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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1905
Page
2
A Col. Cody divorce suit glimpse ahead of a Paris visit. odd death by spanking remark. a scientist’s brain usage claim refuted. an Adams Express agent loses a finger in a door mishap.
A famous physician cites ceaseless introspection as a cause of ill health among the rising youth. They worry over sleep, food, and exercise, never finding peace, while many become nervous and restless under modern pressures. The Indiana legislature moves to limit marriage acts, provoking constitutional questions.
Denver police faced a grim case as George Schistler killed Mr and Mrs K Fill and their son then set fire to the home. He wounded Police Captain William Bobson and Police Surgeon Frank Dulin before a siege. Sheriff Felix O'Neill killed Schistler. Mrs Schistler died on hearing of the tragedy.
Indianapolis March 14 Governor Hanly faces a large slate of appointments including railway commissioners epileptic commission four hospital board four veterinary examiners Morton monument board and five nurses as well as regular state house posts. Rumors swirl about successors to Union B Hunt and possible picks like C Q Lyons or Bert Ogborn as politics churns.
A New York notices set March 26 as the lath birthday anniversary of a renowned hymn writer who has composed some 8 000 hymns including Rescue the Perishing Safe in the Arms of Jesus Blessed Assurance and Saved by Grace. The event is labeled Fanny Cros by day and draws denominations for a shared celebration.
Washington reports the Senate will push to complete and ratify the Santo Domingo treaty and adjourn by Saturday. Executive sessions discussed measures and daily meetings were set to allow full debate amid concerns over quorum and absentees. In Cleveland Chadwick case a new trial motion cites trial errors and juror issues. Mrs Chadwick rests at home seeking exempt personal effects.
A special Utah committee reports severe criticism of the Louisiana Purchase exposition awards. It accuses the St Louis awards committee of a fraudulent system selling medals and ribbons for advertising. The panel cites a $500 “special merit” award sold to a dealer and alleges exhibitors profit from improper awards.
Bedford Indiana March 14 The grand jury resumes review of the Schafer murder mystery with Elmer Browning in jail awaiting verdict and investigators pressing to broaden the probe. Citizens across Bloomington and Bedford counties press for action as farmers and towns demand the killer be brought to justice.
Reports from Muncie Albany Hammond Clinton Evansville and Evansville detail a double shooting by Delmar Bowen after a bar altercation, a backshot by Lizzie Williams endangering John Peterson, and warnings from Arthur Osgoode. Other items note river flooding dangers and a boy killed by a train in Albany.
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