13 Mar 1897
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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1897
Page
1
The clipping references a town, a court, and warrants discussed in a session. It mentions Blankenship, a bill, a motion about warrants, and a ruling related to legitimate goods and county funds. The fragmentary text suggests legal proceedings and political maneuvering in a distant past.
A midnight wreck near Deckers Station south of White River collapsed an embankment sending an engine baggage car and sleeper into the water. Conductor Grover Bear and Fireman Boloman perished. two bodies recovered and several passengers injured or missing. Officials report only one passenger named Hendricks on board the smoker as of early tidings.
Fragmented OCR reveals a chaotic report on a sheriff related inquiry into bond issuance and a proposed sale. It discusses a county treasurer, bidders, bond values, and potential payouts, with references to guardians, bonds of 3 000 000 and 600, plus figures around 89 000 and 295. The text names individuals and entities in a disputed defense of the sale.
Text reports rising White River flooding in Martin County causing property damage and evacuations. Officials warn banks may breach and pants of the river overflow threaten roads bridges and livelihoods. Residents in Shoals and surrounding towns report disrupted communication and halted rail service as crews assess structural risks.
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