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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1902
Page
6
The piece surveys editorials and speeches on tariff policy, arguing that tariffs fuel trusts and urging moderation in reform. It cites Senator West of Missouri and Senator Beveridge, noting Democratic and Republican stances, trusts, and protectionism amid national political discourse.
The passage records Democratic and Republican claims on tariff policy, linking tariffs to hopes of recovery and criticizing rival lines. It notes Democratic writers portray tariff as central to prosperity while Republican optimism is framed as driving Democratic defeat.
The Indianapolis Journal imagines 1903 Democratic policy by President Bryan using broad powers to strip and imprison trust promoters and railroad magnates. It lists figures such as George F. Baer and J. Pierpont Morgan as possible early targets to deter trusts and restore what it calls order in business.
Anxious to get back Rose Le on Héfauttine from Wabash Ind left home Sept 1 after a missing treasurer case involving nearly $11000. His wife learned of his location near Wabash and he plans to return next week to settle his accounts and reunite with family. Morus Callahan praised for bravery in a depot hold-up is rewarded with $250 and a month off, while a Rose Neidtinger body found at Central College of Physicians and Surgeons is identified by her husband in Pleasant Hill cemetery. Charles Augerman, dynamite attacker, is sentenced to two to fourteen years in Michigan City prison.
Ernest Young twenty years old of Anderson Indiana was killed at Milroy when he was dragged by the wheels of a freight train he attempted to board.
Judge Gaunt denied petitions for habeas corpus for former Delegates Schumachler Helms Tamblyn and Schnettler. He remanded them to sheriff custody and did not fix bail. A public fund to defray doodle prosecution costs has reached 8316 dollars.
A cable from Gen Chaffee reports Pershing unable to reach Manila due to waterlogged swamps forcing a retreat to Camp Vicars. The Moro position is stronger than expected, signaling tougher negotiations ahead. In Colombia, guerilla chief Marin surrenders to government forces, ending interior revolutionary activity.
Derby Connecticut September 23 William Hoop re Noung who police from New York had sought for the murder of Mrs Anna Jplaon Pulitzer was arrested Sunday night by Derby authorities and identified last night He has consented to return to New York without requisition papers
The annual convention of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen concluded its sessions last night. The ninth biennial convention will be held in Buffalo New York.
Two French tourists with two guides and three porters fell over a precipice while ascending Mont Blanc. Authorities fear all seven may be dead. The incident occurred near Geneva on September 3.
A Republican candidate from New York withdraws from the lieutenant governor race ahead of the party convention. The move reshapes the ticket and could affect delegate support and primary strategy for the party.
Local notes from Alfordsville report visits by Prine Burris and Telia ishdin of Wadghington, a daughter for Mr. and Mrs Patrick Gran, and J W Robinson’s funeral with I O O F rites. Grant Burris remains ill with typhoid, while J W Robinson’s remains interred at the Alfordsville cemetery. Jonathan Alien, Leigh Chamber, and others travel for business and visits.
Dr E J Millis is sick and on business in Washington and Mitchell. Vibkrey returned from Indianapolis to the area. E J Millis and family visited Washington Sunday. Mrs Mary Murphy spent Sunday with relatives in Washington. Mrs J M Davidson visited from Washington this week. Mrs Edgar Wright and sons are at Alfordsville. Miss Myers went to Linton to visit Miss Della Myers. Miss Maud Littell and Mrs Mary Haynes went to Washington Tuesday.
Walter Bucker, 19, remains ill as locals attend a Sunday ballgame at Loozootee. A person returned from the State fair Saturday. A resident moved his family to begin a new day at a restaurant. Miss Bramble came back from Linti on Wednesday.
The page lists many residents visiting relatives and attending events. It notes school opening on Monday Sept 20 and urges parents to send children to the first day of school. Local moves include officers of the Montgomery and Farmer Building and Loan Association and staff changes.
The County Recorder Democratic nomination in Sullivan County is settled in favor of W Lit Hunt over Wellman Lackey after a February primary in Cass township. Lackey, labor organization leader, and allies dispute the result, alleging irregularities. Hunt’s family ties to local machine politics are noted.
An editor who printed a controversial line experienced a stroke and never fully recovered, leaving colleagues to reflect on the incident and its impact on the newsroom.
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