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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1903
Page
6
Fragmented OCR fragment refers to assault charges and the prosecuting attorney's hesitation to pursue the case. It discusses the witness credibility and questions why the prosecutor Padgett would or would not move forward. The text hints at delays and strategic considerations in prosecution.
A garbled collection of editorials and notices discusses Tom Taggart’s mayoral bid in Indianapolis, political rivals, court cases, and national issues. It references Terre Haute, Bloomfield, Detroi, and New Albany with varied editorial opinions on governance, justice, and accountability.
Fragmentary notes describe a young man with backache linked to a patient’s confusion about a disease. The text mentions seeking ease and cure but remains garbled with missing details and nonsensical phrases.
A disorderly incident ends in a fatal shooting as Padgett confronts Dave over revolver threats. Eyewitnesses describe a struggle on the steps and in the yard before authorities arrest Padgett and take him into custody.
The article discusses a fatal incident involving Padgett and his son in Indiana. The elder Padgett is a renowned criminal lawyer active in local Democratic politics. The son, about 23, recently returned from George, attended law school, and served as deputy prosecutor in his uncle's office.
Deputy prosecutor Padgett plans to plead guilty to carrying a concealed weapon. Chief Geyer and Prosecuting Attorney Padgett announce no further investigations. Padgett to be fined about ten dollars. The case sparks debate on local court fairness and treatment of young offenders.
The article notes a record wheat yield with an estimated 411 million bushels, 2 million more than last year, and predicts a crop near 80 million in April. It cites average ten year yields around 1600,010,000 bushels and mentions 156,629,73 bushels at one point.
An assortment of testimonials and product pitches reference Foley’s Kidney Cure, Dr Thomas Electric Oil, Ely Dream Balm, and other patent medicines. The text touts kidney and lung benefits, warning against disease while urging purchases from local druggists and merchants.
The Daviess County court in June Term 1903 sets a hearing for Asel Colbert to sell real estate of Saint Polliver Colbert deceased to pay debts. The hearing is scheduled for Tuesday, June 23, 1903, at Whington with witnesses and seal of court. The administrator Pallivah Cathaet Aa is named and the estate is noted as solvent. attorneys Connert Ferxan & Miprivazy 7 Agri ri represent the case.
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