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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1900
Page
3
The Washington Gazette reports a heated exchange over the Cuban postal service scandal. Critics blame Heath for recommending Neely to the director post, while defenders say Neely was competent and undeserving of blame.
The piece argues that passage of the shipping bill would empower foreign built ships harming ocean freight rates and Liverpool prices. It asserts Democratic support for free registry of foreign built ships to build an American merchant marine, predicting opposition from Democrats and potential defeat for pro-British aims.
A 1906 political discussion notes Bryan approved Goebel amendments to the Goebel election law. It cites Urey Wade of Kentucky and quotes Goebel about authoring the law. The piece mentions Bryan’s awareness of amendments discussed with Owensboro Messenger editor and Blackburn among others. It references a silver plank in Bryan’s platform and the push for an American financial system with metal price restoration.
The M. J. Carnahan Company promotes buying carriages from local stock and catalog houses with mail order comfort. They emphasize fair local trade, encourage customers to bring catalogs, and claim townsmen deserve preference over distant sellers. They promise prompt fulfillment of orders and reasonable pricing.
A garbled report recalls a meeting in the governor's office discussing party alignment and platform stances. General John Coburn chaired the committee, with repeated references to Democratic distinctions and unnamed individuals, in a summary of actions taken during the session.
A fragmented report notes rules affecting natural gas wells operations. It states the decision does not affect pumping or consumption but aims to facilitate gas transport in pipelines.
The article recounts statements by Flora and Jesse Lingenfelter about a tragedy in which Lingenfelter and Flora interacted. Barnard Bold Barrd discusses the event and claims Lingenfelter’s account is reliable, which the police have accepted as true.
Fragmentary text reports a Hartford area utility firm refusing rebuilding after a fire. About 120 employees are permanently discharged as the company ends operations. Other items mention cattle killed by snakes in Indiana and a balloon incident in Columbus. details are unclear due to damaged copy.
London July 5 The latest telegraphic updates from South Africa describe Boer forces under De Wet narrowing ground movements as they converge toward Pretoria with diminishing space for maneuver. Reports note artillery fire near Heathfield and Hindley district as Boers bolster numbers. State Secretary Reitz travels to Hamburg with Transvaal treasure.
Washington reports Mr Wu Chinese minister keeps constant cable correspondence with southern viceroys. Talks link Pekin ministers with Europe region while Li Hung Chang presses neutrality. View is that south China may form a separate empire or become independent states, not mere European or American dependencies. French army talks center on Jamont resignation and war leadership. Manila labor seeks civil service exams to form a Philippine civil service board with Washington aid.
Fragmentary text shows names and geographic hints but lacks verifiable facts or a coherent event. No identifiable persons, organizations, dates, or locations are clearly present to summarize.
In Springfield Illinois on July 4 1900 two men George A Thompson and W El Thompson drowned while rowing in the Simon river near the dam in Springfield waterworks. The accident occurred yesterday and is under investigation by local authorities.
July market notes show Indapolin Grain and Livestock with steady to active bids across wheat, hogs, cattle, and sheep. Chicago and New York listings indicate mixed gains, steady cattle, higher fat hogs, and varied lambs, with prices quoted in dollars per unit.
Rail yard notices list promotions and resignations including Frank Humphrey from fireman to engineer and George Denver leaving fireman duties at B&O. A birthday surprise for Philip Onion near Harrison township mentions guests, meals, and well wishes. A stray promotion and health remark attributed to Burdock Blood Bitters closes the item.
The Rock Island line tested engine No 1201 with a fourteen-coach Colorado excursion train, reaching speeds near 60 miles an hour between Chicago and Rock Island. The class will haul all special excursions at a rate of one train plus $200 round trip, with three more trips planned for July 9 17 and August 11. Departures are 4 45 p m, and excursion tickets will be honored on regular trains.
Landscape shifts from cornfields to meadows as oats look strong but wet weather threatens crops. Local families visit relatives this week while census work completes. Teachers expect a large school picnic on August 2 and many plan to attend the Alfordville celebration.
The river is falling again pleasing all. The recent storm caused great damage in this section. Willan Loyd's corn stands in the best condition in the area. Miss Ella Spurgeon has gone to Jackada county to visit relatives.
Locals report strong winds last Friday and a storm effect on the hills. John Eltzgeratu remains ill though improved. Roll Vance and Mrs. Swanp visit Washington. farmers report corn traps abandoned. a church event and children’s day are planned for next Sunday night. William Campbell’s funeral, formerly of this county and now in Tennessee, drew a large crowd at Bethel.
Real estate transfers show numerous conveyances including Chas Cross son to Anna Crorson at lot d Washisgton add gare OH McKittrick Clarence LE Plorke and wife to lot 17 Plainville 100 Geof Brown to Joseph Clark lot 13 Washington St Pauls add 8100 Mary Deal and others to Pulasky Antibua wd avq 2855 Antibus to Joseph F Deal same as above 31 Susan Al house to Joseph Ba Deal wd pt owy neq 28 5 8500 Jas Choningham to Joseph Deal swg seq nw sw sivq moe 285.5 Toa 1 John Ddsch and wife to Adam Walter wd lot 15 Washington Long Branch 1500 Jacob Absis and William andis wd neq 14 6 40a 2200 Peter Mart and wife to Martha Clayborn wd lot 12 blk 25 Fivora Griffiths 1st add 100 Lowry Cooper to James F Cooper wd pihwr 2H 5 5 500
A garbled list presents names including Eugen W. Wolton Clara Dun bar James Fountain Watkins Jessie Oliver Harvey Ferguson Ells Mumma Henry Fr Ging Lilian Van Bus kirk John Kelso Helen Chandler James Manus Davisson Jennie Choate Dora Dale in a license-related notice.
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