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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1901
Page
4
Fragmentary OCR shows a Washington Indiana newspaper item with address at East Third Street and a telephone number. Mentions subscription rates, post office entry as second class and various terms, plus a family visit to High Rock.
Local briefs report baptisms at Union church and Sunday visits by residents from Washington Sugarladds Springfield and Plainville. Mentions of farm work sowing and a shredder purchase, plus visits by Ephraim Keith and others. The ladies missionary society meets weekly and several locals host relatives while others travel to Fair Ground events.
The Alfordsville column lists numerous residents traveling and visiting relatives in Washington Indianapolis and other towns. It mentions Miss Lillie B and Miss Zula Raj in various placements and notes an accident at a planing mill injuring a worker.
A muddled report describes a social gathering with guests lingering over food, music, and dancing. Attendees, including several locals, enjoyed a longer evening with talk of plans and reminiscences.
Fragmented OCR describes Belar and soldiers near Parryville with references to battle, shells, and a company reunion. Mentions Grok W a pier Ike Eyepi and Indiana as scattered names. The text is garbled but hints at a historical military context and unit members reuniting after years.
A fragmented roundup notes the death of Dre Burroughs after a railroad accident near Fairfield Connecticut. It also records a massive Hammond Packing Co fire in Hammond Indiana destroying buildings and livestock facilities. Other items cover church anniversary in Goshen Indiana, a child burn case in Goshen, a deadly dress fire in Valparaiso, and a murder trial in Teigh Fort Wayne.
Fragmented notes reflect editorial pages discussing Roosevelt and McKinley era politics. Mentions Republican and Democratic splits, reciprocity trade ideas, Goebel case tensions, and general party enthusiasm shaping public opinion. Mentions Goebel and Tammany influence with national and international trade references.
The Japanese Marquis Nilois syuke arrives in Washington from Sept of Government. He is greeted by Japanese Minister May Takahira and escorted to the Arlington hotel. He will stay in the city and attend formal events and receptions during his visit.
Fragmentary text notes changes in command and appointments amid a crisis. It mentions General Ford, Buller, General French, and shifts to half pay or new posts, with implications for allied leadership in a troubled theater. Sources hint at political tensions and calls to service across locations including Kansas City and Manila.
A flurry of short notes lists residents and visitors in the Elnora Shoals area and nearby towns. Names such as Jackson, Evansville, Indianapolis, Vincennes, Petersburg, Bedford, Louisville, and Terre Haute appear as people travel for business or to visit relatives.
Friday events in Princeton include family visits from the Wagsway and Frei nbert groups, renewed health for Mrs. Win. Lunsford, and Mrs. We Fivkey’s daughter Pearl. Rev Shaw returned from meetings and plans for Edith Horrall’s sixteenth birthday were shared, with neighbors gathering Saturday to play games and share gifts.
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