30 Aug 1897
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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1897
Page
1
Fragmented text references bank clearings and weekly totals around 1,047, larger than last year. Mentions flour prices, batter, and the U S Mint with unclear context. Observations point to economic notes and political figures like Bryan amid mixed garbled content.
The text discusses Democratic strategy, possible shifts in policy, and the fate of free trade. It cites trade balances showing exports surpassing imports in certain periods and notes a long-term protective tariff trend with limited exceptions during war years.
Walter McCracken visits Washington on Thursday. Edward Ferguson of Cincinnati visits Albert McCracken. Mrs. S. M. Bigham returns from Day on relatives visit. Drought slow to slow wheat plowing. Mrs. Bell Wilson and daughter return to Dennison Texas after two months with friends. Corner-stone for new Washington project planned Tuesday. W Fidler of Bedford takes over Montgomery Monitor. Paper name unchanged. Fidler brings newspaper expertise. Father Rowan and Frank Dison travel to Washington. Funeral attendance for Mrs James Healy at St Michaels. Postmaster Trainor visits. Hugh Quigley of Loosotes visits. Altercation near Connanton's saloon Friday. U B church basket dinner planned in Bowman Grove on first Sunday in September. Rev D Pierson of Baptist church to assist. All invited with baskets. Prisoner Freeman described as lone inmate in Martin County jail.
In Cass County a circuit court case uncovers the life of William Marshall, a farmer who rose with Woodling backing, died in a blast, leaving a widow and seven children plus a disputed pension claim. A Pittsburg woman is named as his lawful wife, prompting civil action over title to the farm and the inheritance.
Five arrests were reported with names withheld. Three intoxication arrests and two for fighting occurred Saturday night, with Harley Abbott and Jack Abbott among those detained for disorderly conduct after threats and a razor seizure. Lou Ingraham and a school site stone cutter were also involved in altercations. Sheriff Bowipan worked through the night handling alarms and prisoners.
Local social functions host Miss Katie Wolfe of New Albany with Mr and Mrs Charles H Brown and others named as delegates to a national road parliament in Nashville on Sept 16. Brief incidents include a fine for John FitzPatrick, a transfer of John McLin to the Poor Farm, a severe weather storm, cattle auction results, railway injuries, and various community updates from Seymour and surrounding areas.
Thomas E Watson announce retirement from politics and farewell of his Populist run for Vice President. He plans to sell his paper to a Western publication and devote time to law practice and literary work including a history of France and Joan of Arc. Watson cites west wing party realignment and desires to pursue writing and legal career.
Kennedy, state secretary of the United Mine Workers, cites likelihood of railroad labor hoods attending the St Louis conference. He warns that if talks fail, a sympathetic strike may be necessary to force a settlement, though miners dread halting industry at dawn of prosperity.
A fragmented notice shows minors returning to work in Pike County after a period away. It notes involvement of local authorities and employers ensuring compliance with labor rules. The exact scope and dates are unclear from the text.
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