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Newspaper

Washington Gazette

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1897

Page

2

City Board seeks alley and backyard cleanup in ailing town

The Tuesday edition reports the Board of Health plans extensive cleansing of alleys and backyards amid potential prosecutions if orders are ignored. Illinois Governor Tanner claims the state is bankrupt due to mismanagement, while Fred. Dreteson, once part of a Chicago gangster gang, confesses after a church moment, leading to arrests and a possible reform. Ex President Harrison’s absence at Grant obsequies prompts questions he was physically able to attend.

Tanner Illinois Altgeld Fred. Dreteson Chicago Bel Cong Harrison New York Chicago Times-Herald

Editor’s View on Party Loyalty and Postmaster Appointments

An editorial fragment discusses forthcoming party influence on a postmaster appointment and a state senator candidate’s suitability. It cites the Courier Journal’s opinion on party goals and debates whether a Republican candidate should be chosen for the position, noting possible political maneuvering in the first district and surrounding towns.

Hemenway Leome

Southside Teacher Hallie Head Suffers Sudden Voice Loss

Miss Hallie Head, a popular Southside School teacher, suddenly could not speak during a Wednesday class. She scrambled a note to her sister, recovered her voice by Thursday morning, but then briefly lost it again before regaining it later Friday afternoon.

Southside Hallie Head Nellié Miss Head Hesl

History age and weight of players in the Rome team

Fragmented history lists several players including Jack Grim catcher aged 26 weight 180 with teams in Virginia Ohio Indiana and Illinois across 1800s. Names include Jack Lubs pitcher from Columbus Georgia 3N 196, Winifred Kellum from Cleveland 25 155, Earnest Beam Mansfield Ohio 27 175, Ross Miller Corydon Indiana 21 175, Bart Howard with Gloversville and Geneseo.

Rome Jack Grim Ciocinisti Porsmouth Knoxville Tenn Indianapolis Burlington Town Jack Lubs Columbus Wren Chvago Milwaukee Louisvilly National iLeague Herbersville N. IY Winifred Kellum Cleveland Keilnu Quincy Westro Association Mountgomery Aln Southern League Tndianapolis Indianapois Washington Earnest Beam Mansfield Ohio Beam Terre Paute Les Meague Green Bay Portland Oregon Philadelphia Horndlisville New York

Baseball Player Biographies From 1890s Leagues Named

Records list a group of players with origins and ages including Kelly from Philadelphia age 26 weight 165 and Sipler from Clarion Pennsylvania age 25 weight 108. The notes mention teams and leagues across New York Ohio Indiana Virginia and Pennsylvania with 1895 and 1896 seasons in the State and Atlantic Leagues and various small clubs.

Hornp Gloversville Genesco Beban New Orteany Richmond Port Qmfouth Aynehburg Kelly Philadelphia Wilksborough Payan Rochester N. Yi Hornolisville Punk Boyatt Brownstown Ind Lima Washington Ike Durrett Charlotteville Rockville Ted Wilmington Del Charles Sipler Clarion Oil City Dichopeville N. Y

Near ruined injury at town belt line factory

Jade Brandle, an employee at G. W. Fry's spoke factory south of town, fell onto the belt connecting the engines. His leg was badly crushed and broken, with other injuries. Amputation will probably be necessary.

Wor G. W. Fry Jade Brandle Petal Ge Fev Orcsaary

Newspaper Man Sentenced in Kansas City Sun Conspiracy Case

Fr Wayne correspondent Charles Glensser reports: Charles Glensser says a Kansas City Sunday Sun editor was found guilty of conspiracy to blackmail and sentenced to years in the penitentiary. A new trial motion was denied and a $2000 bond posted. The case involved an attempt to extort funds to suppress a scandal. Nearby notes mention a dog bite incident, a journalist promoted, and local figures visiting town.

Fr Wayne The Kansas City Sunday Sun Warse

Wardens Bid for Banlages And Prison Garb Claim

A warden seeks 10000 in damages claiming the war compelled him to wear prison garb. The case, linked to a December 23 decision, involves jail conditions, judge orders, and alleged misconduct around the prison system.

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