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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1900
Page
4
A fragmentary Washington correspondence piece discusses a proposed shift from daily to weekly publication and touches on political debate around gold standards and treasury notes. References include E G St and Lyman J with varied opinions on monetary policy and public sentiment. The text hints at reactions to McKinley and Bryan dynamics but remains unclear and partial.
Citizens travel and business trips noted including George and Jasper on Monday and Saturday visits. Henry Martin transfers, Mrs. Gilley visiting daughter, Elmer Barris ill, William Rice visiting relatives. Lincoln League meeting at Godwin’s hall, Hays moves family to town and works for Wilson Flater mill. Unicorn League meeting draws large turnout. Rev Strain parsonage break in. Prof Alford back home. flour mill repairs completed and mill in operation again.
A fragmented obituary mentions a citizen named Reeve Tolnship who died Friday August 24 in Stantonis County. It notes the death followed by his mother Mrs James Batterton and that his wife died months earlier. The death occurred Sunday morning at Martins Church with burial at a local cemetery.
Fragmentary OCR notes reveal a puzzling fragment mentioning Springfield and a person named Evaney Ilfe. The text hints at a conspiracy claim and a sensational triad promised, but details are unclear and incomplete.
A garbled report outlines a dispute over a telephone company in Wigan involving possession dates for August and September. It mentions Central Union, Michigan connections, city council opposition, and a potential franchise transfer to Laporte with plans for an independent company.
Jeffersonville Indiana August 2 A confederate associate in the Lantz murder case remains in charge of the reformatory with guard. He shows deep distress over Thomason confession and fears for his life amid a trial. The scene closes with fear and agitation as authorities prepare for possible transport.
Fragmentary notice from Winona Lake hints at mooting an agricultural institution and a plan to raise funds totaling about 50 000 dollars with 30 000 promised, plus a training initiative. An inaugural double event is mentioned in Portland and New Corydon area with pastors from State Line Emanuel involved.
In Cornettsville news, residents report travels to Wichita and Chicago, visits from Washington and Edwardsport guests, and church social events. Local officials note attendance at county institutes, with many names scattered among towns like Udon, Plainville, and Petersburg.
Miss Edith Hobson of Washington visited last week. The Epwords League will hold a Friday evening carnival. Miss Mabel Abraham returned from Indianapolis after weeks away. Mrs. Core Sheets and children of Mooresville visit her parents Mr. and Mrs. George Fretz. Alex O'Dell plans a move to Terre Haute. In Montgomery and nearby areas, local notes surface as residents adjust.
At Gilman Illinois the coroner's inquest returns death by bullet wounds from unknown parties for John Myers and by bullets fired from Mrs Wright's house for Michael Ryan. Mrs Wright is jailed at Watseka as mobs fade. Wounded deputies George Willoughby and Peter Hauer worsen, with two more inquests planned. Mrs Charlotte Wright dies in Watseka jail, totaling four deaths linked to the Wright hospital incident.
Washington reports official population totals for Indianapolis as 169,104 up from 105,438 in 1900, an increase of 63,728 or 60.4 percent.
Local notes report near completion of a bridge project in Montgomery with visits from Cincinnati residents, a wood cutting mishap causing injuries, and a series of social calls. Community members Andrew Tonge and Neely Ste Dietian are noted in extending hospitality, with several clergy activities at Bethany Church and a protracted meeting led by Rev Dolling.
The report notes obstructive work near a bridge entrace and a marshal detaining workers while a trial is postponed to Monday for possible compromise. In other local items, Mrs Arnold Brown’s health declines with hip trouble, Miss Mary Carlin returns from Kansas, and several residents travel to Washington or attend events in nearby towns.
The Leader notes William J Bryan will lead the Democrats in critical Western states and begin touring next week. He will visit Chicago then move through Indiana Ohio Wisconsin Minnesota New York New Jersey Maryland and West Virginia as part of a campaign push. Charles Towne delivers a lengthy reply to Governor Roosevelt in Saint Paul during a convention of the League clubs as part of campaign activity. Towne's speech is hailed as his greatest political effort.
The census of the 30 largest U S cities is finished and public. Director Merriam begins the census of cities with 25000 population or more. 181 cities are in the second list and figures will be released periodically. About 22 000 returns have been counted from 63 000 districts.
A ten year old named Arthur Walters vanished near Crystal Lake on August 3. Several people attempted a rescue but the water’s depth and strong undertow prevented recovery. Lifesavers and local authorities searched the area through the day without finding the boy.
From Fort Wayne Aug 30 George Tage linger a dairyman walked to the roof of his barn and hanged himself with a six foot beam. He was 50 years old and suffered a stomach illness that worsened his condition. This report details the tragedy and the immediate circumstances leading to the suicide.
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