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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1902
Page
5
Two unknown men robbed a Bt. Louis boy named W. rounds on train No 12 near shop yards Saturday night. They took his money watch and new clothes after forcing him inside a box car. Police traced suspects to a woods near Maysville but they escaped south on a railroad switch.
Vincennes dispatch reports George Thorne and Nellie Morgan eloped to Olney Illinois where they married. Thorne’s parents opposed the match and refused forgiveness when the couple returned, with the father posting cards in the seal papers declaring the marriage without consent. Mrs Thorne formerly Miss Nellie Morgan is described as a Washington girl who has lived in Vincennes for months.
Vague notes describe a disruption as men involved in Indiana politics walked out amid a democratic contest. The fragment hints at a political gathering or meeting where participants left, signaling possible protest or disagreement.
A northbound freight engine exploded at 11 20 AM between Olney and Claremont injuring crew and killing engineer John Connails. Fireman Mike Muster survived with minor injuries as authorities assess the wreck and expected delays stretch into hours.
A Saturday storm caused lightning to strike a two story frame on Jefferson Street belonging to Mrs. Mary Brumpp. Part of the rear end of the house was torn away with about 150 dollars in damage covered by insurance.
In Green Circuit Court this afternoon the case Indiana ex rel Davis v Dal Tyler is venued to set aside deeds transfers to Tyler’s sister to satisfy an out standing Davis judgment. Other docket items list numerous divorces, damages claims, foreclosures, and a Peoples party convention notice in Washington Indiana dated 1902.
The Cincinnati Enquirer recounts the death of Mrs. Costello after flames engulfed a rear yard blaze on Kent gin Street. Her husband Ed Costello battled the fire and attempted rescues as Dr. I Eberly and others tended to injuries, with Costello herself dead and him severely burned.
Samuel S. Cox led a list of fourteen candidates taking the civil service examination here with ten passing. Cox and three others achieved eligible status for substitute clerk or carrier posts as vacancies arise. Local road supervisors were named for Elnora township projects. political commentary from Democratic papers noted party views ahead of congressional elections.
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