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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1905
Page
2
A fragmentary local column notes council elections next Monday to elect three electric light trustees amid criticism of street lighting. It hints at lighting issues, possible wiring faults, and a lighthearted aside on domestic chores returning as spring arrives.
The council weighs a one dollar fine for leaving horses unhitched in streets to curb runaway steeds and reduce domestic rampages tied to residents behavior. The note mentions careless persons cause runaways and threaten safety.
A compilation of local curiosities and dated echoes from past events. Mentions a Methodist preacher in Linton who refuses to eat chicken and references Indiana politics and other historical snippets.
Breathitt county Kentucky highlights a population increase for the year, marking the first time births surpass deaths and other losses. The report notes pride in the county's demographic growth.
The Loogootes Tribune reports many friends of Ben John C. Billheimer in Martin County favor his likely bid for auditor of state. Known professionally and politically, he has impressed opponents with campaign leadership as chairman of the Second district and would receive strong local backing if he seeks the office.
Petersburg residents urge funding for two bloodhounds to catch thieves plundering homes and stores, noting heavy poultry theft and costly burglaries. The item cites the need for a capable tracking team to reduce crime and restore safety.
March trips to New Orleans offered with low B&O S-W rates. Tickets on sale March 1 to 6, return by March 11 with extension to March 25. Sleeping car reservations and full information available via local ticket agents or QC in Cincinnati. P McCarty is general passenger agent.
The Anti-Saloon League of Indiana predicts Indianapolis will close most saloons within a year under the Moore law. Superintendent Humphrey says the plan is to mount remonstrances against all applicants for retail licenses in a ward or township and hold church meetings to rally support. Indianapolis lies largely in one township, complicating remonstrance procedures and local tactics.
An Indiana roundup reports Johanna Hoch accused bigamist in Hammond with a claim of a two year earlier marriage and theft. storage firm notes Hoch’s furniture shipped from Michigan. Gov Hanly hands unvetoed bills to secretary of state, vetoing a Terre Haute salary rise for a city judge. Martinsville covers a denial of a new trial for Costin and son, now to reformatories. Terre Haute grand jury probes graft remarks by Representative Guirl. Muncie reports a fatal freight-train collision. South Bend notes a man’s suicide by rocket-knife. Terre Haute mentions geologist Blatchley visiting and James Epperson cited.
Indianapolis March 11 report outlines Governor Hanly’s probable railway commission appointment next week. Rumors place H. C. Sheridan as a possible appointee while Union Banner Hunt may decline a seat. Locally, Republican mayoralty prospects center on Newton Harding and Bookwalter, with Holtzman facing potential renomination and Keach eyed as city chairman. The Marion county grand jury indicted a tobacco lobbyist tied to ex Senator Baker. Vice President Fairbanks returns home early to join Scottish Rite Masons class. thousands expected at the spring convocation.
Mrs H E Shepard of Bay Norby says Doan's Kidney Pills cured her backache and sleepless nights by regulating kidney function. The advertisement notes relief from frequent urination, fatigue, and general weariness. Foster Milburn Co of Buffalo NY is sole US agent with 50 cent price. remember the name Doan's.
An old ad promotes Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea and Tes or Tablets as cures for spring disorders and a remedy to ease illnesses, claiming to ease blood, bone and muscle ailments and to make sick people wait. Includes unclear name Linda man’s ohare.
In New York on March 11 a United States circuit court of appeals ruling may force the government to refund $5 million to American Sugar Refining for duties paid on Cuban raw sugars in 1903. The court upholds a 20 percent reduction claim under the treaty then in effect.
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