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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1897
Page
2
A jumble of quotes from the Tuesday edition references disputes over public franchises, water works policy, and unemployment prosperity. It notes Ex Major William D. Byxv’s move to Brooklyn and cites a diplomat on Hawaii, while a Nebraskan budget shortfall hints at a receiver. The text also mentions a New Yorker hospitalized for yellow kid delusions and a Democrat critique of the paper’s stance.
Readers debate party loyalties and reform plans as a Referendum looms on school board selection and construction contracts. Critics accuse Populists and Democrats of bias while praising or condemning legal counselors and reform advocates amid ongoing campaign rhetoric and local governance concerns.
June 11 at Wamay villagers found a severed head in a cellar near the courthouse. Physicians deem the head months old and investigators weigh if it could be Pearl Bryan or another local figure. A separate report notes a nearby millinery business loss of $12.50 from a cash drawer robbery.
A new weekly publication named Name It and Take Ho launches in Smithyide, roughly the size of a standard paper, backed by promises of growth and local expansion. Petersburg, Bedford, and Petersburg Democrat highlight plans for a grand town celebration and broader Indiana engagement, with community groups preparing events, while local officials, schools, and residents anticipate widespread participation.
Rev John McNeill once a railway porter rises to evangelist fame. Gen Kostario Kristos, a Cretan insurgent chief, is near a century old yet as active as a 20 year old. A wooden monument rises over George du Maurier s grave in Hampstead churchyard. Mrs Sarna D Jenkins an editor and traveler mentors her vocation. Ohioan Jobaryan plans a new farming school on the Miami River near Yellow Springs dedicating 150 deres to the project. Cecil Rhodes inspires Bricks bulawayo residents to erect a bronze statue by English sculptor Tweed. Prof Lucien T Blake suggests a cataphoresia method to lighten skin tone by decarbonizing pigment.
Senator Mark Hanna reports heart trouble traced to intense nervous strain and excitement over the past year. He says symptoms appeared last January and worsened recently, though he feels better after returning to Washington. He will refrain from heavy work and limit smoking and drinking while under physician guidance.
A fragmented notice outlines rail tickets and routes for Southway settlers and travelers to the Epworth Nations Conference in Tyronte. It mentions a one fare rate for a round trip and details on connections via various stations, with agent Ray Hogans coordinating from California.
The guidance advises avoiding twilight work and full glare, using side or overhead light, and a lamp with a larger burner. It recommends sleeping when eyes are weak, soaking hot eyes in cold water, and resting regularly. It warns against flickering light, poor paper, and reading during illness or fatigue.
Information outlines rates and ticket details for railway services. It lists agents including Rowland at 213 North Fourth Street St Louis Missouri and other contact points in Mobile Alabama and related offices. The fragment notes practical travel data and agent names for ticketing.
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