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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1902
Page
3
A new daily through train service will run from Geter to St Paul with a 10 pm departure and 8 05 pm arrival in Minneapolis. The timetable promises single through cars with reclining seats and no changes, with connections to the northwest at St Paul Union Station.
The listing outlines train services for northbound and southbound routes including Indianapolis Evansville Chicago Nashville and Florida limiteds with daily frequency and dates. It mentions specific trains such as No 1 No 2 No 6 No 8 and an Evansville Mall connection with implied schedule details.
Disjointed report notes Stillwell targeted by a posse with two warrants. Vague phrases mention a pursuit at night and a show of force by law officers. No clear names, dates, or locations are identifiable from the readable text.
In Pennsylvania testimonies thirty or more witnesses described harassment and violence by strikers, including beatings, stoning, expulsions, and a teacher losing his job. A Navy of officials and workers testified to intimidation, boycotts, and threats as the commission adjourned for the holiday season.
In Froghold New Jersey on December 20 actress Laura Biggar faced defense in a suit over alleged conspiracy to gain Bennetts estate. Witnesses described her marriage and signing as Laura Biggar. The case centered on provable relationships and the validity of signatures amid ongoing testimony.
Merchants note active holiday retail amid depleted stocks and forward supply activity. Cold weather boosts demand for furs and heavy clothing, sleighs and general goods, despite drawbacks from unsettled weather, coal shortages on the East, and railway congestion West. Overall, mercantile leaders expect year end gains over 1901, with wheat crop prospects and orders for next year signaling steadier conditions.
Five former members of the St Louis house of delegates were found guilty on bribery related charges connected with the Suburban Streetcar bill. Each man faces a five year penitentiary term. Names include Sheridan Denny Gutke Bersch and Albright. Ke lly, a former speaker, awaited trial on bribery and perjury charges.
A chaotic dispatch aggregates global tragedy and crime including Siberia banishments, Finland warnings, an April 16 hanging sentence for a murder in Burke, a New Jersey golf incident with injury, a farmer suicide in Kentucky, and a sensational Italian murder-suicide at a Genoa hotel. The report cites an earthquake toll in Central Asia and court actions in Minnesota and Virginia, reflecting a tumultuous week.
Train No 3 the Limited will run daily from Chicago to Memphis Hot Springs Nashville Atlanta Jacksonville New Orleans arriving 7 00 p m next day Coaches will be taken to join train No 25 Chicago to New Orleans 5 25 p m daily arrival 7 40 p m next day Special through sleep service added via New Orleans to Houston San Mianciaco and other points Tickets available from agents AGH Hansas Gin tP ya for future supply of proper rail provisions and Navy strengthening noted.
An advertising blurb promotes enamel Ladies watches and belt watches in gold and silver with new styles and illustrated booklets for Christmas orders. Prices and guarantees are noted, with references to leading jewelers and mail applications to receive catalogs. A note mentions a job lot of watches and an invitation for inquiries to add information or stock.
Unclear text fragment mentions fated event and a priest or attendant. No clear names, places, dates, or outcomes are readable. Further readable context is needed to form a proper card.
Reports indicate robust commerce as Minister Bowes discusses economic growth and supportive policy steps. Local officials cite steady trade, rising investment, and continued public projects fueling optimism in the region.
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