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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1906
Page
1
The Democrat reprint quotes the Washington Herald as a very foolish newspaper while condemning political press bureaus for insufferable rot. The comment reflects partisan media tensions and critique of editorial practices.
Taggart supporters mobilize across the state while Gaines Murphy of Gibson County fights back. At the Petersburg First District convention in Princeton last week Murphy was urged to oppose keeping the national chairmanship with Taggart, and was effectively expelled from the meeting by Taggart forces.
James Mattingly, 24, assistant agent for the E and I railway at Plainville, died of typhoid fever after four weeks illness. He was the son of Eva Mattingly and brother of County Commissioner William B. Killion, a member of Knights of Pythias, and leaves a mother and sister Katie. His engagement to Miss Lenora Vickery ended with his death. He was born in Arkansas and lived most of his life in the county, remembered as a bright, well liked man.
The Vin cennes Sun and other Indiana papers accuse Democrats of selling votes, but the author contests the charge. He argues the Indiana electorate is not corrupt and denounces the accusations as unwarranted and hypocritical.
The plan for purifying Washington water uses aluminum sulfate to coagulate suspended solids in the unfiltered water. Only about one grain per gallon remains, and the alum sinks solids to the basin bottom so clarified water moves to the filters for germ removal. Before storage, all suspended matter and chemicals are removed in cleansing, ensuring safe finished water.
Vincennes figure Royal E. Purcell argues Chaney will lose votes over unpopular post office appointments. The piece contends Republicans won’t be swayed by personal grievances and will choose the candidate aligned with GOP principles over an aggressive anti Republican stance.
The piece defends Governor Hanly for refusing to parade regular troops and Indiana National Guard in Indianapolis despite prior consent. It argues the governor acted to protect state funds while opposition from the Democratic press centers on personal enmity with Thomas Taggart over gaming raids. The article praises preserving public money and questions motives behind Democratic attacks.
Edward, the three-month-old son of Wray Munson of the south side, died Thursday. Burial took place at St. Johns cemetery Friday morning after services at St. Simons church. The mother had married only a few months prior.
Andy Presnell and John Starr found a female infant corpse floating in a patch of foam on White River about four miles southwest of Bedford. Deputy Coroner Sergei Ferguson said death occurred one to ninety days after birth, body likely in water for days, possibly from Seymour area, with no identifying clothing or items. The body will be buried at Beech Grove, Bedford, as Ferguson investigates.
Joseph F. Robinson a 56 year old dairyman and farmer shot himself at the Phillip De Jean Hotel after years of bowel trouble. The boarder Florence McCarty heard the shot and he then fired a second shot through his left eye before dying at Dr Knapp’s sanitarium. He left a substantial life insurance to his widow and several children.
Louis Ludlow from Indianapolis Star notes ex congressman John H O Neall of this city supports William J Bryan for Democratic leadership. O Neall a former Second District congressman recalls Bryan at Chicago 1896 and predicts Bryan will win the campaign while keeping vision sharp despite age.
A fire has burned in Latta's Creek marsh two miles north of Switz City since early spring, as farmers burned weeds to clear land for crops. The blaze spread to the marsh, burning steadily through summer despite repeated attempts to extinguish it.
Sam Schofield a local tailor found a fine pearl in a mussel shell in the east fork of the White river last week. The pearl is pea sized with a bright luster. He has not decided whether to sell or have it set. Its size and luster suggest a large market value.
A young woman passenger on an Illinois Central train near Fulton Kentucky was forced into a toilet by a Black porter and bruised. Passengers rescued her and the porter was jailed.
The board of trustees of the Southeastern Indiana Hospital for the Insane met Tuesday afternoon to consider bids for erecting the institution's buildings.
Miles of Neal, agent for Murphy heirs, adds a third story to the Murphy building now occupied by Len Wn herself and Mrs Belue. The space will be used by the Red Men as a lodge room.
The City Water Company began operating a filtration system that uses chemical precipitation and sand filtration to remove impurities. Water is drawn from the river, settled, then filtered in sand vats, with an automatic wash system and a large storage well. Output reaches about two million gallons daily with current run of around one million.
The show drew large crowds with a hippo attraction and well behaved attendees. Trained horses and trapeze acts drew applause while loading the train encountered a driver delay. The piece recalls the excitement of Barnum era circuses.
A Fields laborer at the Seating factory displays a hog described as a freak with no ear holes hearing nothing despite loud sounds. The pig weighs about 125 pounds and draws curious attention from workers and neighbors.
Elaborate arrangements are being made for a reception to honor Vice President Fairbanks during his Boise Idaho visit for the upcoming national irrigation congress session.
A military family event drew more than 160 attendees to a local gathering space. The report notes attendance by airman family members and extended relatives.
The Terre Haute Star reports the second annual Aikman reunion at the fairgrounds with over a hundred attendees despite rain. A monument to John Aikman, founder of the Kentucky branch, was ordered for a grave in Washington Indiana, and next year’s meeting is planned for the John Aikman homestead.
The Gollmar circus faced a water shortage after a clash with the city fire department over a fifty foot hose. Fire Chief Sullivan refused eight free tickets and seized hose, then backed down when circus workers guarded the supply. The water company, council fire committee, and circus foreman Haines all became involved as water was temporarily unavailable.
Burt Wheeler, an eleven year old boy who had his arm severed when jumping from a moving train at Wheatland Sunday evening, died Monday night at 6 20 o clock. The arm was amputated below the shoulder Monday morning and he rallied briefly before spinal meningitis set in and he died after hours of suffering. He leaves his parents Mr and Mrs Curtis Wheeler and brothers Fenton Frank Darwin and Katherine and infant Ralph.
Frank West and Josephine Colbert wed after eloping from parents. They traveled by train to Lawrenceyilin and married despite parental objections about pregnancy. Miss Colbert, daughter of Albert Cunrhowha, lived near Petersburg road and worked at Cincinnati Sewing factory. They returned home the same night.
Senator Beveridge of Indiana spoke at the opening of the republican camp in the First congressional district of Mainest Portland on Wednesday night.
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