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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1909
Page
1
Circuit court returns after a vacation with juries convened for the term. Judge Houghton handles the state liquor case against Terre Haute Brewing and other civil matters while the grand jury investigates homicides and minor offenses. Multiple verdicts and continuances are noted along with divorce and damages actions.
Washington December 2 The Indiana county option law and rising temperance sentiment cut Uncle Sam’s take. Internal Revenue figures show 1909 collections fell by 5 453 230 from 1908, with Indiana losing 1 321 93k in a single year. The Terre Haute district slips to third in revenue behind Louisville and Peoria.
Spokane readers back W R Parker of Baker City Oregon in his bid to establish a preserve on Mt Eagle Oregon to save the continent’s only ibex herd from slaughter. Parker, a long time big game hunter with deep knowledge of Oregon trails, proves the group’s existence with a dead buck a doe and a fawn. He argues the ibex are a valuable sporting asset for the northwest and urges state or federal protection to prevent extinction.
Mrs. John Kane of Harrison township died Monday afternoon after a three week typhoid illness. Funeral services will be held Wednesday morning at St Patrick’s. Left are a husband seven children three sisters and two brothers. Mr Kane works in Indianapolis and was summoned home a week ago. Edward R Horrall of Washington township died Monday morning from heart trouble. A longtime Daviess county farmer and Civil War veteran he leaves a widow and several children. Grace Jones died Monday night at age two.
D C McIntosh of Worthington High defends his team’s schedule and claims posting the strongest Indiana results. He recalls a disputed Washington place kick and asserts fairness while Washington supporters push for a post season game on neutral ground with unbiased officials.
Bedford reports Millford Sears, a Celtic youth, found with a revolver while being examined in the grand jury in the Moss murder probe. Prosecutor rushed him before Judge Wilson, who imposed a $5 fine plus costs, promptly paid.
Under the operation of the new medical inspection law for students in public parochial and private schools set to take effect January 1, it is likely that children and teachers suffering from any form of consumption will be excluded.
County auditor Nugent and treasurer Godwin will not pay interest coupons or warrants without a court order, hoping a judge will mandate payment. The December meeting will address three mile road issues, the orphans' home, gravel roads, and year end business, with potential extra sessions.
In Winchester Kentucky Judge Benton overruled a petition to void a 1808 local option vote on prohibition. Drys used an open Bible emblem while wets used a bottle with a coiled snake. Negro preachers warned that voters under the snake and bottle emblem would go to hell before breakfast. wets plan to appeal.
Chicago December 1 report says William H. Anderson outlines league strategy to block liquor shipments to dry states while Dr. P A Baker notes Alabama defeat not fatal to prohibition. Baker elected conference chair as organizers plan battles in Virginia South Carolina Florida Arkansas Oregon and Texas.
Two Indianapolis brewing companies notify the Association of Indiana Brewers that they will halt sales to home consumers following the Supreme Court Beardsley decision. Brewers statewide debate enforcement, foreseeing end of doorstep delivery and brewery wagons carrying cases to private homes.
Fear grips Elnora as Johnson family reports a mild smallpox case in Lawson Johnson age fifteen. Local authorities place exposed youths under quarantine and vaccinate others while Dr. W J Danner says the illness is mild and poses no danger of a wider outbreak.
Secretary of State Knox returns Felipe Rodriguez passport with a sharp letter blaming Zelaya for torture and executions of Americans. The document signals U S recognition of Nicaraguan revolutionaries and holds all parties to account, while Rodriguez may act as an unofficial channel. The move edges toward warlike tension without a formal declaration.
Pleasant. Ben Hur lodge members held a rare initiation with ten candidates entering the Vincennes degree steam led by J. T. Purns. An after‑banquet and merit program followed with Kiefer’s Orchestra providing music. Visitors from surrounding courts attended. Annual officer elections are set for next Wednesday.
The Youngblood versus Robinson case involving seizure and sale of Youngblood groceries by Robinson as treasurer has been continued in the circuit court due to a witness need. It originated in Knox county, moved to Daviess circuit court on venue change, and a prior jury verdict favored Youngblood before a new trial was granted. W. R. Gardiner named special judge by Judge Hougaton.
James C Bellville of East Van Trees street reported a gold watch and chain missing. Marshal Wallace investigated but could not find the timepiece. Pawnbrokers were notified. recovery hoped if thief left the city. Bellville, an engineer at the city light plant, stored the watch in locker clothes before his early 4 am duty.
At the opera house a large audience heard Joseph Griffiths known as Tahan recount a life among the Kiowas. He described his capture at age two, adoption by the chief, and argued whites misunderstood the Indian way. He condemned U.S. cavalry cruelty and Custer, and his lecture offered detailed plains Indian customs.
A fire traced to a faulty flue damaged Mrs Libble Corning’s property at east and Trees and Eleventh streets Wednesday afternoon at about 4 o clock. Firemen used chemical extinguishers after cutting holes in weatherboarding and kept damage around 25 dollars. Box 14 at east Eleventh and Walnut streets was pulled. hose line from Walnut was laid but not used.
Jacob Bender, named by the Incoming administration for central station fireman, notified Mayor elect McCarty he will not serve. No appointment yet. Terry Garland may take the vacancy. Bender, a painter of the Second ward, turned down the job.
A Marion circuit court jury held that dry beer from an Indianapolis brewery is intoxicating and fined the dealer $5 plus costs. The defendant plans to appeal to the state supreme court.
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