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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1897
Page
3
July 26 reports from PrissBong on rising expectations amid impending national coal strike. Arbitration commissioners hope to clinch a settlement at Tuesday meeting as miners in New York and Cleveland rally with Pittsburgh district leaders to pressure end to the dispute.
The text outlines a disrupted scene around a strike with references to a Brinkly figure, a murdered citizen Thomas Srcullia, and alleged wagon activity on White farms. It suggests limited charges and a vague plan for early action, noting few concrete details and claiming organizers gain little while others profit from unrest.
A Milan Indiana dispatch reports two prominent Osgood physicians arrested by Sheriff Bashing of Versalles for alleged involvement in the Kemman family robbery and assault. The Kamman family claims four perpetrators with one outside lookout, the old man remains critical, and a preliminary hearing is planned as the town awaits developments.
An editorial note discusses Washington pushing for development while townsfolk deem items nuisance. It mentions straw board factories and a community meeting at Peoples Theater on Thursday night. It also reports delays in postmaster appointments in Daviees County due to press of business and commission changes.
An adjourned City Council meeting reviewed a special committee report on adding a straw line behind the city and the possible purchase of land from Urleans Ohio owners. The committee said the city cannot receive a proposition now due to lack of a drainage plan and cost estimates for Haw Hawkins Creek. The council ordered property owners to clear and demolish buildings at East Third and Win Trees within five days or the city would do so at the owners' expense.
The president announced additional Teacpa8 appointments including T. W. Powderley as stoner gen erat of immigration Bobt J Tracewell as comptroller of the treasury Alexander E L Morrison as obtlgetor of internal revenue for the district of New Mexico Jos N Springlin as attorney for the Flor States Shuthurn district of Florida Mack A Montgomery as district attorney for the Northern District of Mississippi and a Social Commissioner for the United States. The meeting of officials occurred last night with discussion of payments, petitions, and sewer repairs.
Fragmentary notes report wheat prices and yields at a Fabid rate. Mr Woods packed and inserted an interesting sermon from May 19. Mrs Lillie, mother of Andrew Lillie, has been ill. M Daugherty has recovered and is about. Young residents form a society to meet.
The ad touts Buckten's Arnica Salve as the world’s heat salve for cuts sores eruptions and piles with a money back guarantee. It promotes J N Jones Drug Store in Haine and mentions various salves and pills while urging consideration of Sarsaparilla products.
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