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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1903
Page
2
The piece catalogs party clashes, labeling Democratic attacks on Republican figures, debates over Roosevelt and lynching, and criticism of Bryan. It cites Stevenson’s indifference to nominees, Perry Heath indictments delays, Mississippi politics, and Georgia prison brutality, ending with taunts about party unity and readiness to unite.
Dispatch from Caracas reports President Marroquin facing a dilemma over the Panama canal treaty. He warns sovereignty could suffer if indemnities are not pursued, and notes disapproval by the Colombian senate could provoke a patriotic demonstration in Bogota. The president favors opening the canal through Colombia despite potential sacrifices and asks Congress to approve or disapprove the agreement.
The 37th national encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic closed in San Francisco. Officers were installed except Junior Vice Commander Kessler, en route from the Philippines. A resolution lauded General Nelson A. Miles for over forty two years of service from 1861 to 1865 and beyond.
Aug 22 Kalamazoo Mich F B McArthur a stockman from Saco Mont was fatally stabbed in the stomach with a hatpin by a woman who believed he brushed a feather duster in her face A boy wielded the duster but the woman pulled a pin from her hat and jabbed McArthur He was taken to a hospital doctors say he cannot live The woman and the boy have not been found
New York reports details on the United Lead company forming after months of work. The firm will have capital stock totaling 27 million with 12 million in bonds and the rest in common stock. Payment to constituent companies will be largely by bonds of the parent.
Renry Sextus an alderman of La Crose Wis killed in a runaway accident. St Louis chosen as next meeting place of the national Association of funeral directors. Fire in Shoestring district of Beanmirne oil field causes 1 5 million loss. New York City chosen as next meeting place for the 193 convention of the order of Scottish Clan. Business failures in the United States for the week episode 166 vs 110 last week 181 in 1902 similar week. A Logansport church construction contract requires a worker to use profane language on the job. A. S. Alve Co optical supplies dealer in St Louis building gutted by fire total loss 150 000 partly insured. Secretary of War Flohn Reet sails for England to join Lodge Turner on Alaskan boundary dispute. State Senator William Sullivan Missouri found guilty of soliciting a bribe and fined 100.
Lord Salisbury remains gravely ill as a late bulletin notes his condition is critical. Family members including Viscount Cranborne and Lord Arthur Cecil surround him in London as Doctors monitor his struggle with death considered.
The ailing marquess, recently from Scotland, lies in a sickroom with death imminent. He has fought for breath for the past day aided by oxygen, his heart weakness growing more dangerous as the struggle continues. He suffers little pain and has brief lucid intervals. Do unto others as you would have your mother-in-law do unto you.
Widewater Virginia witnesses Langley's giant aerodrome take shape on a house boat superstructure. The body spans sixty feet with a navigator’s car for a 150 pound crew and a 200 pound gasoline motor driving six foot propellers turning 1200 times a minute. Five float bodies and two wings are fitted with careful adjustments and frequent photographs taken.
At Mount Union church near Somerset a father Amos Acra and his son Doc Acra were shot dead by Granville Tabor and Eph Rector after an insult to a relative. Son William Acra tried to intervene. a fight left both Acra men dead. Bystander Pierce Hubbard died from a stray bullet. Tabor and Rector were arrested and taken to Monticello.
Baseball results from the National League American League and American Association listing scores by venue. Notable outcomes include Philadelphia sweeping St Louis two games to none and Boston and Cincinnati splitting, Detroit defeating Philadelphia, and Chicago beating Boston in the American League while St Louis topped New York in another league.
Reports from Vienna claim guard-houses along the Monastir Salonica railway line were destroyed and that 20 600 Turks surrounded and annihilated 1 200 Insurgents in the Monastir district. In Constantinople a Turkish soldier allegedly assaulted a Russian post office official, who was wounded and taken to an Italian hospital.
A Washington resident says backache and lumbago stem from kidney trouble and credits Doan's Kidney Pills for relief after using them from Hoosier drug store. He urges others with kidney symptoms to try the remedy, priced 50 cents, sold by Foster Milburn Co, Buffalo NY, sole US agents.
This season brings stomach troubles and a right remedy saves suffering. Immediate relief comes from our preparations, best when trouble first appears. Have simple remedies on hand for health and comfort. Louis F. Hunemeier, chemist, Farmers' Drug Store, Gum's Block.
A compact advertisement promises cool refreshment with beer and the finest imported bottled goods. It touts wines and whisky while inviting trial orders, urging conviction of the merits of Ad die Dillard at Meredith House Barr.
A storefront boast from Joe Gordon's Place at 218 East Main Street extols a spotless venue with a line of fine wines liquors and cigars. It invites patrons to try once and return as the headquarters of the best people in the city.
Ad pitches eye tests at Jepson on 313 Main Street urging immediate visit to protect valuable sight. Claims guarantees satisfaction and warns prices are affordable.
Speaks for Itself. The Edison phonograph has evolved from the old bulky model to a simple reliable durable machine. It entertains millions with smooth sound and clear reproduction without the scratching noise. Geo N Engert, 505 East Main, invites you to see it and be convinced.
Personal testimonial from C F Cornwell of Valley Street Sauger Ties New York claiming prolonged relief after doctors failed. The fragment notes hemorrhoids as a lifelong problem and praises Dean's Ointment for quick and lasting cure.
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