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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1903
Page
9
In New York interview dated Tuesday March 11 an ex peers representative stated they are not in politics and are pursuing no active political role. They may serve in an advisory capacity if requested, but will refrain from any political activity.
The piece notes a Democratic minority filibuster delaying House business under Reed rules while the majority prevailed. It discusses Butler of Missouri facing a contested seat amid fraud allegations, and criticizes a Missouri gerrymander that produced no Republican districts despite a Democratic plurality of about 40,900 votes.
A new Indiana anti divorce law allows a temporary divorce for six months with children placed by the court and a possibility to resume cohabitation if reconciliation occurs. The paper sees this as a step toward solving the social issue of permanent separation and divorce.
A United Street Sicel corporation plans a six hundred thousand dollar expansion stirring concerns among critics who fear growth could threaten democracy. The editor notes mixed reactions and hints at broader anxiety about industry influence on governance.
A short tout claims Voan's Ointment relieves soreness in a night with curative properties. Sold at drugstores for five cents, it guarantees relief without failure.
Saturday is the final day to submit purls mandolin or guitar items to the Metrorocrrax Scaoor of Music. The notice stresses March 1d and 3:10d3t as the deadline and the department name appears in error.
The Natchez area and upriver communities issue alerts as levee defenses are reinforced to thwart possible breaches. Guards patrol banks to deter intruders and detect seepage while flood stage pushes property and lives at risk.
Peoria Illinois March 11 reports the Illinois river rising at an alarming rate. If the present rise continues for twenty four hours the high water mark will be passed.
Six travelers aboard the Anchor Line Karamania die at sea from convulsions after nausea and cramps. The ship is quarantined at Hoffman's Island with 733 passengers and crew confined while health officers inspect for cholera and disinfect the vessel and survivors. In Knoxville, Garrett Haddon is stabbed to death by his brother Riley Heddon following a long feud linked to a prior murder.
The comparative statement shows a net increase of over 12 percent in gross postal receipts for February 1903 compared with February 1902 across the fifty leading post offices in the country.
Fragmentary account outlines Senate discussion on attaching the act to a treaty. Morgan argues attachment essential for validity. Tesler Fog oppose. Lodge warns potential injury from the concession. debate centers on constitutional and international implications.
George Q R Sheliich head of Sheldon & Co and leading candidate for higher post sold his NYSE seat at 82 000 plus 2 000 in admission fees the highest price on record. H A Harrison of Harrison Co previously paid the record price for a stock exchange seat amid copper share activity.
Fourteen bodies burned and hex consumed lie in undertakers shops and hospitals with many more seriously injured after an oil train wreck Monday night near Olean. The disaster scattered death and destruction in every direction with several patients in critical condition. Richard McDonald aged nine is among the seriously burned. Brussels notes President Francis of the St Leik exposition visited the premier and minister of agriculture in response to Belgium’s intent to participate in the event.
Vesuvius continues to erupt with colossal flames and thick clouds of smoke. Subterranean rumblings and minor earthquakes shake nearby villages while residents watch from their farms and homes.
London marks the fortieth anniversary of the Triage of King Eebrated with salutes and bells. The royal couple receive congratulatory messages from public bodies as part of the ceremonies.
A chaotic OCR fragment reports a funeral attended by Mrs. Patrick Cassidy with a death mention. White is noted in transit to the service while an obituary tone appears in the garbled text. The readable parts indicate a city event surrounding a funeral.
A garbled dispatch cites a Portland fire with damaged property valued around 500000 dollars and mentions a hospital, a fatal burn, and scattered reports of labor strife and unrest across multiple regions. The text references coal operators, shipping and provincial concerns, with unclear connections and numerous jumbled phrases.
An assortment of 19th century remedies and products is advertised. Coroine Tiarrhoes praises Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for belated relief. Mrs Austins Pupcake Flour and Paycake flour are featured for breakfast. Electric Bitters is sold as a cure for kidney and liver complaints. Clapp's Drug Store markets these products, with testimonials and pricing notes.
An old style medical advertisement row touts Foley's Honey and Tar, Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets, Electric Oil, Foley's Kidney Cure, and Dr Wood's Norway Pine Syrup as cures for coughs, throat ailments, and kidney issues. It blends health claims with testimonials and product names.
A 1901 notice touts Chamberlains Cough Remedy as effective for coughs colds and grip with testimonials from a Virginia pharmacist. It claims long use and high customer satisfaction and promotes Clapp Drug Store as a seller.
Industrial Savings and Loan Association will sell stock in series number thirty seven on February 6 1904. Those desiring stock in said series should call on the secretary at the law office of Wadsworth Williams W Q Winks Sta. secretary.
The B and O S W offers a round trip from New Orleans by rail for one fare. Tickets on sale April 11 12 and 13 with final return by April 19 1903. Deposit required and a 60 cent fee for extension until April 29. Limited to National Manufacturers Association event dates in New Orleans LA.
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