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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1903
Page
5
Scattered notes from Evansville Courier items describe a quarrel at a home ending in police and legal actions, a poisoning or choking attempt, and a preliminary trial upcoming for Michael Tidde. The text also references floods, scientific experiments with potatoes, local trades unions, funeral notices, and various city residents, with names including Andrew and Michael Tiddd, Geyer, Kornade, and Babrick.
Clinton Tharp Jr arrived in Washington Tuesday afternoon but stayed only a few hours before the arrest. A charge of bastardy was preferred several months prior concerning theft at shops. A funeral is planned for the morning, with sale to continue until Saturday. The horse market and local tributes are noted amid the lingering details.
Bethel notes a birth to Mrs William and family with relatives visiting. and mentions Mr and Mrs Tom Gu dren from Washington and Mrs A W Peels sharing a Sunday visit with Peek family. Other names include Misses Mabel Tyler and Katia Mage with several local residents listed as guests and visitors.
George Drake a prominent Elmore County figure dies after two weeks of flux while camping at Trinity Springs. He led temperance efforts, served as deputy prosecutor, and was a board member. He married Jennie McFadden and left substantial property and life insurance. Funeral at 10:30 Wednesday with Masons in charge. burial at Elora cemetery.
Monday night council proceedings stalled by hot weather as members debated a resolution granting the municipal power to trim trees that interfere with utilities or street lighting. Attorney Ogden and Padgett argued for and against, with manager Hert noting limited citizen interest and promising further investigation.
Report of a smallpox case referencing Mrs Robigh Wright with brief details of day and night exposure and location context.
Brison Thixton aged fifty five died Wednesday night after several weeks of illness. Nephew Edward Martin of East Trees arranged burial. Funeral services scheduled at Bethany Cemetery this afternoon. body and personal effects reported.
Contractors face bad luck and worker interference on the White River bridge project linking Daviess and Knox counties. Digging exposes four feet of copper ore, prompting debate over foundation material. East side pier may use artificial foundation if rock is scarce. construction expected to finish in about five months despite water risks and hillside approach removals. Local farmers to be affected as the project advances.
A threshing accident near Hyatt station injures Perry Byrib of Hyatt. While clearing a bound machine a belt snagged his hand, drawing it into the gears and causing severe injury to his right hand. He was working on the Deda ne fs torr when the mishap occurred.
A Trinity Springs crowd gathers for a camping event with youth turnout and supplies. Speer and Speer group joins forewarned attendees. Trinity camping is described as popular with big crowds and ongoing continuity through summer. Names include Mayme, Pearl, Nellie Bipral, Messie Stoine, Dave Kenedy, and Birgin McUafferty.
Fragmentary OCR story mentions Grover Autlin, a soldier in a regiment, with unclear details about a Tuesday event and a local Bays affair. The text is garbled, limiting usable facts. No clear names, dates, or places emerge to form a solid summary.
A partial report describes an incident where a man alleges assault by several other members of his company. He claims recruitment pressure and ensuing tensions. The fragmented text mentions reporting, possible injuries, and that further details were to follow.
Bloomington Reuters notes Representative Robert W. Miers may not seek renomination if another hard campaign looms in Indiana’s Second District. E. Lavis of Bloomington plans a stronger challenge, while unions in Marion press for worker protections amid factory firm talk and potential moves. The piece also mentions Wall Street turmoil, a September 7 observance, and Painter and Actors Union leadership backing local efforts.
A machinist, William Marsh, was struck by a falling vise while working. Doctors treated a mashed left hand, with the injury deemed not serious though requiring several days of recovery.
A garbled item notes control of the Rock Island railroads amid a power struggle. It mentions a figure likely linked to executive leadership, with fragments pointing to potential leadership changes and governance questions affecting the railroad network. Limited readable names appear, but the core event concerns organizational control.
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