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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1913
Page
1
A fragment reports an arrest event tied to a person or place named in unclear text. The garbled OCR obscures specifics such as names, location, or charges, leaving only a brief reference to an arrest and an unidentified individual.
Police Chief and two men were observed in a Walnut Street alley in a noon exchange of money for whisky. The chief, named Kermode, and Will Sulliv enabled the scene while another officer watched from a livery stable nearby. Court officials and witnesses identified the location as the site of the alleged illicit deal.
A deadly confrontation ends with Amos Blacketer shot by Sheriff Marion Nance while a knife and revolver are found nearby. Amos claims self defense as crowds watch. Blacketer’s arrest follows a claim of assault on Dr. David Sosta, with legal authorities seeking restraint and calm as investigations proceed.
Early Sunday morning the body of Ellis Gibbs a young miller and grower was found in the rear of the Farmers elevator at Petersburg. Bloodhounds followed a scent to the boardinghouse of Earl Spaulding suitor of Miss Mae Beck Gibbs had paid visits there. Spaulding was arrested and held awaiting the jury. Dispatches say Spaulding is a toper and refuse to identify the man or his employment.
The record notes indictments returned by jurors at the last term of the circuit court. It mentions cases involving witters of dogs and related tax matters, with figures ranging between forty and fifty.
A local incident in Washington leads to central city sector disruption as authorities investigate damage and assess security. Residents report unusual activity around key streets while police coordinate response efforts and traffic is redirected.
Heavy rains cause rapid river rise and widespread flooding in Washington. Streets and gutters overflow, two miles south of the city remain submerged, and trains slow or halted. Rescues save trapped families as residents cope with waterlogged homes and evacuations.
Easter Sunday activities dominated by church services and a local chief resigning from office. Willis L. Moore of the weather bureau forecasted fair weather for the afternoon festivities. Knights Templars paraded to First Methodist Church for Easter services, while pastors at several churches preached on Easter themes and forgiveness.
The First Christian church staged an Easter cantata The Easter Ansel by the choir with Mrs J W Darby directing The auditorium was full and audience praise highlighted Mrs Libbie Haskett on organ The program mirrored The Herald and featured Mrs Darbys solo work as a standout Also record Easter Sunday School attendance at Fires Bible School reaching 501 with $280 84 collected led by Prof E V Diliard
A gas explosion at a Dugger mine trapped two hundred workers. Seven men were burned, four seriously, with victims including Bob Sellers and William Wilkes. Injured were taken to hospitals and treated for facial and burn injuries.
Flood waters cover railroad tracks near Riverside just west of Elnora in Daviess County. Officials warn damage to the line may be severe as large rift forces threaten the bridge and banks cannot prevent destruction. Water extends east to Odan? as Riverside submerges the area.
Descriptive notes recount flood damage to household effects and plant facilities. Water flooded living rooms and ovens at the Ridgeway area, ruined carpets by mud deposits, and knocked over lumber and stock at the McKernan yard. The Cook Brewer depot and nearby structures suffered damage from the rising waters.
A powerful tornado tore through a suburb of Lextown and the city of Terre Hagley. It collapsed buildings, toppled trains, and caused widespread fires while brave volunteers searched wreckage for survivors amid shattered roofs and tangled wires.
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