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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1903
Page
2
The New Troy Laundry at Std and Walnut streets advertises strict quality for curtain stretchers and fabric cleaning. They claim the fastest patterns and guaranteed dyeing for gents and ladies clothing, inviting inquiries and customers to visit their plant.
The American fishing schooner Gloriana, Captain George Stoddart of Gloucester, ran ashore in thick fog off Whale Cove near White Point ledges. Of eighteen crew, fifteen including the captain drowned as heavy seas crushed the vessel and boats. Surviving crew spent a terrifying night on the rocks before rescuers found the last line of sailors.
In Manila a letter seized from a native was introduced that claims General Miles visited the Philippines to gather evidence for anti imperialists. General Davis sent a copy to the War Department noting Miles' name was used without authorization. Miles agreed Davis was correct and the use of his name was unauthorized.
Governor Odell signs a broad labor law to prevent unions or employers from discriminating against national guard members. The act makes interference with employment or urging enlistment due to guard membership a misdemeanor and bans discriminatory by laws. It takes effect September 1, 1903.
Governor Beckham offers a $500 reward for the apprehension and conviction of the unknown killer of J. B. Marcum in Breathitt County. This exceeds local rewards and is the highest permitted by law.
Washington March 7 Postmaster General Payden has received replies from ex Postmaster General Charles Emory Smith Comptroller Tracewell Postmaster Merritt and Fourth Assistant Postmaster General Bristow about charges by ex Cashier Tulloch. Papers taken from the office safe April 21 by Mrs James N Tyner are regarded as a closed incident. The case was referred to the U S attorney for the District of Columbia but no further progress or grand jury action is anticipated due to lack of proof the papers were government property.
A broad labor shutdown began in New York yards as the Building Manufacturers and Material Handlers union dispute escalated. Brick manufacturers join in, promising limited brick output to push resolution, aiming to stop city construction until the drivers and handlers concede to their demands.
London reports Foreign Secretary Shoshtowne declares any fortified naval base by another power in the Persian Gulf a grave threat to British interests and vows resistance. Separate dispatches note alleged massacres at Novi Bazar are disputed. Topeka reports on water cure practices at a local asylum.
The Vallsburg common council voted last night to ban all Sunday bicycle racing on the board track. The decision ends a seasons long source of Sunday amusement for thousands. In Montgomery, Alabama, Republicans seated whites and blacks separately for the first time at a state conference.
Reports warn of Russia and Japan preparing for war while Turkey presses Bulgaria over Macedonian outrages. Connecticut rejects woman suffrage 105 to 0. Adirondack forest fires cause damages in the hundreds of thousands. A Breathitt County, Kentucky murder marks the thirty eighth in a year. A Geneva conference on war horrors looms next September. The U S commission to monitor the international monetary system prepares to sail from New York on May 8.
President Roosevelt spent nine hours in Grand Canyon Arizona where he lauded the region's beauty and urged preservation. He praised Governor Brodie and spoke on irrigation policy while presenting diplomas at Flagstaff and touring the canyon before departing for California.
In Omaha on May 7 Judge Munger issued a sweeping injunction against 3009 strikers. The order forbids blocking freight between warehouses and depots or destined for other estates, prohibits large street crowds and loud noises, and restrains any interference with business transactions.
Tony Crey shot and killed an Italian on Townsend Street in Pittsburg. In attempting escape he fired on Policeman Andrew Terry who arrested him. A crowd gathered for hours as the body lay where it fell, and when police dispersed the mob the victim's body was trampled by hundreds. Postponed Again The Hague Protocol signing hoped for yesterday in Washington delays for a third time as the British ambassador aims to sign today.
Thousands suffer with these dreaded diseases, which hasten them to the grave. One package of Milks Emulsion will work wonders in these diseases.
Readers from Terre Haute and Indianapolis praise Milks Emulsion for stomach trouble and constipation. A father cites rapid relief and long lasting cure after fifty recommendations. A second letter claims the product offered the only permanent constipation relief after years of failed remedies.
A letter from Mrs. A G Gawssaby of Indianapolis praises Milks Emulsion for resolving decade long constipation. She reports using one box since December 15, 1962 and notes greater relief than prior remedies.
A testimonial letter from Mrs. G. B. Versa of Terre Haute Indiana praises Milks emulsion from Milks Emulsion Co for eight years of stomach ailment. After using three boxes the writer reports immediate relief and full recovery. Dated October 15 1902.
The advertisement asserts Milk's Emulsion cures stomach trouble or constipation and offers a refund from your druggist if the first bottle fails to produce results.
Auction notice lists sale by L F Mines Meier Fred 8 Clapp W I Smith Smith and Winton as principals with parties named for a sale and related notices in a local market column.
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