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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1901
Page
3
A fatal shooting occurred Monday night at a Midway saloon when John Wims was killed by Ben Pillowre. Witnesses described a chaotic melee over ownership, with Pillow alleged deadliest assailant and police seeking suspects as the crowd scattered.
The conference at Vincennes adjourned after hearing reports and naming appointed pastors for congregations. Presiding elder H. Ginnineck announced assignments including Mistrictta Au petals W.R. Tadme to several towns and urged support for Rev. C.B Asbury to preach at Jeter and Bedford. A regional reunion for Company G 42nd Infantry Volunteers set for Oct 8 near Harrison township.
Phil Clore, a BI & Co employee at a shop, broke his ankle Friday evening when a large pulley fell while assisting in repairs on a propeller. He was struck on the foot and taken to the hospital. The injury is serious and he will be unable to work for some time.
A traveling B and O engineer named Humphrey was injured near New Albany on a Sunday when a boxcar obstacle caused him to be thrown from the train. His legs were broken and he was aided by a fellow worker before medical help arrived. Police arrested an assailant connected to the incident.
Fragmented report states George Brown near Jhil Thursday night was brought here Saturday. Gazette notes unclear details but mentions an incident with a person named Davia Biltthore and a confrontation ending with Brown’s return. No clear locations or outcomes are confirmed.
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