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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1900
Page
2
In Chicago reports details of budgets for 1899 including trunking rail contracts and rolling stock investments. The piece cites General Proozywity and G. Hyde Wheelock discussing wage protection, exports values, and shipping bills. It also touches on events in South Africa with British operations near Pretoria and Vereeniging, public sentiment, and political stances within Democratic and Republican platforms.
House and Senate edge toward adjournment after a marathon session. Debate centered on amendments to anti trust and appropriation bills, with Republicans voting for measures and Democrats opposing some provisions. Senate schedules a Wednesday adjournment as lawmakers wrap up remaining business.
A mangled OCR noting troop movements around Johannesburg and Zoutpansbergy includes references to Lord Lansdowne and Lord Rob and mentions May 20 26 dates, a foreign contingent, Yeomanry 30, and casualties. It lacks coherent structure or verifiable details.
Scattered telegrams describe casualties and unrest in Shanghai area with rumors of refugees and searches for food. Reports mention Mr Rathbone, entities in Yem Ching and Pao Ting Fu, and investigations into non completed cases amid sensitive political tension.
Fragmentary report describes a small riot on Calhoun streets with sympathizers, a gunshot from a window, and a 11 year old boy struck near his father’s doorway. Other items note a prohibition meeting suppressed in Ireland, Kansas wheat harvest prospects, and a double suicide in Edgewater.
London and Lourenco Marques carry conflicting Boer and British updates on Pretoria. Rumors say Kruger may be near arrest or already captured as Lord Roberts stays silent. dispatches describe forts, skirmishes, and possible peace party influence amid Boer resistance near Johannesburg and Mafikeng.
Local reports indicate eight people were killed or injured in an oil well explosion near Whipple. Early details are unclear but rescue crews are responding as authorities investigate the incident.
Fragmentary report describes a near wreck on a Evansville to L route near Maysville and a watchman saved a worse outcome at White Cross. The piece mentions a remedy from Dean's Central Drug Store and hints at railway safety concerns.
In a chaotic session at the county court Colonel A M Hardy, acting as a self-appointed lawyer for the defense, caused a furor with loud interruptions. A judge ordered decorum. Hardy challenged the bench and was asked to sit. A friend paid the fine and Hardy was released.
W A Danle of 1207 Vincennes says he suffered extreme lame ness in his back and dull nagging pain with dizziness and languor. After using Doan's Kidney Pills, he reports notable relief and restored energy, with the product sold by Hoosier Drug Co and Foster Milburn Co as sole United States agents.
A garbled observer note describes a monster devil fish attacking a victim and affecting organs and nerves. The fragment mentions a Dr Rowelk and a Drug Store advertising Grain-O and coffee brands, ending with a signed request from A C Jacks.
An odd early 20th century ad touts a nerve soothing foot cure for ingrowing nails and sweating feet. It claims instant relief from corn pain and swelling, with offers by mail and stamps, and lists a Neat address and supplier names with vague booster language.
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