26 May 1896
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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1896
Page
1
The piece discusses a divided Democratic stance on free silver ahead of the Chicago Convention, noting pressure from various factions and the impact on farmers and miners. It references figures like West, Diatetley, Belford, and local Indiana perspectives, highlighting the broader political climate and the party’s internal tensions.
Fragmentary OCR text describes a past event involving vendors from Cin sot ti and a Homa Pal store. Readable items mention onepatle and Mr. nil ct ied i ing. Details remain obscure due to garbled lines and missing context.
A detailed survey notes coal seams and mineral deposits in Washington County. It describes shale and fire clay beds near the river, shallow mines near Cabell Kaufmann No.4, and adjacent railroads enabling profitable extraction. The report also mentions mineral waters with therapeutic claims and local wells supplying brickmaking materials for future industrial use.
Fragmentary text describes a scene in which an individual is described as conspicuous on the street and a confrontation or incident occurred. The report mentions a deputy and a Friday timing with possible pursuit or arrest near a city location.
Readable bits show a court case or warrant involving a young man and officials. Mentions Washington Street cellar and Sunday night events with references to an attorney, copnany, and prisoners. Details are fragmentary and uncertain.
An incident near a heating saloon and opera house ends with Mick Fant narrowly dodging a knife attack as a man named Wibhel or similar flee trials, while a group of women and bystanders react and police are alerted at Morgan's area.
Fragmentary report notes funds raised by Sdbec eliry were misappropriated. A $15 amount was traced to a police heady ibs while the cork officers handled the case. Allegations include misuse against ex Patrolman John Re ay and others linked to Shoals area incidents on Thursday after noon.
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