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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1897
Page
2
A fragmented report from the Oak City prize ring contest notes broad advertising price notes and campaign commentary. It discusses populism, silver vs gold standards, and critique of politicians including Ms. Mi ers and Cap Walker, with references to the Chicago convention and the Advertiser.
The British government rejects the American silver envoys proposals, ending all hope for international bimetallism. The Times-Herald states the outcome was foretold, and the mission, though costly, was a necessary fulfillment of the St. Louis pledges. President McKinley now faces other duties from the same platform.
Fragmented text describes political forecasts and campaign activity including Bryan’s speech in New York and visits to Kentucky and Idaho. Mentions increased confidence among supporters and an implied pledge of action by the United States on various policy questions.
The Montgomery News criticizes Democratic policy and the silver issue, arguing reform outruns county and state offices. It blasts Populists and warns against monetary schemes aimed at votes, urging continued teaching of monetary redemption truths.
Fragmentary notes mix political talk on the Wabash referendum with local rumor about Knox county. The item cites a string of garbled names and events, mentions a financier named Taggart and silver policy, and includes a tragic train incident involving a mother and dying child in Cincinnati.
Week ending Wednesday October 1807 reports transfers of property among many individuals and couples including Wm Charten to Allen Dougbe, George Wittenmeyer to Garten, Ww Bradley to Wm Beckett, and John Hawkins to Josaph Cabeletal, with various lots, tracts, and adt descriptions. totals show multiple payments and deeds in the week’s real estate record.
A fragmented verse memorial echoes reverence for Charles A Dans with a plea for a simple epitaph. The lines loop through blessings and humor, invoking a lifelong reader’s wish to be remembered by a straight English epitaph that honors the best and brightest from The New York Sun.
Refined notices list four events for the Cumberland Presbyterian Lecture Course to benefit the new church. Highlights include Montaville Flowers in Victor Hugo’s Sea Miserables, Alton Packard Chalk Talk, and Jodidda University Greek Club with sixteen members. A concert featuring WB Tomlingon is set for Friday week. season tickets are sold by local canvassers.
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