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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1905
Page
2
A mob of about 2000 surged to lynch a New York motorman who fatally struck a four year old. Police intervened to save him as the crowd clashed near the scene. The incident underscores the city’s reputation for queer ways and unsettled justice.
The Daily Gazette laments urban modernity citing Buffalo Bill court battles over Mrs Cody and notes a Goshen Indiana farmer's suicide reflecting on the lure of country life. It questions urban conformance, rising suicides, break-ins by children, and parental neglect while urging church and school guidance.
Steward Myres left for Poplar Bluff Missouri on Friday. Births occurred with Rev and Mrs Haddieson welcoming a daughter Jesse Godwin. Alonzo Chandler and family of Wheatland are visiting relatives this week. Omer Truelove of Washington is visiting friends and kin. Mrs Willie G Redrick and daughter visited Burns City for a few days. Graduation exams were held Saturday under Prof E E Meads. Ww Pr Collins and son visited Burns City. Homer Myres went to Washington for work then returned home. Fred Chandler and sister Lillien of Loogotes attended a school entertainment Friday.
Indianapolis March 25 Governor Hanly faces a flood of applications for state and municipal posts as he weighs appointing commissioners and city police judges. He plans to reappoint John Ward as adjutant general of the Indiana National Guard, with term ending April 11. Secretary Hunt notes many applicants for secretary and clerk roles, with no selections yet.
An old advertisement fragment touts Dean's Kidney Pills to cure backache by strengthening kidneys. It includes a testimonial from Thomas Wood, claims high efficacy, lists a Buffalo distributor, and promotes gas lighting and tonics like Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea and Dr Wood's Norway Pine Syrup as health aids.
John Bilheimer of Washington declares for Republican state auditor nomination while Frank Doran and Senator Albert Beveridge loom as opponents. Beveridge plans a summer rest after a busy winter in Washington. Other races include Jonee Monyhan seeking state treasurer, Ananias Baker courting a Thirteenth district challenge, and Lew Ulray ruling out a Twelfth district bid. Representative W H Guirl aims to succeed Holliday in the Fifth.
In Cleveland Mrs. Cadwick testified at a bankruptcy hearing that total debts reach 750000 including bonuses paid to bankers for loan securing. She detailed secured amounts and notes owed to Herbert Newton J W Friend and others with jewelry pledged as surety. Columbus fire causes 200000 losses at North High Street building. Albany jury discharge follows 44 hours without verdict in murder case of Miles B McDonnell. Williamsport Indiana coal company plans new shaft. Dinsmore Coal Co project stated.
Odon Pete Abraham is home from Indianapolis Maud Price of Elnora visited early in the week Will Shively and wife were here in town Mrs Will Haig and children visited in the country on Sunday Dick Williams of Cornettsville called on friends Ira Bowmen of Washington passed through town Sunday Rassie Cooper of Wugger Ind visited his parents last week Mrs Rose Nugent of Washington visited her parents last week Dr R M Smiley and wife of Washington visited Mr Smiley s parents Tuesday Mrs Howard Lackey returned to Bedford Saturday after a visit with relatives.
Martha Williams is ill. William Moren and Richard Williams visited Washington on Thursday and Saturday. James Sparks and Elmer Mead conducted business in Prsinville and Washington. Ellen Clark visited friends in Washington this week. Charles Turk and family passed through Sunday. Dode Williams and family spent Sunday in Washington with James Sparke and family. Nora and Cora Pattorado attended a surprise party Tuesday for Mary Parson of Sugarland.
Miss Rose Rearty improves after illness. Joe Rearty traveled to Loogootee for business last Thursday. Thomas Fatining visits relatives in Osawatomie Kansas. Miss Rose Malloy visited Mr and Mrs Martin Doyle Sunday. Bert Hughes and wife and Ells Reilly left for Madison, Wisconsin, Thursday. Nick Lenora of St Michaels spent Sunday with Jobo Queen and family. Mr Moran and family of Oopiba moved to a nearby farm east of Corning. Residents attend Mission at St Martin this week. Mr and Mrs Edward O Connor of Bagleville visited relatives here Sunday. Thomas Whitesides and Michael Kellett of Washington were here to see their parents.
The town faced a closed school Thursday due to strong winds. Farmers sow oats while several residents attended James Arthur Sandys' funeral. Maurice Hawkins of Washington traveled here for business. Lous Arson and Leoty Span also visited Washington. Cora Wilkins returned from Pike County visiting her sister. An at large contingent attended closing exercises at Possunj Hollow shop. Sunday school begins next Sunday at Bt Ollye church with services at Forme-thirty.
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