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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1905
Page
1
Mrs Oliver B Steen a former city resident died at the Catalina hotel in Los Angeles from an overdose of morphine. She had engaged in a card game with guests hours before and asked to sleep late, later found unconscious and died despite medical aid.
Owen Cavanaugh won a Greene Circuit Court judgment of 6000 against the Baltimore and Ohio 8 W Railway for injuries in a mill room. The Supreme Court declined to hear an appeal, leaving the 6000 award in place with interest pushing the total toward 8000.
Dirs Efi Stanfield sues Howard Stanfield a West Sod fireman for support claiming he abandoned her five weeks ago and owes her funds from B and C S W. The suit asks 8100 and names T Dj Slimp as attorney.
Two Sickman brothers, Walter ten and Fred fourteen, ran from behind a stock car into a moving engine near the depot crossing. Walter died instantly and Fred was severely injured as both were thrown into a ditch. Engineer Bruce Murphy could not stop in time. The father, Jas Hickman, was aboard the train returning from Shoals. It is the second fatal accident at this crossing within a year.
List King the nine year old daughter of Wa King living in White River bottoms Knox county was severely cut after tripping on a carpet and crashing into a dining table. The forehead wound bled heavily but doctors expect it to heal with time.
The Joba Overbay herd wandered onto the B&O line near Wheat this morning. A passenger train killed twelve cattle, and four more were killed later by a freight train, according to reports.
Local merchants and farmers support a bridge over White River to ease crossing and boost trade. Harriman’s ferry may receive financial help, with Pike County growers trading in Washington and more produce reaching the city. A subscription fund for the bridge is seen as feasible.
Counties refuse to back a proposed bridge financed by four stockholders and a private company. The plan envisions a toll bridge run as a private venture, but local officials resist public support and potential costs for residents.
President Boyle of the Indiana tiders and Secretary Peanz seek a settlement with Indiana operators over Sullivan County where 200 men load dirty coal. The dispute hinges on what constitutes persistent loading of sulfurous coal under a two year contract and how to define discharge for persistent infractions.
The county commissioners adjourned the March term and returned home. The gravel road matter was continued to the April term.
L. O. Fritch, ex superintendent of the B&O-W with local headquarters, has since March 1 been assistant general manager of the Illinois Central based in Chicago. Washington railroad trends view the move as recognition of Fritch’s excellent work. L. G. Rawn, formerly general superintendent of the B&U 8-W, is now general manager of the I.C.U.
The Choral Symphony rehearsals resume next Thursday at E. P. hall after bad weather. The cantata The Rose Maiden will be taken up immediately and likely performed in May or June. Prof. Blacks predicts it will be the best concert in the organization’s history. The Ithaca Conservatory of Music quartet from Ithaca NY will give a concert at Hirst Christian church tonight March 23.
Signers short by five for a township 24 mile gravel road system election with April commission session to decide. Also promote Cabel & Kauffman picture sales framing ready to hang at 69 cents with a big framed picture sale opening Saturday morning.
Obituary recalls the life of a former engineer who aided soldiers and supplies for the Confederacy during the Civil War. The piece notes his loyal work and dangers faced, describing him as renowned for detective-like dedication.
Michael and Ellen Doyle sue for possession of leased land from Henry Marshal in Circuit Court claiming 3500 damages for eviction. Padgett and Padgett represent the plaintiffs. The obituary notes Flanders, a former O and M engineer and early Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers member, who died at 69 after a life of Civil War service and railway work.
The afternoon featured a satin event with Will Kiefer winning the first prize a beautiful plate. Mrs Jobo Winston won the guests prize a cup and saucer. Mrs A F Hicks of Sullivan served as guest of honor and a delicious luncheon followed.
At ten o'clock this morning Japanese troops captured Mukden and entered the city. Russian soldiers were panic stricken as thousands were taken prisoners. Enormous quantities of stores and guns were captured, marking the greatest Japanese victory of the war.
Dayton grocers urge residents to stop solicitors and place orders at home. Customers can compare exact prices and save ten percent plus freight by buying locally and trading with familiar merchants who stock reliable groceries.
Numerous styles of corset covers drawers gowns and skirts in muslin cambric and nainsook with lace embroidery and ribbons. Prices range from 25c to 2.00 with hemstitching tucks drawn work and wide flounces featured across multiple styles and trims.
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