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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1905
Page
4
Sixteen senior class members at Princeton High School object to faculty rulings and refuse to sign an agreement to abide by decisions. They will not participate in commencement nor receive diplomas while the dispute over representation and other penalties unfolds, with several expulsions noted in the ongoing conflict.
Fragmentary text shows dispute over deportment policies causing division among the School Board and local citizens with potential trouble ahead.
A young man with a nervous temperment wanders at night and is aided by Officer Gates when Walnut Street’s passerby helps him home. The tale shifts to a town gentleman who, after quitting work, makes witty remarks while drinking, prompting a humorous exchange with Dr. Deffen dal over a drink. The man insists he belongs to temperance despite the quip about the Elks.
Forces Moore, who handles the slab for the legal baseball team, will arrive in the city Thursday. The family thanks friends neighbors and the Modern Woodmen of America for kindness during the illness and death of the husband and father. Also notes a $1.50 excursion to St Louis on Sunday May 1 1905 with train leaving Washington at 5 am and returning from St Louis at 5:40 pm.
Samuel Cox reports today that he tendered reelection as mail carrier on rural route 5 with June 1 effective date. Roy Wallace is tentatively named to carry the mail, subject to examination and appointment rules. The position pays 720 dollars yearly.
Clyde Goodwin, twirler for Indianapolis, watched Vincennes play Bicknell. He expects Indianapolis to contend in ten days and chose Indianapolis over Toledo. He has pitched two games, winning one and losing one, batting at .600 and rated the best twirler on the staff.
Monday marked the last day under the pew law for tax payments. A steady rush filled the county treasurer’s office to deposit taxes, totaling 14 177.26 dollars for the day, including the E and I railroad company's levy.
Local merchants report Chicago teamsters strike causes widespread delays. Orders from wholesalers face longer waits as employers use injunctions. Federation of Labor seeks federal and state action amid escalating tension and threatened violence.
A jumble of clippings notes financial guard faults after a Milwaukee theft and a mercer accident. Edwin Weeks, humorist of Binghamton, is said to have dream inspired verse that spurs a debtor to pay. Weeks plans a poem about poverty and resilience amid press gloom.
An eccentric tale portrays Teddy Roosevelt as fearlessly pursuing dangerous game. The narrative describes him kicking a rattlesnake, defeating a savage wolf, leaping a bobcat, killing a monster mountain lion, chasing panthers, and remaining eager for the next hunt.
Local column lists hotel rental options in Petersburg Indiana with contacts W A Onipgant and J H Gamb. Also advertises for sale of a grocery stock by Jonix H Srencan trustee and a new line of family remedies from Landemaoo Pharmacy. Includes Dr Wood's Norway Pine Syrup and Burdock Blood Bitters with health claims.
Jack Wise arrived from Vincennes and C F Boonshot came from Petersburg. Dr A B Knapp went to Petersburg on business. Albert Asche of Indianapolis visited the city. Mrs Estella Dinbough arrived from Seymour to visit relatives. Miss Olive Bright departed for Oden for a brief visit. Miss Ruby Maddox left for her home in Palestine Illinois after visiting Mrs Barley Haskett.
A B Jobnaca of South Meridian will travel to Lawrence County to visit friends and relatives for a week and will also take a bee hunt.
The Tinton city council passed a resolution to seek bids for erecting a new jail constructed of Bedford stone. The measure sets the project scope and materials for the municipal facility, aiming to expand or replace existing detention space.
A fragmentary text questions healthful foods and contrasts wheat rye and bathing. It mentions figures such as Rockefeller Pearson and Carnegie in a satirical tone about college and labor. The passage appears as a mangled excerpt from a broader discussion.
MABON O Char ity Lodge number 30 P and A M will assemble Wednesday evening May 3 at 8 oclock for Entered Apprentice degree work. W M O H Yang and Henry Altman signing officers.
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