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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1897
Page
2
The readable parts discuss Cuba and dispatches with references to war and politics. It notes strong opinions about lobbyists, public reaction, and the sensational nature of the reports amidst confusing text.
Fragmentary OCR reads like a local notice with garbled lines about Louisville events and civic life. It hints at a cold spell, a courier, and church gatherings, with stray mentions of Cincinnati and municipal actions, all in a pressed public-sense style.
The readable fragment mentions prison and a hindered purpose with unclear direction. No clear names, dates, or locations are discernible to identify concrete entities or outcomes.
A report from Indiana details a death from consumption and notes prison reform proposals impacting state penitentiaries. It cites a legislative committee, named senators and representatives, and outlines plans to move inmates to reformatories. Funeral notices for local residents are mentioned alongside community reactions.
In Alabama Washington state letters report youths missing from home and being heard from. A messenger stated that two boys last seen Sunday were employed at a New Decatur grocery and expressed pleasure at the idea of returning home.
A fragmentary reading describes a likely lynching aftermath at a scene near Lick Springs. The report references investigators, injuries, and lingering uncertainty about those involved, with ensuing mentions of medical aid and potential legal action.
A two year old girl, Ane Osman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Osman, died from severe burns suffered when her clothing caught fire at a Maryland farm. Neighbors quickly smothered the flames, but the child’s condition worsened through Monday morning.
Disjointed, garbled reminiscences describe a tense scene with scattered names and places. The speaker recalls someone returning home to Cairo and a dining room vote, with vague references to opposition and nerve. The fragment hints at ownership questions and unsettled interactions.
The article reports John R Lidgenfelter suing the B&O for damages after a fall in a city yard causing serious injuries. It also outlines Interstate Commerce Commission findings on U.S. railways earnings for the year ending 1910 with total gross of over 1.12 billion dollars and per mile expenses. It mentions Southwestern and Cincinnati routes, with plans for trips to Indianapolis and Vincennes and announces future fare ropings and schedules.
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