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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1903
Page
5
A fragmentary obituary notice mentions a woman who suffered from illnesses and her family including parents and a brother. The funeral appears to be scheduled for Wednesday at Oak Grove residence with condolences from the community.
A string of reports from Washington describes mail letters urging a young mother to kill her newborn, implicated locals including Bert McDonald and Matt McBride, with Coroner Tutewiler's investigation and possible grand jury actions. Other items cover a death by smallpox in Barr township and local obituaries amid a tense city scene.
Special dispatch reports the trial of the famous Daniels case against a scheme creator. Assistant Attorney Krebel released a list of victims including Fabian Al Sunders and WL Wang, noting the swindle targeted educated individuals. Prosecutors anticipate evidence will aid conviction as the trial unfolds tomorrow.
A north bound freight collided with a stationary train at Oakland City crossing. Two cars loaded with tea were smashed and debris blocked the depot, delaying service for several hours before clearance allowed trains to resume.
A Baptist visit to the Daviess Knox Pike area with a seven anniversary meeting at Vincennes Chicago Evansville and Sullivan areas. Prominent attendees include Guttman missionary Mae Rogmorton Du Quoin and Rev Cheney Terre Haute Rev Allen and others. Revival schedule lists devotional Friday 4:30 PM and 9:00 AM reports.
The report discusses district matters and a prosperous condition with collections. it mentions advances for the next apportioned year and the demand for young entrants entering the conference this year. It notes some problems to be solved in reg Washington.
A well known Knox County farmer, Joseph Stephenson, died Monday night at his home two miles north of Jandy after several weeks of illness. Born in the county, he was 46, survived by his wife and one child. Burial will be at Wheatland. Ex Senator M A Sweeney announced the candidacy of a slate for lieutenant governor as the Democratic ticket for next year.
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