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Newspaper

Washington Gazette

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1901

Page

2

Foot Ease and cures in old time ads

A collage of old ads touts Allen’s Foot-Ease for shoe comfort and bunion relief, Ely’s Cream Balm for catarrh, Dr. Wood’s Norway Pine Syrup for coughs, Union Savings and Loan opening a new stock series, coal and wood prices, Bucklen’s Arnica for ulcers, and Electric Bitters as a kidney and stomach remedy. Garbled names and dates appear, with notices of local businesses and medical remedies.

Allen Allen S. Oltsted le Roy N.Y Dr. Wood

Public Roads Improvement Plan Drafted by Business Men's Association

The Business Men's Association met to discuss road improvements. A five member committee including Capt. J. A. Palmer and Henry Wolcher will map a 25 mile route for a vote by residents. Planned upgrades cover several county roads with specific mileages and distribution among local routes. The committee reports next Tuesday and a petition will be filed with commissioners.

Business Men’s Association J. A. Palmer A F. Cabel Henry Wolcher James Porter Likens Littell Chelsea Bedford Plainville Sugarland Apraw Petersburg Portersville Troy Maysville Oak Grove

Novelty Cigar Company absorbs Theele factory here

The Novelty Cigar Company has absorbed the Theele factory in this city. Output from the factory will be increased as a result of the acquisition and expansion plans.

Novelty Cigar ‘Company Theele

Miner William Hail Dies From Scald Injuries

Coroner investigates death of coal miner William Hail who died after scald injuries suffered about two months earlier. Inquest details pending.

The Machinists Strike Standoff Deepens in City News

No new developments in the machinists strike emerge as talks continue after wage demands. William Hall, a coal miner from England, died from scald injuries linked to an incident near Wolpert's saloon amid ongoing coroner inquiries. The labor dispute centers on pay raises to twenty-eight cents an hour versus offers around twenty-six, with union meetings debating a possible strike.

William ‘Hall Wolpert Trainor Hall East Second Streets Anhour Jordan Walters West End Holder Daniel Hughes Maud Sanger C. E. Trainor Graham Sanford England St. Marys Church St. Johns Cemetery Chillicothe Cincinnati International Association of Machinists

Memorial and Decoration Day observance plan by G A R post

The G A R post outlines Memorial and Decoration Day events. On Sunday May 26 members meet at Masonic hall at 2 pm to march to First M E Church for Rev E A Campbell memorial sermon. Thursday at 1 pm members, led by Citizens Band, proceed to Oak Grove cemetery to place flowers on Braves of the Nation s Road, Ezra Mattingly to speak, J M Black quartet to provide music, militia to fire National salute. A Pennsylvania tramp death in a bath after admission to a poor house is reported.

G. A. R. Post Post Masonic Hall M. E E. A. Campbell Power House Oak Grove Cemetery Ezra Mattingly J. M. Black

Pleasant Surprise Marks 77th Birthday of Mrs Hollingsworth

Mrs Rosella Hollingsworth enjoyed a pleasant surprise Tuesday for her seventy seventh birthday. A large gathering of friends and relatives attended with well filled baskets and many useful presents. All departed wishing her many more such happy events.

Rosella Hollingsworth Hollingsworth Uae

Savannah preacher warns of earth’s half mile crust

The Rev. Sam Jones declares in Savannah, Georgia that the earth’s crust is only half a mile thick and hell lies beneath. Checks across towns show his claim reflects poor geology and sensational theology, as noted by Terre Haute Express.

Sam Jones Savannah Hell Jones Terre Haute Express

No New Developments in B O S W Strike

Monday's Daily reports no new developments in the B O S W Officials and machinists dispute. Machinists and helpers formed a strike over wage demands, offering a 1 cent raise to machinists and helpers, with overtime rules and holiday pay. Over 100 involved, few working in shops, boiler makers to vote Tuesday on joining.

Round House Round

Machinists and blacksmiths split over Cincinnati talks

The committee from Chillicothe planned to meet Cincinnati officials Tuesday. They will depart tonight with Master Mechanic Hair. Blacksmiths notified that they would not join the machinists until their demands are settled. President F. D. Hoddinott said Chillicothe had no official information and the machinists there likely had not quit.

Supt Fritch John Hair Hair Cincinnati Mitted Chillicothe Mechanic F. D. Hoddinott

Washington City May 17 1901 McKinley abandons trip illness of Mrs McKinley

President McKinley cancels the rest of his voyage due to Mrs. McKinley illness and returns to Washington when doctors deem it safe. Cabinet members express sympathy as Secretary Root orders War Department clerks reduced on a peace basis. Ohio Republicans deny misrepresentation of Gov Nash amid debate over the Cincinnati prize fight.

Tue Gazette Washington McKinley Long Colorado Springs Gage Root War Department Philippines Ohio Gov. Nash W.O. Telford Colrave Gov Nash Cincinnati Govenor Hamilton County

Ohio Governor Nash Quiet and Modest Leader

Accounts in Ohio dispute claims that Nash was offended by California attention. Observers describe him as unassuming, averse to ceremonies, and unlikely to complain when President McKinley drew public focus away. The governor’s restraint is noted by those who know him.

Ohio Nash California Teis McKinley

Champlain’s Stomach and Liver Tablets claim relief for biliousness

Biliousness is described as a digestive disturbance with stomach debility, liver weakness, and bowel constipation. The ad states Champlain’s Stomach and Liver Tablets ease stomach distress, restore appetite, and tone the liver and bowels, encouraging readers to buy at Mitchells Pharmacy.

Champerlain Mitchells Pharmacy

She's Learning Mrs Carrie Nation seeks women jurors

Mrs Nation says she wants women on the next jury to try her and hints she may learn that people do not always grant what they desire. The remark comes amid ongoing legal activity and public scrutiny surrounding the temperance advocate.

Carrie Nation

Fought for His Life and Lived to Tell the Cure

Wyandotte Michigan resident J. T. Weather wax recounts his family losses to consumption and pneumonia. He credits Dr King’s New Discovery for his recovery after an obstinate cough and severe lung trouble. The ad promotes trial bottles free and guaranteed bottles at 60 cents and one dollar via J N Jones.

Burnett Mann Levanna J. N. Jones J. T. Weatherwax Wyandotte Mich N, Jones

Steeple Jack Williams Killed by Streetcar in Cleveland

The famed climber Williams of Cleveland Ohio, known for laughing at danger atop city spires, was killed by a streetcar yesterday. A reflective observer notes that even reckless bravado can end in death, likening it to danger from everyday risks such as greens apples and heart disease.

Williams Cleveland

Indian Chief Monetzuma Bootsman in Philadelphia

An Indian Chief named Montezuma, eldest son of Sitting Bull, lives as a prosperous bootblack in Philadelphia with his wife Winonah. In the Quaker City they are known as Mr and Mrs Harry Parker. He is a Carlisle graduate and has saved money to own a pretty home.

Montezuma Sitting Bull Philadelphia Winonah Quaker City Harry Parker Indian Cops Carlisle

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