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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1906
Page
2
The article cites the state tax board boosting Indiana corporate valuations by sixteen million dollars as evidence of growing prosperity. It also notes Vincennes’ new city directory listing a population of 15 462 and comments on local media satire about political smears tied to licensing and city council issues.
A proposed law would require a record of all explosives sold in the state to curb crimes. It discusses acceptance of complimentary circus tickets by a city official and argues free passes should be abolished to prevent undue concessions.
Citizens of Daviess County prepare to welcome Governor Hanly as he outlines two years of state service this fall. Democrats in the county are portrayed as backing the governor against the vituperative campaign led by Taggart Kern and Greene Smith.
Indiana gold democrats distrust Bryan as D J Terhtine of Greene county, a reconciled democrat, urges the party to avoid Bryan in the 1908 campaign. He argues the Democrats err by inviting Bryan and speculates Bryan should disappear until election day 1908.
The Mitchell Commercial urges a new petition to allow residents to vote on incorporating the town as a city. It argues a majority should decide the issue and condemns a powerful minority for blocking the question at polls.
A Washington township critique accuses the Democrat of exploiting self praise after opposing a roads measure last spring. The piece claims misrepresentations and slander from city hall. It argues the party later backed a similar plan with fewer miles and lower estimates.
The piece notes that road cost estimates did not fix the final price at auction and recalls how Washington voters rejected the proposed roads plan in the fall election, with Democrats opposing city hall actions and the public voting to oust the administration.
Long analysis of Thomas Taggart and Democratic strategy to seize election machinery in Indiana. Reports indicate plans to influence county commissioners and township trustees, with focus on Senate districts and the 1909 US Senate seat. Critics warn of coordinated moves across 3,600 precincts and equity boards.
Fred F Bays is appointed by Governor Hanly to succeed his father on the Southern Indiana Hospital for the Insane board and serves as Sullivan county Democratic chairman. The board is nonpartisan by law, with prior appointees like Samuel B Boyd and Judge Gardiner noted. The piece praises young leadership and active governance of hospital institutions.
The piece discusses how the Indianapolis News calls itself independent yet is often seen as leaning. It notes many papers claim no party allegiance while shaping public opinion, citing the New York Herald and New York Sun as examples of historically independent or nonneutral stances.
The piece discusses party classifications of major papers in New York Chicago and Indiana. It notes Hearst publications and the Times and World as democratic-leaning in New York, Tribune and others as independent or Republican aligned, and Indiana papers Star and News ownership details clarifying Fairbanks’s lack of stock interest. It concludes with corrections about ownership and management of the News.
A ranting editorial charges the city fire department with insubordination over free circus tickets, blaming the chief and several members for defying the council committee. It ties the dispute to alleged favoritism and unrest within the department, urging proper discipline if the committee insists on rights and authority.
Washington celebrates the completion of the water works filter plant. The community can now drink potable, clear water from the mains, with Mr. Gardiner cited for expediting the project under court instructions.
The article praises Mr. Gardiner for his theoretical knowledge of mechanics and his passionate study, crediting the infiltration plant and its modern machinery as unmatched in the country. Experts claim its approved applications secure the best possible results and foresee the receiver’s efforts as lasting monuments to success in Washington.
The piece criticizes several Democratic papers for distorting statements from other papers and shaping stories to favor candidates. It cites interviews with James W. Ogden, praise for Cyrus E. Daviss county results, and alleged misrepresentation of Ezra Mattingly and others, arguing the News remains independent and anti tariff.
The piece argues the Indianapolis Star and related papers share ownership and editorial control, denying any fixed Republican stance. It notes conflicting editorials in rival Star papers, with Indianapolis backing a Republican mayoral candidate while Terre Haute Star backed a Democrat, yet both papers prevailed.
The piece argues Taggart remains in absolute control of Indiana’s Democratic machine despite protests from White County and some newspapers. It notes a past district contest where Alvin Padgett and Hendren rose in influence, with Hendren later serving in state roles, including chairman of the speakers bureau.
The article accuses Democratic managers of fixed outrage against County Clerk Wallace and County Auditor Nugent in the 1900 second term fight. It cites Touls Ludlow's letter to the Indianapolis Star, notes Democratic reprinting of select Ludlow passages, and argues Republicans are not troubled by second terms except for few self-serving observers.
Democrats criticize Taggart and Hanly over limits on militia actions in Indianapolis amid a dispute about state authority and control of retail activity in the city. The clash centers on governor's stance and legislative response affecting state interests.
The passage notes disapproval of a two-term limit in a past Republican convention six years earlier and claims it leaves Democrats with any campaign issue. It highlights Speaker Cannon’s Danville speech and President Roosevelt’s letter to Congressman Watson as major campaign forces.
A New Deal era tribute portrays John C. Chaney not as a crafty politician but as a true friend to Civil War soldiers in his district, highlighting his commitment to veterans and their interests.
The time honored truth that there is nothing in a name is vindicated as Hoke Smith distances all competitors in the race for governor of Georgia.
Scott Bone announces his new Washington City newspaper will be titled The Washington Herald. The choice reflects his appreciation for a strong, traditional newspaper name and signals an ambitious local news plan.
The chief aim in the official life of a servant of the city is not the acquiring of free tickets to the circus. At least it should not be. The remark frames public servants as oriented toward duty rather than perks.
The piece critiques a Greene county Democrat report claiming wheat prices fell to sixty cents a bushel in 1896 from eighty five in 1906. It notes corn and oats changes, mocks the Democrat's tariff stance, and praises a congressman Chaney for appointing capable public servants.
A Democratic party correspondent in Indianapolis criticizes calls to “mattgo” the governor over a deceased auditor’s misappropriation. The piece supports restitution to the people and endorses the Elkhart Review for sturdy editorialism. It also cites Tom Taggart and reflects on Indiana Democratic prospects and internal divisions.
A brief note claims that upon return the commoner will face a handful of Democrats armed with water-elm clubs, signaling a threatening confrontation.
The Evansville Herald reprints views from South Bend Times and Sullivan Times critiquing Indiana politics. It notes Orange County, the lone reliably Republican county in the Third district, could swing Democratic due to local sympathy for hotel proprietors and enforcement of laws. The piece praises German American editor John Stoll and comments on The Times as a strong middle western paper.
An industrial correspondent from Northhampton Mass and engineers discuss water works tests and filtration. They note two rising career paths for young engineers: city water supply and sewage disposal. The author also cites political battles over railroad rates and branding rival papers, defending local newspaper standing with community trust.
The piece argues Roger Sullivan proves he is a bigger man than Bryan in Mlinola. It accuses the Democrat of insincerity for backing Philander McHenry for county clerk and Wilton Scudder for county auditor six years ago while opposing Republican lengthening terms. It questions the Democrats’ consistency on second terms and labels auditor and clerk candidates as lifelong office seekers.
Epraim W. Thompson of this city died at 10 o'clock Friday morning. The death notice records his passing and notes the time of death.
Edith Hayes filed suit against her husband Jerry Hayes seeking a $5000 judgment in the reported dispute.
The Rev C Me Phillips editor of the Baptist Observer from Greensburg will occupy the pulpit at the First Baptist church on Sunday.
The Gollmar Brothers circus visited Washington for two performances with about twenty parade cars in tow. The entertainers arrived Tuesday and performed before local crowds, continuing to page one.
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