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Washington Gazette

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Feb 27, 1903

Page

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Millers Organize to Halt Price Cuts in Southern Indiana

The Southern Indiana Millers Protective Association formed after a Thursday meeting in this city attended by about thirty millers from neighboring towns. Officers elected include President E L Taylor Worthington Vice President Chenoweth Shooks Secretary N V Barr Edwardsport Treasurer John French Bloomfield. The group will meet periodically to discuss industry concerns and promote fair pricing amid rivalry. Notables at the meeting included E L Taylor William V Wilson Aa Lana Charles F Miller Christian Hoffman N V Barr Clark Collins J J Matthews J T Karsell C M Lemon G M Claypola Ernest Stout and others from Vincennes Edwardsport Bloomfield Loogootee and surrounding mills.

Millers Protestive Association of Southern Indiana Byatt Southern Indiana Millers Protective Association Millera E. L. Taylor Worthington William V. Wilson Mt. Vernon Aa. A. Lana Odon Charlee F.miller Clay City Christian Hoffman Vincennes N. V. Barr Edwardsport Clark Collins Linton J.J. Matthews Mitchell J. T. Karsell Bloomington C. M. Lemon Ledford C. G. Matteez Fowler G. M. Claypola Bardivia Ernest Stout Padli Wiliaak Vanmeter John French Boomfeld Gosport A. Cheneweth Thealerdad Ackerman Loogootee

Society Notes Highlight Local Club Meetings

The Riley club meets tonight at Luther Johnson’s George street home. The high school junior class held a masquerade Thursday at Edith West’s Bedford road home with a lively gathering and refreshments for all classes. Ladies Aid Society of the First E church hosted a profitable Thursday afternoon meeting at Mrs. Roby’s home with forty one members attending and officers elected for the year: President Mrs. George Watgen, Vice President Mrs. W. C. Fitts, Secretary Mrs. Frank Ye ch, Treasurer Mrs. Riley Sparrow.

Edith West Bedford Road Ladies Aid Society of the First 4. E. Church Roby George Watgen W. C. Fitts Frank Ye'ch Riley Sparrow

New Suit Filings Include Divorces and Foreclosures

William Arford sues Mary E. Arford for divorce with E T Laughlin as plaintiff attorney. Michael Matthews sues L S Sadler et al for attachment with Padgett Padgett as plaintiff counsel. Jeremiah McGaughey sues Elizabeth Pritchell et al for foreclosure with J Wilhelm Willoughby House Vincennes firms for plaintiffs and W Williams for the defendant.

William Arford Mary E. Arford E.T. Laughlin Michael Matthews L. L

Finish of session looms as bills surge forward

With ten days left in the session, rapid action continues as both houses push numerous bills. The House approves measures on cash pay for work, highway use for poles, public notice of small-city allowances, re election for township trustees, optician licensing, prison labor study, and school fund raises. The Senate funds delinquent tax collections and sewer expansion, raises commissioners salaries, codifies corporation law, blocks railroad access to a reform school, and backs a governor veto on tax restore. The governor signs a grave robbery law while a tax-levy restoration attempt fails amid party opposition. The adjutant general’s salary is increased to 2250.

House Senate

Mummer Street Improvement Bill Faces Defeat Effort

In Indianapolis on February 27, lawmakers debate repeal of the Artman law affecting street improvements and bonds. Governors and attorneys weigh implications for property owners, bondholders, and public costs amid lobbying.

Friends of Mummer Bill Hush Indianapolis Municipal League of Indiana Senate

Legislative Activity and Voting Rights Debates Report

In Napouis the senate actions touch railroad consolidation and compulsory voting machines for counties with cities over 13 600. The house, facing amendments, may pass the Wright bill but doubts remain on mandatory use and timing. The state library funding and book lending law changes draw attention as lawmakers discuss access and authority. A Gochenour bill aims to grant women over 21 voting rights in subsidy elections contingent on taxpayer status, while poll tax payment governs male voting.

House Wright

Platform talk shows Parker favored with many Democrats

Washington Post reports interviews with Democratic congressmen in 1904 on leadership and platform. Most decline presidential commitment, but many favor Judge Parker of New York. Tariff reform and honest money feature prominently in proposed platform.

Washington Post Judge Parker New York R. W. Miers Democratic Party

Foxy Grandpa to Play Next Saturday Matinee and Night

William A. Hrady presents Foxy Grandpa a farcical musical with new songs like Pelly Pretty Pelly and Different Ways of Proposing. The show features a double sextette, costumes and stage beauties, with a festive note for both young and old audiences. Also promotes Dean's Ointment and Dr. Thomas' Eclectric Oil available at drug stores along with Austin's Pancake Flour.

William A. Hrady Olla Podrida

Minority Reacts as Wagoner Seated After Butler Ousted

The U S House ousted James J Butler of Missouri and seated George C R Wagoner in a dramatic vote amid charges of minority obstruction. Democrats vowed a filibuster campaign to March 4, while Republicans moved to curb opposition with a new rule to speed appropriation bills and limit parliamentary delays.

Wao Ieron Foonague Roll Will Wagoner Senate Amubiber

Revival meetings at C P church draw steady nightly crowds

At the C P church Mevun relist D S Toy leads revival services assisted by George A Fisher a singer. Crowds attend each evening with Toy's steady addresses and Fisher directing songs. Services run nightly at 7 30 with strong audience attention and high hopes for meaningful impact.

C. P Mevunrelist D.S. Toy George A Fisher Toy T. Sir. Toy George A. Fisher C. P. Chuceh

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