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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1901
Page
6
Fragmented report describes natural gas pressure increasing near an ice factory on a Wednesday night. A fire burned to nine feet high, no coal needed for boilers, owner Ebner of Vincennes inspected the site and expects digging to continue. Also mentions wheat crop statistics and political commentary from the era.
An article summarizes U S pension figures for the year, noting abuses and restorations in the rolls, with 43,874 total applications for pensions tied to the Spanish American War era. It reports increased adjudication speed, medical examination strain, and predictions of near up-to-date decisions by year-end. It also covers U S health policy shifts, consumption classifications, and Mrs. McKinley’s illness and care. It ends with Kiowa Comanche Apache land opening protests to McKinley by Lone Wolf and others seeking tribal input.
A garbled editorial reflects on President McKinley and third-term ideas with mentions of Chauncey Degow wedding and Emile Zurbend. It touches Oklahoma statehood, Wall Street power, and medical issues, referencing Pettig Morgan and Pierpoint while critiquing political endurance and modern reforms.
Fragmented report notes Waiter Johnson placed under a smallpox quarantine this morning. It mentions his brother Elmer Johnaby and conflicting statements about prior quarantine. unclear health official actions and possible funeral fears.
Notice of appointment of administrator for the estate of Joseph Iby. Mentions Grace W. Wiidir and unclear references to properties and duties. The fragmented text also cites a medicinal ad and a pharmacy name, with multiple garbled phrases about appointments and dates.
Consumers are urged to choose materials and goods wisely, asking for information on age and service charges. The notice stresses careful selection, calling in for details and ensuring satisfaction with sewn or finished items while avoiding hidden costs.
A fragmented classified note advertises bat sales with price hints such as five bats for three dollars and one hundred twenty five bats for fifty dollars. It includes a window display invitation and a call to visit or call for early purchase.
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