City Council reshuffle by Democrats prompts resignations and disputes
Tuesday's report outlines a Democratic council seizure replacing Republican appointees with party loyalists, the resignation of Third Ward Councilman Summers, and John Downey elected to fill the vacancy. It notes objections from Republicans, an uproar over street, fire, and police department appointments, and complaints about patronage and improper motives. Ed Martin declines a new station fireman post, praising colleague James Riley in the controversy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Dost
Charles Summers
William McCriskan
William Wykoff
James Jordan
Joan O’brien
Hoge
Wapon
Thomas Williams
Hilleary Gootee
Ed Martin
Mike Maher
William Reister Jr
Ed Walters
Joe Schofield
William Sullivan
Gouiwen
Cohorman
F. A. Summers
Caats
Hart Tagdithe
Fabe Summers
Summers
Criskan
John Downey
Downey
Hegan
Jones
Hitth
Ward
Hoffison
Washington
Hofmann
Dawaney
Willinever
Wilson Foi
Mr. Healy
Shametal
the Gazette
Democratic ‘Caucus
Sanyhow
Martin
Fort Aly
Democratic
Jack Riley
Riley
Democratic Party
Boss. Hoffmann
Janie
Trueblood of Van Buren Died at 85 in Daviess
Special Correspondence to the Gazette recalls Trueblood born in Orange County in 1814. He moved to Daviess County around 1850, lived near Odon, and died Sunday. Survived by eleven of fifteen children including Henry in Kansas and Dr Jesse Trueblood of Loogootee. Longtime Republican, Methodist, respected neighbor. funeral by Rev George Culmer at his residence and burial in Rapleaville Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van iBuzan
Tue
Ragesvilee
Ind
Desse
Smiley
Albert Stuckey
Eaglesville
Jesse Trueblood
Loogootee
Jessy
van’ Buren Township
War Buran Township
Methodist Church
George ¥. ‘Culmer
Odon
Rapleaville
Air Brake School Car Teaches Burlington Shippers and Enginemen
Burlington Route operates an airbrake school car taught by instructor A J Cota. The car visits principal Burlington lines each day with demonstrations on braking efficiency and quick stops. The article notes misconceptions about locomotive speed and highlights improvements tied to airbrake performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma
Burlington
A. J. Cota
Cota
Freak triple egg found in Knox County hen
Mia Cox returned from Bruceville with an extraordinary discovery a chicken egg far larger than normal with a rough irregular shell. Inside she found a second shell and mixed yolk and albumen between layers. A third shell followed revealing a rare triple egg, an unparalleled natural freak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mia
H. B. Cox
Brucevile
Knox County
Hig
Weithist
Parson Meet at Sugarland Cemetery to Clean Weeds
An August 1, 1900 gathering at Sugarland cemetery invites parsons and others to weed and beautify the burial place with a large turnout. Northwestern Yeast Company promotes Yeast Foam as a healthful bread raiser, marketed for over twenty years across the United States. A farmer, Joseph Loehr, reports cows and twins records at Mackey Station, noting birth patterns and stock questions for general interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sugarland Cemetery
Northwestern Yeast
Manuigetarr
United States
Coop
Joseph Loehr
Mackey
Oaklands
City! Journal
Lett of the East End Visited Our Community
Emry Pruitt returned from Tom's 5 Mile Run. Lett visited Mrs Attila Lett. J A Palmer of Washington made a great trip here. Several young men plan to Oklahoma soon. Mr and Mrs Wilson of Kennedy visit Mrs Susan Yeah. Miss Annie Lett of Washington visiting here. Gipson Clark sale near Glendale drew many locals. Wheat crop threshed to date, oats fair but unthreshed. Melon crop expected to be light. yields variable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lett
East Énd
Emry Pruitt
Tom's
Dusie
Attila
Washington
Thia
Oklahoma
Mra. Wilson
Kenncdy
Susan
Annie Lett
Gipson Clark
Glendale
Gore
Union Church August event draws regional attendees
A Union C P church Sunday school program on August 2 promises a grand affair with speakers including Rev W E Spoorth and Prof J Vance, plus music sections from Long Branch Pike and Union, a quartet from Veale township, and an anticipated 10 to 12 on-site attendees. Refreshments will be served. visitors urged to bring baskets. Local property sales and church repairs noted amid rain delays and ongoing threshing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hull
John Splits
Speshats
Ba Rey
W. E. Spoorth
Vance, Rey
Thomas Medesit
Washington
Rdg
Tubb
L. W
Barber’ Ot Veale ‘Township
Quartette
Long Branch
Pike, Col
Union
Echobra
Daviess Co
Allardsyilia
Death of Hon. Clement Lee notable Washington citizen
Hon Clement Lee veteran blacksmith and long-time local leader dies at 3:30 pm in Washington Indiana. Born October 8 1822 in Orange County he built wealth in Plainville and Washington including mills and a large estate valued around 175000 to 200000. Survived by three children and several grandchildren with estate plans reportedly including farms city property bonds and bank stock.
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Clement Hee
Washington and
Daviess County
Mr. Lee
Clement Lee 3
Orange ‘County
Orleans
Paoli
Joseph
Winnié Les
Ese
Daviess Cqunty
Lea
Plainville
Washington
West ‘End
Miller
Lee
West
Walnut Street
Lee A
Demorats
City of
Tee
Wy. Beoffmann
Allie ¥Oster
Thi
S City
Spokine Fatig
Wash
James Lee
M. Hayes
J. Jj-Lacy
L Th
Belcher and McCord Wed in Washington Indiana
William N Belcher and Bliss Minnie McCord both of Washington Indiana were married today at the Methodist church. The bride, an orphan, has lived with Mr and Mrs John Waller since childhood. The couple are regarded as well known young people of Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William N. Belcher
Bliss Minnie McCord
Washington
Indiana
Methodist Church
Fe Day Mail
Belcher
George Belch
John Waller
Bob
Real Estate Transfers Listed With Various Grantees Across Districts
A garbled list of real estate transfers names numerous grantees and properties in Washington and nearby areas. Entries note transfers to James B Walker Frances Ci Emma J Jackson and others, with prices including 2303 and 1500, and several mentions of districts like South Washington and West Point. Many names appear incomplete or corrupted, such as Leopard R Kawald, Patrick Connor, and Gera Trustees K of P Lodge No 207.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert M Davis
James B Walker
Marshall ‘K Caderwood
E Gates
Emma J Jackson
Frances Ci ‘Faire Child
Washington
West Point
Leopard R. Kawald
Harry
Fornwald
Lacock
Wee Patrick E Grennan
Tia
Soph
P. Mathews
Wintieid Long
Arthur
Dorothy Rounds
Mary B. Drew
South Washington
Patrick 'Connor
Ney
Harry R Gesto
Margaret
U’connor
James
K of P Lodge
Laore
James B Abell
Mary E Mendanhali
India
B.& L Assa
Brown Brothers Lose Dredge in New Madrid County
Charles H Brown reports a Missouri dredge owned by Brown Brothers sank after the spud arm broke while operating near New Madrid County. The boat toppled and is fully submerged in sand and water, with estimated losses between 2500 and 3000 dollars. Recovery of the machinery is hoped for within the month to resume operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles H. ‘Brown
Robers, Brown
Missouri
Rowel Brothers
New Madrid
Brown
Mascots Draw Attention From Indiana National Guard Units
Irregular notes tell of Indianapolis News covering mascots in Company D of the First Regiment as a 250 pound seven year veteran mascot and a younger mascot Megan Colbert described, with quirky details of their antics, singing, and appetite during a trip from Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tndianapolis
Indiana National Guard
Indianapolis
Ival
George Willeford
Steel
Megan Colbert
Washington
Harmony Kid and Partners Run Gambling Wheel Scheme
In Columbus Ohio, Harmony Kid and accomplices posed as farmers to run a rambling hall roulette scam led by Alexander the Black Prince. Verner and Penta manipulated the needle to stop the wheel, securing constant wins and yielding four 100 certificates when cash ran out. Police hunt the two fugitives as losses reach 81,290 and counting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim
Penta
Indianapoliz
Lawrence Verner
Knownng
Harmony Kid
Harmony
Joho
Alexeander
Roussette
Verner
ae _ Alexander
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Abe Summers
Boss Hoffmann
Pata Geyer
John Feagan
Ancon B
Cannon
Harry M. Swords
Alex Rayhill
Fires Department
Charles Borton
Hoffmann
Boen Hoffmann
Tony
Owen
Cavanagh
Pete
Charley
Takesi
Demokrat Enya
Aguinaldo
Allisso
Atch-Sustchits Abid
Clatre
Evansville Journal
Helphinsting
May
John W Wood
Oak
Jonn W Dillon
Spink
Cory
J M Johnson
van Buren Township
J. L. Pate
A. H. Frueblood
W.trueblood
J. H. Doyle
Stella Harman
Diecontinued
Mollie Rigging
Roland Winklepreck
Myrtle Kelsey
Il ‘Haney
van Buren’ Township
Shelia
Clement Lee
Waig
Iin
McCord
Poonte Marrig Toinay
Mingis
Rufus Joel Daher
Sid Dot
Vira Jacobs, Pasers
John H. Walker
James Kelly
Hen Thorp& Downey
Plain An
Mary
Brown Bros
Muded County
D'S Mascots
Gambier
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