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Washington Gazette

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1903

Page

2

Socialism and public office corruption in political debate

The piece argues that equating socialism with rampant public corruption is flawed. It questions assuming officials are inherently corrupt, notes some trusts fail in New Jersey, and critiques the idea that law alone can enforce Golden Rule living. It references Champ Clark and Senator Cockrell in Democratic nominating dynamics.

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Feud violence in Breathitt County court sparks fear

Lexington May 6 Wood G Punlep Hart leaves for Jack to represent fusionists in Breathitt county contested election cases. Feud between Cockrell and Hargis families escalates after a murder in the courthouse. No arrests yet and witnesses fear retaliation.

Lexington Iky Punlep Jackon Breathitt James B. Margum Hasise Ing Cotkrell-Hargis Dagen Hargis Gadtdn Alexander Haggis Belvin Ewen Marcum Cockrell Ewan Court House Jackson Meins

Farmer and preacher Wellner acquitted in Hatfield murder case

Frederick C. Wellner, farmer and minister from Mintonville Ohio, was acquitted by a jury after being accused of killing farm hand James Hatfield to collect a 2300 life insurance policy payable to Mrs Wellner. Wellner testified Hatfield was killed when his horse ran away.

Hamilton, C Frederick C. Wellner Mitonville James Hatfield Wellner Wellher Hatfield

Market Report Indianapolis Grain and Livestock Trade

Market snapshot shows wheat and cattle activity across cities. Prices vary by grade with steady to strong bids for cattle and hogs. lambs steady with noted regional differences. grain futures and spot quotes cite No 2 mixed, No 3 white, and No 5 red types along with corn and oats mentions.

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Republicans sweep Fort Wayne council and water works

Fort Wayne Indiana voters reacted to the water works record and old council with a broad revolt. Republicans won three water works trustees and fourteen of twenty council seats. The new council will have fourteen Republicans and six Democrats, with three water works trustees to be Republicans.

Old Water “Works Board Fort Wayne Ind

May crusade looms over Sabbath business in Alexandria

May 6 Alexandria Indiana reports arrest of H M Clegg charged by the local butchers union with selling meat on the Sabbath. The case promises a broader Sunday business crusade targeting sugar stands, poolrooms, saloons and similar lines. Seven cigar stores forty saloons and six poolrooms operate on Sundays, with city citizens backing action.

Alexandria Ind H. M. Clegg Clegs

Postoffice Looted in Harlan Indiana by Safe Crackers

Post office at Harlan a village in northeast Allen county was robbed by safe blowers. Burglars chiseled the combination lock and blew the safe open, seizing 75 dollars in cash and a small amount of stamps. The postmaster John B Mack ran the shoe store housing the post office. No clues to the burglars identity.

Ft. Wayne Ind Harlan Allen County John 8. Mack Igs

Local glass blowing machine eyed by Indiana makers

May 6 Mundo Indiana local manufacturers show interest in a new eight mold glass blowing machine that operates automatically and creates its own compressed air. It runs at two revolutions per minute and produces 960 pieces per hour, signaling a potential revolution in glass production.

Mundo Ind

Nebraska Farmers Profit From Big Returns in 1900s

A New York Sun excerpt summarizes a pamphlet by Professor Davisson arguing Nebraska farmers show high profits from investments. It cites census data for 1900 total farm value at 557.6 million and a broader state wealth surge driven by crops, live stock, and beets, with net investor returns around 15 to 25 percent.

Lincbin Neb New York Sun Davisson Special Economy Department The State University the State Board of Agriculture Nebraska Elin Ive Brock

Remarkable Thresher Relief via Chambérlain Remedy Ad

An 1900s style advertisement touts Chambérlain’s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as a threshers lifeline. The note claims five bottles bought by laborers who could continue work the next day without time loss. Forsale by Cripps Drug Store.

Chambérlain H. R.pueers Plymouth Oklaroma Cripps Drug Store

Whooping Cough Advice From Experienced Mother

A mother with prior illness experience explains preventing dangerous outcomes from whooping cough. She says her three children, including a three month old baby, recovered well after using Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, unlike others whose parents did not use it. She notes her older daughter asked for cough syrup between fits. Sale details from Clapps Drug Store in Springville, Ala.

Chamberlain Springvilly Ala Joah Edgar Germantown Cal Chamberlsin Clapps

Traveling Is Dangerous and Kidney Remedies Promoted

An OCR fragment markets Foley's Kidney Cure and Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs and lung trouble. It references travelers, train workers, and drivers, claiming kidney relief and success against rheumatic and catarrhal issues, plus Ely's Cream Balm for catarrh and Dr. King's New Life Pills for age-related illnesses.

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Indiana Leads in Rural Route and Interurban Growth

Indiana is praised as a national leader in rural route service and interurban business. Professor Bell cites telephone use on farms, while R F Romsey notes Indiana as a coming center for interurban activity. The piece lauds Hoosier literature and proclaims Crawfordsville and Montgomery County as premier local spots.

Washington Post Office Department Alexander Graham Bell Indiana R. F. Romsey Hoosier Crawfordeville Montgomery Caund Crawfords Yournal

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