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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1903
Page
7
In Steen township near Sheatland a not guilty verdict was returned last Friday related to a killing case involving Grover. The report notes a tense courtroom scene as jurors cleared the accused.
The West Baden team faced a tough afternoon as the visitors built a late lead but West Baden rallied. Bradley pitched well early and Goodwin’s fielding helped keep the score close, though errors and wild throws hampered the home side. The local squad displayed strength from the infield and a solid defensive effort, with the West Baden aggregation praised as the fastest team of the season and well coached by hotel management.
The readable fragments reference a house and names like Abbi and Bue in a garbled OCR sequence. No clear event, date, or outcome is present, making a coherent news item impossible to confirm from the supplied text.
Fragmentary report notes a pension check joined with a soldier named Thomas Simpson, burned in a fire several days earlier. An eight person effort is described in unclear terms relating to a sk pi threat and a worthless government reference.
A garbled OCR note references Shirley Shoe Factory in Engle with unclear timing and names. Readable fragments point to a local industrial or worker matter, but concrete action or outcome is absent. Further text needed for a proper summary.
White River has fallen and pumping gravel at Elliston resumed today as machinery operates with minimal river interference. Several cars of gravel expected to arrive Tuesday morning with plans to resume spreading gravel after noon. Grading work halted during high flow is nearly finished, enabling rapid completion of spreading efforts.
Benjamin James died after being struck by the B and PD B W passenger train No. 4 while walking along the track toward his father’s home on Sunday morning. The engineer whistled but James did not hear it. He was hurled about 1 foot and died almost instantly. Also noted: Arthur Medcalf, a piano salesman from Lawrence, jailed for embezzlement. fire destroyed Alonzo McCartback’s hotel post office and residence. Local details scarce and obscured by damaged text.
George Weaver a prominent Wheatland merchant and operator died Sunday morning after kidney trouble. He was longtime in business and politics, serving in several firms and local civic roles. His family and neighbors recall a active public figure and church member. his funeral arrangements follow. Rev. Mr. Washington Weaver, son of Thomas Weaver, will move his family to Washington and begin services.
Fragmentary OCR depicts a Hartieon township woman seeking an order to access hospital care amid a chaotic scene. It mentions pirates at a site, doctors denying access, and relatives including a brother Dai amid confusion. The fragment references workers, education, and a threatened or past arrest atmosphere with a looming trial date.
A terse remedies note markets Ayer's Pills claiming relief for indigestion poor appetite constipation and tongue coating. The ad links symptoms to liver issues and promotes pills as a cure.
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