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Newspaper

Washington Gazette

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 02, 1903

Page

5

Sullivan County Sheriff Faces Vacated Office After Appeal Fails

Governor Durbin declares Sheriff Dudley has forfeited his office following a prisoner lynching incident. Dudley refuses to surrender as the coroner prepares to take possession. Dudley had appealed the decision but it was not sustained and an official accession is planned.

Durbin John Ss.undlay Sullivan County Coffiver Ake Itn Lyhch Dudley Jobo Shariff Sullivan James Dillard Dillon Sullivani Ales Milton Davis Mras John Ligon Aulawrenceville Tiliton Durbir Shietiff Dudley

Jury selections and names drawn for January term court

Commissioners Albion Horrall W W McCarty and Clair Thomas Harrig met to select names from tax duplicates and draw parties to appear for the January term. The docket is expected to open March with key jurors listed including John Burris, J Alles, Henry Webber, Joby Barr, and Ian Hunter among others. Local notices touch on food division experiments and nearby business ads. editors note political shifts with Mr Brennan and Geyer column mentions.

Albion Horrall W.W. McCarty Clair Thomas’ Harrig Compost Werg Ag Olfows Gras Diurye John S.burris Barr’ Townsy J Alles Washingtons Wi & Harrison E. My Urgesady Bosera Patric Barr

Burford Wins County Printing Contract Amid Election Debate

County commissioners awarded the printing contract for next year while election expenses were approved. The bid totals include Burford’s 1277.28 for Class 1 and 1333.11 for Class 2 with Hass, Wilson, Humphreys & Co. bidding on other classes. Council scheduled a special meeting next Saturday to appoint a representative and finalize actions.

County Council County Commissioners Aivard Onget B. Burford Wilson, Humphreys & Co Burford Fa Uorrall Bros Bid & Sond Wilson Humphreys & Goi

Floating Ice Stops Wabash River Ferries Across White River

The county reports heavy ice on the White River forcing ferries to halt since Saturday. Officials warn boats to the West end and Visennes cannot run while the Wabash and other streams thaw. Police report Mike Tidd jailed Saturday for intoxication with a dollar fine and other consequences.

White River Bay Whestland Viscennes Nail Mike Tidd Clark West End

Attempt to wreck train near Sugar Creek bridge report

A male suspect attempted to wreck a passenger train around Sugar Creek bridge at 2 am. Engine No. 121 returning toward Spring Field station faced obstructions. The engine struck the rail and derailed briefly but remained on track. investigation ongoing with no fatalities reported.

Pasit Dre Ohio Southwestern Wasim

Train Obstruction Causes Narrow Engine Collision Near Springfield

A train struck an obstruction on the tracks near Springfield causing the engine to derail but remaining on the rail. Passengers were frightened as the car jolting and a twisted rail damaged the pilot, delaying arrival until after 8 o clock. Community notices follow with church and lodge officers elected for the coming year.

Springfield Stringfield, Ill Journal

Wreck Injures Several After Streetcar Collision

Report of a streetcar collision near Crook of Odon injuring several riders including the motorman Ridge and a bystander. One passenger sustained slight injuries as a physician arrived and treated the wounded. President Meullough was seen among the onlookers.

Rey Ries Jeré Bey-eri Paseo

Christmas Day Observed With Social Joy and Snow

Christmas day was celebrated with social gatherings and decorations. The weather showed a snowy change, dropping from 40 F to 7 F by Thursday morning, with the warmest at 11 F and the coldest at 7 F above zero.

Ington varnplent _instrumenti W. P. Smjoor

Confessed Suspect in Plaizstle Arrest Case

The report outlines a confession by Glenn Wh Gloun of Plaizstle after being held in custody. It notes prior employment at Testaumant and references a hotel setting with alleged involvement in a dispute. Details remain unclear due to damaged OCR text.

James Wh Gloun Plaizstle Wedacs Striurs Miyor Media Thas Reed Bregil Arel Testaumant Plaiyvilé Agaed Tbusinewa

Mining and finance notes from Wheatland and global events

The report mentions Wheatland coal loading for winter, with mine shutdowns and reopens, plus notes on a thriving local coal business. It also touches on Venezuela defense spending, the Humbert trial, the Dreyfus case, and the impact of wireless telegraphy on stock markets and cable company shares.

Washington- Wheatland Fident Wheatland She’ State

Fragmented Local Notice From A Damaged OCR

The readable text presents garbled medical and fashion references with repeated phrases about a laxative product and generic slogans. No coherent event, place, or date is discernible beyond scattered brand mentions and odd names.

Ayer's Pills Promote Digestive Health Claims

Fragmented OCR notes mention Ayer's Pills linking to digestion, stomach issues, liver concerns, biliousness, and headaches. The garbled text references constipation and general bodily ailments and attributes relief to the product. No clear event or outcome is shown.

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