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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1903
Page
4
Fragmentary notes indicate discussion of a potential merger between two local entities including Sentinel and a plan to buy papers. Reports mention Jeffersonville, Governor Durbin, and proposed funding of 300,000 dollars for equipment. The text is incomplete and unreliably worded.
Gov Hunt returns from Ponce after a Socialist mob clash on the plaza. Prisoners, including anarchist Conde, are convicted and sentenced to six months. Americans condemn black and red flags and the desecration of the American flag. Police dispersed the mob after clashes with socialists defending their order.
Indiana World’s Fair commission met in St Louis and set September 15 as Indiana Day at the exposition. The Indiana Building is under construction and expected to finish in 40 to 60 days. A trolley ride and banquet were held, with next meeting set for October 22 in Marion. Also noted is President Roosevelt’s remarks at the Sherman statue unveiling and a Tilth Jury deliberation in a separate trial as closing arguments concluded.
Archives show a mixed market tone as of Oct 14 at Indianapolis Grain and at-Wagon with notes on provisions and livestock. Reports mention favorable impressions from a plan involving refugees and Macedonian repatriation, alongside local government moves to release reserves and promises of aid for homesteads. Damage assessments from floods in New York and Paterson tally losses around $2,000,000, with factory impacts. General Hamilton and other officers visited Gettysburg battlefield, while Columbus Indiana warns against law violations in the closed season.
Supreme Court affirms Jackson Circuit Court decision in a damage case over two crane injuries. railroad company not liable when workers operate machinery and place blame on fellow employees. Section notes crop reports including pecan and hickory yields. local events list Christian Endeavor meeting and social at Myrtle Britteau Johnson home. obituaries for China Kennedy and author Richard Savage. Roxie Graham dies in Bloomer field home.
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