17 Feb 1905
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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1905
Page
1
Special report from Moscow describes the assassination of Grand Duke Sergiss and a bomb explosion. The blast killed the Grand Duke as his carriage was torn apart, sparking a nationwide uproar and fears of revolution. Two suspects were arrested after a second carriage incident.
Early today John Feagane, fire chief, and Thomas Lavelle of Terre Haute brewing company narrowly avoided being struck when a passenger engine blew a whistle and halted within about thirty five feet of them on the B. & Co. 8-W track near Bast Fourth Street. Crossing coal wagons and quick horse maneuvers averted tragedy.
Fragments describe unsafe street conditions with warnings about curves and a whistle signaling danger. The text suggests engineers should be more careful to prevent hazards along the eastern approach to the city.
Mrs Cora Turner formerly of this city now of St Louis married a workman at the gas works in St Louis Saturday evening. She had kept a boarding house in St Louis since the death of her husband about five months ago. The couple will reside in St Louis.
Following the dismissal of the charge against Detective Charles Snyder at Vincennes, Deputy Prosecutor P. Haughton resigns. Reported demand from the Vincennes attorney and ongoing liquor law violations case referenced in the resignation remarks.
Bedford showed a mix of tension and faith as thirty four stores closed for an hour during revival meetings led by Rev. Drs. Smith and Golden. The courthouse crowd matched the size of recent murder trials, signaling broad community interest.
The Chinese Honeymoon, a metropolitan attraction, comes to Spink's Opera House for a Saturday night show on February 25. It is billed as the season’s best attraction with vibrant scenes and music.
Wheatland voters face a tight contest for the local post office job with candidates Edward Commer A C Nicholson and Charles Nicholson M Eubanks in the field.
Oscar E. Huth and Rosa Kelley obtained marriage licenses, recording their intention to wed. The couple is listed in the licenses section of the public notices.
Mrs. Inez Marshall of Wheatland attempted to take her own life with morphine at her home three miles north of Wheatland. She remains in a critical, uncertain condition with domestic troubles cited as a probable cause.
Reports from Indiana describe an alleged elopement connected to a bridge combine exposing alleged evils. The exposal of the combine’s workings across counties may prompt legislation to curb the alleged evils. Inquiries have reached Illinois towns seeking clarity on the matter.
Representative Ulrich introduces a bill in the state legislature to require secrecy of appropriated bid amounts for county contracts. The measure aims to prevent collusion by keeping maximum payments hidden until bids are opened. The Indianapolis News reports alleged bridge and supply contract collusion tied to Vincennes Bridge interests.
A garbled report covers Jerry Kane signing to catch for a Southern league team and reporting April 1 after winter work in Wheatland coal mines. The item notes partisan funding disputes, Vincennes and Bedford Bloomington appropriations, and Senator Fairbanks aiding Vincennes. Additional tidbits include Oscar Schilling and Al Simmott visiting Cincinnati, John Sulda returning to work, Foster Reuss heading to St Louis, and a railroad water tank fire in Shoals News.
Miss Lela Gray of Petersburg who in 1900 won the Southern Indiana High School Oratorical contest has gained fame as an elocutionist. She has appeared as a principal attraction in lecture courses statewide and in several large cities outside Indiana, earning enthusiastic praise from audiences.
Mrs Catherine Shea dies at her home seven miles south of Petersburg after weeks with la grippe. Aged 75, she formerly lived in this city and leaves two children and considerable property. Remains arrive Saturday morning by the E & I and will be taken to St Simons church for services by J W Doyle, with burial at St John’s cemetery.
W B Patton presents The Minister's Son next Monday in a return engagement. The production is praised as real, human, and powerful, standing high among plays of its class, and noted for merit beyond mere scenery.
Extreme cold and illness among members lead the Choral Symphony to cancel all meetings for a month. Spring concert practices will resume after the period of inactivity.
Machinist Fred Fromme takes a layoff. Booker from Piniaville visited. Miss Bettie Clements traveled to Whest land at noon. Frank Johnson on vacation. Zed Bonham went to Vincennes on business. Hugh Rogers to Vincennes daily on business. Eugene O'Brian of Petersburg traded here today. Mrs H. 8 Conway returned to New Albany after a visit with Mr Della Hyatt. Mr and Mrs Amos McUawle in the city from Keymoor to visit friends and relatives. Mrs Walter Patterson and Pansy Akeridge visiting Petersburg friends. Jam Biysep.
The text cites numerous evidences of a pool and bids suggesting collusion in awarding county work. It notes Vincennes Bridge Company has received every contract for two years and rumors of an agreement giving the county to Vincennes. In one case Vincennes filed the sole bid.
Machinist Will Marsh is on vacation. Patrick Cohen and Chas Widdletop also take leave. Albert Laye and Al Holsinger are away sick. Blacksmith Monney returns after a layoff. Hant off for days. Clark Peck back to work. Supt J O Hagerty returns to Cincinnati. Civil engineer Frank Dee back from Springfield. Jobo Babick, B and C and W patrolman, visited from St Louis.
The last service of the Baptist revival will be tonight. Jange J. F McNemer of Little Rock Arkansas will preach his final sermon and depart early Saturday for Owensboro Kentucky to preach at his old home church Sunday. The meetings have been successful given the weather and have awakened strong interest.
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