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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1903
Page
2
St. Petersburg Aug 31 An imperial rescript publishes the appointment of Minister of Finance Von Witte as president of the committee of ministers He is trusted with accelerating negotiations for the Russo German accord and to bring them to a speedy successful conclusion
The Official Messenger announces M Pleske as minister of finance under the continued direction of the ministry of finance. The change follows M Witte's anticipated resignation after his budget statement.
In the National League at St Louis the Pirates lost 0 to 3 at Chicago Cincinnati 2. In the American League at Chicago Detroit 2 and Chicago 6 Detroit 2 in the second game. At St Louis 4 Cleveland 7 and St Louis 1 Cleveland 19 in the second game. American Association games include Toledo 2 Minneapolis 7. Toledo 13 Minneapolis 3 in the second. Louisville 2 Milwaukee 1 and Louisville 9 Milwaukee 0 in the second. Columbus 4 St Paul 0. Muncie Indianapolis 6 Kansas City 9.
Secretary of War Elihu Root ex Secretary of State John W Foster Hannis Taylor and Judge John M Dickinson arrived at Liverpool on the Celtic Sunday for the Alaskan boundary commission meetings opening in London September 5 United States Ambassador Cheate to host a dinner with British officials present. A northeast gale drove the three master schooner Henry P Mason ashore near Highlands New Jersey sailing from Perth Amboy to Portland with 1100 tons of red clay. Crew and two passengers survived after taking to a small boat and enduring heavy seas overnight.
Advertises monthly guided tours at half rate to view crops and invest in homes in the developing region. Burlington Lines touted as main routes. Written by Chase, Michel and L. Wakelfy, travel passenger agents, 604 Pine Street, St. Louis, Mo.
Indianapolis August 31 The avowed Republican governor nominees J Frank Hanly of Lafayette and G A Shideler of Marion urge other contenders to declare before canvassing begins. They warn against early county by county pledges and note Lieutenant Governor Gilbert may yet enter the race. Congress Crumpacker urges Canada annexation via reciprocal tariff changes. Heat and travel woes temper visiting politicians in the capital.
Detroit August 31 The wage conference of the Window Glass Workers of America with the Independent Window Glass and Federation Window Glass companies ends. Talks agree to withhold wage scales until glass stock is exhausted and no factory resumption until a general order. A uniform 10 percent wage increase over last Burns scale is set for next year amid general stoppage and resumption rules.
Ora Turner twenty from near Muncie Indiana died after his clothing caught in cog wheels at a gravel pit on the C I and railroad at New Bedford. He was drawn between the wheels and ground to a pulp. He died at Whitney hospital a few hours after the accident from shock and loss of food. He was the son of Mr and Mrs William Turner seven miles south of Muncie.
Logansport Indiana August 21 police investigate the death of Joseph E Unkter found beside railroad tires near his home with a fractured skull. Harry Grace of Sprangport San Annefer company is jailed on complaint of Ankefer’s, who claims Grace struck Unkter with a stone. Grace denies knowledge of the assault.
Governor Durlin requests the return of Calvin Hiehard from Benton Harbor on a bloodshed charge. Mrs Parrish and eight children confront the father as he is ferried between Benton Harbor and the city in a domestic dispute complicated by alleged widowhood and orphans. An additional note reports a distressing Hartford City accident involving Albert Claypool of Em-…
An employee at the nitric acid plant near the city was badly burned when acid sprayed over him during tank emptying. With two young workers assisting, the incident caused severe burns to his clothes, hands, and face and damaged his watch chain. Doctors hold hope to save his sight.
In Kokomo Indiana August 31 bitter feeling rises over the killing of Black Charley No. 2 by Wilam Boomershine a nineteen year old. Race tensions grow with threats to retaliate. The slain man recently arrived from Tennessee and a large force of Black workers aids traction projects. Boomershine is out on $1000 bond.
Lafayette Indiana reports Ira sada a Boswell farmer found dead in a cattle stall on the Benton county fairgrounds. Death attributed to acute alcoholism after a night of heavy whisky drinking with three brothers. The brothers say Ira drank nearly two quarts in under two hours. Also reported is a fatal rear end collision in Danville Indiana where Brakeman Robt Steely was killed and Engineer C D Smith and Fireman C L Estey injured on the Chicago & Eastern Illinois line at Ailesburg.
Valparaiso reports Peter Surprise aged 109 years and 3 months died at his son Henry’s home in Lowell. In La Porte Mrs. A L Turezynea, aged 107, who lived near Terre Coupes, also died on August 31. A brief obituary notes long life and frail health.
This notice advertises season stomach trouble relief by Louis F. Hunemeier, a chemist at Farmers' Drug Store in Eum's Block. It promises immediate relief with simple remedies at hand to ensure health and comfort.
A promotional note from Ad die Dillard at Meredith House Barr touts beer wine and whisky with a focus on imported bottle goods. It urges customers to place a trial order to be convinced of the merits of their stock said to be the finest the world produces.
Jepson at 313 Main Street invites customers to have their eyes tested and fitted for glasses with a satisfaction guarantee. The ad promises affordable pricing and urges action before it is too late.
Speaks for Itself. Of all the wonderful inventions to date cone can speak for itself so well as the Edison phonograph. From the cumbersome machios of a quarter of a century ago Mr. Edison has evolved the phonograph of today a marvel of sim plicty reliable durable and easy to operate. It entertains' millions today with its weet strains and clear repro ductions without the scratching noise so noticeable in other machines. Geo N Engert the jeweler 005 East State street will be pleased to show it to you. Call and be convinced.
A testimonial from C F Cornwell of Sauger City New York states that Dean's Ointment cured his itching hemorrhoids quickly and permanently after doctors failed. The reader is urged to try the remedy.
A wry observation contrasts unpaid bills in the average home with the bill collector’s knowledge of their age, implying pervasive financial strain. The image suggests long standing debt shadows within households rather than dramatic debt spikes.
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