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Newspaper

Washington Gazette

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1900

Page

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Martin Wis Out as District Chairman Nominee Chosen

A county Democratic convention selected Parks M. Martin of Spencer as district chairman after nominating C. K. Tharp of Vincennes prior to adjournment. Judge Johnny C. Briggs and Editor John Johnson served as secretaries, with remarks commending the party and outlining campaign directions.

Fleet State Contra Parks M. Martin John Ghhson Bedford Democrat Ea Bankins Sullivan County Johny C. Briggs Sullvan County Clair Dan Murti Niblack Vincennes Callop Spencer Bryan C. K. ‘Tharp Knox County Wik Townsend Akinsit Dunge Parks M. Martin -Bat Tharpig Thee Tha ‘Disixlegard Parks M Martin Spencek Parkgs M. Martin Har. Martin

Southern Indiana proposes new railway extension to Linton station

Fragmented report notes work on an extension from Southern Indiana toward Fort Wayne with a new station near Linton. Mentions roads and local routes affecting Byansville area and general project progress.

Indiana Ferre Haute Linton Byansville Gourter

Teachers Locked Out Causes School Disruption

A chaotic incident at a school left teachers locked out and students scattered. Reported suspensions in several rooms, with tense tensions between staff and administration over access and authority.

Governor Warns Against Pugilism in Public Discourse

Fragmentary text shows a political figure opposing boxing rhetoric and moralizing language. It references the governor, attorney general, and state actions amid debate on handling conflicts. The garbled lines hint at public statements and moral arguments surrounding boxing or violence in society.

Ales Andria Gahlioka Batic Matsu Apelis

Brick Throwers Target South Side Homes In Night Attacks

Reported Sunday and Monday brick and coal-throwing attacks terrorized residences on the South side. Police tracked suspects to a single house on the south side and arrested Miss Blanche Farris for throwing a brick through a window at Nelson Horrill’s home. The events sparked fear among neighbors as investigations continued.

L. B. Brow Ibri W.P Barte Patton Pati Eollige Yea Abeet Blance Farris Ithe Southside Nelton Horriallts Mies Farris

Election of Directors and Officers by the Peoples Nation group

A morning meeting of the broke lolders of the Peoples Nation elected directors Elishad Hatfield Ida Downey Austin EF Cabel Richard C Davis Hervey T Trueblood Jamies W Ogdon and Kiatthew F Burks. Officers chosen include President Matthew F Burke Vice President James W Ogden and Clark Laura Alkman.

The Peoples Nation Elishad Hatfield Ida Downey Austin EF. Cabel Richard C Davis Hervey T. Trueblood Jamies W.ogdon Kiatthew F. Burks Matthew F. Burke James W. Ogden Clark Laura Alkman

Knife Up Their Sleeves in Democratic Convention Fallout

A fragmented report from Wednesday's Daily describes the district Democratic convention where Aen. C. K. Tharp was defeated for chairman amid factional splits. Votes shifted as Monroe and Greene backed Parks Martin, foiling Tharp and fueling threats of retaliation. Mentos county figures loom large with Miers as home base.

Aen C. K. Tharp Causa Miera Asia Coniess Tharp Daviess Eno Thim Martin County Sullivan Monroe Monro Greene Parks Martin Miers Mentos County Dickens

Alfoidsville Town Trends Hint at Growth

The district shows many residents planning new homes and business trips to Washington. Notable figures like Henry Webber and Alvin drive property expansion, while others report illness and ongoing development. A brisk construction outlook seems likely this summer.

H. Hyswebber John Jones Washington Monidays Jack Brown Shard Jackman George W. Reilly Labo James W. Gilley Bererk

Big Windy News From the Community

Local notes from Big Windy report restarted work after a cold spell with Fitzgerale and Johnsons running a mill at full blast. Residents like Baldwin, Aden Gaither, Thomas Singleton, and Marvin Rager travel for business while farmers sell stock due to corn scarcity.

Fitzgerale Johnsons Selih Ennis Sam Elmet Big Windy John. Baldwin East End Aden Gaither A. Hess Thomas Singleton Marvin Rager Dale Bibknel Knoxi Mt. Olive Shafter East

In Memoriam Ottis O Brown of Alfordsville

Obituary note mourns Ottis O Brown a beloved Alfordsville pupil aged 17 or 1 7? years. He died from diphtheria on December 26 1899 leaving two sisters and a father George Brown. Community expresses sympathy and notes his earnest study and loss to local school and town.

Ottis O. Brown Georgé S. Brown Reeve Township Alfordsville Ottis ‘Brown Alfordsville Graded School Athoteas Obtis Brown Bell George Brown Ray Fisher Forrest McCord Estella Vowell

Lambert of Rachel Day Wates Endorse Foley Kidney Care

Fragmentary OCR notes mention Lambert of Rachel Day Wates endorsing Foley's Kidney Care and claim of its effectiveness. Mention includes phrases about grateful thanks and general praise, with unclear surrounding context and names.

AL ‘Lambert Rachel Foley Mitchell Pharmacy

City Orders Purchase of Power Plant and Water Rates

The city council unanimously approves buyingGrahan electric plant and wa her rights for 10,000 dollars plus 21,000 in other costs. The deal ends with a ten year contract paying 810 per light yearly and sets water rates to avoid future service expenses. An attorney committee and officials like Williams Kole and McGehee will oversee legal steps. The ordinance also caps charges and triggers city ownership of the plant after the contract expires.

Ianghisi Gelger Geiger Hay É Audegeont Ae 'P Biray Brown ALT! Paws Geciger Grihain Electric Gane Jordinahes Grihand Arbacblae Cas Rat Smiley Andi Jepson Aphid C Coideratis Aatwel Eeehe Company

Shals Citizens Seek Change in Southern Indiana Line

Local group of twelve citizens meets with Southern Indiana railroad officers in Indianapolis to press for changing the north south line. The conference aims to realign the route, but plans collapse as connections falter and the party departs the city.

Pirty Pennis Shirey J. M

Circuit Court News: Sentences and Proceedings

Report dates show Badie Cordell and companions sent to reform school for boys after burning hay belonging to farmer Abraham Parkins. Other cases include receiver accounting in Granada, mortgage actions, and a William Meredith note payment judgment. A separate case covers a charge of criminal assault on a girl named Sue Allen. details are limited.

Badie Cordell Dave Abraham Parkins Dove Buckley Mackey Elijah H. Benipy Addunt John Fan Ings Patrick EB Granada Anu Bishnell & Co Mary E. Michaels W William William R Meredith Ailiam Heleman Tong

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