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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1903
Page
3
A clutter of items from clothing to candy and shoes highlights a school store sale. Men’s and boys’ wear including shirts hats and suits mix with women’s footwear and umbrellas. Fresh cream candy sells cheap as stock is cleared before year end.
Real estate dealer offers a 10 acre estate with a cottage house and outbuildings on a good road near town, plus a 20 acre parcel near town at a low price. Also lists farms in Daviess Knox Pike and Gibson counties, two story city properties, cottage properties, with financing on favorable terms from Temple Court building Washington Indiana.
A memorandum urges extending the statute of limitations for government corruption cases, calls for vigorous prosecution of offenders in the post office and other public bodies, and argues that punishment must rest with the people to preserve self government. It stresses tightening scrutiny of appointees and removing or prosecuting wrongdoers.
Former Commander Richmond Pearson Hobson has drafted a bill, asked Rep Wiley to introduce, to build up American naval strength. The plan calls for a total appropriation of 2 760 000 000 with annual increments of 10 000 000, starting at 50 000 000 this year and rising to 1 500 000 000 by 1915 to extend through 1925.
An advertisement touts Miona as the only natural cure for dyspepsia by toning digestive organs and aiding absorption. It lists symptoms of indigestion and promises weight gain and restored health after use, with a free trial period and testimonials.
A Nov 30 report notes both sessions will not conduct routine business this week. The House plans to meet Friday for adjournment, with no speeches on the Cuban reciprocity issue until the regular session resumes. The military defects committee will continue its inquiry into General Wood’s actions during the war.
Washington November 30 The week’s peak is the expected announcements by Speaker Cannon about committees and adjournment plans for an extra session. Debate centers on whether to end via first resolution or constitutional convening with the regular session. Local notices hint adjournment possibilities Saturday or Monday, with ongoing strategic moves by leaders.
Washington residents relay testimonials on health, praising Doan's Kidney Pills for kidney and urinary symptoms after stroke and inactivity. John Williams of 1103 East Major St. reports lasting relief and recommends the product, with Foster-Milburn Co. as US agents. A second testimonial credits Dr King s New Life Pills for stomach and liver relief, credited to M M Austin of Winchester Ind. Both ads appear with local drugstore availability and 2 cents price notes.
Lincoln Illinois date Nov 80 Charles Stanbury is jailed for assaulting Mrs Lucinda Davis 83 who lies in serious condition. Public anger runs high at the incident tied to local tensions. Elantown Pennsylvania death notices announce Dr Selp Elfentown dies dean Musienburg college since 1896. In Dublin William J Bryan visited by Lord Mayor Harrington and luncheon held in his honor as he tours Ireland.
Fragmentary timetable lines list multiple daily and Sunday trains with various numbers and times. The notice directs readers to contact A McDonnel, B&O Southwestern, Washington Indiana for detailed rates, time on connections, sleeping cars and parlor cars, with QC P McCarty, G P A Cincinnati as references.
The National Live Stock Association in Portland announces excursion tickets by B and O S W to Portland with return by January 7 to 9 1904 and a January 31 1904 return limit. Elite from Washington 63.10 dollars. Also special itineraries to New Orleans and within 150 miles of selling stations with return limits in early January 1904 and one third fare round trip.
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