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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1897
Page
2
Fragmentary 19th century column discusses ongoing political discourse in Washington and Indiana. Mentions include Senatorial battles, remarks about Albert G. Porter, Col. T. B. Lapitus’s nomination for Vincennes post, and a Terre Haute home reference related to a historic news report.
In an analysis of the Graeco Turkish war’s impact, Russia Germany and Austria see new chances to curb Britain’s eastern and African ambitions. The coalition signals limits on British territorial grabs, while Britain may maintain sea dominance amid shifting alliances.
The readable fragments depict a tangled discussion on ambition, political force, and future resistance. Key names and concrete details are absent, leaving a hazy portrait of tensions, power, and uncertain outcomes in a chaotic mix of phrases.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe the marriage of Dr IH Enne and Mary Eldine of Shoals on a Sunday afternoon at 4 o clock. The ceremony occurred within a church setting with Rev M elurch officiating and guests including Dr Yongl Fa, with reception continuing on Beiford road.
Fragmentary OCR text describes a Masville river ski event with unclear details. Readable parts mention a 7 and 8 sequence and a Garn setting, suggesting a local sports or recreation item. No clear names or outcomes can be determined from the readable fragments.
Frederick Stumpf, a well known butcher near the city, was found dead by hanging in his slaughter house. His young employee Adam Andrews discovered the body, and coroner verdict ruled death by self strangulation. Stumpf leaves a wife and nine children and had recently shown deep business despondency. Funeral services were held with Red Men in charge.
A historic case marks the first to transmit witnesses and judge’s decision via telephone. Suge Warner presides as proceedings reveal novel methods in legal procedure and court theater with misreadings and contested testimony shaping the outcome.
A Montgomery township vote elected Heaples ticket with Marshal S Hipshur Treasurer Pat Grannon Clerk George B. Wedding and Trustees George Wade Vance O'Neill J M Graves Sr The Elinora contest produced Hastings as Marshal Riley Clerk Tycethiewer Treasurer Reever Trustee while Loogootes backed Democracy with McMurphy Patterson Lyons Cunningham and Gootee as officers.
A local square on Sixth Street in Cin cinnauli earned the nickname Sensation Row as several firms closed or relocated over the past year. One senior partner faced a domestic tragedy, another inherited a fortune and quit, while others faced building fines, loans, or political ties. The Buckten Arnica sale banner advertised cures and a 25 cent price, while an umbrella mender was jailed briefly before being sent away, leaving the town in turmoil.
A frame building used for a charitable bazaar on Rue Jao Goujon burned, flames spreading rapidly in a crowded area. The disaster caused many deaths and 47 injuries. responders pulled bodies and cared for the injured as panic gripped the crowd. The structure was temporary and the blaze drew a large, chaotic scene with observers reporting detailed but fragmented accounts of the chaos and rescue efforts.
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