02 Oct 1897
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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1897
Page
1
A Campaign stop route draws large enthusiastic audiences at railroad stations and towns. Voters respond to speeches by the candidate as supporters report strong interest and momentum.
Readable fragments describe a legend around Au Sable Forks centering on a river and a ruined bridge. A narrator recalls prior storms, threats to a county road, and a tale of a horse crossing a chasm where a bridge once stood. Residents recall authorities rebuilding a bridge and an old nuisance of the river.
Fragmentary lines describe a weak stock market in Washington and political infighting surrounding officers Cavanaugh and Reister. The piece mentions Indiana Democratic candidates, campaign plans, and possible shifts in leadership, with scattered references to public figures and political dynamics.
Official notice from Waimea dated Sept 99 reports the Japanese cruiser Banish cleared for Yi hoka ina and that immigration talks between the people of Hawai i and Japan are to be settled soon. The Hawaii government estimates a 100,000 pound ship tariff will be imposed to back the charter against Dole authorities as the Philadelphia prepares to return after the gunboat Whe tris orders.
Mrs Grace Mooney a well known former Washington resident dies at her Indianapolis home of heart disease aged seventy She lived at the corner of something and East Third streets until May 1896 She was highly respected and leaves four sons and two daughters in Indianapolis and two others in the city The funeral will be held from St Simon's church with arrangements not yet made
Fragmented OCR reads of a local page show rain discussion and Sunday preaching plans. Mentions include a Washington event, Ogden Kansas, and October 10 in a town near Lawrence. References to health and sowing amid unclear names and dates.
Local church notices announce appointments for Sunday School roles with Fr. Ly Wal laces Ans' Supt and Neea Rison listed among staff. Parish readers urged to attend and support the new program starting this week.
A brief social roundup reports visits by Osmen Epsom and family from Washington, Wade and Smith of Trainor county, and Mrs Tilda Meredith. Local residents attended a lecture at St Helea church and relation of Lota Osufon and Samuel returned home after a month visiting relatives in nearby counties.
A fragmentary local note lists people visiting and events in the township. Ragsdale returns to casting, Bertha Morgan visits, and several families spread across Louisville and St. Louis. A Bethel reading service is planned, and a Sunday School Rally Day plus a Sunday school convention are noted with times and locations in Pleasgot Hill and nearby townships.
Indiana Attorney General Ketcham reports confidence indictments will be issued for lynching conspirators in Versailles. Governor pledges protection to grand jury and prosecutors. officials seek to deter boycott or retaliation against those involved in the mob attack. The note describes high costs of a newspaper operation and editorial scope.
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