28 Sep 1897
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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1897
Page
1
An AFL executive committee issued a strong statement opposing the labor convention planned in Chicago. The warning frames the event as a divide between political agitators and true labor allies and criticizes Debs promotion of acts seen as provoking union strife.
The article attacks labor leaders and Democratic officials over the Cavaugh case, accusing the party of hostility to labor and questioning motives of Civic leaders. It defends ex officer Cavaugh, laments his ouster, and condemns perceived political antagonism and payoffs.
Noah Johnson, accused of shooting and killing his sweetheart Tary Marg, was captured by bloodhounds after a pursuit from Gas City to Indianapolis. A heavy guard surrounds the jail at ary? arian as rumors of mob violence surface. Authorities seek information on William Washington De Witt last seen in California circa 1876.
A Chicago letter describes Jackson Park’s 1893 World’s Fair site progress. It notes the lagoon borders, remaining pavilions, and crews reshaping the landscape. The Palace of Fine Arts, the German building, and the Japanese temple are mentioned amid park improvements and future plans.
An OCR fragment references Chisemile Jong and Washington Parks in a Sunday event. It notes a display of fashionable outfits and accessories drawing thousands, with mentions of polo and a notable figure BW. Van Trees.
Disjointed text fragment mentions several names and places in a discussion about a public matter or event. References include people such as Maire dU USUT Stas and Gena, with scattered terms like Water Mia and Wauklei. The passage presents a garbled mix of dialogue and observations without a coherent narrative or clear outcome.
Fragmentary notice outlines school sessions and locations for students at the High School and East Fourth Street areas. It lists teacher names, room assignments, and grade groupings, with a prize for a Christmas ink specimen submission and a later gold medal exhibit at Jepson’s. The document references specific streets and buildings and mentions an upcoming event tomorrow night.
Billy Layton, famed pugilist, arrived in Lonivilla last night and may stay a few weeks to organize an athletic club. He intends to resume training and enter a future pace contest at Hot Springs in about two months.
Town, school and social items mix in this issue with Hill visiting friends Elijsh Grove ill with fever and the infant death of Olie EB Myers child. Deth Oasmen returns from Iowa debate invites and ongoing literary society events plus teaching plans at Pengredet school and courses for graduates and adults.
The Evansville Tri-State fair is reported as a success. Brownestown courthouse and jail valued at $71,000. Quail reported plentiful around Muwardsport. Eliza Spruhan admitted to Crawfordsville bar. Seymour preparing for street fair ending September 27. Sebastian and Elizabeth Goss wed in Rochester last Thursday. Bedford man Bedford Kents convicted of manslaughter in Martinsville, sentenced to 21 years. Tomato crop strong with shipping at 200 loads daily. Oswford 150 barrels and 80 barrels sent to Kansas seeds. Elger Martin pastor of Christiso church Newcastle stricken and unlikely to survive a district meeting in Brazil.
Fragmented OCR reports John Herber went to Washington Friday and Taylor Hoffer moved to Arkington Saturday. John A Padgett ill for some time. matter of repairing schoolhouse discussed. Charley Dick fined for drunkenness. McPherson and child returning from Lawrenceville where parents ill.
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