21 Aug 1897
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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1897
Page
1
A fragmented report from Washington—detailing a backyard baseball game—describes the Odons beating the Washingtons with many errors and runaway scoring. The piece lists players such as Washington, Odons, and Callahan, and mentions other local happenings like rail shop work and council meetings.
Sheriff Lowrey declared martial law in Plum Patton and Wilkinson townships to control striking miners at the New York and Viewotand Gas-Dial Co camps. Deputies patrol roads and require passes for company property access. Women organizers moved to march. authorities warn arrests for interference as evictions and hunger rise among miners.
An advertisement from HARNWALD promotes a bulk shipment of goods at low prices to benefit the public. The seller claims the purchase is large enough to supply every room in Daviess County and Pike County, urging readers to act when prices are right.
A garbled excerpt hints at a national issue causing a reaction after a rail related event. The blurred text mentions weather and percentages but specifics are unclear.
The report lists total wheat yields in bushels for 1894 to 1897 with 1897 estimated, plus the value of the 1806 crop and parts of the 1897 crop. A gain over 1896 is noted though details are garbled.
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