30 Nov 1897
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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1897
Page
1
A retailer touts wholesale dress goods at strong cuts to attract buyers. The ad highlights fur rugs and a mix of garments, including cloaks, suits, table linens, and mitts priced to move. Also mentions Dr Warner’s Platinum Dresses sold elsewhere at higher prices.
garbled text with fragmented phrases about a president and a white something on a road. contains no clear events, names, places, or dates. cannot determine a coherent news item from the readable content.
The piece surveys discussions on the gold standard, congressional actions, and economic outlooks. It notes moves by Treasury figures, potential Mexico trip by Bryan, and international interest in currency policy, with references to lobby groups, trade data, and fiscal plans.
A group of four colored coal miners from Cable & Company’s Yo.D mine, Louie Hawking John Jarrett Walter Finch and William Huff, were jailed Saturday night for carrying weapons and causing a disturbance on Main Street. Police say threats were made against white riders, with reports of a mob roaming town. A trial before Squire Foster is planned. bonds posted, and additional arrests noted as officials pursue full story details.
A fragmented report describes trading moves on the Board of Trade with January futures advancing before slipping. The text notes a rise from 9642 to 91 and a quick sellback to 97 7 8 and closing around 89 cents in the digitized record.
Jockey af Makes a remarkable comeback rider at the Lon don meeting on November 27 with several top finishes. The day features a standout win in the tubewell handicap plate with Leigh’s bay colt over 13 rivals, and Cooper’s La Savers secures a notable win in the welter weigh event. Early results highlight Regns in the November Handicap as a strong finisher, with ongoing hopes for the 19th District station in Indiana.
Elizabeth Tranter, wife of the late William Tranter, dies at seventy seven after long illness. She and her family, including ten children, lived around Mason and Daviess counties with ties to Waynesfield and the Baptist church. Her death ends a long life marked by family, faith, and community ties.
The paper reports two divorce petitions. Walter G Smoot seeks separation from Flora Belt Smoot citing abandonment and cruelty. Charles Neidig faces similar claims from Beatrice Neidig alleging beating and threats. divorce requested on grounds of separation and misconduct.
Miss Jonnie Fé, socialite daughter of an Indiana heiress, dies in Phoenix Arizona. The report notes the well known New York and Phoenix social circles and mentions Miss Fay as a figure in the city’s society.
The readable text hints at a jewelry shop listing new fixtures and stock including a large handsome assortment. The fragment references Valsten, Joppen, and Gis with unclear context and minimal readable detail.
Fragmentary OCR text shows a meandering line about a di chalet or similar item and an 18 bore paperified note. Readers should expect missing context and dates. The readable bits point to a legal style notice or classified fragment with no clear names or events.
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