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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1906
Page
2
The Washington Gazette offers daily and weekly issues with home delivery by carrier or mail. Rates include daily five dollars per year by mail and proportional charges for shorter periods in both daily and weekly editions.
Newsroom staff changes noted with Charlpa G. Sefrit serving as managing editor as of Saturday August 4 1906. Publication details list New and Old offices and editorial rooms at 581 New and Old.
The Vin cennes Sun condemns false claims of ubiquitous Indiana hotel gambling linked to Thomas Taggart. It notes open and secret gambling differ, recalls French Lick West Baden shutdowns, and argues the governor must use state power to protect Indiana’s good name amid local authorities’ limits. It compares historic enforcement by Governors Morton and Mathews to current actions against the French Lick and West Baden resorts.
The piece defends the governor against widespread malignment from opponents and a partisan press. It argues Morton’s integrity remains intact despite abuse, and that critics who curse Matthews and malign Hanly do not represent the state’s best citizens while praising the governor’s solemn oath and duty.
The Washington Democrat reprint cites claims that Thomas Taggart, Indiana Democratic chairman, owns most stock in the French Lick hotel company. Auditor reports and disclosures suggest Taggart controls state shares, sparking debate over political influence, gambling ties, and the party’s leadership in Indiana.
The national Democratic chairman Thomas Taggart skipped the Petersburg congressional nominating convention amid anti-Taggart protests. Critics say his tenure exposed the party as expediency driven, favoring Indiana allies and tactics once used in Indianapolis.
The Indiana state convention blocks a move to investigate National Chairman Taggart as Ballard debts and loyalties are debated. Reports claim Ballard funded Republicans in 1904 though this is denied as false. Editorial notes on bird protection and local politics wrap a broad, era‑style recap.
The piece argues a fifty cent per hundred price could spur a plant locally. It notes strong local consumption and a national market, calling the venture profitable. It contrasts Philadelphia area rates and mentions Sullivan Illinois and a Bryan nomination. It praises Mayor-elect Russell’s choice of Lucian F. Corning as police chief.
The piece cites Louis Ludlow’s claim about the 1904 Chaney victory and stay at home Democrats, argues the 1904 election had high turnout with 50,591 votes, notes Cook county jurors want death penalty for assaults on women, cites US homicide and rail deaths, and comments on Mayor-elect Russell’s appointments sparking general approval.
Democratic leaders in Indiana seek a daily party organ to boost campaigns in Congress and the state ticket. Plans include Hearst starting an Indianapolis paper or a Chicago edition, a wealthy Bryan ally backing a daily, and ideas to lure Tom Johnson or Warren Worth Bailey to Indiana publishing, with September 15 as a target.
A Maine girl writes to The Bird Man to stop the shooting of young birds. Governor Cobb sends a monitor who stops Italian workers at a railroad site. One man is fined forty dollars for slaughtering nestling birds.
A discussion urges enforcing Indiana laws to protect birds and reduce slaughter. It highlights education and public information as key, with schools and local societies engaging teachers and communities to foster thoughtful bird conservation and behavior change.
Henry Van Dyke urges adding two new verses toAmerica to deepen its national character while preserving the original poem. He argues a fresh hymn with new music could better capture America s vast landscapes and varied regions.
Charles G. Sefrit, appointed by Chairman Goodrich, discusses Second district politics. He argues the Democrats face an even break, with Republicans gaining since 1896 due to factories, quarries, and coal growth. He notes Cyrus E. Davis lacks Miers party support, while Chaney's influence remains strong with veterans.
The reader notes Chaney shows genuine concern for veterans and serves on the committee on invalid pensions. The writer predicts Chaney will win again if current conditions remain stable, citing his welfare focus and committee influence as key benefits to veterans.
Crawfordsville residents face growing crowding as yards shrink and homes stack against sidewalks. The piece argues for annexation to allow city regulation, preserving broad lawns and air spaces that define the country town charm.
A mysterious woman riding a pony with twelve dogs traversed Harrison and neighboring counties. After differing reports of origin and purpose, she was jailed in Brandenburg Kentucky for vagrancy, paid a fine, and released. She gained attention for refinement yet remained unidentified and is now in the Harrison county poor house guarded by dogs.
A large crowd at Petersburg fairgrounds witnessed the joint Democratic convention where John H. Spencer and James F. Cox spoke. Major G. W. Menzies of Mt. Vernon was nominated for Congress by acclamation after a lengthy acceptance, drawing strong attention from attendees and delegates.
M. J. Carnahan company loses bay horse Bob valued at $200 after two leg failures on the Bedford road. Charles Singleton drove the four horse team when Bob slipped, collapsing both front legs at the hock joint. Veterinarian diagnosed the fractures and the horse was killed.
Patrick Bloont 1021 Cedar St Sault Ste. Marie Mich dies on the operating table after a failed bid to catch a B and Southwestern freight train near the Mon day explosion site in Vincennes. His companion Charles Bellknapp escaped the wheels. Bloont smoked a cigarette as life ebbed away.
Governor A B Cummins secured the nomination on the first ballot at the Des Moines convention. His supporters controlled the platform and party factions failed to split, ensuring a smooth result.
Alma Ross the mysterious blonde testified Wednesday in Pittsburg against Augustus Hartje in the Hartje divorce suit, offering damaging evidence as the case proceeds.
Large sums are being distributed in San Francisco by sound insurance companies which have settled nearly all individual losses. The report notes broad settlement activity and ongoing disbursements to claimants across the city.
A 35 year August weather bulletin issued by W. T. Blythe, section director of the United States Weather Bureau, summarizes past August conditions. It outlines temperature and precipitation trends and notes notable deviations from averages across years.
The bulletin records a warm August with a high near 101 degrees and a low around 46. Rainfall was light at 0.43 inches for the month, marking the third-driest period in thirty-five years. The text notes scattered parts and dates but confirms August as unusually dry.
Russell nominates Fr Lucian F Corn of Bo118 as chief of police and William G McCormick to head the fire department with Jesse F McGehee as street commissioner. The trio, all Republicans, will assume office when the mayor starts in September. Corning is famed as a lifelong Washington Blacksmith.
Chicago reports say Walsh plans to resume work on the Southern Indiana road amid a restructuring of the Chicago clearinghouse obligations. Stocks rise as investors bet Walsh will settle debts and complete the line. Engineers expect the unfinished link to be wired and running to Chicago by October 1.
Real estate transfers list various lot trades and grants among multiple parties including Alkman Washington Hyatt's addition and Potts family properties. Also includes a Washington post office weekly notice for the week ending July 31, 1906 listing several women and men as recipients of mail. NEW SUITS note outlines two civil actions: Carnahan Company versus Bell and The M. J. Carnahan Company versus Madden.
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