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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1903
Page
4
An appellate court ruling strengthens public purchase controls by requiring trustees to prove not only delivery and reasonable price but legal compliance including appropriations and published notices for supplies. It warns warrants void if these steps are skipped and notes past graft involving school charts.
The article accuses township trustees of improper purchases and unrecorded warrants. It claims payments were hidden, notices omitted, and annual reports fail to show indebtedness or creditors. The writer urges clarification and public disclosure of amounts paid and outstanding debts.
Indianapolis March 25 John Spanger a well known Winamac Republican critical of Missouri legislature and its procedures after three weeks at Jefferson City for a land sale bill. He notes Missouri has 141 representatives and 36 senators paid five dollars a day plus overtime while Indiana rules differ. Senator Fairbanks declines an Ohio invitation to speak, busy with duties and the joint US Great Britain commission talks. Congressman J A Hemenway attends the spring Scottish Rite conclave amid political gossip.
The article notes talks on a gubernatorial candidacy for a congressman seen as possible but prefer to stay in Congress to head the Committee on Appropriations. It also reports the cornerstone laying for the Indianapolis federal building with ceremonies and speeches by Senators Fairbanks and Beveridge Governor Durbin Congressmen Hemenway Overstreet Addison Harris and others. A large crowd attended with a parade led by General J R Carnahan of the Knights of Pythias and Indiana national guard units.
Paoli Indiana March 25 George A Charles county treasurer owns a large deer herd that roams freely on his farm. In two years he reports eleven animals lost to accidents including snake bites and other causes, offsetting breeding gains. Temperance Lesson In Terre Haute March 25 bartenders form a union to promote total abstinence aiming to present sober service and protect employers interests. Two thirds of city bartenders reportedly ready to swear off. Lewiston March 28 Jack Pierca killed Mrs Hedigar and Patten and then himself after a quarrel over the woman. Appeals to the President In Wathen March 25 Estes Rathbone former post director at Cab has appealed to President Roosevelt about War Secretary Root’s handling of charges against General Leonard Wood.
A Texas measure targeting pool rooms moves through the legislature amid concerns over betting on horse tracks. The bill clears hurdles after a signing by the governor, signaling a crackdown on illegal gambling venues.
March 25 report from Bhanghal says the governor of Kwangsi has requested French Indo China troops to assist in crushing the rebellion in Kwangsi. The move signals foreign military involvement in the regional unrest.
A wagon loaded with 57 cases of goods valued at 5000 dollars was driven off from the Chicago Burlington and Quincy freight depot. The driver left to fetch receipts, returned to find the wagon missing. Police reports show no trace of wagon or merchandise. In Nicaragua, a March 19 uprising near Contales was contained and the government expects to crush insurgents soon.
Bubides, 22, attempted suicide in Evansville Indiana on March 25 by taking morphine. Police pursued him through an alley and he fled, life prospects uncertain due to poison in his body. A. B. Toney, 45, a piece a blind educator, helped him by discouraging his death wish, and the youth survived.
Crowds of coal operators miners professionals bankers and business men totaling over 3000 gathered in front of a Huntington hotel to hear John Mitchell of the United Mine Workers discuss strikes and West Virginia conditions. Separately the post office contemplates a better mail service to Point Barrow Alaska with possible round trips every two and a half to three months. Secretary Moody selects Guantanamo as the principal U S naval station in the West Indies after a tour of the proposed site.
Market brief lists grain and livestock prices with mixed bids and cash quotes. References include wheat, corn, and stockers with regional mentions such as Chicago, New York, Buffalo, and Toledo. Sentences reflect a volatile trading day with various bid levels and delivery months.
An old soldier J Havens of Versailles Ohio is described as bedridden and destitute after kidney disease. He credits Electric Hitters for restoring his health and reports ongoing recovery. Advert confirms 50 cent price and druggist guarantee.
The B and U S W line offers reduced fare round trips to Los Angeles San Francisco Fort Wayne and Anderson for church and fraternal group meetings. Tickets valid May 2 to 8 and May 11 to 17 for Los Angeles or San Francisco, April 14 to 17 for Fort Wayne, and May 11 to 13 for Anderson with return limits to May 15 or July 15 as specified.
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