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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1902
Page
6
The fragmentary report sketches a stalled inquiry with unnamed individuals and unclear motives. Officials hint at limited progress and possible delays as observers note a lack of concrete actions or decisive outcomes.
A terse note from a local desk reports a powder incident triggering alarms and a guarded investigation. Authorities cordon off areas while residents await official updates on potential hazards and safety measures.
The document outlines a Republican meeting in Indiana for delegate selection in the 8th district with venues in Peru, Indiana, and a slate of candidates and officials. It references county council districts and names several local figures and terms related to the upcoming convention.
Fragmented text from a police investigation report detailing an alleged crime, officer actions, and court references. The legible portions mention a suspect Padgett, a hotel incident, removal of residence, and references to investigation and authorities. The rest is garbled OCR with multiple transcription errors.
The note page mentions Padgett a state candidate and seeks support from Democrats before the convention. It lists Padgett as a Davis county attorney and notes potential nomination. The item also references Prof W Pearson lecturing on Bible uses at Grand Opera House and a bicycle accident in Orleans with injury to Howard Dg, who is praised for honesty.
Attorneys for Buck Wheeler press for a June 3 motion in the supreme court to rehear the case after a lower court ruling upheld a death sentence. The delay comes between filing the motion and the execution date as the state maintains the verdict.
Scattered text describes a fatal industrial accident where a worker’s body was drawn into a machine and a related incident involving a boy near a pond. Mentions names like Charles Craig Harey and a daughter, plus a possible suicide note or gun incident. Details are incomplete and garbled.
Fragmented text reports on Indiana Democratic county and state activity. Mentions figures such as Miers and Davis, convention plans in Indianapolis, and party platform discussions ahead of a state convention. Notes public clashes over endorsements and outlook for the party's slate.
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