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Washington Gazette

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1903

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Dodley Case Gives Officer More Power in Supreme Court

Senator E E Hindreed introduced a bill expanding attorney general authority, allowing initial Supreme Court information filings in cases like the Dudley sheriff matter. Milledge, AG, urged need for a law to let the attorney general file information and have the Supreme Court render a final decision without lower-court delays. The bill aims to let the AG initiate prosecutions and move directly to final judgments, addressing sheriff duties and governor actions affecting Dudley.

Ixianarotis E. E Drdley Supreme Coure Indiana Milige Norsey Konstatute Supreme ‘Court Bih Supreme Court Tate Fox Linstate Sullivan County Aheriff ‘di Feulty Dudley Eral Bentimen

Maxwell Will Fight Bailiff Dudley Lynching Case

Coroners Maxwell announces intent to file a suit against Dudley of Sullivan county sheriff's office. Attorney General to inspect. case to be tried in Sullivan County Circuit Court. Aim to test constitutionality of a law depriving a lynched prisoner of the sheriff’s office.

Maxwell Sullivan County Dudley Sullivan Coun ‘Shoritts Attorny - General Suilivan County Surene Court

Barbers Bill Debate Sparks Racial Tension in Fort Wayne

In Fort Wayne a dispute over a proposed State barber bill prompts claims the measure would drive colored barbers from business. Secretary Treas Charles Stiss says the bill aims to regulate sanitation and enforce a three year apprenticeship, countering accusations of a plan to eradicate black barbers. He asserts the examining board will include intelligent, honest members regardless of race. Stella denies a quiet three year effort to push colored barbers out and defends the bill’s aims.

Inpianarotis Charles Stiss Fort Wayne State Barber d' Association Barbers" ‘Association Anderson Steiss Ndiata i Jand i . Stella

Fragmentary OCR yields unclear names and events

Readable text hints at a shooting or death involving a person named Sharrock and a prosecutor Padgett. Mentions a truck with $1300 and a disjointed reference to Washington. Details are garbled with stray fragments about digging, planting, and a mysterious 1.8 figure.

Preliminary surveys extend. directors elected

Brief notice indicates surveys have begun and directors have been elected. The fragmented text confirms ongoing planning and governance steps without detailing names or dates.

Jice- Thomas Sighting Dated To Last Week

A fragment notes Jice- Thomas in a brief item referencing an event last week. Details are incomplete with garbled text but imply a note about Wood and a hinge issue or mishap. The readable portion lacks clear actions or outcomes to assert more.

Hoosier Legislature Bills Spark Lengthy Debate

Indiana lawmakers push hard on many measures as lobbyists flood the chamber. New game, insurance value, attorney general powers, and corporation law bills appear. House and Senate members advance or withdraw proposals on orphan care, auto stop rules, and the Indianapolis post naming issue.

Indianapsi Issa Jadmnfeud Conlogue J Hendee Ia State Supreme Court Matsonai Parks Wolcott Luhring Hill Starr Richmond Indianapolis Hackleman Harrison

Franklin College Plan Hinted For Tudiana Visit

A fragment notes Franklin College appears to be planning a years long academic program in Tudiana. An address was given here years ago and pleased the audience. The complete program will be announced soon.

Franklin Tudiana Eduators

THORP-MULLIGAN Popular Washington Girl to Marry Tonight

A Washington girl Miss Alice Mulligan will wed H Walford Thorp of Vincennes at 7 39 this evening at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs James Mulligan on Hefrunstreet Rev J A Doyle to perform the ceremony Miss Catherine Remsel will be ring bearer Thorp is a Vincennes telegrapher and the bride is described as accomplished They will leave at midnight for Vincennes to reside Mrs Weisert and daughters and others from Vincennes arrived in Odon for the wedding

James Mulligan Hefrunstrest Alice H. Walford Thor J. AV. Doyle Catherine Remsel iMr Thorp Vincennes Weisert Mc‘Mullen Mias Ciem Mre Charlie, Weisert Fr. R. Lewis Ethelyn Weisert Odon

Head Stones Arrive For Local Veterans Graves

William Patrick, commander of Mec arty poist GAR, at Alfordsville receives ten head stones from the government to mark graves of old soldiers. Relatives will place stones at the veterans’ graves in the vicinity once called for. Names listed include John W. Miles, John Arvin, Philip Bilipger, Bolivar Gold, Joseph Berry, William Holloway, James Wash, John Collings, and William Mc Farland.

William Patrick Mecarty Poist Gar Alfordsville John W. Miles John Arvin Philip Bilipger Bolivar Gold Joseph Berry William Holloway James Wash John Collings Wiliam McFarland

Millers Meet to Form Protective Association

A southern western state millers meeting at the Hyatt hotel aimed to form a millers protective association to stop underselling. Delegates from Brazil Worthington Lyons Bloomfield Linton Odon and others attended. another gathering is set for February 26 to finalize the organization.

Hyatt Millers Protective Association of Trust Outi L. Miller Brazil Geo. B Magerlie Worthington E. D. Taylor John Rollins Lyons Orge E. French William, Waineter Bloomfield Clark’ Collins Linton A. A. Lane Odon

Carnegie Library Dedication Preparations Underway

Preparations for the Carnegie Library dedication are advancing rapidly. The program is expected in the afternoon of February at the Opera house with Dr. W. T. Stott, president of Brankel in college, delivering the principal address alongside other speakers, recitations, and music.

Opera House W. T. Stott Brankel Mipsigall Num Eis Stott Treclabat Af

Reader letters and crude humor from Washington and Evansville

A jumble of anecdotes and opinions features a man in Washington, Indiana fined for kissing a girl and Evansville tales of expense, futures, and social mores. The text pivots to a bizarre reflection on marriage, citing the shah of Persia, Muzaffer-Edvin, and his imagined horde of wives, contrasted with Solomon’s biblical example, ending with Charlie Wolfe’s Iowa Democrat note.

Washington, Ind Evansville Hubbards Antesaa Shah Sultan of Sulu Muzaffer Roberts Muzafferi Solomon Josephus Solomons Charlie Wolfe Alton Iowa Democrat

Capital public buildings plan lauded in Senate debate

Senator Fairbanks backs a $57 million project for a new Supreme Court library and international tribunals, plus a site north of the Capitol for a grand trio of public buildings including a justice complex. Supporters praise architecture grounded in simplicity and durability, linking it to historic Washington landmarks.

Fairbanks Aécomé J Supreme Court of the Law Library International Tribunals Congress Groun Library of Congress Sabre of Justice Cereen House Department Agriculture Wilson Washington New Harmony Indiana Senator Voorhiees Smuthmeier Morton National Capital Eichanks

Rare Musical Treat by Preston Brooke's Marine Band Orchestra

Preston Brooke's Marine Band Orchestra performed ten numbers with Bert Brot as cornet soloist and Miss Lillia Reid as soprano soloist. The program opened with Militaire and included popular selections, a descriptive piece titled A Sark, and a whimsical suite featuring the roar of the elephant, the bray of the donkey, and a description of an old water mill.

Preston Brooke O‘ Marine Band Orchestra Bert Brot Lillia Reid

Instrumental Selection Praised by Crowd at Concert

A stringed instrument selection was well rendered as the crowd praised the performance. The house appeared full with many seats occupied, and the audience lotted the musician's skill during the event.

New Suits William Meridith Versus Isaac Johnson Foreclosures

William Meridith sues Isaac Johnson in foreclosure action. O'Neal and O'Neal attorney for the plaintiff files indicate the case involves mortgage dispute and request relief through court.

William Meridith Isaac Johnson O'Neal & O' Neal Ager Neys

Indiana's Fairbanks Wins Unanimous Senate Reappointment

A historical note on Charles W. Fairbanks winning unanimous party support for another term as senator from Indiana. The piece emphasizes his six-year record in the U.S. Senate, McKinley era ties, and the strong cohesiveness of Indiana Republicans backing his renomination as a symbol of enduring party strength and national unity.

Levine Indiana Charles W. Fairbanks Iodiata Republicanism Fairbanks Seata Ana Otire Reraliicnti Lodiana William ‘McKinley Senate Republic Fediada William McKinley Fairbank

Prohibition party reorganization urged by Inchon leader

State Chairman Newlin says the Prohibition party in Inchon must reorganize after a poor fourth place showing. He urges a reform with practical, charitable principles as the party seeks to revive its influence amid debated tariff and coal trade issues involving Canada and England.

Newlin Prohibition Party Inchon

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