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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1902
Page
5
Fragmented text shows union actions affecting shops and services. Officials and labor leaders discuss strategy and possible closures as the federation presses demands. Affected areas include Lomita and surrounding locales with company statements and responses from Fitch and other executives.
The OSW declines to reopen the city shops after a conference between officials and representatives. Workers receive conditional return terms while the AMERICAN FEDERATION OF LABOR aims for a peaceful end to the dispute and potential rehire of discharged staff.
In a brief notice from the Everett Chronicle Funeral services were held today for the late Mr Angusta with rites led by Rev W. Gilley at Pleasant Hill Cemetery. The deceased, a father and husband, had been seriously ill for several days prompting the firing and resignation at the Everett company.
In Washington Indiana United States charges Richard C. Davis with embezzling from the Washington People’s National Bank. Chambers Picken Moores and C K Tharp filed the brief challenging the third count as vague and not alleging knowledge by bank officers. The defendant seeks to withdraw a not guilty plea as counts face attack. The Indianapolis Journal notes several counts are challenged.
The county selected C Garten as the successful bidder for the dredging contract at 25500, beating four other bidders Beever & Stipp Clarkes & Woods Mufsschman and balance. Ely’s Preparations and a local petition discuss next steps at the upcoming meeting.
Henry Walter, a 70 year old hardware dealer and local Democrat leader, died last night after being stricken. Born in Germany, he settled in Vincennes then moved to Denver and later to this city. Survived by a wife and nine children including George Walters of Vincennes and Ella Kyle of Denver. lifelong member of 1st Mary’s Church.
Promoters say the giant Indiana coal combine has failed due to excessive prices demanded by US operators. They plan to pursue options in Indiana and organize a new combining effort. Judge Miers weighs re nomination amid local political situates as parties eye later conventions.
John Burns a watchman was shot in a yard altercation as twenty men watched. William Cooper the cook argued with guards. Cooper allegedly fired after a pinch to Burns. Burns was taken to a car and later to Cincinnati hospital. doctor says he should recover. Suspects Wilson and Cooper were jailed.
A local agency announced that Notthal Fr Construction Company received a contract for Obibea material. The project, tied to a public works initiative, starts soon with penalties for delays.
A fragmentary report from Cambridge Vermont describes a porter recovering a century old dictionary marked with inscribed names. The owner plans to reclaim the book, noting the item had been lost for about forty years.
The Indiana miners hold an annual convention with nine workers attending from Tadiana. Delegates will discuss wage agreements and plans for a powder market. George Aggrave of Linton is mentioned as a presidential candidate for state mining organizations amid talks of inter-state cooperation.
Fragmented text notes players Montgomery Walsh Doyle and others at a game in Toogootee with brief mentions of weather delays and a family incident involving Horn January 29th and Waco. The copy references a shadowy town event and a condolence or notice tied to a daughter.
Reports detail a primary election with seven candidates and a secretary role. The article notes ward-based candidate selection and city offices on the line, with remarks from Dant, Backes, Goodman, and Governor Taylor figures.
The article reports McCarter sworn in as county commissioner to fill a vacant seat caused by illness. Smith voted for Silas Kethem. Robert Russell chaired the vote. The board, amid spending, awarded a rock paving contract of 412.92 miles with total cost to be estimated.
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