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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1906
Page
1
The report notes a spot within the initial democracy speech in Brazil. Details remain limited but the event centers on political discourse and expressions within the Brazilian context.
The article recounts William Jennings Bryan touring Indiana by rail and on foot from Terre Haute to Sullivan Bedford and Lopez to Loogootee and Vincennes. It notes his address from a court house stand decorated in party colors and preserves details of the crowd, weather, and reception as he criticized Democratic leadership and discussed railroad policy and Roosevelt era politics.
Governor Hpply in a Spiceland speech praises Charles W. Fairbanks as a fit successor to William McKinley and Theodore Roosevelt. He argues Fairbanks has character breadth of statesmanship and public service that qualify him for the presidency and for the great trust of the office.
An incomplete fragment mentions Vincennes and James W Ogden of this city. The snippet provides no clear event, date, or action to establish a full article summary.
John W. Kern spoke for about an hour near the courthouse lawn after arriving at 11 40 and was introduced by Eph Inman. A Citizens band performed from Third and Main to the Hyatt house. Kern criticized Governor Hanly with little crowd enthusiasm.
An automobile owned by J. W. Hambrick collided with a horse at Barnett's stable last week. Hambrick attempted to move the car between stalls on the west side when the horse kicked the back of the vehicle, injuring the woodwork in a rain of blows driven by the horses and machine noises.
Memorial services for Timothy Lybane, a victim of the Huron wreck, were held Sunday evening by the Knights of Columbus at the Masonic Hall. The program included opening remarks by Grand Knight A J Padgett, a vocal solo by Miss May Lybane with Miss Cottle Walsh as accompanist, a roll call, address by M Burke, questions, prayer by Rev. Father Garrity, and adjournment.
Under minister M Thomason supervision preparations are made to raise the submarine Latin which sank during a harbor test at Bizerta Tunis. Divers visible through the hatch window report two dead aboard with arms interlocked, pending recovery due to current position.
Reports from Letéher county Kentucky warn of another Brown faction feud outbreak as both sides stockpile weapons and watch each other. One Brown member wounded a man from the opposing faction and the sheriff moves to halt trouble by making prompt arrests.
Robert Clarke a black man from Kansas City was lynched by 300 masked men from a telegraph pole near the Luce dale depot of the Mobile Jackson and Kansas City railroad early Sunday after being spirited from Jackson county jail.
Three trainmen died when the Mountain Central timber line engine and five cars left the track near Gampton Sunday. Engineers and a conductor were crushed under the engine, with others injured.
Walter O’Dell twelve year old son of William O’Dell barber owner at Grand Hotel Odon was killed Sunday afternoon when thrown from a wild Texas pony his foot caught in a stirrup and dragged to a telephone pole. Clinton Hogue twenty three riding another horse in Vincennes died after being thrown and striking his head on a sidewalk. A two year old Pem berton Mitchell child was accidentally shot and killed when a pistol discharged while children played with it.
An Alabama group of four men and two women rode into Linton on the Indianapolis Southern line and faced immediate hostility from locals. After taunts and threats, the group left the depot and redirected toward Bee Hunter, amid ten years of local prejudice tied to mining clashes.
A civil service exam will be held in this county on November 1 to establish an eligible list for rural route 4 Montgomery. Applications must be sent to the civil service commissioner in Washington City by November 7. The examination is expected to be held locally.
One hundred plus members of the Woodmen of the World attended the unveiling at Byangrilie on Sunday.
The Indianapolis Star reports Mr. Ralston attacks on Governor Hanly reveal bitterness and side with party critics. The governor’s Spiceland remarks praise reform work, defend his integrity, and dismiss criminal insinuations as groundless. The public will favor Hanly's record over petty partisan vilification.
Indiana voters face a constitutional amendment from 1905 directing the general assembly to set qualifications for admission to practice law in all courts. The measure requires two thirds yes votes. if turnout is zero it fails. Lawyers largely support adding formal exams beyond character. The last session sent it to the people again after previous defeat due to lack of understanding.
The Imperial Steam laundry at Princeton was sold Monday afternoon for 1725.25 by receiver R. T. Tingle. Buyers Albert Hoar Princeton Thomas Hoar Indianapolis and Richard Hoar Ft. Branch will run the business as Hoar Brothers. Other bids were placed by Evansville residents. The newspaper notes Tingle improved the business during receivership.
Henry Alton Showalter and Miss Frances Harbin were married at the bride’s home at high noon Sunday with Prof. Hamlet Allen performing the ceremony. The bride is John Harbin’s daughter active in church circles. the groom is the son of Mrs. William G. Lashley and a energetic farmer. Nearly forty relatives and friends attended.
Rail lines west of Pittsburg will stop selling round trip tickets after November 1 in Ohio Indiana and parts of Illinois. The move targets low rate regions and is tied to Ohio 2 cent law and western rate reductions. Individual mileage books at 200 dollars may replace trips, with tickets becoming limited to purchaser and companions.
A fierce late season storm stretches from the Rockies to the Missouri River bringing heavy snow and high winds. Livestock losses are reported with fruit damage, snow depths reach three to four feet on mountains, and blizzards disrupt Utah and western Kansas. Rail service is halted as wires fail and cars derail.
A severe wind storm swept Salt Lake and surrounding area. The Utah Packing company plant was destroyed by fire, causing an estimated loss of 250000 dollars.
The passage argues a Democratic win in the House would hinder reform while a Republican majority would sustain President Roosevelt's program. It pledges support for Roosevelt, urging voters to back him and the platform to avoid crippling his second term. The speaker warns of partisan clashes over trusts tariffs and colonial policy.
Readable text reports Horace White of East Fifteenth Street died after a four to five week illness from typhoid. He leaves a widow and a four or five month old child. White had relatives in Fordsville and Oklahoma, with several siblings and a mother nearby. The report also mentions other deaths and local health notes.
The piece argues that inviting John W. Kern to speak on Bryan day was a poor move by local Democrats in Daviess county. It alleges Kern and his allies Taggart and Smith attacked Governor Hanly over Hendersons auditor fees and the French Lick casino issue, noting Kerns past defeat and urging Democrats to reconsider their choice.
A flood rivaled by a volcanic eruption floodwaters and a sulfurous discharge devastate a region. The calamity wipes out most inhabitants leaving a silent landscape. Officials report widespread loss and desperate relief efforts unfold.
With election day two weeks away, Republican candidate M4 Hughes and Independence League and Democratic candidate Me Hearst pushed extended speeches in recent days and will continue campaigning until the Saturday night before the vote.
Patrik Duffy, resident northwest of the city, claims a theft occurred during a public event. He says a person slipped their hand into Duffy's pocket and stole money while the speaker addressed the crowd. No further details on identity or amount are provided.
The Rev Dr Byman Abbott praised Secretary Taft and Secretary Root during a Sunday sermon in New Haven Connecticut. He described their work in assisting Christ’s mission in Cuba and in South America.
St Petersburg is said to teem with conspiracy as arrests and domiciliary searches increase. Bombs are captured and tests occur frequently, signaling ongoing fear and scrutiny despite an impression of quiet.
Andy Kocher has bought the grocery business on Meridian and Railroad streets from Charles Chickadantz and has taken possession. Chickadantz will retire from business.
Father Doyle and Father Davie attended the fortyth anniversary of Mother Heyeste’s ordination with Esher ODonaghue of Indianapolis also present.
A fragmentary report describes Minna Herron of Montana with a finger cut off while handling a barrel of something. The note mentions heatilly and tin, suggesting an accident at work with several weeks of unspecified employment.
Incomplete OCR text references arrangements involving individuals named John Nelswansp Elnora Dew Bertha M Miller Cantley and Prof Vernon. Mentions Poseyville Alfordsville and Lost, with dates including Friday. Details unclear and names fragmented.
The elrealt court at Jielfountaine, O. handed down a division Monday removing from the state all bridge companies that failed to surrender at the bridge trust dead the week.
A four day political tour by train will bring Vice President Fairbanks to Indiana states cities. The itinerary lists speeches in Richmond South Bend Terre Haute Evansville with a Big Four furnished train and notable participants including Governor Hanly and congressmen. The trip spans October 31 through November 3 with multiple stops and evening meetings.
A defendant in Montgomery Alabama faced a court appearance amid unclear testimony and pending questions. Authorities indicate ongoing proceedings and possible penitentiary involvement as the case advances at the county courthouse.
Mrs. Gertrude Bresleau aunt of Norwood Park Chicago believed to lecture for socialists at the Masonic hall Sunday evening. She is a cousin by marriage to W. L. Jackson.
The article notes widespread ruin across Sag and nearby areas as restoration and communication efforts arrive. Salvador Nas and others report towns left severed by the disaster, with damage affecting infrastructure and daily life.
Members of the Veale Creek Baptist Church have installed the Rev H Fautk of Bloomfield as pastor. Fautk is described as an able pulpit orator and will lead the congregation.
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