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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1905
Page
2
A collage of short items mocks rumors about Gopon and a Russian strike leader, notes a Quincy death born in 1770, jokes about Adam and ribs, and lampoons reports of Tsarist riches. Other clippings praise or question Indiana figures and politics with skeptical tone.
A roundup notes resignations of the Isthmian canal commission and a fire in Louisbобs, N C causing property loss. Reports include peace talk momentum in Russia, saloon closures in Kansas City, large Russian prisoner arrivals in Japan, and various appointments, casualties, and political shifts across Hungary, Japan, and the United States.
Fragmentary wires describe mourners circling a coffin and singing, noting not barbarism but a test of life after death. Separate items mention a southern car shop and Princeton schools closing two days for budget reasons.
Several hundred members of the Southern Indiana Teachers association gather in Indianapolis for the 29th annual convention at Tomlinson Hall and the Grand Hotel. Governors Hanly and Sweeney welcome, with addresses by Dr. Eric Erle Sparks and Dr. W.G. Dasherly. The Northern Indiana Teachers association plans its next meeting for April 5 to 8.
A farm laborer Gréennbta near Cumberland Indiana was found dead with a revolver shot suggesting suicide but foul play suspected. Nearby, Mrs Henry Moyers of Jeffersonville died after a trolley incident. Jeffersonville also tests a new water supply from four wells with underground river theory. Militia warned as Inland Steel riots risk escalate with nonunion workers.
Federal patronage in Indianapolis outlines Beveridge and Hemenway agreeing not to release postmaster lists until both are ready. Tippecanoe and Warrick counties show high divorce rates, with 340 marriages and 123 divorces in Tippecanoe last year, and 26 percent in Warrick. Shideler’s likely bid for Republican state chair, New as possible mayoral candidate, and a towboat accident at Jeffersonville also noted.
Misa Ane Howard is very ill. Rev J A Hite to preach next Sunday at 7 30 PM. Mrs Padgett and Mrs Padgett attended funeral last Sunday. Chafney Strange clerking for O Al Albright. Ray Howard of Odon came Monday. Mr Howard bought the Hyatt farm and they plan to live there. Alliances mention Lewis Dillon and family. Slbright back from India with summer stock orders. Marion Chandler from Washington on business. Local ads urge gas lighting and pure blood tonics and ointments. Gas Company at 412 Main St offers modern fuel. Dr Wood and Dr Thomas remedies advertised. Pharmacy ads conclude.
An advertisement extols Dr A W Chase's Nerve Pills as a cure for nervous exhaustion and uterine troubles. It claims to rebuild and invigorate every organ, citing a testimonial from Mrs. John Bolley of Peoria Illinois who reports improved nerves heart appetite and energy after use. Sold by Buffalo NY and Indianapolis distributors with portrait and signature on packaging.
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