19 Oct 1897
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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1897
Page
1
A chaotic Evansville scene centers on an alleged affair and a second offense linked to a young woman named Lemond. Patrols, claims, and a possible pregnancy complicate inquiries as authorities press for details while the accused remains at large. A separate incident notes a glass injury at a street fair setup in Mattoon amid a large attendance and an auctioneer's role at Loeb's.
A Worthington area populist gathering and a county meeting were held, with Sanford Patterson urged to call a district-wide session but later postponed. The report notes absentee representation, past efforts to unite the district, and local civic notices including church events, contracts, and cemetery appointments.
A deadly disaster at a Cincinnati theatre killed several people and injured many as a wooden domed roof and supporting trusses collapsed. Investigators found rotten timbers, rusted nails, and defective construction to blame, with victims identified and a long list of injured individuals reported.
Fragmented notes discuss Populist actions in Grigan district and price trends for silver. The piece references a labor and social critique, mentioning tramps, civic philanthropy, and industrial arrangements as factors shaping unemployment and poverty.
The readable text provides no coherent facts or named entities. no clear action, place, or participants are identifiable.
An unclear clipping notes a money related incident involving a 71 year old woman identified as Mrs. E d VanDaze of 121 M tba Avenue. The text is garbled with scattered place names and stray phrases, making the precise event hard to determine.
Alonzo Roach and Bill Pierce, sworn enemies, fired on each other in a late night confrontation near Bedford. Roach killed Pierce with multiple shots. Pierce returned fire, injuring Homer Pier and others. Pierce died minutes later. Roach is in jail awaiting trial after self defense claim.
Clad Geare a citizen of Mancovia near Marlins Ind returned a pension of about 360 in back payments to the U S Pension Bureau. He had previously declined to apply for the pension but later sought relief as his health faltered and age advanced.
Edward Langtry, husband of actress Lily Langtry, reportedly lost his mind after an incident in Chester. He wandered in the vicinity as police and bystanders pursued signs of a medical condition and possible danger to others.
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