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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1907
Page
4
Me Bryar notes Secretary Taft's remarks as beppointing to Mr Bryan. After months debating the electric light issue, the city country mountain is said to have labored and brought forth a mouse with a slick Richmond promoter described as a smooth gazabo.
The Peoples Nationalsbank reports a surplus fund of 32000 dollars and deposits exceeding 380000 dollars. The note praises the bank’s growth and the public confidence in it within Daviess County.
The hundreds attending the old soldiers reunion at Ebenezer will be disappointed as Congressman Jim Watton canceled his engagement to speak there. Captain Palmer may arrange Colonel William Cockrum of Oakland City to substitute. Watson may visit Washington in October or November.
Congressman Chaney gave an illustrated lecture at the old settlers meeting in Odon on the Panama Canal. He spoke from firsthand inspection of the canal works using maps drawings and pictures to explain the immense project uniting the oceans through Uncle Sam’s efforts.
The passage suggests Chaney and Cyrus E. Davis will contest the district again while Alvin Padgett withdraws from the nomination. With Padgett out, Davis is favored to win Greene and Daviess counties, giving him a strong advantage. The writer quips it may be easy to beat Davis, but still acknowledges his lead.
A new edition of George B. Lockwood’s The New Harmony Movement is announced. Written by a bright young Indiana newspaper man, the book documents socialistic experiments at New Harmony Posey County and has attracted broad international attention for its romance and history.
The Courier Journal frames a split within the Democratic camp over William Jennings Bryan. It notes that some leading southern Democrats doubt Bryan but suggests the paper will back the ticket, while acknowledging close races and the influence of major Democratic newspapers.
Days dispatches report striking telegraph operators will ask President Roosevelt to intervene to settle the dispute. The piece notes earlier boasts by the strikers and suggests business interests may drive any presidential involvement. It concedes wages are an issue but mocks the strike’s leadership and frames the surface cause as trivial.
The Bloomington Star argues the anti cigarette law is flawed and pointless beyond limiting youth access. It compares to banning coffee for harm from moderation and predicts fanatics will push for overreaching restrictions, noting the law was struck down as illogical.
An Indianapolis incident Sunday night ended in a fatality after police disrupted an illegal game involving a bagro crop. The exact details and identities were unavailable in the fragmentary text.
Fragmentary text references a leading citizen and a policeman, noting private citizens and broad powers. The readable parts are unclear and do not form a complete report or identifiable event.
The Washington Democrat debate turns on Governor Goebel's murder case, with x Governor Tayler of Kentucky casting doubt on fairness of trials. Editors condemn perceived partisan influence and compare Indiana and Kentucky justice, arguing Indiana should not imitate Kentucky’s alleged corruption.
A garbled excerpt discusses a policy stance by a party resembling the Republicans in Indiana. It references Governor Goebel of Kentucky, debates on protection for indicted individuals, and a century of political refugee refuge. The fragment touches on justice, political violence, and the alleged fraud surrounding Goebel’s governorship.
Fragmentary editorials challenge innocence claims in the Goebel killing. The writers argue the real crime lies in the political power struggle and the restraint of law in a state where people rule, condemning violence and the system that allowed it.
A Daviess County feature extols Oden as a gem of Tadlada praising its well kept lawns clean streets and fresh houses. It notes a population under fifteen hundred with several residents wealthy from recent years and highlights a strong churchgoing culture and nightly religious activity.
Ex governor Taylor of Kentucky, living in self exile to dodge political enemies, says he is ready to return if guaranteed a fair trial and impartial treatment. He laments past dangers but clings to hope of vindication and return to his home and friends. His case is among the deepest in American politics.
The text contrasts Kentucky’s historic courts with Idaho’s newer ones. It portrays Kentucky as a symbol of venerable honor while claiming Idaho’s system is partial. Governor Taylor is described as incorrupt and elected to high office, while accusations of corrupt courts and widespread crime are leveled to argue for fairness in trials.
A critique storms the Indiana anti liquor push blaming rural voters and state leaders for blocking the high license measure. Critics denounce alliances with Democratic figures and saloon interests, arguing the setback will prolong the spread of illegal drinking and temptations for youths.
A critique argues Indiana papers including the Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette rely on press bureau material. It condemns unlabelled editorials and calls for honest journalism and clear labeling to preserve freedom of thought and editorial integrity.
In Sullivan county the Merom chautauqua drew many Democratic editors including Purcell of Vincennes and Cyrus Davis and Robert Miers among others. Key figures from Bloomfield, Bloomington, Sullivan, Franklin and Knox counties attended amid powwow and political banter for upcoming district and national races.
A lion escaped its cage at a Pittsburg show on Tuesday and charged into the crowd injuring a woman who rushed to shield children. A police officer faced the animal with a revolver, saving the woman and subduing the beast despite danger. Lion hunters use heavy rifles for such beasts.
The nation watches for news from Walter Wellman as his dirigible expedition races toward the pole. Financed by the Chicago Record-Herald, the project has run for two years at a cost of thousands of dollars, seen as a triumph for the United States and the paper if successful.
Report notes a potential surge for Major Menzies in Mrs Vernon’s democratic bid for the United States Senate. The scene hinges on Tom Taggart and Bryanites keeping control of the party’s rally crowd, as Menzies backs Bryanism and opposes Taggart’s influence.
The Charleston News and Courier voices a stark demand against Bryan urging the country to ensure he is defeated and removed from politics, signaling renewed political hostility and strong vice for the candidate.
A fragmented account notes cautious guidance spreading among thoughtful individuals across the country as officials urge measured actions amid ongoing concerns.
A New York jurist signals continued pursuit of the presidency, aiming to match the perseverance of Bryan and others as he positions for a future campaign.
A garbled local column from The Linton Citizen hints at political positioning around Governor John A. Johnson and party dynamics. The fragmentary text references candidates, concerns over post positions, and unnamed local figures, with unclear chronology or actions.
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