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Newspaper

Washington Gazette

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 09, 1903

Page

5

Blaze Levelled Warehouse and Livery Barn Destroyed by Fire

A large fire destroyed the V ware house and livery barn owned by James H. Fanning and nearby structures in a block. Gasoline explosions and an incendiary origin are suspected, with extensive losses including a salt house, farm implements, and multiple saloons. Firefighters and citizens battled the blaze but could not save most buildings, though several owners plan to rebuild.

James H. Fanning Gore Ware Mr. Realy C. W. Slinkard John Fanning Slinkard McDonald Swift Linkard Nelson Morris Paltry Company Arbich George Drew Maurice Healy Ifr James Fanning Mainet Comsata Maineatreat Fliat John Lecketts Morton McPherson Lyman Cartipo J. . Conroy Jamies R. Bradley Jobn Healy Lundrigan i Citizae Gceng Joe At Firs Department Ita Pera Hous Oliver, Waller Everal Sheea Chieves Los Inghrance Pouter, CO Bradley Lover John Healey Marie McCloskey Montmery Daa de Weim agCe Montgomary Wing Co Wes Slinkard le Anning Eodall Putea Allary Tl Son Morris Olver Wilker Feaurice Healy George Brown Joseph Chevers Damag Srnaaurice Healy Beckett James H. Fanning Stal Ilding Tagurancs Healy Gaton McPherson Theo

Fragmentary ad copy yields rough fashion claims

A garbled OCR fragment discusses tailoring and suitability of suits. It mentions quality, prices, and a merchant or tailor offering a suit that may not fit, with scattered phrases about care, payment, silk, and prior drinking. The readable content is inconsistent and lacks a clear event or proper names.

Adel Skot

Jurors Chosen for October Term of Court

Jury commissioners Albion and McCarty select grand and petit jurors for the October term. Grand jurors include W L Brown Joseph Browning James Witsman B Ritter Wm Mekati and John W Nugent. Petit jurors list Charles Mab Dayton George Bogard George Critchlow Jot Buren Arvin Dittomore Hamon Wo Florian McCord Carlin Michael Jonf Harrison James Steen Raney Veale and others. The term is expected to be busy with many important docket items.

Albion John W. McCarty Harris Andries Hich W. L. Brown Township Joseph Browning James ¥. Witsman Steele Iib. Ritter Elmore Wm. Mekati Steale John W. Nugent Hine Hine : “the Petit Madison Township Dayton Washington George Bogard George Critchlow Veale

High School Notes: New International Di Were Placed

A brief note in the high school section mentions new International di being placed in the high school. The item highlights school updates without further context or dates.

New International

Church and community notes from a rural county page

A garbled church column reports on Rev Theodote F Swittis of Princeton K church and his flock, a canned factory fundraiser, and local residents. It mentions Rosego Ge Hatt, DePauw Pyowara school, and burial plans for county treasurer elect H O ruelove bi, with references to Albion Horrall and shifting duties.

Theodote F . Swittis J J. Princeton Vin Billboinier Iernis DePauw Pyowara School Fsick illiam'Cain State Street O. P Ruelove Cave Love Albion Horrall

Armed Insane Man Fires At President Roosevelt

An insane man attempted to approach President Roosevelt at the White House today. Officers Cissell and Elliott fought the man for control, disarmed him, and both officers were wounded and taken to hospital. The assailant gave the name Elliott and claimed Minneapolis as his home.

Minneapolis Tax Gazertte Wasuixcay White ‘House Elliott Roosevelt Cis Isell Tos Hospital Gage

Purcell Addresses Labor Meeting on Union Labor

Geo W Purcell of Terre Haute spoke at a miners meeting held Sunday afternoon at the Minera ball. The gathering heard a report from a committee that met with P B Brooks and a merchant about employing union labor at Brooks factory. No major action was taken. The central union may formally decide on the neutral labor union plan once a CrespiEA completes.

Minera Ball Geo. W. Purcell Terre Me Nine Oilerscutive Committee Brooks

May Build Homes At Montgomery For Washington

Coal miners face poor railroad accommodations in Washington causing delays home after shifts. Efforts seek better transport by adding nightly coach service to Montgomery for about one hundred families, pending railroad improvements and scheduling fixes.

Montgomery Washington Les Nat

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