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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1900
Page
4
Washington correspondent reports that copies of The Gazette may be found at the police office on F Street, N.W., Washington DC, under the supervision of Fy. Sigeers.
The piece analyzes Democratic responses to national issues including the British denomination, Chinese policy, and the 1900 election climate. It critiques open letters as backtalk at the umpire and mocks proposals involving silver Republicans, Bryan, and Stenger. It notes a push to attract amateur photographers and cautions against sensational dispatches.
The Indianapolis Journal clip cites 1864 Democratic critiques of Lincoln and McKinley era alarmism. It notes comparisons to Rome’s emperors and warns that re election could transform the republic into a consolidated empire. It urges citizens to vote on Tuesday.
Sullivan county Republicans convened Tuesday to form a strong ticket led by C. Chaney. Organizer Sofrit praised the county as the most alert in the district while the turnout and reception were notably robust. Debate arose over Miers expansion speech at the soldiers union with public reaction mildly contrasting the congressman's private letter. Democrats in Sullivan county criticized the convention harshly.
An affected postal fragment discusses Civil War memory and party lines. It quotes letters mentioning McKinley and Hanna, notes casualties and wounds from a battle, and asks about a return home while urging a response on war terms and the national platform. The tone signals partisan frustration and grief from a veteran perspective.
Montgomery reports a busy week with visits from Father Corran of Corning and Frank Hunter in Washington. Local residents, including Arthur Pinnicia, Li a Clark, Grant Myers, and others, travel for family news and church events. The Harvest Home festival drew larger attendance this year, with Rev. Stbonover thanking workers and announcing prize winners for vegetables, crafts, and flowers alongside community notices and obituaries.
In Alfordsville Ray Fisher visits Troy to see relatives while George Gotwin and family meet at 16 Highrock Sunday. Various residents attend church, travel to Washington on business, and host or visit kin across Otwell, Oswell, Jasper, and nearby towns. Several community members face illness, recoveries, and ongoing sawmill work.
Saturday events in White River include residents visiting Washington and returning by nightfall. Mr and Mrs Jobe Wall have fever recurring slowly. Sid Bartt and Ham of idols visited relatives. Peter Witle and Robert ty Jr. from Oak Ridge came Tuesday night to attend Kyiof PL lodge. A festival is planned in Goldwip’s hollow Wednesday night Aug 22 and 23 with a big picnic in the grove south of town on the 23rd. New machinery and repairs will be completed this week. the mill is expected to be in first class four fs shape within two weeks.
Big Windy news item notes illnesses and funerals at Bethel cemetery with Rev. Ewen Carrell presiding. Martha S agleten Deiday and Dennie Ragsdale are mentioned along with home visits. A party of about twenty youngsters, including Big Windy’s youth, hunted and rode near Oklahoma border. Local residents attend church events at Veales and Veales Creek. Names include Mrs Cathna Daett and Arthur Lett, with others listed as attendees from the community.
List of names and statuses for letters remaining at the Washington post office including Mrs Fannie Mitchell and Lizzie Smith, with several others such as James F. Ledgerwood, David Strain, Mollie Green, Clara Zaroch, and Edith Potter. Notices indicate advertisements and processing steps for the recipients.
Isaac B Dman and Ada C G White obtain a license alongside Benjamin Oxdon and Lulu By Richards. Joseph H Smith and Nellie Cox also appear as a couple securing a license in the latest record batch.
Local residents organized a community group and plan their third annual fete with proceeds for the Sunday school. The event, set for the night of August 33, aims to raise funds through a parish gathering, while members discuss tributes and local activities.
Local EPSOM news records a tense harvest with corn yields up from last year while crops remain light in places. Social notices include visits from Mrs. Talinda, Dr. Eilion, and relatives, plus a church festival deemed a success and plans for another soon.
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