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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1903
Page
3
An old advertisement touts a beer as refreshing not aiding digestion and claims it promotes health, urging readers to enjoy a well cared beer. It promotes choice liquor and cigars and lists Joe Gordon's Place at 218 East Main Street.
W. W. Barnett's Livery advertises a full range of horse drawn and rubber tired runabouts in Washington. The fleet includes traps closed carriages and gentle horses for ladies use with reasonable prices. Contact Third Van Trees Street by phone 6.
Ad copy notes readers may confuse similar letters at night and urges a call. It promises improved reading comfort with glasses fitted by Jepss at 313 Main Street.
An assortment of anecdotal notices praises Foley's Kidney Cure for kidney and bladder diseases and Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs and consumption. Advertisements claim cures, list local druggists, and include sensational lines about saving lives and health myths. Includes unrelated quips about water and women.
Admiral Barker organizes the Comlog program detailing naval maneuvers for the combined North Atlantic fleet off the New England and Long Island Sound coast in August. The navy department will refine ship movements and execute the general plan.
The article outlines August naval exercises from Eastport to Cape Ann with a hostile squadron attempting to enter an anchor ground. After a two day pause the fleet moves to Long Island Sound near Oyster Bay for review by President Roosevelt. August 22 to 29 sees joint demonstrations with Portland batteries. ships then head to Gayhead Martha's Vineyard for target practice before winter cruise prep. More than thirty vessels expected.
Reports from Rome July 29 describe a Vatican fog over the conclave duration as factions within the College of Cardinals diverge. Anti Remal and pro-foreign cardinal camps clash while a German candidate seems unlikely due to fears it could alienate France from the Holy See.
NATIONAL LEAGUE results list New York 3 Boston 5 at Cincinnati 13 Pittsburg 6 Chicago 9 St Louis 2 Brooklyn 10 Philadelphia 15. AMERICAN LEAGUE games show Boston 3 New York 1 at Philadelphia 4 Washington 3 St Louis 2 Cleveland 10 Chicago Detroit grounds. AMERICAN ASSOCIATION scores Columbus 9 St Paul 2 Toledo 9 Minneapolis 8 Louisville 9 Milwaukee 11. Also Indianapolis 7 Kansas City 1. Missouri City, Mo July 29 Ben Starnes escaped from Leavenworth located north of Orrick. A fight is expected as a log-house holdout resists. posse and Leavenworth guard move to capture.
Four young people drowned after being pulled under by the suction of the bear trap at the new Herrisland dam while boating on the Allegheny River. Rescue came too late to save them.
Twenty six policy writers in Chicago face grand jury indictments for selling lottery tickets. The action opens a campaign against policy by the Citizens' Association, signaling intensified enforcement and reform efforts in the city.
Two teenage girls from prominent families were abducted near Benson Nebraska. Alice Gard and Dora Oborne both sixteen were mistreated by several men. The Osborne girl may not recover. Two arrests have been made.
A terrific cyclone swept the Tehernigof district destroying three villages in minutes. Churches and houses were lifted and carried long distances. The death toll is reported as great.
Market report dated July 28 lists prices in major markets. Indianapolis notes strong wheat and corn prices with cattle hogs sheep and lambs at various steady to active levels. Cincinnati Chicago New York East Buffalo show firm to steady bids, with typical ranges for cattle hogs sheep and lambs across locations.
Thirteen convicts fled Folsom State Prison. eleven remain in the Sierra Nevada area near Placerville as sheriffs, deputies, militia, and guards chase them. Joe Murphy was killed at Pilot Hill. S. M. Gordon, former gang leader, deserted his followers. A jailhouse hostages incident and a courthouse murder verdict accompany the mass escape tale.
In New York on July 29 LP denies he intended to renounce his American citizenship and become a naturalized Englishman to accept a seat in Parliament. The report notes the claimed plan was not pursued.
London reports indicate W Bourke Cochran has resumed public duties after illness in Egypt. A broad strike in Russia centers on Baku with reaches to Tiflis Novo Teherkask and Don Cossack districts and involves eastern railway workers. Vancouver notes a coal find of 250 million tons near Hudson Hope in Peace River country with nine foot thick seams and good quality.
Washington report notes Fourth assistant Postmaster General Bristow delays undrawn pay for Charles Hedges former superintendent of city delivery pending expense settlement. Inspectors probe Beavers linked matters. grand jury investigation into postal cases ongoing with indictments anticipated this week.
A long feature extols Hyomei as a personal cure for catarrh, claiming rapid improvement after two to three uses and possible full recovery with continued use. It cites Mrs. Elvira E. A. Gibson of Boston and Jordan Marsh & Co as advocates, noting a refund guarantee from Fred S Clapp on Hyomei outfits.
A resident of Washington Mr Joseph Hovengsine testifies about using Doans Kidney Pills from Hoosier drug store. He reports relief from kidney discomfort back pain and sleeplessness after starting the pills. Doans Kidney Pills are sold by all dealers at 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents.
Advertisement promoting J M Cardwell & Co offerings in furniture carpets curtains and rugs. Highlights house furnishings stock and competitive prices with a promise of service improvements to handle growing trade. Located at 420 Main Street.
A vintage ad touts Zack Jones at 12 14 East Main street promising fresh groceries with affordable prices. The message also muses humorously on women and mind reading.
locomotive fireman C. W. Bellamy of Burlington Iowa describes a near fatal moment with joints aching and nerves strained. He credits Electrib Bitters with restoring his strength and vitality after a single dose. A testimonial claims life and vigor restored for weak sickly people. Price cents.
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