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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1903
Page
2
A compact collection of brief memorial lines and assorted opinions from multiple papers. It references an Atlanta Constitution verse on humility, Dudley’s legal challenge over sheriff removals, Arkansas enrolling clerk errors, Bloomington court conduct critiques, Philippines Christian majority, and optimism for educated brownlanded youths aided by Uncle Sam.
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President Roosevelt and Mrs Roosevelt toured Charlottesville, arriving at the University of Virginia. They were greeted warmly by alumni and students and spoke in public hall and the gymnasium at luncheon. The couple later toured Monticello before the special train to Washington.
Jackson Kentucky June 17 The Crawford and Tharp teamsters for Hargis were freed and no indictments returned by the grand jury The murder cases may end similarly and Jett and White could be released The Jett and White case was sent to the jury after closing arguments Judge Redwine instructed that a guilty verdict would carry death or life imprisonment if the evidence showed they killed Marcum otherwise acquit If guilty verdicts doubtful acquittal would follow Breathitt County faces further questions in the same matter
In Heppner Oregon a cloudburst may have killed 300 to 500 people with 110 bodies buried and 50 missing. Rescue workers dig graves on hillsides as wagons and horses bring in displaced residents. Measures to prevent plague and cleanup crews are urgently needed as heat risks grow.
Indications today show the Chicago hotel and restaurant strike begun last week will be settled by arbitration and workers return to work tomorrow. Outside labor groups pressed the joint board, which last night consented to a proposal that nearly ends the strike, as sellers gradually accept arbitration to resolve grievances.
Logansport Indiana June 17 The grand jury returned twenty indictments against Cass county residents amid bribery rumors tied to a city traction fight No arrests have been made and sensational developments are expected as officials and private citizens face examination
Indianapolis reports Labor Commissioner McCormack returning from Bedford with improved prospects for resolving quarry strikes. Two unions accept the employer's 7 percent advance while lawyers hold out for 12 percent, jeopardizing work for others. Jeffersonville hints at a six acre clubhouse for daily lotteries and other games, near Silver Creek along a new electric line, with hotel potential. Other notes include the mule "Kicking Dan" dead after a switch engine collision. a two year old fatally burned in a gasoline explosion. a boy’s powder explosion endangering his sight. and various local incidents with injuries and recoveries across Indiana towns.
Indianapolis June 17 Those who doubt Mayor Bookwalter’s re election chances may be in for a surprise as he appears better positioned than two years ago when he beat Taggart by about 2000 votes. Supporters cite a clean administration and less gambling and liquor sales than in prior eras. The Republican workers plan renewed vigor in the campaign. There are notes on weather crops and a looming defamation case involving Governor Durbin, plus coverage of the Modern Woodmen gathering and a Wabash Railway fare move.
A cluttered ad item proclaims latest atylea hats arriving and sold widely at 75 cents and one dollar. It advertises a special sale Thursday and Friday with 10 cent reductions, notes a new front, and urges Washington residents to shop at Charles G. Stumpp market 110 Main Street for value meats and goods.
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