23 Jun 1896
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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1896
Page
1
A garbled text fragment recalls a derailed or stalled ride on a streetcar or bicycle style conveyance. It hints at a dramatic public transport incident, passengers, a braking problem, and an engineering inquiry involving a brakeman, engineer, and nearby observers.
A fragmentary note reports public warnings about nightly street dangers. Police hint at shadowed crime and potential arrests if suspects are caught and proven guilty. Names are withheld and details remain unclear.
A robber forced entry by lifting a latch at night and fled after a homeowner fired shots. Mrs O'Donnell awoke, startling the assailant who then escaped into the dark. The missing trousers were recovered later in a nearby vault as investigators probe the break in.
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate H. Dodson divorce proceedings with unclear details. Additional context or names are not readable, leaving the core action as a reported divorce filing this week.
A crowded crowd listened at the church as Rev. Fix led a Memorial Day service. Speakers honored soldiers, paid tribute to veterans, and recalled the community’s past battles and sacrifices with solemn, reflective remarks.
A garbled OCR record reports a public political gathering at a site with speakers including KHinablon'iot MoKdeley and Lys and notes requests for declarations of responsibility for recent events. It mentions Congressman ALM and other officials, urging protection of certain interests and preparation for a future meeting. The fragmentary text references dates and local civic figures without clear specifics.
Fragmented OCR text indicates the Washington Grays joining a league with notes of games, players, and dates. Mentions a 64 to win and various names, though many words are garbled.
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