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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1905
Page
2
A compact, unrestful column with observations on Washington policy, Chicago oil boosts, and local civic chatter. It notes pressures on mayors, a Chicago refinery surge, and stray items from ministerial trips to New York. It also touches on social rumors, education commencements, wealth, and a local building and loan notice.
The Indiana commission to locate a southeastern hospital for the insane schedules visits to Columbus May 23 Seymour May 24 North Vernon May 25 Bedford June 6 New Albany June 7 and Madison June 8 with a probable site selection in late June. Governor Hanly urges observers to fund their own travel and avoid lavish celebrations or fireworks.
In Paoli Indiana a partly consumed fuse attached to a dynamite package was found on the porch of Reverend H W Baldridge’s residence. His anti liquor crusade aroused Saloon hostility and his wife suffers nervous prostration. Baldridge will continue his work.
Rushville reports show Governor Ever is asked to speak frequently on law enforcement, with strong support for his reform platform. Rumors swirl of Rushville rivals Gowdy and Watson entering the gubernatorial race, while party chairmanships shuffle and others retire or seek reappointment. The Consumers' Gas Trust dispute ends as the U S Supreme Court declines a rehearing.
The Chicago and Alton and central lines announce near full cuts on fares between Chicago and Kankakee Decatur and Bloomington in a bid to counter Interurban rivals. The move marks the first step in a rail industry strategy by major steam railroads to curb trolley competition.
Domestic ads call for rooms for rent and furniture sales. Public notices announce bids for painting at the Orphan’s Home with bids due May 13 and work to start by June. Community events include Ben Hur lodge meeting and social with refreshments. Local medicine ads promote Hollister’s Rocky Mountain Tea and Dr. Thomas' Eclectric Oil. River excursion specials list trips to Evansville and Owensboro on May 14.
An old advertisement promotes Allen's Foot Ease powder to soothe corns and sore feet. It markets quick relief for painful, burning sensations with claims of comfort and cooling effects. The item is priced at 25 cents.
The Gazette Office advertises a new map of Daviess County showing farms and owners. The notice indicates availability and pricing details for purchase at the Gazette office.
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