02 Jan 1897
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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1897
Page
1
A lengthy discussion of bank failures in the Midwest blames incompetence and rascality for the first and largest wrecks, notes improved trade since November, and argues the overall banking system remains strong despite ongoing failures and political tensions in Indiana.
Treasury and Justice officials anticipate prosecuting the steamer Three Friends under revised maritime laws. The case centers on alleged mounting and firing of a heavy gun against a vessel bound for a friendly nation. District Attorney Clark of Jacksonville leads, with vessel seizure possible on conviction.
The Christmas event at the W church drew a large audience. Rev. J A Hi will begin a short conference meeting. A wedding of a sensational nature occurred Sunday at 3 o clock. Local notices mention church activities, lodge matters, and upcoming orders and housekeeping changes.
A lively Washington audience filled the Opera House for Eddie Foy and his American Travesty Company. The show drew praise for Foy’s comic timing, Miss Mary Marbie’s charm, and lavish costumes, with plans for a spring return in a new piece.
Report from Salem describes a deadly encounter involving farmhand Job Rigby. Detective Sexton and Patton Brown from Louisville are implicated as tensions rise. Twenty police from New Albany and Louisville engaged in a daylight pursuit resulting in gunfire and a fatality. Dec 30 archive note.
The State Chamber of Commerce meeting attacks township and county government practices. It warns against appointing trusted figures to wield power for personal gain and urges the Legislature to create a board to codify township city and school governance laws.
A misfired Hobert rifle during a Wednesday coal-house target session at Colgzian’s home injured Velved Teprots fatie Coleman in the head. The bullet lodged in the scalp and was removed by Dr. Parr. Officials deem the accident purely incidental with no danger of fatality.
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