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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1900
Page
3
A report recounts Dr. Charles Lather arriving in Manila to treat wounded soldiers and sailors. It describes his struggle with near death, a miraculous recovery, and subsequent medical hopes amid ongoing warfare.
The text hints at a public revelation regarding a president's absence and anticipated scheduling decisions. It mentions a reaction to avoid a controversial fallout and to address the playing of a key figure. The fragmentary source lacks clear details or names.
Fragmentary report describes Chinese turmoil in Pekin with foreign casualties and the involvement of allied forces. Mentions disruption at a railway station, alleged attacks on officials, and the fragile protection of foreigners as tensions rise. An ad for Allen's Foot-Ease appears unrelated to the main events.
Seth Wykoff a young resident near Aprawford drowned Saturday afternoon in White River one mile below Aprawford. His father Samuel Smith and a boy named Lou Peterson tried to help as the current hampered rescue efforts. The coroner ruled accidental drowning and a funeral was held at Oak Grove cemetery with Odd Fellows honors.
Flora Fairhurst, aged eighteen, died at her parents home in Cornettaville after a short illness of consumption. She was the eldest of six children, educated in local schools, and had a long association with the Moetho le Episcopal church.
Squire Streeter fined Charley Hill 13 and costs for jumping on moving trains. Hill jailed in default of payment. Bert Ayers, colored, arrested for stealing a watch from Miss Dennis Dale. Ayers bonded for preliminary hearing. Newton Begard, Midway saloon owner, jailed for selling liquor on Sunday. trial set. William Best fined 316.40 for assault on Addie White and jailed. Montgomery and Bledsoe fought in Dewey saloon. Montgomery head injury required stitching. both jailed for intoxication and assault.
The suit of Myri Cravens of Madison against United States Express Co. was dismissed for want of prosecution as no attorney appeared for Cravens. The case alleged a trunk shipment to Fosarsbilite with a ring stolen en route. The Montgomery town depot dispute and other notices are noted in the record.
A reader from LaGrange Georgia reports a frightful running sore on a leg healed in five days by Bucklen’s Arnica-Salve. The ad endorses the salve for ulcers wounds and piles and notes it is sold by J N Jones in Mississippi.
The Horrall Swartzel damage trial in the Davies county court ended with a verdict for Hetrail awarding $5000 in damages and Swartzel bearing court costs after a days long jury deliberation. Attorneys for both sides presented arguments and the judge instructed the jury prior to deliberations.
Mary A Byers sued after a fall when alighting a Vincennes street car jury awarded damages and all costs to the defendant The plaintiff claimed the car started as she reached the ground causing permanent injuries The defense was represented by W H DeWolf and the jury included M Yano Dan Heffernan and others
Reports recount Hogarty of Lexington Kentucky turning yellow from jaundice and praising Bitter Tea for stomach and liver relief. The note also highlights fire safety guidance from Mrs Edward Croker wife of the fire chief, who drilled her household and instructed servants and children in alarm procedures.
A late altered report shows the Interstate Railroad Commission data for the prior fiscal year. Total single track mileage rose 18 percent to 550 864 miles and service figures reach 96 703. The document notes 1 875 016 car classes and other passenger metrics.
The Rev C A Burtol has served as pastor at the West church in Boston for many years and marked his eighty seventh birthday making him the oldest living alum of the Harvard Divinity School.
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