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Newspaper

Washington Gazette

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1905

Page

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Rumor Links Police Officer to Saloon Move

A circulating rumor suggests Emanuel Gates will resign from the police and take charge of the Globe hotel saloon. The plan reportedly includes relocating the saloon to face South Street with a secured horse, and Gates is noted as a long-time, respected officer who once ran in a Democratic sheriff’s race but lost to Milton Fitzgerald.

Emanuel Gates Hher'ule Globe Hotel Tames Bruner South Street Gates Miton Fitzgerald

Notes of Shops and Railroads Update

Machinists and shop staff are on vacation or returning from trips. George Durland Chas Meard Joho Finecey My DL Thayer Jobo Nolen Jie clzpaniek H O Byer Fiora A F Dor Jey Earl Stimeon J W Curran Tom Donahue travel and work across Flora Cincinnati and Springfield divisions with routine assignments and returns.

DL Thayer Flora Jobo Nolen Jie Clzpaniek

Workmen Regrade East Third Pavement Section

Workmen lay up asphalt on the north side of Daugherty Avenue at Third Street east side, regrading 150 feet and relaying the pavement due to long standing poor conditions.

Workmer East Third Daugherty

Ray Allen quits as director of The Kid Band

Ray Allen resigns as director of The Kid Band which organized last fall and is composed mainly of shop boys. The group now lacks leadership as it searches for a new director.

Ray Allen the Kid Shop Boys

Confusion in Amending Act Over Rabbit and Dove Closed Seasons

The article describes a drafting mix up in the public offenses law that leaves no penalty for violations of the rabbit closed season and renders the dove season penalties effectively invalid. Lawyers note the clause seems meaningless, and the error stems from attempting to insert a rabbit provision into the dove closed season. The resulting confusion questions enforcement of hunting limits.

Becaus Pat

Miss Halter Sues for 2000 Over Scalp Injury

Miss Josephine Halter, a factory worker, sues for 2000 alleging scalp torn off in accident at the plant. The article notes her age and claim of permanent facial disfigurement and cites involvement of the factory and employer.

Josephine Halter Miss Halter Miss Baker Ste

Roads in Poor Shape Say Carriers

Rural mail carriers report the roads on their routes are in poor condition this spring. They say good roads are essential to rural free delivery and that road supervisors should repair routes as far as practicable.

Knights of Columbus Initiate Twenty Candidates

The Knights of Columbus invited twenty candidates to join the organization with the first degree initiation held Wednesday at the lodge rooms. A second and third degrees will be conferred in a joint initiation to be held soon in Vincennes with local lodges involved.

Knights Oolumbus Locgootte Vincennes Tocal Lodg.a. Uo

Verdict for Defendant in $810,000 Alienation Suit

The Epox Circuit Court jury returned a verdict for the defendant in the $810,000 damage suit by John Allen against his father-in-law over alleged alienation of his wife’s affections. The trial took place Thursday.

John Allen Epox Tr Defendart

Infant Gibson Dies. Burial Held at Oak Grove Cemetery

The infant child of Mr and Mrs Julie W Gibson died last night at the Home of its parents northwest of the city. Burial was held this afternoon at Oak Grove Cemetery.

Julie W. Gibson Pareda Oak Grove

John Chaney Earns Praise From Colleagues

In a May dipper note the Second District congressman John Chaney is hailed as a friend of the old soldiers and as a fair, judicial official who carefully considers pension claims before presenting them to the Interior Department. Officials from the Pension Bureau and Interior confirm his prudent handling of appeals.

John C. Chaney Prdde Rush Persion Bureau Ad Department Af Interior Stanly Stelary Intérior Miiville W. Miller

Washout at Moore's Sill delays B and O tracks

Two washouts last night on the B and O tracks near Moore's Sill, about 130 miles east, due to heavy rains. Track sections swept away, workmen repaired the line. passenger trains delayed up to eight hours with a 5 AM clearance for limited service.

Hoor ‘Lil Here

Annual sermon by M E colored minister planned

A notice notes that a sermon will be held at an unspecified location by the M. E. colored minister. The brief mentions Ving noes and other places as part of the context.

M. E

It’s Up To The Girl A Man’s Encounters

A Louisville visitor Miss Grace Acting arrives to spend weeks with friends and relatives in the city as debate over social conduct continues.

Grace Louisville

Hardware and Furniture Stock Sale at Elnora

A company led by Thomas Nugent and Thomas Taylor with John Eda and H A Foglesont of Elnora buys the hardware and furniture stock of O G Coen at Elnora. The stock valued around £1500. The new business may be run by Messrs Taylor and Foglozong, experienced hirdwire men.

Thomas Nugent Thia Guy Thomas Taylor John H. A. Foglesont Elnora O. G. Coen Messrs Taylor and Foglozong

Strike ends in Barr township workers return to work

The Barr township strike ends as the strikers and the company settle their differences. Teamsters will resume work Saturday morning after agreeing to wage and board terms. They had been asking fifteen cents an hour and accepted twenty dollars a month straight time plus board or thirty two dollars monthly.

Barr Township

Euchre party and dance at Masonic hall a success

The Indica of St Marys church hosted a euchre party and dance at the Masonic hall. The hall was full, prizes were won by Meg Jacob Beitman and Mrs W P Bippe, with Ming Swope of Louisville as唯一 out of town guest. A luncheon at five oclock capped the event.

Tha Masonic Hall St. Mary’s Church Misa Tillie Gors Euchra Chib Rouhiday East Walnut Street Meg Jacob Beitman

Brothers Indicted on Two Charges at Court

Roy, known as a local resident, was indicted this morning on two counts at the courthouse one for carrying concealed weapons and the other for intoxication. He posted bond for his appearance.

Roy, Soos Court House Bond

Hugh Faith's Horse Disappears From Owner

A horse belonging to Hugh Faith vanished this afternoon and, as we go to press, no trace of the animal has been found.

Hugh Faith

Dots and Dashes Notes At Bloomington Trip

Deputy postmaster W B Allen takes four days off as Mrs W F Axtell and two others plan a visit to Bloomington to see Miss Josephine Axtell. Miss Elia Joseph travels from Washington to Vincennes for home. A west end dog is reported mad by sanitary officer James Bolia k. The Mandabac daughter of Threat End is sick with diphtheria. A canal commission letter relates to civil service matters and Creagen hints at later action.

Central Illinois Railway Branch Survey Plans Extension

Surveyors map a new Central Railway branch from Parke county through Posey Gibson and Pike to connect with Indianapolis route. Proposed line would serve Brille Princeton and Petersburg as a connecting bill to access rich coal pockets and timber belts, with construction after Indiana line completion.

Central Railway Parkie “Switch Posey County North Posey Gibson Fike O Connact Brille Princeton Petersburg T Ks

Old Soldier Leaves for West in View of Health

Andrew J. White, Civil War veteran, departs for the west seeking better health. His family plans to remain, with White hoping to return in time for the city election. Louisa leaves for home after visiting friends and relatives in the western end.

Andrew J. “White West White Fen Misa Tomeraig Louisa

Reunion of Yanko Spanko Veterans in Pribeetoy

A reunion of Spanish American War veterans will be held at Pribeetoy Friday. Expected attendees include Capt. E. Ross Smith of the city, Coronel McGey, Captain Coulter, and Lieutenant Crasia of Vlad oennes.

Pribeetoy E.ross Smith Othie City Coronel McGey Coulter Crasia of Vlad Oennes

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