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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1906
Page
1
The piece notes Republicans need not worry about Bryan with two years before the election. It then laments deaths from drowning since June and lightning strikes at summer baseball games. It mentions Vincennes chautauqua offerings, tickets at three cents for season holders, and complaints about a 10 cent reserved-seat fee despite high quality lectures and concerts.
The St Paul Dispatch argues against rushing summer getaways and advocates aligning rest with nature’s cycle. True vacation period is September, when work ceases at the great Laboratory and nature, plants, grain, and corn are at rest.
Governor Hanly appoints George A. Faith and others as delegates to the Boise City irrigation congress and the Farmers National Congress at Rock Island. Ezra Mattingly, Paris Hastings, Eph Inman, and Thomas D. Stimp hold commissions or appointments in related state projects and institutions.
Bloomfield resident Charles E. Henderson seeks the Republican nomination for circuit judge in the Greene and Sullivan counties seat. The editorial argues the Democratic nominee John A. Riddle is tainted by political tricks and urges Henderson as a principled, capable jurist to restore integrity to the bench.
Indiana game officials report broad hunting activity with licenses issued as season dates approach. E. E. Earle and deputies intensify enforcement after two violators at Skinner Lake were captured. court action and venue changes follow while future trials loom in November.
The institution released sixteen of forty eligible inmates on parole while the reform school population stands at 1,116. With few courts in session the headcount is not expected to dip below 1,100 before fall terms begin. Space remains tight for a 3,000 prisoner capacity.
A Saturday night meeting organized the city school board naming President Dr Henry Gers Secretary Josiah G Allen and Treasurer Nathan G Read. The board elected Ida jah G Allen to succeed Dr W R Smiley whose term expires Aug 1. Redd has one year remaining and Gers two. Allen’s term runs to Aug 1 1909. Treasurer’s bond set at 40000 with others bonded at one third.
County commissioners met for the August term and reappointed Mrs. L. F. Huanemeier as matron of the orphans home if suitable applicants exist. They appointed George A. Faith, George Stotts, and D. W. Hayes as viewers on a Steele township road petition with 149 names. They continued Jabez McCord ex sheriff’s claim of 1332.02 to next term, noting 146.32 balance and 445 in and out fees. Leonard Kiefer received a liquor license following carnival attendance with the orphans home children and Mrs. Huanemeier.
Bert Ray aged twenty drowned while wading in the White river below Vincennes on Friday. He and friends were digging for peaks when he stepped into a hole. He was the son of Charles Ray a wealthy farmer near Vincennes. The incident raises the week’s toll in Vincennes to nine deaths from various causes.
A deadly blast at the Edward Allen site killed a person identified as Edward Allen WII. Investigators cordon off the area as authorities probe the cause of the explosion and confirm casualties.
In the Semi-Block mine near Jasonville a gas explosion at 250 feet depth killed young Edward Allen second engineer who had gone to the shaft to fix a pump. The lamp on his cap ignited gas causing a fatal blast that mangled him and covered him with slate and coal. He leaves a widow and an eight month old child. Allen's family and church ties are noted along with relatives.
The agricultural bureau reports fewer fires and insects this season due to a mild winter. Destruction of eggs by cold and mildew limited insect populations, while nonmigrating insect-eating birds reduced pests. Toads, valued at about 18 dollars yearly per toad, help farmers by eating insects, and the bureau urges the public not to kill them.
Mr and Mrs Benjamin Burris announce the homecoming of their son from the Philippine Islands where he served in Uncle Sam’s army. He earned a B S degree from Central Normal College at Danville. After teaching two terms there he returned to Danville to take a principal’s role and is regarded as a leading county teacher.
The Italian steamship Siria, en route Genoa to South America with emigrants, wrecked near Hormigas island two and a half miles east of Cape Palos Spain. About 300 passengers mainly Italian and Spanish drowned. archbishop of San Pedro Brazil among the dead. Survivors reached Cape Palos in boats or via ropes, some fishermen perished, others rescued in dire condition.
A primary rule in Illinois allows a candidate to win the popular vote yet lose the nomination if delegates tally differently. Voters can express a preference and vote for delegates, with these expressions counted separately, likely causing confusion at the state convention.
E O'Dell who has the contract for the addition to the Odon school building, has finished the excavation and is ready to start the foundation. Bonds for the work were sold to First National Bank of Qaon with a premium of 131. Hic. Truelove was a bidder with a premium of 25.
The Indiana reform board held its monthly meeting with limited action, paroling sixteen inmates as part of its oversight. The proceedings showed restrained progress and ongoing scrutiny of parolees.
Orville Rink I J Johnson Francis Weaver and Edna Cooper sue Vandalla railroad in Knox County Circuit Court for 1999.99 alleging they were ejected from a train en route to Vincennes July 29 to witness a circus performance and forced to walk due to a refused ticket.
The Sunday game between Brazil and Bicknell ended in a dispute in the eighth inning when Bicknell questioned a umpire decision and left the field. The umpire awarded Brazil a 4 to 3 victory amid several disruptions, drawing a crowd from both towns. Wampter, Washington's former pitcher, started for Bicknell.
A reunion of the Allen family will be held at Vance's grave in Sugarland on Thursday, August 23, with attendees gathering to honor ancestors and share memories.
Pike county Republicans plan a big convention at Winslow next Thursday to nominate the county ticket. Senator James A. Hemenway will attend and address the gathering. Ezra Mattingly, joint senator nominee from Pike and Daviess, has accepted the invitation along with other Daviess county Republicans. Mattingly received the invite in a personal letter from Judge J. W. A Wilson of Petersburg, who was his opponent for the nomination.
The Inter State Telephone system of Odon was sold by the circuits court to satisfy a 17052 dollar judgment. Ezra Mattingly, attorney for the plaintiff, purchased the system at the Odon Realty Company office for 1000. The judgment named P. M. Stone W. W. Morrison W. L. Stoy G. D. Abraham and J. H. Crooke. the tele phone company and Frank Bell were defendants.
John Daily county assessor buys J B Crane store and Daniel McGahbey of Stuttgart Ark buys John H Wright undertaking. New owners took possession last Monday.
W A Milled and Milo Shanks have been dismissed from the Government Printing Office in Washington.
A street mob dispersed after an incident in which Joe Cushionterry and a man identified as a negro were believed to have assaulted Miss Myrtle Fugate near Free Henry Ford. Authorities pursued possible charges.
A mob gathered at the Madisonville jail in Kentucky near Madisonville. Judge Gordon addressed the crowd and, upon his advice, the mob dispersed without incident.
In Linton Mrs. Padgett confronted her husband at the European saloon after learning he drank with women of ill repute. She hurled a beer bottle, caused a brawl, and was cut on chin and cheek. She then took her husband home, paying his medical bills and vowing further action to protect the home. The Call suggests other wives may follow suit.
Lee Hunter fifteen year old son of Frank Hunter of Loogootee was crushed under a B and O South western freight engine while attempting to jump aboard during car switching. He fell and his left ankle was crushed breaking both leg bones and amputation may be necessary after the engine was stopped.
The will of David Riggins was admitted to probate in the circuit court on Tuesday. To his wife Ada is bequeathed 800 dollars and a life dower in all real estate. Son Thomas receives 500 dollars. Remainder of the estate to be divided among William and James Riggins and the heirs of Elisha and Thomas Riggins and Margaret and Sarah Overton. Executor Harry H. Crooke of Odons. Will dated June 9, 1906 and witnessed by Walter T. Dearmin and Dr. Jerome DeMotte.
Anna C Drury sues for divorce from George W Drury claiming marriage in 1888 and separation in July. She alleges abuse and seeks custody of five children Clara Leslie Blanche Lillian Ralph, plus alimony of 2500 and 300 yearly for child support. George is valued at about 3500.
Fleets of pearl fishing vessels from the Wabash ascend the White river and anchor opposite Petersburg to harvest pearls. Farmer John Fulcher found a perfect pearl with fine luster, about the size of a pea, priced at 3250.
In Catlettsburg Kentucky J H Brocker a farmer fatally stabbed his wife and attempted suicide. The murder followed a divorce suit filed by Mrs Brocker and rising jealousy cited as the motive.
A local note suggests a simple room mosquito repellent using cedar citronella and camphor. Mix one part cedar two parts citronella and two parts saturated spirits of camphor and sprinkle in rooms to drive out mosquitoes.
Dr. Julian P. Thomas of New York and Roy Knaben shue of Toledo completed a balloon trip from New York to Brant Rock Massachusetts covering 225 miles.
A gas explosion at the Susquehanna Coal Co mine in Nanticoke Pennsylvania injures seven workers six men and one boy. Four of the injured are not expected to recover according to early reports.
A Mexican newspaper accuses an unknown American of circulating handbills urging Americans to leave the country before September 16. The report cites the warning as a reticulation by a U.S. individual.
Health reports from the Indiana State Board of Health describe widespread sanitary neglect in many slaughterhouses across the state. Inspections note dilapidated buildings, foul odors, filth and vermin, poor drainage, and use of coloring agents, with several facilities cited for dangerous conditions and decayed meat. A minority of houses are praised for cleanliness and compliance.
Fire gutted the Van Trees residence on East Main Street around midnight Tuesday. The historic home, once Washington and Daviess county’s finest, suffered about 2000 in damage with 1000 insured for the structure and 200 for contents. Heirlooms of sentimental value were damaged or ruined.
A six year old boy, Harry Morris, son of Butler Morris of Sullivan, died after a rifle bullet fired by twelve year old neighbor Frank Kauffman struck him. The incident occurred July 21 during play when the shot reportedly ricocheted off a tree as the Kauffman boy aimed at a bird.
The Milwaukee avenue state bank of Chicago was closed by a state bank examiner on Monday amid a deficit of about 1 000 900 in its accounts. Depositors, many foreigners, reacted with riots outside the bank. One depositor reportedly died from the shock and another reportedly died by self harm.
Theodore Stensland, vice president of the defunct Milwaukee Avenue State Bank of Chicago, was arrested Tuesday on the charge of violating state banking laws. He was released on bond of 5000 dollars. Paul Stensland and Henry W. Hering, president and cashier, are believed to have fled to Canada.
Frank Jeans received the contract to build seven and a half miles of roads in Washington township Pike county. The county commissioners let the contract on Tuesday for thirteen thousand dollars. Jeans has recently completed twenty eight miles in that township.
In Waterloo on Tuesday the Iowa Democratic convention nominated a full state ticket led by Claude R. Porter for governor and pledged support for William J. Bryan for the 1908 Democratic presidential nomination.
Col John R Eagt a renowned Bloomington lawyer and politician is reported in a serious condition after a sudden downturn Sunday night. Friends express alarm at the rapid change and concern for his health.
Myrtle Fugate identified Joe Cush ionberry as the man who attempted to assault her. A large crowd gathered at Madsonville Jail, and the suspect was taken to Henderson for safekeeping.
A marriage license was issued at Terre Haute on Tuesday to Harry Ennis, a traveling salesman from Terre Haute, and Miss Halen E Coleman of this city. Coleman is nineteen years old.
Crazed by heat James Lupo of New York shot his wife and then killed himself with a bullet through his brain. The event is treated as a probable fatal self-inflicted wound in the aftermath of the murder.
A Philadelphia grand jury returned indictments against fourteen men connected to the Philadelphia Ice Exchange. The charges detail alleged illegal activity within the organization and its operations in the city. Further court actions will determine ongoing prosecutions.
J M Peyer, a circus performer, has been sentenced to hang in Kansas City on September 21 for the murder of his son.
Louis Bullings and three relatives were fined for possessing a trammel net near Jacksonton. They pleaded guilty before Mayor and paid $140 total including costs. Net was destroyed and about fifty pounds of fish retained. Commissioners Newhouse and Henke conducted the arrests and noted local wardens’ presence.
Indiana coal miners earned total wages of 9,253,849 in 1905, up 188,490 from the previous year. The number of employees reached 85,609, an increase of 771, marking a rise over any prior year in the five-year span per State Mine Inspector Epperson’s 1905 report.
Joseph Frederick son of Frank M. Frederick found a pearl in White river at Apraw ferry worth about 400 dollars. His brother Charles found another near Apraw ferry valued at 200 dollars. Earlier George Simpson earned 406 dollars for two pearls, sparking more hunts. Charley Hillman of Petersburg found a pearl worth 109 dollars on a White river sand bar.
Edwin Smoot, previously in New York City Toronto and Niagara Falls, is in Portersville visiting his parents Mr and Mrs W C Smet on the Portersville road for a three weeks stay.
Pas Childers, a farmer near Nowata, Oklahoma Territory, shot and killed his stepdaughter and then fatally wounded his wife in a domestic incident.
Charles B. Carey a treasury solicitor under President Cleveland died Tuesday in Olvam New York. He served in the legal office during the 19th century and was noted for his long public service.
The will of Lady Curzon of Kedleston was filed for probate on Tuesday in London. The probate filing preserves the estate matters of the Kedleston honors in the capital.
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