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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1913
Page
4
The piece reviews ongoing political debates with quotes about term limits and postmaster pay, notes Indiana National Guard patrols arresting a suspected drinker at Fort Harrison, and discusses electric light service rules. It reflects local editorial tone and concerns party dynamics and public service oversight.
The Indianapolis News editorial argues the governor should deny clemency in two pending cases a life sentence for murdering his wife and a young man who killed his mother. It condemns pardons as misused and criticizes prison officers and sentimentalists seeking mercy for such crimes.
The text argues Republicans will avoid delaying tactics on the tariff bill and urges swift passage. It notes Democratic opposition to protective tariffs and predicts the administration should push through to reduce business uncertainty and speed up industrial planning.
Daviess county plans to appoint a road superintendent to oversee about 300 miles of gravel roads. The role carries a $5 per day salary, authority to hire laborers at twenty cents per hour, and a two year term with a $5,000 bond. Additional assistant superintendents may be appointed. several candidates, including Hugh F. O Neall, are rumored.
A 1913 1918 sequence documents town sanitation with clean markets and good water, but grossly overgrown streets, poor outside closets, and leaky roofs. Buildings show fair to good brick construction, some need painting, and basements, furnaces, and drains vary in repair.
A Sanitary Survey of Montgomery notes weeds and rubbish clogging streets, open sewers dumping waste, and poorly maintained school buildings. It cites shallow wells unfit for drinking, open vault closets, and scattered debris across multiple townships, urging relief of unsanitary conditions and upgraded facilities.
The Granflop theater plans a full set of new scenery including a fireproof curtain to improve safety in the main auditorium. Advertisements will be painted directly on drapery with gilt accents and a central scene depicting a dramatic action.
A health survey started July 15 with assistance from state and county health officials. The letter, signed by AT Waldson, notes the collaboration and expected compliance from local authorities.
Entries detail visits and gatherings around Northern Bogand including families Wade Chestnut Franklin and Wilker. Notables include Miss Lula Wade Mr and Mrs Benjamin Franklin and Edward Kirk visiting Monroe City with extended family. Preaching at Concord invited and residents hosted friends at several homes Saturday and Sunday evenings.
Tuesday morning at about 7 o clock neighbors spotted a blaze at the seven room house of Mrs Charles McCormick near the shops. The fire destroyed the structure though Lemisters belongings on the second floor were saved by shop employees. Estimated loss under $75 with little insurance coverage. Cause under investigation.
Florence Brown a 27 year old Dallas stenographer was found early Monday with throat cut in a real estate firm office. Police detained twenty five white men. early clues point to personal quarrel though weapon missing and investigation ongoing.
A Star reporter notes Indiana congressman Cullop publicly declares he will seek renomination. He says no opponent has emerged and believes a cross section of papers in the Second district are unfriendly. Some name Morgan county as a potential rival while others discuss a possible future judgeship. Cullop also predicts Philippine self government by fall and defends Bryan against recent criticism. Washington reports say he is among the few Indiana lawmakers openly supporting the secretary of state.
Congressman Buf Cullop of Vincennes in a Princeton Clarion interview claims farm prices will stay steady and the high cost of living will be eased by the tariff law. He avoids specifics, shifts topic to weather, and asserts no change in the farm product costs despite the law.
Mrs. Margaret A Danver of Elmerino Texas died Tuesday morning at her mother's home on Sixth Street. Cause of death uraemic poisoning. Survived by her mother husband William Danver and several brothers and sisters. Born August 22 1878. News of her death brings regret to Washington residents.
The value of secondary metals excluding gold, silver, iron, platinum and aluminum reached 77,395,843 in 1912, up from 352,858,390 in 1911 per the United States Geological Survey. Secondary metals come from scrap, sweepings, skimings, drosses and similar residues.
A proposed suspension bridge over the Mersey River at Liverpool is described as 2,700 feet long with a main span of 12,700 feet.
A public notice reports Peters Bur Hays nominated for reelection or reaffirmation to a local position. Details remain fragmentary but indicate ongoing nomination processes and associated official actions.
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