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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1903
Page
2
On Monday evening August 10 President Roosevelt released a public letter to Governor Durbin praising his stance on mob violence. He denounces lynching as anarchy and asserts that swift, fair trials prove courts can handle crime without delay. He calls for prompt action in related crimes to deter mobs.
A county assessor seeks bank records to uncover omitted property and enforce taxes, arguing public duty requires uncovering private assets. Bank officials defend client confidentiality, while the public interest and perjury penalties are weighed against individuals’ private transactions and rights to privacy. The case underscores tension between tax enforcement and banking secrecy.
A controversial essay argues banks hold cash deposits tax differently, urging proportional taxation and prosecution for perjury. It contends that money in banks harms the community if untaxed, noting many wealthy men invest rather than hold large balances and that taxes benefit public goods.
A column discusses Colonel Bryan's stance and the party's need to face its past amid labor demand in Elwood. It notes rising day labor wages, farm labor shortages, and farmers opposing factory wage levels. It condemns Bryanism's impact on the Democratic party and urges law and civic education over vigilantism, stressing the rule of law and due process.
Rome awoke to a grand coronation of Pope Pius X at St Peters Basilica with seventy thousand attendees. Cardinal Macchi placed the triple crown as bells rang and a hymn filled the sacred space. The ceremony featured liturgical pageantry, prayers, indulgences, and the pope’s benediction before the vast crowd dispersed.
A Detroit era advertisement touts Hyomei as rapidly soothing irritated air passages and curing stubborn catarrh with regular use. It cites testimonials including John S. Gray of Redmond Hills, aged 82, claiming long term cure after starting Hyomei and notes high sales in Washington with a near full refund guarantee.
J. M. Cardwell & Co advertises the largest assortment of furniture and house furnishings in the city. The store promotes large inducements to buyers and a credit plan that lets customers furnish homes with small payments, claiming costs are no higher than competitors. Located at 420 E Main St.
The M J Carnahan Co offers screen doors and windows to ward off flies in summer. Prices are low, attracting many buyers. Visit to discuss problems and solutions for keeping pests out.
A notice promotes a stock of box stationery and perfumes sold at Mrs. E. Rickard’s shop, 112 East Main Street, boasting better prices and a full line of books for customers to view before purchasing.
Speaks for Itself. Of all the wonderful inventions to date cone can speak for itself so well as the Edison phonograph. From the cumbersome machine of a quarter of a century ago Mr. Edison has evolved the phonograph of today, a marvel of simplicity, reliable, durable and easy to operate. Geo. Ni Engert, the jeweler, 005 East Mair street, will be pleased to show it to you. Call and be convinced.
Cleanliness is our motto at MPP Market. Tell us your meat preference and we will provide the best, guaranteed juicy and tender. Visit Market at 110 Main Street or call both phones for order.
Louisa F Hunempier chemist at Farmers' Drug Store in Suns Black offers simple stomach relief remedies. The ad claims preparations provide immediate relief when stomach troubles begin and urges customers to have remedies ready for health and comfort.
A fragmented ad promoting beer and imported bottled goods. Mentions thirst relief and high quality wines and whisky. References Dillard, Meredith House Barr and a trial order to convince readers of the merits of their stock.
An eye care ad urges readers to visit Jepson at 313 Mhio Street for proper glasses. It promises eye tests and guarantees satisfaction, warning not to neglect vision and to begin before it is too late.
At the present rate of progress toward harmony in the Democrat party the leaders are evidently preparing for 19004 instead of 1904.
Lancaster man praises Electric Bitters for years of relief from chronic indigestion and nervous liability. His wife reports excellent health and calls the tonic splendid for female troubles. No other medicine can take its place in their family. Only 50c with satisfaction guaranteed by J N Jones.
An advertisement discusses kidney strain from constant motion and promotes Foley's Kidney Cure as a remedy for kidney and bladder diseases. It includes a testimonial from Geo H Hansan, a locomotive engineer from Lima Ohio, claiming relief after using the product. Also mentions Dr Fowler's Extract of Wild Strawberry for diarrhea and Dean's Ointment for skin conditions.
The Eureka at 303 Mair St. offers fast, pleasant service with ice cream, lemonade, sodas, and other soft drinks. Customers are served without delay in a cool, inviting setting during hot weather.
A local sale offers a large assortment of trimmed hats for Indies, mieses and children priced at less than one third their value. The sale is at 317 East Main Street and run by Misges M. oM. James.
A fragment cites Dr. Fosslet's Extract of Wild Strawberry for dysentery diarrhoea seasickness and travel aids along with Burdock Blood Bitters claimed to sharpen the mind and energize the body for life’s battles.
Fragmentary OCR notes list daily and flyer references with numbers and the direction West Bound. The terse snippet omits clear events or entities beyond indicating a miscellaneous schedule or route heading.
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