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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1905
Page
2
A committee of the Amatican group removed portrait and scratched the name of Frat G. Bigelow from their stationery. The act is presented as a sting against a Milwaukee embezzler, with prophetic condemnations and calls for namelessness in the street. The narration dwells on shame, penury, and punitive memory.
Fragmentary Courier Journal note describes a man humiliated by former allies who erase every trace of his past honors. The text hints at social ostracism and loss of status after holding a respected office and being ranked among chantry leaders.
A garbled column mentions Senator Warner of Oklahoma praying for single statehood for Oklahoma and Indian Territory, amid jokes and dampened moonlight. It references Spain’s tercentenary of Don Quixote, German celebrations, Yankee war fleets, and a reporter in Omaha. Also notes Roosevelt and city leadership, plus a strike mood affecting freedom.
The clippings cite partisan squabbles in Indiana Kentucky and California with calls for law and order. Interjections about criminal cases and custody battles mix with commentary on Goebel and regional leaders. The tone hints at a tense public mood and partisan tensions across the Pacific coast and Midwest.
A cautionary note warns that sleep loss endangers mental function and nervous system. The text emphasizes danger of prolonged wakefulness and its impact on judgment and stability. It frames sleeplessness as a natural liability to health and sanity.
An advertisement extols Dr A W Chase's Nerve Pills as the remedy to overwork and tired nerves. It claims to revitalize brain cells, avoid sedatives, and help natural sleep, citing a testimonial from Fred Wholden of Glade Run Indiana and listing Buffalo based medicine company and local distributor Draggist Fred B Clapp at 400 Main Street Washington Ind.
A reader claims kidney issues improved after Doan's Kidney Pills, citing backache and fatigue from kidney trouble. The testimony notes relief after taking pills bought at Hoosier drug store and recommends Doan's Kidney Pills to others suffering similar symptoms.
In New Albany Indiana on May 10 Rev A G Sutherlin charged with murder was brought into court and not arraigned Judge Dowing heard a plea in abatement to quash the indictment. Sutherlin claimed the jury commissioners were unqualified as he is a pickholder and director in the Louisville and Southern Indiana Traction Co. with pending damage suits. if sustained all indictments by the last grand jury could be invalidated.
Emanuel J. Lowenstein of Lafayette pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the stabbing death of Henry Stiver near Muncie last August. He was sentenced to from two to twenty one years in the penitentiary after a psychiatric evaluation followed a special insanity plea. The court ordered physicians to assess his mental condition.
After a heated Republican primary in Clinton Indiana on May 10, about 150 men clashed in the street and a saloon. Ten men were seriously cut and two Italians fatally wounded. Policeman David R. Reid and Thomas McDonald attempted to separate the fight and were injured. Police have not identified the attackers or the two Italian fatalities.
In North Vernon Indiana a man named C P Huff appeared with a 7000 draft from a Kentucky bank. He bought gold totaling 500 with sight drafts and then disappeared. The drafts were returned protested on the same day. In Laporte Indiana Wanatah residents report a club formed to join Roosevelt's race death crusade, revealing the social group’s aim.
Lafayette trustees admitted Hester Frank Megrew wife of ex commandant Capt John Po Megrew to membership at the State Soldiers' home. In Madison Hiram Francisco 23 of Wirt has mysteriously disappeared. he is nephew of Judge Hiram Francisco and married last November.
President Mitchell of the United Mine Workers visits Spring Valley Illinois to be at his daughter’s bedside as she lies seriously ill. He postponed his trip to the anthracite regions to later next week and remains in Illinois.
iNotice to owners indicates Monday May 16 as the payment date for dog taxes. The amount collected will be processed and then turned over to W.L. Ort Waracs.
Bids for painting the Orphan's Home exterior and surrounding fences and barn will be received at the Auditor's office until 10 o'clock Saturday May 13. Painting to be completed by June 1 with two coats in the contract. Also includes miscellaneous classified lines about small goods and medicines.
Announcement of a special excursion by train from Washington to Evanaville and back via Evansville on Sunday May 14 1905. Round trip fare to Evanaville includes departure from Washington at 6 am and Evansville return at 8 15 am. Another special trip to Evansville departs Washington at 8 am with return from Evansville at 11 30 pm. Proceeds support Knights of Columbus.
Ad copy promotes Allen's Foot Ease powder to relieve corns bunions and foot pain. Sold by all dealers for 95 cents.
The Gazette Office advertises a new map titled The New Map of Daviess County, listing farm locations and ownership details for sale to readers seeking land information.
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