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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1903
Page
8
Reports describe a mine collapse and falling rocks near the town of Turtle Taountalx across the river amid a mass of debris. Rescue teams struggle as air shafts may have saved some above ground workers while many remain unaccounted and a larger disaster was feared but later information suggested reduced danger.
Marion Ind April 30 millions of dollars will be invested in Indiana and surrounding districts as the present boom bids fair to be the greatest development year in the history of the oil industry. Tenger stock companies are being organized nationwide for development and Indiana is watched by trade from this state and Europe. Large foreign syndicates hold options on leading producing properties in the state with a French syndicate bond expected to invest close to ten million dollars in the Trenton limestone district of Indiana and Ohio.
The Indianapolis Journal was sold yesterday to Charis L. Henry of Anderson by Harry New and his family. Terms of sale not disclosed. Henry has not announced policy or changes to staff, while Harry New plans to pursue business in Indianapolis.
The April report notes the legislature's license act for fall shooting requires a license with holder's photo attached. Commissioner Styeeney will issue licenses and let hunters attach portraits. license valid only once photo is affixed. The story also mentions a murder case in Bonaparte Dixon's widow seeking arsenic evidence, a double murder in Nashville, a drowning in Tippecanoe river, a teen suicide near Hemlock, and other local incidents.
In Indianapolis on April 27 Judges Carter of the supreme court issued an order restraining Sunday baseball promoters from proceeding with a game at the park. Elmer E Jones, a property owner, filed the application. The docket also notes indictments and local feuds involving Claud Coolman and John Sears, with threats of further violence and a track closing at Lakside.
A fatal wreck near Terresi leaves three people dead and authorities investigating the crash scene. Emergency crews responded to the collision prompt, with a preliminary report indicating a high-speed impact. Names of victims have not been released pending family notification.
Reported wreck between a Vandalia passenger train and a freight engine last night near the yard. Several killed and many injured including named crewmen. casualties list incomplete and details conflicting across stations. Additional brief notes mention a lynching in Carthage and protests over provincial taxes in Havape.
A jumble of names and places shows residents visiting relatives in Plainville and nearby towns. Mentions include Mr and Mrs Osman, Miss Nora, Ada Osmon, John Clark, Richard Williams, Maude, Emma Shania, and others visiting Plainville, Montgomery, Pistavillie, and Elnora on Sundays and Mondays. Newspaper notes reference local farming activity and a medical incident related to Dr. McCown with a lung procedure, suggesting limited, scattered community updates.
A fragmented notice notes a sale action with references to mules and hoses and a company name J Cabs Hay Co. The readable items indicate a sale event but details such as date or location are unclear.
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