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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1903
Page
4
Dan Shepler of Maxwell faces twenty days in jail for contempt after producing fraudulent telegrams and letters alleging his wife’s death as part of the divorce dispute. His wife’s parents allegedly used influence to keep them apart, leading to the attempted coercion described in court.
A fragmented historic listing traces Davie County's political representation from 1817 in the state senate to 1919 in the House. It names early figures such as James P. McGaughey, James D. Williams, and James G. Reed, detailing districts including Knox Sullivan Daviess Vigo and Owen, with years and representatives across multiple decades.
Walter Sanford presents Sporting Life at the Opera House on Friday night March 6. Lillian Rose showcases Parisian gowns in the production, hailed as unmatched by leading ladies of the era. A New York paper praised Miss Rose as the best dressed woman on stage.
Buffalo police press that a woman linked to the Burdick case may be arrested soon. They theorize a man killed Burdick with a cocktail bottle while a woman observed, then helped conceal the crime. Details include a telephone appointment and possible spousal or kin connections, with secrecy promised to informants.
In Kansas City yards, a westbound Rock Island train collided with an eastbound Rock Island train, derailing three cars and demolishing one coach. More than a dozen people were injured. a smoking car overturned. No fatalities reported.
Frank Newell and Loren Rice, both carpenters from Lima, were crushed to death between two ambro nia tanks at the Solar refinery yesterday when Bray-bolts failed. The impact crushed both victims’ heads in the fatal incident.
Theodore Roosevelt writes from Washington praising the current Congress for its overall record and achievements under the Speaker of the House. He expresses regret for some missed measures but lauds the public good and the congress’s substantial accomplishments as a whole.
Peter Yerkins, uncle of Mrs. Kate Taylor, facing a preliminary hearing for complicity in a murder he allegedly instigated. Taylor was arrested on Yerkins information after he claimed his niece admitted shooting her husband on January 2 and disposing of the body in a kitchen stove. Ida Dekag, the fourteen year old daughter, testified she heard orders to help cover up the crime.
In Frankfort Kentucky on March 5 attorneys for Governor Beckham filed an agreed suit in Woodford County circuit court to compel the Democratic state committee to place Beckham on the ballot for a full four year term. The case, an mandamus action, challenges eligibility raised by opponents Breckinridge and Hendricks and will proceed through lower and higher courts with a ruling expected within two weeks.
A jumble of brief items highlights global unrest and technological mishaps. Notes mention a Vermont spring opening in fifty years, Boxers active in China, a Nebraska rep becoming cave director, and a Gulf military entry attempt in Arabia. Reports cover misfortune on New York elevated trains, leadership shifts on major railroads, and a German newspaper suspension. Bulgarian revolutionary activity grows in Macedonia amid Turkish clashes, signaling rising conflict.
A simple breakfast idea uses Mrs Austin's famous pancake flour. The note emphasizes quick preparation and a tasty start to the day with a reliable mix that yields fluffy pancakes.
An assortment of early 20th century medicine testimonials warns neglecting a cold can lead to pneumonia and weakened lungs. Advertisements tout Foley's Honey and Tar, Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, and Dean's Ointment, with claims of quick cures and permanent relief, alongside various drugstore endorsements and customer letters.
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