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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1906
Page
1
A fire destroyed a barn in an unspecified location, resulting in one person’s death by exposure to flames. Firefighters contained the blaze, while investigators began retrieving evidence and assessing the scene. Further details were not provided in the readable text.
Investigators probe arson after a blaze at Nash barn on a Monday night near the West Mill and Grove streets. One horse was shot to ease suffering, Nash valued the team as a city favorite. Police pursue a suspected arson crew amid a line of related mysteries. Green confesses to a double murder case in a separate town, leading detective Reed toward Santiago.
A 15 year old White boy discharged a Flobert rifle while two youths were in a yard two miles east of Sippieds. The gunfire struck Roy Blake near the head, killing him within seconds. Stormont, who tended the scene, found the boy crying and carried Blake to the house. The dead boy’s mother is unaware of the tragedy.
A new coal venture is formed by S George L Lindeman C Minor and E A Stewart of Ielton Henry J Lindeman and others from Troy Evile and Huthsteiners of Ev ile They lease several farms in Spencer County near Evanston and drill a hole reaching eighty seven feet One or more productive coal seams could lead to incorporation and expansion along the Cannelton branch of the Southern railway.
Downing Green, described as a negro, who fled Santiago Pennsylvania after allegedly murdering his young wife on August 26, was arrested in Brazil by Allegheny County detective J. W. Reed and Captain Thomas Grosa of the Brazil police. He was found carrying hods for workers building a substation for the Terre Haute traction and light company and did not resist arrest before being jailed.
E. E. Earle, deputy status game commissioner, receives letters urging a 50 cent bounty on hawks to protect quail. An example from Omer R. Abraham of Martinsville argues a bounty years ago would have boosted quail numbers. He cites the blue tailed hawk as a deadly quail predator and notes many hawks escape penalties while quail disparition continues.
Samuel Gompers was elected president of the American Federation of Labor Saturday for the twenty-fifth time with no opposing candidate. The endorsement signaled backing of his policy and the men who helped frame and carry it out. The only discord came from Victor L Berger who opposed Gompers, stating the federation was being steered toward danger.
The Woodmen for the World's Saturday evening gathering featured a parade, a marked march, and fireworks. John Thomas Yates of Omaha, Neb., sovereign clerk, gave a forceful address while Mayor Russell gave the welcome. Mrs. Mary Peek McKernan performed two piano solos.
A party including Loogootee businessmen and locals returned from western Missouri where they reviewed load and zinc mining prospects near Baxter Springs. Mines now owned by Noah Moser Dr J C Fruebload and J W Sproul show strong current activity and profits. Development plans will be pushed immediately.
W. K. Penrod of Loogpotee and other executive committee members met in Indianapolis on Saturday evening to discuss prelim inary arrangements for the association’s midwinter meetings in Indianapolis. The annual banquet is set for January 23, with meetings scheduled for January 24 and 25.
Mrs. Catherine McCrisaken of East South Street dies at age 52 after a paralytic stroke two years earlier from which she never fully recovered. She was wife of William McCrisaken, carpenter at B & O Southwestern shops, and mother of three, with two sons William Jr and Michael and daughter Zita. Michael resides in St. Louis. another daughter was away at school. Funeral plans and further details not provided.
Indiana's total wealth rose to 3,105,781,739 in 1904, crossing the three billion mark and ranking twelfth among states and territories. From 1900 to 1904 Indiana gained about 19 percent, outpacing 1900 figures but New Jersey edged ahead to remain just in front.
Farmers in the Spokane area and nearby counties report oats and meadowland crops maturing. W. C. Waters of Riverside, Washington sowed oats in June and is now mowing a lush field. Other farmers also start harvest as hay cuts progress.
Mrs John Redman, daughter of Charles Jaams, residing northwest of the city, learned Saturday her husband was badly hurt at Pueblo. She left Sunday to be with him. Mrs Redman was visiting here. Her husband is a car inspector at Pueblo. The extent of his injuries could not be learned.
Washington 14 will be enlarged by a 21 acre addition on the south side. The West Virginia syndicate bought one half from John Hayes and one half from Mrs Matilda Wilson. The consideration was about $10 000. The addition will be platted in the spring.
George W. Franklin a 40 year old resident formerly of the telephone business and living at 249 East Erie Street Chicago was arrested Saturday morning in Vincennes on a complaint from a hotel authorities stated.
The article defends Governor Hanly against Democratic and Republican critics over his influence on selecting the Indiana House speaker for the upcoming session. It argues the governor’s involvement is natural given the legislature’s role and that party unity is needed to avoid empowering special interests. It stresses that Republicans must support the governor’s program and avoid infighting that could jeopardize state welfare and the 1908 campaign.
Narrative describes Franklin allegedly kidnapping twelve year old Louis Levine, with Levine recalling fear and tears during separation in Natchez and Baltimore. Levine was reportedly sent back to Baltimore on the B O Southwestern line after a Sunday lecture where Franklin ordered him to depart town.
John Billheimer was sworn in as state auditor Saturday morning at 9 o'clock. The oath was administered by Br. A. Brown, clerk of the supreme court, with John E. Reed named deputy auditor and John D. Williams and John Asby as settlement and land clerks. James Henry of Gosport becomes a bank examiner as the remainder of the staff remains.
Billheimer assumes the office on September 14, 1905, succeeding David F. E. Sherrick. D. J. Mendenhall retires as land clerk and will remain at the office until mid December.
The Home Defenders hosted an entertainment Friday evening at the Masonic hall with about 100 attendees. Refreshments were served and the order cleared around $30. Roy Shattuck and Joseph J. Buckley of Brazil, supreme officers, attended and spoke. The Washington group has 75 members and is growing. the local lodge was recently instituted.
W B Blodgett notes in the Indianapolis News that Senator Mattingly of Daviess and Pike is one of the new lawmakers. He is quiet but his words carry weight, as Blodgett remarks he is as prominent as the others in the new state senate.
Farmers on the river bottoms below Vincennes labored on Sunday to harvest their core crop as the Wabash River continued to rise flooding fields and spilling into several areas.
Pierce Cavanaugh of the Ice factory found two colts that strayed from home several days ago and were in the possession of Thomas Melton who took them up.
In St Louis a barbershop contest awarded Wilbur Acton the first prize for shaving eleven men in one hour. Acton formerly operated the Temple Court barbershop.
Deputy Game Warden Frankross pursues Sunday hunters near the schoolhouse in southeastern Washington township. He seized a breech loader shotgun and rabbits, with arrests reportedly planned as officials press to end Sunday hunting. The effort is led by Deputy Earle and other Fish and Game deputies statewide.
Word from Orford, Kile that Oxford college student Misa Evans, daughter of W. Hvans of Southeast Geventh Street, has made the college basketball team after competing with about 200 aspirants. Evans began playing locally under Miss Sue Reece, the Latin teacher, who led the girls quintet last year.
Laura Hopkins of Evanaville attained 3 100 words in fifty minutes on patent office court work with only two errors. Her copying rate exceeds advertised feats at 3 720 words per hour. Hopkins, a modest woman, is believed to be the fastest typewriter in America.
Alva Callahan, a school teacher charged with first degree murder in the slaying of John R. Walters at Dark Hollow, Lawrence County last September, was granted a venue change to Orange County by Judge Wilson in Bedford on Monday. Affidavits from Callahan's attorney allege prejudice exists. Callahan remains active locally with relatives in Opdn.
Alton L Logan of Alton blasts Van Trees street and works at the B and O Southwestern shop and continues to raise fine lemons. Charles Jones' windows show three oversized lemons weighing twelve and three fourth and twelve and ten ounces each with three and four times the ordinary fruit of that variety.
Charles Keith, a leading farmer from Bogard township, has purchased the Winterbottom residence on Grand Avenue and moved his family there.
A fragment notes Thomas Weaver and a group merging a few miles north of a locality. The readable text provides no date or outcome, but indicates a displacement or relocation near a northern area.
A Wheatland man had a large toe on his right foot amputated Monday afternoon after an accident while Mr. Weaver was cutting wood days earlier. The injury prompted fear of blood poisoning as the toe was removed.
Charles Johnson son of F O Johnson of Vincennes killed himself in a St Louis rooming house just before midnight on Sunday night. He planned the act a day ahead writing three notes to his landlady Mrs Edith Manners and to his brother, revealing a supposed love affair as the motive. One note requests relatives to forward a telegram and preserve a photograph, while another mentions leaving a mother's letter with care. The notes quote a plan dated November 25 as the timing for the final act.
The military secretary reports 6,258 desertions in the year ended June 30, or 7.4 per 100 soldiers. Rates rose from 6.1 and 6.8 in prior years to 8.2 in field artillery and 7.8 in cavalry in 1906. White soldiers averaged 8.4 percent. Black soldiers 2.3 percent.
William Anderson, a Vincennes attorney son of Dr. W B Anderson, left Saturday for Los Angeles California where he will establish his home and enter the real estate business. Since joining the Knox county bar his practice has been active and he is noted as well read in his profession. He is a graduate of a leading law college.
Finley Brooke of Cincinnati Seating Company purchased the Graham property on East Walnut Street from Mrs. W. Sherman and Miss Laura Graham of Sacramento and Mrs. J. N. Jones of this city for 6500 dollars. The five acre tract includes a handsome house built by Thomas B. Graham, Sr. about forty years ago. He plans to move in soon.
Richard M. Carr John W. Kellams James W. Giley Joseph Hastings and Joseph M. Hayes have qualified as justices of the peace. Charles Ellis and Edward R. Bigham have qualified as constables.
Simon Lynn, a farmer living two miles southwest of Linton, attempted suicide Monday night by taking morphine. He is in critical condition. he is married with a five year old and two grown children. No causes are given for the act.
Emmett Rawlins a popular Monroe county school teacher collapsed from heart disease while riding home from the Institute. He died shortly after being a speaker earlier in the day.
Walter Brothers of Cannerburg were fined 37 dollars and costs after a Monday court appearance for carrying concealed weapons and assault and battery following a fight with Joseph and George Kelley.
A telegram from Frank Sefrit at Salt Lake City states Mrs. Sefrit's sister Miss Laura Leonard is very ill with little chance of recovery. The terse message notes her serious condition and adds no further details.
Mrs Ellis Steen of Farmersburg arrives to visit her father Dr James A Dale on East South Street who is seriously ill.
The appellate court upheld lower court rulings that sheriffs are not entitled to the 25 cent in and out prison fees. The ruling clarifies the 1903 salary act aims to base sheriff pay on salary and do away with per diem or in and out fees. It affects Delaware and Marion counties and details claims by ex sheriffs and county officials.
The attorney general notes that thousands of dollars can be recovered from sheriffs and ex-sheriffs across counties under the 1995 fee and salary law following a Tuesday appellate court decision.
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