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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1905
Page
2
The piece laments Washingtons unreliable electric arc lights and widespread darkness after sundown. It notes Meridan Street to Commercial additions had only one flickering light on Walnut Street and cautions residents to avoid streets at night unless the moon shines due to dangerous conditions from broken wires and power issues.
The Nebraska Democratic Editorial Association has elected William J. Bryan as its president. This development is cited as further proof that Mr. Bryan is an editor. The report appears in the Indianapolis Star.
A fragment from Mt. Carmel Republican quotes a Chicago judge on protecting wives from brutal husbands. The judge asserts a woman's right to marry and warns against mistreatment, emphasizing equality within marriage and condemning female abuse as unacceptable.
An advertisement touts Dean's Kidney Pills as a quick remedy for backache and kidney distress. It includes testimonials from S. Ragsdale and claims the product cured acute back pain, urging readers to buy from Foster Milburn Co. Also promotes gas stoves, Hollister's Tea, Burdock Blood Bitters, and Dr. Wood's syrup with several local merchant mentions and a map notice for Daviess County.
Plucky merchants rebuild after a devastating blaze in Carbon Indiana with over fifty residences and many businesses destroyed. The fire started in Baughman’s saloon and, aided by high winds, razed Main street from the Ble Four railroad to the city, sparing only the Carbon State bank. Eleven saloons, the Methodist Episcopal church, Kerr’s opera house, Red Men’s hall, Odd Fellows hall and about thirty other stores were lost. The loss exceeds $200,000. crews fought flames for five hours and limited water supply forced demolitions to halt spread. Most buildings are expected to be rebuilt.
Public sentiment in Jasper and nearby counties remains bitter toward Thomas and Alfred McCoy, former owners of the McCoy bank at Rensselaer. Indicted on bank wrecking charges, the father and son’s cases have again been postponed to a later court term. Indictments reportedly contain faulty clauses not yet disclosed by court or defense. The McCoys have fled to Hammond and Chicago, Thomas seeking work, Alfred aging and lingering with relatives.
In Muncie Indiana on March 27 police arrested over one hundred men and several women in a raid on the Old Home saloon after a police commission meeting ordered the closure of the swine rooms. The four hour operation sent prisoners to jail and sparked a citywide crackdown.
Indiana politics centers on Fred Sims potential bid for secretary of state with support from the state committee. rival Frank Grubbs rumored to stay out. William Guirl eyes Fifth district congress candidacy after anti trust legislation and temperance leadership. A southeastern Indiana hospital site contest involves multiple counties and rail access concerns. Postmaster appointments in the Fourth and Third districts likely to shift under Senator Beveridge and Hemenway. Russia imposes tax hikes including salaries, death duties, beer, matches, and yeast levies in the 2 percent to 100 percent range.
A historical listing details multiple travel tickets with sale dates and return limits for events in 1909. It cites destinations including St Louis Indianapolis Baltimore Denver Atlanta Savannah West Baden Madison and Fr. Wayne, with organization names such as American Water Works Association United Society of Christian Endeavor National Convention and G A R Department of Indiana. Prices range from 2.24 to 326.80 dollars, return limits from a few days to several weeks, and extensions available for a small fee.
A garbled list details one way second class fares to Atlanta Evansville Denver Buffalo and Indianapolis for events including the National Association of Manufacturers the National Epworth League Convention the Grand Army Encampment and Benevolent Order of Elks. Dates span May to September with return limits and extension options plus small deposits required for time extensions.
The jury found Treasurer T. J. Chase not guilty in the county treasury robbery suit over nearly $15,000 taken last September. Chase claimed he was held up by masked men during the incident. Burns Terminate Fatally. Brownstown woman dies from burns after two weeks of agony. Burglars flee Hammond home near Nee Station stealing jewelry and papers.
Ambassador McCormick accelerates prep for departure from St. Petersburg and plans to leave for Paris on Wednesday.
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