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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1897
Page
2
A verbose old column outlines party strife in Ohio and Kentucky, chronicling editorials on Tamony and Bryan, a resignation of a park commissioner, and local reports from Raglvlsle and surrounding towns. It notes newspaper feuds, political insinuations, and shifts in leadership amid a thriving midwestern town scene with church, business, and personal life updates.
Washington report from the Indianapolis Sentinel notes the August 1897 exports at 70,400,264 with imports totaling 630,648,312 and a shift toward greater export strength. Eight months into the year show a large surplus over 1896, suggesting exports may surpass last year’s record. A wool import drop contributed to the import decline, while free imports reached 18,629,607.
An Indiana observer reports extreme drought across the state. Rivers fall, creeks dry, and springs fail as farmers haul water and dust chokes roads. Fallow fields, with wheat and corn setbacks, show wind and sun scorching crops while water tables plunge.
Professor Morley leads bids to erect a cubtee for the new college on Whison lands east of the ty. References to Referendum and local politics mix with notices of surgical success and family misfortunes. Electric Bitters praised for nerve and digestive benefits amid varied local chatter.
Thursday morning at Mine No 1 in Montgomery County a quarrel between Tom Walker and Art Lents led to blows and Walker stabbing Lents in the left side with a knife, injuring a rib. A large crowd gathered at Fanting were's for a musical event that evening and Rev. I. Matthews announced the Montgomery Monitor would become the Montgomery News.
Fragmentary OCR shows a brief note about a judge and arrest or hearing but lacks clear names, dates, or actions. Unable to determine events, parties, or jurisdiction from the provided lines.
Plans for a new schoolhouse in Plashville include a dedication ceremony on Saturday October 23 with a parade forming at the old town lot and proceeding to the school. Local officials and visiting dignitaries will attend as students and townspeople gather for a community program and a reception at night.
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