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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1900
Page
8
A describing note on wagon construction outlines timber air improved frames, steel rivets, and axles from Indiana Black 3 History. It mentions deeper loading capacity, issues with splitting and cracking, and awaiting testing for fire resistance and tire measurements.
An advertisement repeats the dealer line Sold and Warranted By The Hatfield and Palmer with a phone number 542 indicating contact for buyers seeking guaranteed merchandise.
Reports from Shanghai and Pekin describe rising panic as legations evacuate families and Chinese officials grapple with cabinet resignations. Russian influence maneuvers and Boxer support split leadership while violence erupts near Yan Tin and Tientsin.
A disjointed report from Indianapolis details a delayed meeting of local officials and doctors over contracts and property actions in South Bend and Fort Wayne areas. The proceedings discuss warrants, payments in advance, and the handling of lists of delinquent subscribers and physicians in the region.
The Board of County Commissioners appointed election inspectors for fall races in Barr, Elmore, Steele, Van Buren and Veale Townships. Listings include first and second precinct assigns such as Grant Myers Charley H Barr Charles Fourth Maso Bogard Town D R Cater John Clark Elijahie Williamt Frank Foss Alfreds Avisos B F Ogget Jabo Lanford J W Tri Ay Met Veale Thomas Henry and other precincts with appointed inspectors.
An Indianapolis article notes beer sold at Tomlinson Hall during a Democratic State Convention event. Four bartenders served in violation of state and city laws as officials including James F. Quigley and Mayor Ed ward Bornauer attended. A receipt lists Tomlinson Hall and a license request linked to sales and admissions.
Obituary notes the passing of a prominent American writer known for The Red Badge of Courage and later works. It critiques his later output, credits early success to war era themes, and questions the lasting impact of his literary experiments and career trajectory.
Report claims former Indianapolis Mayor John H. Spencer presented himself as mayor of Washington at a Democratic state convention. The Indianapolis News quotes a line describing Spencer as mayor of Washington and notes town residents view him as a laughing stock for staging the act.
Plainville, Indiana and Odon locals report visits by Ezra Mattingly and Carrie to Washington. Will Millis travels there for work. Squire Kendall turns 74 with a birthday dinner of 24 guests. Indiana Supreme Court figure Judge David McDonald linked to McDonald's Treatises. Regional rail agreements between Southern Indiana and Terra Haute Railway move toward completion.
Graduates of Fyeeve township and Washington township will hold exercises at Tolberts Chapel and the high school building respectively. Events are set for Saturday night June 9 in Fyveev Township and Saturday night June 23 in Washington Township, with Tolberts Chapel and the high school as venues.
In this issue an advertisement for the Hatfield & Palmer Co of a local style highlights Hoosier pride. It claims the campaign helped introduce American manufacturers to the civilized world and invites readers to read and remember its impact.
Coroner Chauncey E Traimor of Dalyline County Indiana held a June 3 inquest into the death of William T Jackson a 40 to 45 year old African American man of Washington Indiana. The body showed mangling from being run over by a freight train near the depot at 1145 pm June 2 while attempting to ride. The inquest found the man died from injuries received on the train. An advertisement notes sealed bids due by 4 pm June 5 1900 for a brick schoolhouse with plans and specs on file at the trustee's office with right to reject any bid.
A fragmented report from ElNora notes a Republican candidate in a local Ohio river town with the Wealhater and Weesthafer families involved. Jacob Bennett and his family were at a house tied to a burial in Orange County. The Trump-like Fourth of July mention and a rigby attendee imply a forthcoming result of the election or trial.
Coughlin and Miranda filed suit for partition with Padgett and date attorneys for the plaintiff. Fneys acts as partner or advisor in the matter.
The week included sermons from Rae Jhe Weeks and Rev George ae with mentions of preaching on Sunday and Sunday night. Heavy rain last week caused corn damage and flooding in ditches impacting crops. Local residents note corn plants rotting and bottoms reported as drowning out in fields.
Fragmented OCR text reports church notices and social events in Dubois County. Mentions Christian church activities, a meeting at Mulholland returning to Tabiday, and a crowd gathering in the afternoon despite rain. References to local names such as Mrs and Nira, 11 George Godwin, J. W. Gilley, and the McCarts appear.
An old gathering in Uitloa featured an oration by E. W. McIntos of Indianapolis followed by remarks from local clergy. The program included an address on the history of the flag and a piece titled Evil of Drunkenness with musical selections and a brief biographical note.
Fragmented items mention Mrs Lish Allen and Mrs Rose Welborn visiting relatives in the county. References to a berry supper, Boxers and Pekin, and a News man’s discussion of secret societies and relations with Japan and China. Confused lines imply a village column with social news and current events.
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