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Newspaper

Washington Gazette

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1900

Page

2

William Rekers Dies After Long Illness

William Rekers aged 48 died yesterday at his East Fourteenth Street home after a long illness of cancer of the large intestine. He leaves a wife and four children two sons and two daughters. A carpenter by trade he once kept a saloon in the city. Autopsy by Dr Gers found the cause of death. Funeral services will be held tomorrow at St Marys Church at six oclock in the morning with burial in St Johns Cemetery.

William Rekers East Fourteenth Street Swife Gers St. Johns Cemetery

Lincoln Leaguers Organize Second District in Bedford

Lincoln League of the Second District leaders met at Brooks & Brooks in Bedford to perfect district organization. President Stark I Serit of Washington presided, A A Holmes Sullivan was named vice president, George Cook Vincennes secretary and Will Brooks treasurer. Delegates from Washington Sullivan and Vincennes discussed campaigning and hoped to retire rivals and push Republican county ticket candidates.

Lincoln League of the Second District Brooks & Brooks Stark I. Serrit Washington A. A. Holmes Sullivan George Cook Vincennes Will Brooks Coupresy P.R. Wandsworth Saunie 1 Servit Buakins Claude Malott Fof ‘Biscisiasa AL A. Holmes George MM. Cook Vineapaesi Knoxswill Miarg Ivan Green Wadsworth Waich and Roe Washington Ind

Hidden Geographical Names How Many Gin You Pinch Lip

A fragmentary travelogue style scene follows Florence and May as they ride bicycles in a village setting. The two girls dress in bright attire and are helped along by May while Florence mishaps occur. A brief interruption involves a group nearby and a rider’s fall, with a stray note of paying a street vendor.

Florence Dad May New Jersey Della Horence York Miy Eable N. A C

Buckleri’s Arnica Salve Promises Skin Clearing

A Victorian ad touts Buckleri's Arnica Salve as curing unsightly skin conditions including eczema tetter erysipelas and salt rheum and more severe issues like felons ulcers and piles. It claims to beautify the face and offers cure guarantees with boxes priced at 25 cents sold by J N Toss pruggist.

Buckleri J. N

Boxer Ideology and the Chinese Society in Contemporary Debate

A historical note analyzes the term Boxer and its use by the New York Herald to describe a Chinese group matching the now defunct Nothing party image. It cites Sun Yat-sen and the movement’s aim as opposing foreign influence and seeking Chinese self rule through what was described as righteous and martial methods.

New York Herald Party of China Ho Chuan Sun Yow Pang Ching

Unclear historic note on boxing event influe nces

Fragmentary OCR text hints at boxing competition notes with unclear dates and names. Key entities are not readable, making precise identification impossible.

Confused OCR Note Mentions Political Figures and Native Moves

Fragmentary text references May Van Wyck Col John F Gaynor Salvador and a Nicaragua route discussion. It mentions American authorities and Indian war-path excitement with a figure connected to Alaska troops, plus scattered notes on elections and diplomacy.

May van Wyck New York John F. Gaynor Va Wyck Thole Lisech Lake Minnesote Alaska Wiho Himeblt

New Social Club Formed in Wattingham

A local social club named New Social Club organized in Wattingham lists members including Miss Hattie Hyatt Miss Sitte Gers Miss Ada and Alice O Neall Mrs Elia Astell Katherine Wake and other women. Officers include F a S ic saaa and Miss At bio oO Neal Becrathry with Harti Hyatt as vice president. The first meeting occurred Wednesday at the home of Dr and Mrs Klest lafike for social and civic aims.

Wilson Found Guilty in Emfrged Claims Case

The jury in the Wilson case in Emfrged filed false claims for sums as high as 1 6, with Campbell Wild & Co named as agents. In Cambridge City and Bourbon, men died by self harm amid financial and health troubles, including William Bell age about 65 and John Uby, a wealthy farmer, found dead with a gunshot wound amid unclear circumstances.

Sre John Uby Bie Ng Weiss Ned iavEs

Weather Forecast Patchwork Reads Warmer Tomorrow

Fragmentary weather note indicates a fair and warmer day ahead in southern portions with moon setting and a calm sky. Sparse details reference Lenape area and Tribols with uncertain timing.

Tripols Lenape

Grave Robbery Rumor Shocks Harrison County

In Harrison County Indiana a reported grave robbery near Rosewood Cemetery unsettles the community. A young woman died in Kentucky and was interred here about a year ago. Rumors point to ghouls, as investigators uncover the body was removed and the case stirs fear of an organized crew. Authorities urge calm while pursuing identity of the ghouls.

Sation Greatea Harrison County Chrydon Ind Kentucky Rosewood

Northern Indiana editors adjourn after annual meeting

The editorial association session in Anderson Indiana concluded with South Bend Rome City named as next host. Fifty editors toured Alexandria by electric car and visited area factories. A reception at W B Campbell of The Herald home highlighted the event.

Derson Ind Northern Indiana Editorial Association South Berd Rome City Alexandria W. B. Campbell The Herald

St Louis Boycott Sparks Street Car Controversy

Report outlines a boycott affecting streetcar service in St Louis amid a labor dispute. It notes labor union influence and calls for widespread adherence from individuals businesses and associations while detailing statements from labor leaders.

Newton Bitter Tmitest Louts Ing Phe Jones Stelkine Duis Atv Yadsation of Ors St. Louis

Don Davis Brings Word Of Battle Near Panama

The Don Davis from Colon reports a Friday battle about ten miles outside Panama where insurgents reportedly defeated government troops, with around two hundred soldiers killed. Rebels are entrenched at San Joaquin near Santa Marta as government forces move toward Santa Maria.

Singston Jam Royal Air Don Davis Colon Columbia Panama San ‘Joaquin Santa Marta Baranguilla Santa Maria‘s

Otred Cure Claim In Lottery of Advertised Remedies

Fragment from an advertisement touts an ointment claimed to offer instant relief and permanent cure. The text mis-spells and jumbles phrases, mentioning price and a call to purchase despite unclear or dubious benefits.

Death Investigation in Wintey County Opened

Reported finding a large quantity of zinc chloride at a residence in Churubusco related to a death inquiry. The coroner urges grand jury action against local suspects including a city chemist and others tied to a blackmail scheme. Public interest rises as trials and witness testimonies loom.

Ous Wintey Jul

Goebel Law Modification Debated at Kentucky Convention

At the Louisville state convention, Senator Blackburn urged modifying the Goebel law to ensure a fair count and equal representation. He cited Gov Goebel as agreeing a change was necessary. The convention also planned a July 19 nomination in Lexington.

Louisville Blackburn Iter Goebel Ind Blackburn Lexington William Syntten Advo- Bryan Las Ders Herd Fry

Luckless Steamer Floated Off Stettin After Grounding

Berlik reports on June 15 that the New Hampshire American liner was floated Wednesday off the bar near Stettin where she had lain since Sunday June 3, still running aground and badly damaged.

Berlik Stettin Nghin Ground

Indian State Officials Face Writs and Shootings

A rash of warrants and indictments targets Governor Yormar Secretary Tinley and associates. A posse reports a shooting with one slightly wounded. Capt Powers, said to be in Brush Creek valley with friends, resists capture and bail. A new seizure attempt is planned.

Formar Yormar Tinley Charles Powers Brush Creek Frankfort Capt. Powers

World Temperaire Congress Receives City Welcome

June 1 from Loddon reports the World Temperaire Congress closing with a reception for delegates at the fru houge hosted by lord mayor A J Newton. American delegates praised the ten perdnée causd in the Unter States amid congratulations from British members of Congress. A mid June dispatch notes a collision near West Falls between Buffalo Zochtester and Pittsburg bound trains No 5 and No 8. engineer William Kation of the southbound train and Frank Mattron of the northbound train were fatally injured. no passengers survived.

Loddon A. J. Newton United Kingdoms Congress Headon Collison Springville Buffalo Zochtester Pittsburg Triin West ‘Falls Avillam Kation Frank Mattron Bradford

Contest results and court ruling in Pulnsket county

The Polling fight over John W Borders Victory in the Pulnsket County contest ended with the county commissioners ruling Borders won by six votes but the decision was appealed to the circuit court. Judge M B Larry sided with Borders in the appeal. Separate reports describe a train incident and a residential assault case involving Artha Frees in Indiana.

Pulligurer John W. Borders Willams Tovratic Borders Williams of County Commissioners M. B. Larry Williamy Doders

Jasper County Oil and Gas launches in Pulaski county

The Jasper County Oil and Gas Company led by I D Johnson of South Bend opens operations in Pulaski county near Medaryville. The new well yields about 75 barrels daily of high purity crude suitable for lubrication. Prices set at 7.50 dollars per barrel.

Honanza South

Man Slaying Case Ends With Indeterminate Sentence

In Kokichio Indiana on June 18 a manslaughter case ends with the defendant Woolford receiving an indeterminate sentence after pleading to the charge. The incident involved the death of a girl and regressive actions led to the trial being halted. The court noted prior events in February and Woolford’s role in the fatal act.

Kokichio Ind Foolford Woolfo Waltz Woolford Murdoy

Striking Emergence of Second District Republicans Worries Congress Friends

Disjointed OCR text shows Republicans in the Second District uniting over a matter affecting Congressman’s circle. Demands for secretary of state race appear and party realignment hints surface.

Eusiasm Second Pho Stath Demeymin Martin

District Agents Meet Attended by J BSister

J BSister attended a meeting in Eyneville Sature Aay of the District Agents of Southern for the Aetua Insurance Company. The event gathered local agents to discuss company plans and regional coverage.

J. Bsister Eyneville Sature Aay Southern Ifjianx Aetua Insurandp Company

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