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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1903
Page
3
Joe Gordons Place at 218 East Main Street pitches atmosphere and fine wines cigars as the city headquarters for the best people. Advertised tonics claim cures for indigestion kidney trouble and lung disease with free trials and guaranteed satisfaction from J N Jones.
An old advertisement touts Dr King’s New Life Pills to aid digestion and prevent constipation, and Bucklen’s Arnica Salve for pains, wounds, and piles. It highlights healthful appearance and urges purchase at J N Jones, a local druggist.
A runaway almost fatally injures J. B. Orner and leaves a leg ulcer that doctors cannot heal. Bucklen's Arnica Salve cures it quickly. Also praised for burns, eruptions, piles, and skin issues. Advertising several tonics and extracts for indigestion and diarrhea with sensational warnings.
The state department reports United States vice consul William C. Magelsen was assassinated while riding a carriage in Beirut Syria. Minister Leishman in Constantinople is instructed to demand immediate arrest and punishment of the killers. Admiral Cotton is ordered to ready the European squadron if Turkey fails to act. The incident triggers expected indemnity talks and further diplomatic steps.
President Roosevelt issued orders placing the European squadron under Admiral Cotton on a prompt voyage to Beirut Syria. The move aims to back U S demands on Turkey following the murder of William Magee.
Relance led Shamrock III by far as the Present series race for the Americas Cup was called off after five hours thirty minutes. The defender finished well ahead with Relance dominating start to finish in the aborted fourth race.
Five members of the coal operators committee travel to Chicago to confer with John Mitchell, president of the United Mine Workers, to avert a strike that could close Missouri mines on September 1. Union miners say Mitchell and the national council lack binding authority. operators expect him to order a halt to the strike pending arbitration.
Chicago August 28 Summer girls will hammock with talking machines delivering love passages from popular novels as Prof H Marion of the US Naval Academy at Annapolis predicts printed books will be replaced by talking machine disks in libraries. He advocates the advanced talking machine method for language teaching.
Incomplete returns from the Mississippi primary indicate James K. Vardaman leading for governor with heavy coastal support and Cruz gaining in the delta. Across the state results suggest turnout similar to the prior election. Prof Langley did not fly due to wind as his airship houseboat remained anchored near Widewater awaiting better weather for a launch and tests.
A Kansas City era of mishaps and misdeeds includes Joseph Stearns fatally injured in Montpelier Indiana ball game. A Smith family reunion draws 4909 attendees in Peapack New Jersey. Barnum and Bailey circus train wreck occurs near Wildwood Pennsylvania with no fatalities. A schooner collision near Stonington Connecticut results in six drownings. Senator Hanna improves after stomach trouble. Flora Indiana storms strike five barns, destroying them. Bass Cook fatally shoots Nash Sloan in Ocean, New Jersey over 3 cents. Secretary Shaw Jaysha pledges funds to ease crop movement strain in the West. A four year old boy in Evansville falls from a second story window, escapes injury. William Parks, walking delegate, jailed in Sing Sing for extorting NY employers. Typhoid cases reported among guardsmen at Indianapolis encampment. Mrs. Nichols of Alton Illinois kills her husband after a dispute over a plate. wounds fatal. A thief loses nerve after stealing $85,000 in checks on Milwaukee Avenue bank Chicago and leaves the grip with a restaurant cashier then calls the bank to recover it.
Caleb Powers pleads for acquittal in Goebel murder case as a large crowd fills the Scott County courthouse Georgetown Ky Aug 28. Campbell argues for death penalty citing state crime records and cross state comparisons while Wood Hendrick also spoke. Powers cites political persecution and accuses officials of framing him and notes prior lengthy jail confinement.
In a pivotal naval clash off Portland, the navy seized Long Island in the forenoon, while the army destroyed seventeen attacking ships in the afternoon. Long Island is out of game tonight at 9, and the loss of light aids the navy while destroyed ships return to service. The Hartford, used as a cruiser, participated with the fleet.
President Roosevelt announced Henry C. Ide, longtime Philippine commissioner, will become vice governor of the Philippines to succeed General Luke F. Wright when Wright becomes governor general. The chosen successor has not yet been informed and the name will be released later.
Washington August 28 Public Printer Palmer stated the order requiring all government printing office employees to take the oath of allegiance did not arise from the dispute between the bookbinders union and Assistant Foreman Miller.
A letter accuses a famous figure of imprudent action and endorses Dean's Kidney Pills. The writer recounts back pain cured by the product, praising its efficacy and urging readers to remember the brand Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY as sole U S agents with the price listed at 50 cents.
The M. J. Carnahan Co promotes summer fly solutions with screen doors and wine down to keep flies out or in. Prices are advertised as very low and buyers are numerous.
The Economy grocery urges customers to save by shopping there, claiming the grocer can help economize and cut cents from each purchase, adding up to substantial yearly savings.
The Eureka at 83 Mail St Melon Season Ison offers ice cream lemonade sodas and fast service. A stall with a wide melon and vegetable selection provides fresh groceries at low prices while Zack Jones at 12 and 14 E Main St promises prompt, pleasant service.
J. M. Cardwell & Co at 20 E Main St promotes a large up-to-date furniture and house furnishings stock with season long inducements. The ad touts a credit plan enabling buyers to furnish homes with small payments and no higher charges than cash purchases.
A local shop at 112 East Main St offers a wide range of stationery and perfumes, promising better prices than any city store. The store highlights box stationery and an elegant line of books to view before purchasing.
Cleanly presented ad for Cons G Stuipp offering meat cuts with juicy excellence and tender quality. Request preferences to deliver best cuts. contact details listed for Market at 110 Main Street and two phone numbers.
All Misses JE and MM James. New Fall millinery arriving daily. Beautiful line of ready to wear hats for misses and ladies. Caps and Tames for boys and girls. Please call and inspect our line. Phone 435 317 BE Main St.
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