Robbery at Wheatland Burglary Targets Local Store
Robbers entered Wheatland store by a rear passage to Dr Shutt's office and removed an unused door hinge. The amount stolen is about twenty five dollars. No crew to the burglary is reported.
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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1903
Page
1
Special Meeting of Washington Commandery Held Thursday
Attention Sir Knights announce a special meeting of Washington Commandery for work in the Order of Temple. The session is set for Thursday at 7 30 o clock at ARKansas Retorder in Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Commandery
Order of Temple
W. At
Arkxas Retorder
London’s Highest Point Named In City Landmark
The article notes the highest city point in London at Pannier Alley between Newgate Street and Paternoster Row. A stone monument on the east wall shows a boy with a baker’s basket and grapes, with the inscription about being the city’s highest spot. It cites August 27, 1688 and compares to Hempstead Heath at 424 feet above sea level.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
City of
Pannier Alley
Newgate Street
Paternoster Row
Ben Jonson
Greater London
Hempstead
Heath
Jury acquits Graham in vote selling case at Daviess court
The jury found Grant Graham not to have sold his vote after about twenty minutes of deliberation. He was acquitted and released around 5 50 pm. The case stemmed from promises of travel pay and wages to return home to vote. Also in court Walter Wilkerson pleaded guilty to larceny, fined two dollars and jailed one hour. Abel Ham faces trial for stealing a horse from Trustee John Hedrick of Reeve township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Affordville
Bian
Frank Kays
Bert Rude
Hig
Jessi
Rue Kays
Squire
Peter Féagan
Rudy
Mike Sweeney
Jasper
Kays
D'Alont
Godwin
Loddey
Ruddy
Kayg
Alfordsville
Sweeney
Fight
Grant Graham
Elnara
Graham
7. M. Sears
Walter Wilkerson
Elnora
Toéo
Daviess Circuit Court
Wilkerson
Wil Hiv
Triat
Wil Ham
Sam
John Hedrick
Reeve Township
Ham
Woman Seeks Arrest After Boarding House Incident
Mrs. Reaves of Montgomery filed an affidavit against Austin Wedding a Montgomery coal miner charging intoxication rough house and related crimes. Sheriff Morgan went for him but Wedding fled to Linton after learning of the warrant and visit.
Shirley Shoe Factory to Begin Setup in Enid
The Enid Wave reports R. P. Shirley plans to install factory machinery starting tomorrow at the railroad depot with a larger engine replacing an earlier one. Shirley, half owner and manager, arrived with family and staff. others arrive soon. Factory aims to run at full capacity within twenty days, pending machinery and stock delivery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enid
Okla
R. P. Shirley
W. W., Hamm
L. Humbert
Celia Buckley
Warren White
Ter
Marriage Licenses and Factory Capacity Note
The article notes marriage licenses and mentions a factory with a daily capacity of 900 pairs of shoes requiring 75 to 100 workers including men women and children. It names Thomas J. Watkins and Thelda E. Gregory in connection with these details.
Factory Capacity Plans and Employment Figures
The article notes the factory will operate at full capacity only after finding a market for its output. Until sales catch up, the payroll will not be full, but at least 204 workers will be employed from the outset, with the total staff rising as production scales up.
Taggarts Money Helps Miers Davis Bid In Indiana Race
Jasper report says Tom Taggart used private funds to finance the Second District, aiding Congressman Miers and aiding Senator Davis to win by an eyebrow. State Chairman Billy O Brien faced an empty treasury as Republicans spent heavily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EL. Blodgett
Jasper
Indianapolis News
Tom Taggart
Miers
Cy Davis
Blodgett
Davis
Vindi
Congress
Billy’ O'Brien
Taggart
Seewond
Miss Claudia Bembree Dies of Consumption Funeral Planned
The funeral for Miss Claudia Bembree, who died Tuesday of consumption, will be held Thursday afternoon at her South Meridian street residence. Burial will follow at Oz Grove cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claudia Bembree
South Meridian Street
Oz Grove Cemetery
Indiana Bird and Bee Expert Visits Washington Schools
Cole Brown, a noted naturalist and author of the phrase bird and bees, toured Indiana to lecture on nature study. He planned talks for Washington and state educators but faced disinterest from the superintendent who declined to employ him. Brown travels the state sharing insights on birds and beneficial wildlife, advocating laws protecting harmless species. He offered two lectures, Birds and Bees Have Chummed With and You ams Birds and Bevs, aiming to inspire teachers and students with nature education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cole Isae Brown
Indiana
Bbs
Hr. Broga
Faijing
Stely
High School Lecture by Naturalist Wrof Wilts in New York
A naturalist named Wrof Wilts lectured at a New York high school on character study, drawing students and visitors who attended the Tuesday event to hear insights on nature and behavior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wrof
Wilts
New York
Lectara Person Regarded As Expert In Reading Faces
Prof Willis tours America and earns a reputation as an excellent judge of character by studying facial cues. He claims to identify criminals and minor offenders just by looking at a person’s face, and he can pick out the brightest and dumbest from a 1000-student school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willis
America
Rail Yard Notes From Vincennes to Seymour in 1900s
Train crews discuss shop repairs after a sideswipe in Illinois. JC tiegerty and Enes Humphreys travel between Vincennes and Seymour. New train orders labeled UY will be carried on a teac and short handle frame for quick access, requiring strict written instructions and station checks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al Davis
Vincennes
Clyde Wallace
Air Brake Department
F. Bb. Pollertog
Ces
JC. Tiegerty
Enes Humphreys
Seymour
O.s-Wy
Ilinois
Cal Skinner
Peoria
Indianapolis
Joseph Robinson
Be O, S-W
Alumbus
Sisdusky Hocking
Central of Indiana
Chigaza
Southwastern
el Gineers
Flora
Auctioneered A'fow Match Set Prices Reported
A small sale notes A'fow match sets offered at varied prices with discounts for condition. Prices shown range from 2.50 to 38.50 dollars. Items described as slightly soiled and offered at reduced rates.
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Hejeased
McDonald
Dubois County
Reave. Township
Rude
Wheatland
Hart
Schaffner
Marx
L’ Aiglon
H. S
Pricg Clothiers
Montgomery
Shirley Shoe Factory
John K. Grubo
Squire Kellams
Johnson
Fom Doyle
Neal & Eskridge’s
Cabel & Kauffman
Joseph Quayle
Lilian Bates
Noble, Ill
Vinconnee
Alvin C. Bothwell
Princeton
Lizzie Boyd
McDougal’s
Durbin
J. C. Robinson
Commercial Club
Masonic Temple
Temple Court
Indians University Glee Club
Mitchell
Oakland City
Goshora
Bird and Beeman
Washington
Prov Wilts
Ladies Drawers
West Lawnsdale
Lonsdale
Petra
Neal
Eskridge
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