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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1913
Page
5
A garbled petition of Democratic figures in Texas and Washington sparks debate over Mulhall lobbyist activity. The piece attacks Bryan’s allies, criticizes Post Office handling, and notes editors facing party pressure while detailing efforts to influence legislation and the fate of a potential interurban road project.
A dated statement from A. F. P. Gabel S. Eskridge J. H. O'Donnell and Fornwald notes public support for a sale while stressing care to avoid crooked or underhand actions. They defend actions taken to benefit Washington and acknowledge public approval may come late. Washington August 6.
The passage defends the rotation in office doctrine against those who oppose civil service law and merit based appointments. It argues that election rights can be limited by machinery and that rotation is essential to avoid excluding potentially better candidates from holding office.
Sullivan and Davies county residents travel by wagon to the famed resort at Trinity Springs seeking recuperation. Hotels fill their capacity with park living favored due to dry weather while Terre Haute and Bedford send the largest contingents. Prof. J. M. Black and Mrs. Elk ani visit Evansville before returning for May schooling duties.
Edward Thome, a retired and prominent landowner, died at the home of Martha Lavelle on Wall and Third streets at 4 p.m. He was born March 4, 1836, in the county, and lived a long life as a farmer.
A preacher reflects on the Passover supper as a durable Hebrew monument linking creation to redemption. He contrasts it with Egyptian pyramids and argues the feast shows divine continuity, endurance, and universal mercy across Israel and the Gentiles.
The Western City chief notes that Professor Black left Washington due to climate and salary. Black expresses regret at parting from Washington people but accepts a new role as supervisor of mule for the Orchard Park district in Spokane public schools. The compensation is $150 a month.
Prof John M Vance of this city is named head of the English department at Daphne state normal school in Daphne Alabama The new term starts in September and the Vances plan to move in mid August after completing institute duties The article recalls Vances early career at Washington High School where he led the English department and contributed to its growth The piece notes his long service and ties to local education
A severe fire swept a town core destroying five buildings including a candy kitchen hardware and drug stores dry goods and the United States Express and Western Union offices. Estimated losses run about 30 000 in buildings and 85 000 in stock with insurance details unknown. Firemen faced a cliff wind and a special train with hose saved much of the business district. W L Hart of the Hart ice cream factory was visiting Olney when the alarm sounded.
A circus tour promised for August 22 with Wallace Hagenback component. posters to flood town walls as advance man settles arrangements. Washington officials note Vincennes stop follows, signaling a regional circuit circuiting through local outskirts and surrounding towns.
Washington observers look to a trio of eclipses in late summer and early fall. A partial solar eclipse on August 31 will be brief and draw limited notice. A total lunar eclipse on September 15 will be visible across the United States, a rare sight for the century.
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