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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1901
Page
6
A fragmented report discusses an infectious cattle ailment, its prevention by vaccination, and the rapid spread causing significant losses. It notes vaccination as a practical control, accessible from reliable sources, and mentions related medical anecdotes and product notes from the era.
Washington reports outline of a railroad restructure affecting the Bedford to Terre Haute line. Eldora would become the division hub replacing the current point, with freight focusing on Westport and passenger service shifting to Washington. Employees express dissatisfaction over the split and potential job impacts.
Ben Brown and Taras Breen listed as carriers for Route No 3 with McDonald, Barr township, appointed acting carrier. Three rural routes totaling sixty seven miles were established to start November. Traicor post office to discontinue, Glen Cumback star route to discontinue, replaced by rural carriers. Postmaster Sefrit praised for efforts.
A local chapter of the Brotherhood of Railroad Car Men has been organized in Washington under Organizer Nat C Eaton of St Louis. Charter members number forty four with plans to reach seventy five. Officers named include H Cook Chief Carman P W Clelements Bearding WL Porter Financial Frank Herrod Treasurer JA Hart Guide Jacob Pull Sentinel James McCullough Gardin Michaela Janeas Henry Oqaborn Matthew Downe and John B Barthol.
Fragmented OCR recounts a Black man named John Wims abducted from East Third and Rail streets, with Rev A Smith and others referenced. A shooting at Midway last night and a later incident near Ontario are noted, including a veteran’s parade mention and a fatal collation of events with unclear local names and dates.
Fragmentary obituaries note Miss Bell of NM who died in Louisville and Leo NM Richelle aged 33 died last night near a hospital. An unclear funeral plan mentions Ella Cochran and a burial in Missouri. The piece includes unrelated ad copy for tonic medicines and a line about Fred Pupston being captured by doctors.
The fragment mentions a person seeking expert advice for public good and a movement through headache and bladder issues. It notes procuring Doss Kieney Pills from a drug store and references Poan’s sand, with a plea to remember the name. The text is highly garbled and uncertain.
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