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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1909
Page
4
The Washington Gazette weekly edition dated Saturday August 14 1909 presents public notices local business listings and brief community updates in a concise early 20th century newspaper form. The issue foregrounds local governance and civic notices with page notices and short items from the Gazette and Werald publishing company.
Mayor Robert Russell ends his bid for re election citing expediency and party harmony. The Herald analyzes his record on finances, policing, temperance controls, and leadership, praising prudent governance while noting some cabinet and policy critiques.
The narrative describes Mayor Russell amid temperance tensions following a saloon licensing case. A convicted man fined and jailed for a blidd offense draws support for the mayor from temperance allies, while bigots in the west oppose him, accusing him of not revoking the license. Robert Russell is identified as a Republican.
After months of stoppage on Evansville streets the streetcar strike ends with workers recalled under old wages. A civic committee found the strikers at fault, while violence and dynamite threats sparked public fear and damaged property. The episode highlights militant labor leadership and local economic disruption.
A historical note warns that labor organizations can become a dangerous tool if wielded by reckless or corrupt leaders, emphasizing risks to workers and the broader public.
The obituary reflects widespread sorrow for Carl Smiley, a young man who fought a long brave battle and drew strong community sympathy. It notes his heroic endurance and the comfort his devout mother and father find in faith during their hours of despair.
Report notes fewer than half of eligible voters participated in last week’s Indiana primaries. Ward regulars and rough elements led turnout, while more affluent citizens stayed away. Critics call the rect primary a delusion and a snare and warn against a compulsory state primary law.
The Evansville Courier previously opposed the Carmen strike and urged a pause, arguing the dispute rested on flawed ground. Despite abuse from strikers and supporters, the paper’s calm, constructive stance is now seen as vindicated and prudent.
The Vincennes Capital notes Mr Cullop plans to stay in city most of the summer with a few speeches in the county and district. It questions the attention given to chautauqua lectures that Washington City correspondents have covered extensively.
The Bloomington Star reports Harvey Hinkle was arrested on a peace warrant after his stalking hours near Clel Rogers’ home and bond set at 500 dollars. The piece lambasts insanity verdicts that free killers, cites Thaw case delays in New York, and notes debate over former Representative John H Edwards of Lawrence County considering a congressional bid.
The article highlights a prominent lawmaker whose influence spans many committees and sessions. It notes his strong law practice at home and suggests this may affect his choice, while friends push him to decide, with outcomes uncertain.
President Taft will travel about thirteen thousand miles over two months starting September 15. He will tour intermountain states visit the Seattle exposition Pacific coast cities and the South Mississippi region. The trip will be by regular trains with some special trains to save time. It promises to be the most notable tour of a U S president.
The Herald condemns the direct primary as a populist scheme and attacks the Indianapolis mayoral nomination contest as a nauseating display of political evil. It denounces the scramble as a disgusting cat and dog fight among inferior contenders.
The court ordered Harry K. Thaw to remain confined in an insane hospital, rejecting release on the claim of regained sanity after the Stanford White murder. Observers note the decision upholds public safety and discourages sensationalism, while White’s death and Nesbit’s future attend the tragedy’s aftermath.
A local editorial condemns a Democrat drive to misrepresent The Herald in uncomplimentary terms toward Mr. Slimp. The Herald is said to esteem him highly, and its readers understand the paper's favorable view toward Slimp.
The Vincennes Commercial endorses Prof. Ellis as Republican candidate for Indiana state superintendent of public instruction. It lauds his training and temperament, noting he is a product of Indiana schools, alumnus of Indiana University and Butler College, and capable of conservatism and reliability without rigid theories.
The text lauds Dr. Ellis as an effective executive whose work boosts organization morale and public confidence. It notes his belief that schools belong to the people and should serve their welfare and cites his scholarly interests with Agassiz and Greek study as examples of culture. He is praised for delivering results without ostentation and earning admiration from officials, colleagues, and the public.
The Star and the News promote a summer charity outing for poor city children, but the piece criticizes excessive self publicity. It describes youngsters and families photographing donations with lemonade stands and peanut sales, while noting most funds go to publishing and advertising costs rather than the charity itself.
A writer praises genuine charity while condemning the misuse of charitable appeals for self praise. He cites biblical text to condemn showy ads and questions the morality of promoting a project that claims to aid unhappy children while seeking personal recognition. The piece attacks the perversion of charity in the press.
Weekly list of undelivered mail for week ending August 1 1909 includes women Mrs George Gould Mrs Clara Horton Daisy Lee Mrs May RK Lawrence Maggie Lee Mrs Thank Thomas and men William Autey Mr Gun pingham N M Fletcher John Hardy J L Myers Panel Art Co Lee Summers W F Weeks callers asked to say advertised one cent charged on all advertised matter E C Paith Postmaster
Birth announcements list several newborns: a son to Mrs. Joe Clements of Loogootea who was formerly Anna Auberry, a daughter to Mrs. Arthur Lett of Veale township, a son to Mrs. James Hand of Washington township, twins a boy and a girl to Mrs. James Hill on Pat ersburg road, a son to Mrs. Clarence Bennett, a son to Mrs. Wesley Phil Npa of Hatton, Wash. Mrs. Phillips was Miss Myrtle Wilkins.
Brown Cave Samuel William Brown of Madison township wed Myrtle Malinda Cave of Van Buren. Robb Watt of Princeton and Etta Jose Phine Blackwell of Washington united. Cleveland Johnson of Elmore township married Mary Magdelene Fisher of Madison townsalp.
The State of Indiana Daviess County issues a non resident notice in Jackson Graber v Milton Satterfield et al No 12376. Defendants Edward Fisher William Fisher Malinda Gough George Petty Charles Petty Rebecca Petty Susan Petty Edward Petty William Dillon Walter S Dillon John Patterson Thomas Patterson William McCall James Baker Mary Coan Jackson Petty and others are warned to appear October 5 1909 or plead in court in Washington Indiana.
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