession involving Cardinal Sarto and Rampolla factions, with references to Leo XIII’s policy and anticipated leadership changes in August.
A scrambled OCR snippet summarizes global conflicts, political shifts, labor unrest, and notable crimes. It mentions Ameri can Catholic social groups, a Manila union, European steel plans, a California convict escape, and assorted stock market notes. Names and places drift through a dense, imperfect mosaic of early 20th century events and figures.
A garbled Indiana report notes dramatic crimes across towns with decapitation by saw, a pole saw incident, a vegetable peddler fatally wounded, and a case involving a shooting tied to jealousy. Police involvement spans Indianapolis Bluffton Terre Haute and nearby areas, with multiple victims and suspects named in chaotic descriptions.
A catastrophic blast at a distant factory injured and killed several workers. Reports describe two drivers killed, extensive destruction within a thousand feet, and a crater-like site measuring about 200 by 150 feet with a 20 foot depth. Investigations focus on the origin of the nitro-glyserine explosives and the blast’s wide impact radius.
Fragmented report describes William Garratt a colored man in Edinburg who grew violent after drinking. He brandished a razor and threatened others before mobs dragged him away toward St Louis Crossing. The incident ties to local court proceedings over a will and estate involving General Caye Clay and the Glajection heirs.
Federal indictments loom in a postal delivery scandal involving high officials. Martha Loren, wife of John Tempper, and former Machen official Thomas W. Medresof are among those named as probes extend to alleged conspiracies and a free delivery suit. Widespread inquiries target a Brooklyn grand jury and unnamed parties, with indictments possible within a week or two.
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