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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1902
Page
6
Fragmentary report cites Babe rt, Betens, and Seymour figures amid Democratic and Republican jostling over debt, leadership, and policy. Mentions Bryan Democrats, Wilson Gorman era debates, and calls for integrity in Indiana and New York press.
Fragmented reminiscences on political fate and bond to Wall Street influence. Western audience urged to rally under distrustful standards, condemning past leaders for abandoning principle for expediency.
A survey of figures and factions in the 1902 Democratic landscape details William Bryan's centering role, the county institute's impact on education, and local party maneuvers. It notes support for Supt. Walla, the influence on schools, souring sentiments toward rivals, and county chairmen debating candidate withdrawals. Additional items include local accidents, land sales, dry town efforts, and St Patrick’s picnic plans.
Fragmented remarks reference Mr. Hanna and labor unions amid talk of strikes and contract breaches. The speaker vows to work early with laboring men in Cleveland, emphasizing dignity and long residence, while outlining views on labor honor and organization.
Notices announce a Republican judicial convention in Martin and Daviess counties to nominate a prosecuting attorney candidate. Another mass convention for Washington township voters meets at the Court House on August 1902 to select township officers. Local political remarks and editorial fragments follow.
Altoona workers and nearby mines grapple with a prolonged strike now into its fourteenth week. An influx of hard line strikers, estimated at 200, gathers from Pittston Wilkes Barre and Scranton while thousands of men across Philadelphia to Pittsburgh seek temporary work. Violence flares as deputies clash with strikers near Scranton, with no injuries reported. Leaders in Scranton condemn opposition within the United Mine Workers while defending the strike as just and divinely supported.
Market report notes grain and livestock price movements with scattered steadiness in No 2 red wheat and mixed corn, while cattle values show modest gains. Chicago Livestock Exchange and other outlets report varied bids including new crop feed grains and dairy items, with overall activity muted by rough OCR clarity.
A long list of visitors and locals arrived or were seen in the city today. Names include Philip Kelis from Petersboro and Freaitan from St. Louis visiting relatives, with Mrs. J. M. Bartox and Mrs. E. Gerristt from Seymour among those noted. Mrs. John Wilkerson traveled to Denver to visit her ailing brother Will Conley, Deputy Marshal James Parris and family left for Clinton, and many others were recorded as visiting or passing through.
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