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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1903
Page
2
The evangelist M. H. Lyon denounces worldly amusements and political corruption, urging independence and conscience. He warns against officeholders granting favors, chains of hypocrisy, and lenient church fundraising, while stressing discipline, action, and the gospel as a law of love.
A compilation of snips from Indiana and nearby papers includes punditry on Indiana politics with talk of Governor candidates and Miers for Congress, plus a jab at love versus study in Northwestern University and playful quips on social codes.
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Indianapolis June 16 A major topic at the Modern Woodmen convention is whether to lift the ban preventing organization in cities over 200 000 population including Chicago. The group has 666 359 members and has barred the South and large cities for health reasons. The finals delegation urges lifting the embargo on Chicago. The mob in Louisa Kentucky failed to seize Ide Baldwin amid an assault case. the arrested man hid under a bunk and avoided capture after a pistol threat. A Huntington West Virginia railway shop strike ends, with 1000 Chesapeake and Ohio workers returning to work next morning.
Telegrams report saloon violence in Indians and the Wadai war escalation with Duemora proclaimed sultan. Other items note the Modern Woodmen annual meeting in Indianapolis and a Wisconsin fire causing $30 loss. Accidents kill several youths in St Louis and Beaver Dam, while a Kentucky shooting follows a brawl.
Terre Haute Ind June 16 John McNary a streetcar motorman found his wife in company with Elmer Fields a railway brakeman and shot both. Fields wounds are fatal and Mrs McNary is dangerously wounded. Fields and the McNarys came from Martinsville NL Fields is 32 Mrs McNary 30 and McNary 37. Mrs McNary has one child.
An attempted dynamite blast at the Petersburg Indiana courthouse involved eight sticks of dynamite in a blasting powder keg with a 21 foot water fuse. The fuse ignited powder instead of caps. the blast burned walls and damaged the bell rope. Investigators believe the attack aimed to destroy the county clerk records. A reward will be offered for the perpetrators.
Aliss Anna Peck, former Purdue Latin professor, sails for South America to attempt the ascent of St Sorata near Rovivia with two Swiss guides and Dr W G Light as chief assistant. She has scaled Jungfrau Matterhorn and Orizaba among Europe and Mexico’s peaks.
Terre Haute Indiana June 16 Charles Latham nineteen used a knife on his father Frank Latham slashing him in the breast and shoulder causing serious injury The elder Latham returned intoxicated and assaulted the boy s mother
In Harmony Indiana on June 16 former Mayor Tom Taggart and ex-governor candidate John W Kern clashed publicly over Democratic strategy. Taggart pushes revision as the top issue while Kern urges no retreat from Chicago and Kansas City tactics. Also reports on Dan Simms and J Frank Hanly weighing gubernatorial bids and legislative leadership, plus a state pardons board meeting at the statehouse.
Frank Morris, Northwestern University's two mile man, barricaded the Delta Tau Delta house door and provoked revenge from the fraternity. He has issued an open challenge to all members to meet him in glove contests before the school year ends.
Richmond, Ind June 16 police raided a resort. Charles Moore fourteen son of Edward Moore attempted escape and was fatally shot by Cranville Bundy a colored policeman. Bundy fired three shots one struck the boy in the back. He remains on duty and faces no arrest unless Moore dies. additional items: insurgents seek amnesty Venezuela Curacao escape General Matos. Eaton Ind bans saloons in residence area. new park improvements cost $50.01.
Local market promotes latest sailor hats arriving in seven styles with prices of 75 cents and one dollar. Special sale Thursday and Friday at 10 cts 10 cfg urges Misses and M James to attend. Swell Front bow style highlighted as best value in Washington meats market at 110 Main Street.
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