09 Jan 1897
Page 1
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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1897
Page
1
A garbled transcript recalls political maneuvering and personal anecdotes from a legislative session. It mentions a figure named Mr and references state debt, appropriation bills, and a tense atmosphere during pricey political debates. The piece also touches on a journalist’s life and a sudden shift in editorial direction.
The piece outlines staff changes in the public works and education offices with Superintendent McMabon moving to a new division and McMahan succeeding him. It also covers an athletic exhibition drawing crowds with a notable sparring bout between Willie Jackson and Jon Smith and various local social notes and court actions.
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