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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1907
Page
4
The readable text mentions a Mary B and a business tied to a father and son, with retirement and shop involvement. It references affiliations, voting patterns, and a late celebration in 1881, but most details are garbled and unclear.
A fragmented clipping describes Swart planning a visit to see relatives in Kentucky and Ohio. It notes a letter from Mea Howard prompting a reply, and a sister named Buean learning of the exchange, with references to past correspondence dating to 1905.
The article, though fragmented, mentions incorporation of an Electrical company and a Deacon of Chicago and Indianapolis involved, with capitalization at $100 and shares of Teceived Here. It references county filings, a few months back, and hints at an open shooting season and fish and game concerns.
Reports indicate a strong effort to curb illegal fish catching with Deputy Earleya stating that more offenders are being caught as authorities enforce the law more rigidly. The discussion centers on violations of state game regulations and ongoing actions against violators.
Katherine Ertrude Morgan wed Raymond Smith in St Michaels Church Cannelton at 7 30 pm in a ceremony attended by a large congregation and out of town guests. The couple, after a breakfast reception at the bride’s home, plans a stay with the groom’s parents before returning to Camdon.
Engineer George Faith and viewers Milton Allen and A M Clark filed a report on the Alfred B Coyle gravel road petition with 2.6 mile extensions in Barr township. The estimated cost is 8321.80, higher than typical petitions, due to concrete bridges. The report notes the building material would be 80 percent gravel. LAB Murph of Mitchell bought the county lot west Main street below Meridian for 1200 dollars.
Owen Booker and Henry Trosper were arrested on grand jury indictments for selling liquor to minors in Plainville. Foster Buckley of Plainville faces an intoxication charge. After action by Steele County officials, only Barr and Washington townships will remain without saloons.
Benjamin Burris newly elected county superintendent traveled to Indianapolis Tuesday with Mrs. Burris accompanying him to Danville where she will visit.
Chattanooga voters approved bonds totaling 900000 to purchase or construct a city waterworks plant. The official tally was 1472 in favor and 109 against.
An explosion in the gelatine department of Sinnemahonic Powder Manufacturing Co. in Sinnemahoning Pennsylvania killed five men. Authorities investigated the blast and began removing bodies as the plant halted operations.
Railway mail clerks nationwide concert an effort to gain shorter hours and better wages, aiming to perfect an organized push.
Mrs Potter Palmer rejects a circulating repost claiming her engagement to the Earl of Muster. She states no engagement has occurred and requests correction of the rumor.
The president announced a number of appointments in the diplomatic service. The statement outlined personnel moves and new roles affecting overseas missions and ambassadorial postings.
Fragmentary notes describe Jamison company activities and pressure dynamics. Details are unclear but reference is made to passers by and a purported fine field related to Jamison operations.
An unclear fragment discusses banks and representatives with mentions of a national bank and Washington. The text hints at a discussion or meeting and a future holding of an event or proceeding. Names and details are incomplete in the readable portion.
Washington born Miss Jennie McCafferty, a young soprano, made a decided impression with her rendition of the illustrated song Jolly Trumpeters. Her voice suited the melody, making this portion of the entertainment particularly pleasing.
Miss Fannie Kelso of Vincennes leaves Tuesday for New York to join Mr Healy and sail for Europe. They will land in Ireland, then tour England and Ireland. Healy is the son of Mrs Ma Healy of East Fifth Street.
Fragment mentions Wesley Russell as secretary and a strike involving Unison and Postal operators, but details are incomplete and unclear.
A sparse item from 1905 reports a recount in New York City. The fragment references a political process but provides few usable names or dates. The readable text hints at electoral oversight and civic procedure without detailing parties or outcomes.
John Beck a farmer living about a mile south of Peterabue went into a hog feeding field Tuesday morning when rescuers drove the area saw him in distress. He was aided without further injury and authorities began checks on the scene.
Federal grand jury in New York returns indictments against the Central Vermost railroad alleging violations of the Elkins Act by granting rebates on coffee shipments.
An ad touts Hyomel with a portable kit labeled the Little Pocket Physician. It claims to cure catarrh by reaching the germs at their source, offers a one dollar kit, and guarantees relief without swallowing pills or applying messy treatments.
A reader from Wood reports long trial with various doctors for severe lung trouble. After trying Foley’s Honey and Tar, coughs ease and lungs feel stronger. Also notes visitors in Clay City and a minister’s return from a brief city visit.
Dr AIL Donaldson warns July brings peak typhoid risk as wells fill with polluted surface water and rains overwhelm vaults. He notes filthy alleys, overflowing vaults, and dumping near residences threaten health and may prompt legal action to force drainage and sanitation improvements.
The state supreme court reversed the Sullivan county court verdict convicting William Wright, former treasurer of a miners union, of embezzling 1100. An affidavit error mis-stated Wright’s role as officer and employee. the court ruled he possessed the funds by virtue of employment, warranting his release and retrial in Sullivan.
Senator Mattingly has accepted an invitation to participate in a joint debate at the Terre Haute chautauqua on July 23 focusing on the license subject.
Stein of Goodland will open a general store in the room vacated by the Racket. Mr Stein and family arrived in the city Tuesday night from Goodland.
Several local Woodmen of the World camp members will journey to Linton to attend the unveiling services of a monument next Sunday, joining ceremonies that honor the fallen and mark the dedication of the memorial site.
The White House in Washington City is in its yearly summer refurnishing cycle while the president is away.
An explosion of gas at the Johnson colliery in Priceburg Pennsylvania on Tuesday afternoon killed eight miners and halted operations as rescuers worked at the scene.
Commencement exercises were held at Indiana University in Bloomington on Wednesday with graduates receiving degrees and attendees observing the ceremony.
Y M C A honorees visit Linton at Job gs home to solicit support for forming a new Y M C A branch. E H Hughes of DePauw chairs the event with local leaders from Terre Haute assisting in planned entertainment.
Wednesday named Hanly and W L Wood of Indianapolis and Captain J McGre as commissioners to pick a design and supervise construction of a Lew Wallace statue for the statuary hall in Washington City. The state has appropriated 5000 dollars for the work.
The commission will investigate charges that a Philadelphia shipping firm and the Hamburg-American Packet Company have created a court preference for eastbound traffic from Chicago and maintain a monopoly in restraint of trade.
Counsel for Green and Gaynor, Bay nfah contractors sentenced for defrauding the government, have filed with Judge Shelby of the United States Court of Appeals a petition for leave to enter a motion for a rehearing of the case.
A disputed Berlin statement questions whether Ambassador Von Steenberg will resign or be recalled this fall or winter due to health. Clarity on his status remains unresolved as factions debate his future.
Supervising Architect of the Treasury Department faces unrest in his office following the Civil Service Commission's appointment of Black draftspersons. The dispute centers on workforce changes and internal leadership during the policy shift.
In New York on Wednesday, indictments accusing Klaw and Arlanger of operating with other theatre owners to maintain a monopoly were dismissed. The ruling ends the case against the two managers in the alleged anti competitive scheme.
Alfred Albih, a young man with weeks of business, appeared in polite court and faced two charges. He pleaded silly to both counts, one for using intoxicants with a minor and the other for admitting a minor to his saloon at the old Last Chance stand. Fines totaling 50 dollars were set. A remonstrance had opposed the license, arguing the youth would violate residence district prohibitions, but county commissioners overruled it and granted the license.
Miss Fibra Ridd daughter of Ate and Mrs Michael Ridd living on Poplar Street suffered severe burns Wednesday morning when gasoline ignited after she rubbed it on a carpet and struck a match. Mrs Tidd and her two daughters were present. Miss Thugschd attempted to ignite to gleam and caused the flare. She is slightly improved today.
The general executive board of the Telegraphers Union approves a strike action against Western Union and Postal Telegraph companies. The move follows ongoing labor disputes and seeks improved wages and working conditions for members.
General Horace Porter surprised delegates at the Hague conference by reserving the United States position on the question of abolition of armaments. The move signals cautious US stance amid broader disarmament talks.
The sentence arranged with the prosecution for Abraham Ruef in San Francisco has been postponed for another fortnight.
A formal letter from Governor Stokes of New Jersey to Secretary of State Ditkinson requests his resignation. The message includes unclear phrasing and appears to urge stepping down from office.
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