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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1906
Page
6
Mrs. Charles Curry, 50, was killed near Bloomington when lightning struck a telephone pole as she and her husband walked from the barn. Nearby farmer Plaskett, returning to the barn, was slain by a bolt as a dark cloud sent a thunderous flash. The court scene recalled the tragedy with tears and sorrow.
A special census report states about one in 1200 were blind and one in 50 were deaf in 1900. It lists 664 766 total blind, including 25 043 totally blind and 29 118 partially blind, with 37 054 male and 27 790 female blind.
Wesley Williams and his parents Jonah and Minerva Williams appeared before Judge Louis O. Rasch in Evansville after convictions for the Leigh murder at Boonville. Wesley received a life term in state prison. he protested his guilt and asked for a new trial, offering to be hanged if steel bullets were found. The father denied involvement and declared no blood on his hands.
Forty three years ago on a Tuesday with John Morgan approaching Salem was site of citizen soldiers under General James A Cravens forming a home guard to defend the Monon bridge over White River. Morgan paused near Salem and destroyed railroad ties between Seymour and North Vernon before heading toward Cincinnati.
Louis Gilrondel, a French machinist living in Evansville for almost fifty years, attempted suicide Tuesday by cutting his wrists. He suffered from Brights disease and, knowing his life was near its end, asked doctors to end his life to spare himself further suffering.
Grover Craig aged eighteen probably fatally injured in Eureka mine 5 north of Brazil. He was waiting at the entry for a car when a heavy slate piece fell and crushed him, breaking his back and causing serious injuries.
Washington reports a federal geological survey may not proceed with a government survey of Indiana stone regions. C C D Walcott of the USGS says Blatchley has covered the field thoroughly, and the government will likely not undertake what the state survey already achieved. Representatives Chaney Zenor hoped for broader coverage for oolitic limestone in Lawrence Monroe and nearby counties.
H M Knowles of the Third Life Saving district reports the resuscitation of Robert Mooney a blacksmith after his sailboat capsized in Point Judith Pond near Wakefield. Mooney remained underwater about twenty three minutes and was revived after hour plus of artificial respiration followed by hot stone applications and continued efforts until consciousness returned at his home the next morning.
The Ministerial association of Brazil adopted a stance to discourage Sunday funerals. Rev. Mr. Green of the First Methodist church argued against Sunday funerals, saying they require many workers and desecrate the day, prompting ministers to unite in opposition.
The article notes the first instance of a new movement at the location, with anticipation and public interest expected as results unfold. It emphasizes that this inaugural effort is watched closely, signaling potential significance for future activities and local response.
After court action at Bloomington under Special Judge Watson the city will have no retail intoxicants licensed when licenses expire in December. A temperance push earlier briefly secured a majority but subsequent license applications led to withdrawals. Bloomington will be the state’s largest city without a licensed saloon, while two clubhouses opened recently face court tests.
The following officers of Mt Nebo encampment I O O F have been installed by D D G P Ghates Honey P William Brennan H P William Porter S W Gsen Stuckey J W Dunbar Jr R B James W Ramsey Jr F S William Ellis treasurer Li F Corning
Car inspectors of the Louisville St Louis division of the Southern railway went on a sympathy walkout with the Princeton strike. Strikers plan to bar nonunion workers as they push their campaign.
Report says authorities will enforce the new rule more strictly in Shelburn next Sunday. Officials will require restaurants and livery stables to observe the law in all respects and ensure compliance.
Albert Hubble thrashed ten acres of wheat at Merom achieving forty five bushels per acre. His sixty acre field averaged forty one bushels per acre, signaling a solid harvest year.
Legal public notice for the National Lead Company located at Vreemes Avenue and 7th Street in Cincinnati Ohio announces details of a forthcoming sale or filing requiring public awareness.
George B. Smith trustee announces in Cannonburg that all persons with business with Barr township are to meet him at his office on Saturdays and Wednesdays each week for settlement.
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