17 Oct 1896
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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1896
Page
1
Fitted to Your Hand and special values in wool dress goods offered by MacDougal & Co at Temple Court. The ad highlights new stock and affordable prices as this weak season proceeds.
Fragmented OCR text shows Democrats criticizing Bryan and free silver tactics. Reports claim speakers travel through towns from 350 to 800 miles to promote a “sound money” position while some towns refuse to be courted by campaign managers. Indiana and Illinois references suggest nationwide strategy without clear outcomes.
A lively Republican gathering led by M. S. Harriss and W. A. Velace drew a large audience at the Bogner House. Speakers praised sound money and endorsed the Gurdner Gordon candidate with a florid address, while the crowd reacted strongly to the remarks and rhetoric.
OCR text describes a chaotic shooting at a facility with multiple shots and a guard or witnesses, mentioning doors, entrance, and a suspect named Mr. Dulomon. Reading is partial and inconsistent, but indicates a violent incident with shots fired and a pursuit-like sequence.
A scrambled clipping reports a fire at Shalc Fire and Samp Pagers, with unclear details about the incident and involved parties. The fragment mentions the department and a starter from the event, noting misfires and confusion during the blaze.
A garbled early 20th century clipping discusses political debate around the Bryanite faction and the Democratic Party. It references congressional or executive shifts, a Brooklyn venue, and an emphasis on national debates about party leadership and policy. Names and exact figures are unclear due to damaged text.
A mangledOCR passage recounts veteran anger at pension policy and political manipulation. It references General Harvey, Bryan supporters, and calls for unity among veterans amid discussions of pensions and democratic influence. The text cites newspapers and figures like Tanner, Bryan, and Hrydy, amid a heated debate on government pensions.
A fragmentary historical piece discusses a Supreme Court decision and a local school resolution, noting political dynamics around a 1890 election and mentions of public figures and a community gathering. The garbled text references constitutional questions, temperance debates, and a Bryan era political context with voter counts and candidate names.
Fragmented report describes intraparty tensions among fusionists and Democrats, with leaders calling resignations and threats of withdrawal. Details mention local figures in Evansville area, labor issues, and disputed statements about saloon goods offers amid political turmoil.
Fragmentary OCR text describes a court case with multiple defendants and witnesses. It mentions cooperations, a verdict or judgment amount, and various individuals including Sherpherd, Morel, and Archuy, alongside places like Greenwood. The page is heavily garbled with missing and nonsensical segments.
Fragmented OCR notes outline Republican meetings and event dates across several towns with references to October events and markets. Mentions Rotlan and nearby locales, with brief, unclear lines about times and attendees.
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