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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1903
Page
2
Captain Pershing's force comes back to Camp Vicars Mindanao after engagements east of Lake Lanao. The Taraca action yielded prisoners who took allegiance oaths to the United States and were released. The district reports good moral effects and a generally quiet aftermath.
Ottawa Ont May 11 A Sunday fire thought incendiary destroyed hundreds of houses and millions of feet of lumber. John White recently freed from prison for arson was arrested nearby. Two earlier blazes in lumber yards preceded the 3 30 am outbreak. Water mains damaged delayed firefighting and the area near Margaret and Preston streets was heavily affected. Fifteen million feet of lumber, mainly owned by Dr Booth, burned with losses to buildings and homes totaling many figures. Estimated 500 to 609 families homeless, about 200 people, with residents insured and Mayor Cook opposing outside aid.
Moros killed nine dattos and one enitin in Taraca forts. Pershing estimates Taraca population at 100,000 and Lake Lanac district at 160,000, noting likely undercount. Four natives convicted of murdering three American marines at Olangapo and sentenced to death. Ladrono activity improves while Albay remains troubled but other districts settle into quiet.
Curtis Jett, accused of the Jackson murder of J B Marcum, was captured without bloodshed at 3 am Sunday and is jailed in Winchester. Sheriff McChord led a 7-man posse to Madison County, seized Jett at his mother’s home, he surrendered his pistol, and asked to be tried in Breathitt County. Jett, 28, pled for liberty, denounced his uncle Sammel Jett, and expects arraignment tomorrow before transfer to Jackson district. Colima Volcano remains violently eruptive near Tuxpan with lava flows and renewed blasts.
A bustling sale sheet lists broom prices, handkerchiefs, gloves, candies, school supplies, and fancy stationery. It advertises umbrellas, collars, shoes, hats, hosiery, shirts, etc. including seeds, tubers, and garden flower seeds with claims of quality and repeat customers.
May 11 reports say a box of dynamite left at a Cunard line dock sparked a debate among officials over a possible hoax or real threat. No explosion occurred, but warnings of potential loss of life prompted caution and investigation. Manila notices report Albert Roberts, cashier at the government ice plant, arrested for embezzlement with $4,900 missing. Cholera quarantine resumed for San Francisco transports as Luzon sees slight gains.
Advertisement from Tuz Haws Newgery Co in Rochester New York promotes low prices and liberal inducements for their goods. The readable text suggests a sales pitch with emphasis on affordability and deals.
An old advertisement extols Foley's Kidney Cure to filter impurities from blood, strengthen the system, and cure kidney and bladder diseases. It claims safe, reliable relief and notes availability from Smith & Winton and South & Winton. It warns of widespread kidney issues and urges inquiry for revelation.
Railroad agents advertise cheap round trip and one way colonist tickets to many western points including Idaho Montana Washington Oregon and British Columbia at about two thirds fare with May dates to California specials. Multiple offices in Evanaville Indiana Memphis Tennessee Chicago Illinois and other cities provide rates and contacts for the offers.
The Illinois Central Railroad offers round trip tickets from Evansville at 17.75 to cover travel to New Orleans for the American Medical Association meeting May 6 to 8, with sale from May 1 to May 13 and return by May 30. tickets must be deposited with a Joint Agent. G. P. A. Chicago and Memphis officials listed.
Round trip tickets priced at 2.00 are offered on the first and third Tuesdays of each month. The excursions travel to the West and Northwest including Montana Idaho Washington Oregon and Puget Sound.
California excursions offered with personally conducted tours on frequent weekly dates through Denver Colorado and Salt Lake City, featuring scenic route options and scheduled sleeper coach travel.
The Burlington Route promotes travel to Anderson Indiana for the Grand Army of the Republic State Encampment, May 12 to 14, 1903. Tickets from May 11 to 12 with return until May 15 are advertised, highlighting the line’s west and northwest reach and urging travelers to describe proposed trips for the least cost and best route.
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