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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1897
Page
1
The fragment discusses A G A A G E T re election and mentions C Assory, Tom Taggart as Democratic governor candidate, and rumors about a union candidate for mayor. It references anti administration Democrats, healthful measures against hoodlums and a peculiar sense of government in the capital. The text notes New York interest and a drifting political atmosphere amid boodlers and dragont state votes.
Scattered garbled notes describe Ex Governor Bolas delivering an oration at Ge-He'g with references to bullion money and policy debate. The text lists symptoms, a fading plan, and unclear remarks about government rule and remedies.
Judge Hefton rules county treasurer terms unconstitutional and transfers control of the Davidson County office. Beary Aikman abdicates Tuesday, passing duties to successor John Wadsworth who appoints Roscoe as deputy while Aikman remains briefly until new officials assume work. Aikman is praised as a capable, friendly county officer.
An essay argues for the gold standard as essential to stable currency and honest economics. It denounces free silver advocates, asserts the natural law of supply and demand, and claims gold backing prevents inflation and moralizes finance. The piece links gold to national prosperity and warns against manipulating money values.
Circuit Court actions include overruled motions for new trials in the Paten case against B O Railway, damages awarded in the Peterson suit, and various references to judgments and continuances. The column quotes M A Lane on gold production, money demand, and the impact of gold on currency, noting global interest.
Readers debate how to handle begging and aid in cities with varied views. Some urge merciful help while others demand work or denial, proposing a street gang system to sort aid, and urging government guidance to resolve the issue.
Fragmentary note describes a plan to use flowers and perfume to produce vapor for scenting bottles. Mentions speculation about tobacco, wine spirits, and a volatile setup. The text includes garbled phrases about state laws and regional concerns.
OCR fragment discusses dangerous elements kept away and jail inmates possibly sent to work. Mentions E. Asserr and references to paying before work. Text is incomplete and difficult to interpret.
The Alportdsville items note Sigel Ren yeni moving to Knox County Veter Ham handling business in Washington Tuesday Audie Dil'ard fud J d lanely of Wash agton were herd Tavalay Dr O H McHittrick visited Plainville this week Mrs Mary Walls and daughter Lena visiting Crawford county At a Saturday sporting match Carisburg boys won the game Mortimer ill with typhoid fever Pro barber shop owner J P Gilley Next, town improvements like hidewalks work and shop moves including W W Ham moving repair shop A Saturday night phonograph event at Goodwin's hall and assorted social notes.
A fragmented parish or town column lists names such as Jane White who is ill and Mrs U B Schiveiy of Expans planning a sermon, plus mentions of a sprained ankle from a horse incident and a few relatives visiting. Several garbled phrases name towns, dates, and people with unclear relations.
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