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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1897
Page
2
The Evansville Courier faces criticism for alleging nonpartisan control of Indiana benevolent institutions. Critics argue Democrats have controlled all four hospitals for the insane for a decade, with superintendents chosen from party ranks. The piece questions fair partisan division in appointing officials.
A fragment discusses labor and local contractor hiring, opposing out of town bidders, and supporting home labor. It references Washington builders, a Chicago Inter Ocean note, and concerns about labor exclusion tied to contracts. Mentions Indianapolis Journal and Vincennes high school, with various local figures and businesses cited in passing.
A spectacular Woolley gas well flare in Petersburg drew about five thousand spectators from Jasper Evanville Winslow Oakland City Wahington Burnville and surrounding areas. The crowd packed the grounds and river steamer carried extensionists while experts confirm reports of rich deposits and plans to drill more wells near Petersburg securing hopes of wealth.
The highest honors go to Linda Purcell with 99.92 under Miss Myers at the public school. Helen Shirley earned second with 99.88 under Miss Cook. Lizzie Purcell posted 00.17 with Mrs. Shirley as teacher.
State National Bank of Logansport was closed by national examiner Geo. Caldwell of Detroit. The Monticello State Bank also closed due to the Logansport failure. A public excursion to St. Louis is advertised for Sunday May 28 1897 with a round trip fare of one dollar from Washington via the B and O Railroad.
Fragmented OCR text outlines a political resolution discussion referencing relief for citizens and assistance funds. It mentions president, immediate action, a consular reference, and a proposed $50,000 allocation. Details are unclear due to garbled wording.
Newspaper fragment reports plans for a Peters burg trip with excursions from both Washington and Putersburg. Trains depart at 5 pm with round trip fare around 5 cents. Organizers include C. C Moore and George Hunter, promoting a May 27 event.
A historical ad fragment promotes fastest freight service and travel information for the Mobile and Ohio Railroad. It lists routes including Sand Florids Havana Mexico Central South, and names W. B Rowland, J. G Mann, and EE Pospy as officials and agents in St Louis and Mobile.
A historic rail advertisement outlines the Southern Railway route from St. Louis to Chicago and Asheville North Carolina with sleepers and various ticket types. The prose celebrates the land and climate, praising health pleasure and prosperity of travel. It mentions trains through Sleepers from St Louis via Southern Railway and notes companies and names in promotional tone.
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