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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1903
Page
2
Reading at night can cause letters to run together until corrected. Jepson's offers improved eyeglass fitting and correction at 313 Main Street to make reading pleasant at all times.
A fragmented page lists a closing out sale of trimmed hats for ladies misses and children at 317 E Main St. It promotes Foley's Kidney Cure for kidney and bladder diseases and Dr Fowler's Extract of Wild Strawberry for dysentery and seasickness. An anecdote touts King’s New Discovery for consumption with guaranteed prices and free trials. Also mentions Ely's Cream Balm for nasal catarrh and Sly Brothers in New York.
Rome reports the pope's will places about 15 million in church hands after minor bequests. It details property to be transferred to his successor for church use, with princely and household gifts to family and doctors. Troops entered St Peter's to maintain order as crowds viewed the late pope. Cardinal Oreglia praised liberal bodies for sympathy shown during illness.
Bloomington IL July 24 James Ponard and Mrs Ponard of Pontiac arrested on complaint by Mrs Mery Noyes mother of the bride claiming Ponard eloped with her daughter. Ponard says he was betrothed then chose to wed the daughter. A Pontiac ceremony may have listed Mrs Noyes instead of the bride. They were taken to Pontiac by the Livingston county sheriff from Midland City Ohio. Ponard, the bride, and Mrs Noyes traveled from Midland City in March.
In Jackson Kentucky the special grand jury adjourned this morning with indictments expected for Charles Callahan Mathell Bowiling and Ewen Bowiling linked to an ambush that wounded John Turner nine months ago. Warrants were issued for W Britton deputy sheriff and Asbury Spicer charged in Town Marshal Jim Cockrill’s murder. Jett and two others were said to have shot Cockrill from the second story window of the courthouse observed by Charles Green of Lexington who testified but did not name Jett’s companions.
In Bucyrus Ohio on July 24 Charles Kent the bartender shot and killed Mrs Lou Rensell then wounded John Sawyer before killing himself. Rensell died instantly as Kent fired twice at her and injured Sawyer. Kent then killed himself in the alley behind the saloon.
National League results show Philadelphia over New York 3 1 and Chicago 5 Cincinnati 2. American League games include New York 6 Boston 1, Boston 2 New York 4, Cleveland 2 St Louis 0, Detroit 5 Chicago 0, Washington 3 Philadelphia 11. Also Kansas City 6 Toledo 2 and 14 6 in the second game. Mrs Barrington wins divorce restoring maiden name Cochrane from Lord Barrington. Kokomo man John Lee arrested for alleged attempted sexual assault on an eight year old girl.
Prevailing prices noted for wheat, corn, and mixed grades plus cattle hogs and sheep across Indianapolis Cincinnati Chicago New York East Buffalo markets. Activity ranged from steady to firm with notable hog strength in Chicago and lambs showing steady to active demand.
Tokyo July 24 Many observers in the Japanese capital warn that Russia’s Manchuria stance fleet buildup and Korea frontier postures threaten a broader clash. Japan rapidly prepares stores and ships as both sides ready for action near Vindnostock. The Ito privy council presidency favors peace, but Russia must retreat or war looms with potential British and French involvement and Balkan-like risks in Korea.
Since the 15th of the month there has been a steady rise in Russian force concentration at Port Arthur and other points. Many apparent emigrants are revealed as real soldiers. There is no sign of Russia withdrawing or softening its policy.
The king and queen held a splendid court at Dublin Castle in St Patricia hall with the Duke and Duchess of Connaught and Earl Dudley present. Queen Alexandra wore a cream gown with gold embroidery and shamrock jewels as the sovereigns fostered a social union long sought by English statesmen.
The Teamsters Union abandoned its sympathy strike against Kelloggs Switchboard and Supply Company after being rebuked for violating agreements and facing public criticism for alleged lawless methods. The move leaves other unions to continue the action while aiming to draw the federation of labor into the dispute.
Washington readers recall Tax Gazette notice claiming Mi o Na by Fred S. Clapp guarantees refund if not curing indigestion and aiding weight gain. It praises tissue building effects, digestive comfort, renewed appetite, and lasting health with a bold promise of repayment if unsatisfied.
Mrs Jozhua Shaw, a retired farmer from State Street, testifies she suffered severe back and kidney trouble with nervous restlessness. She says Dean's Kidney Pills improved her condition, noting even small doses helped, and urges others to try the product sold by Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo N Y. Remember the name Dean's.
The advertisement from M. J. Carnahan & Co. offers an oil stove as a kitchen comfort to ease summer labor for wives. It promises health benefits, reduced fret, and financial savings from the first hot day through the season.
Uaking improvements to handle growing trade includes a large room for stock of all kinds of house furnishings. The firm promotes carpets curtains rugs and other furnishings with right prices. Call and sell us. Probably nothing pleases a politician as much as freht payers missing curves.
Locomotive fireman C. W. Bellamy from Burlington Iowa describes a near fatal episode endured while on duty. He credits Eleeciric Bitters with restoring his strength and vitality after a period of weakness and poor appetite. The testimonial notes a guaranteed satisfaction offered by J N Jones at 50 cents.
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