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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1910
Page
4
The Washington Gazette is a weekly newspaper edition of The Gazette and Herald, public news coverage, community notices, and local reporting. It reflects its publisher’s broader newspaper brand and presents regional updates for residents.
The text notes a forthcoming joint legislative committee next month to investigate bribery charges against the Democratic legislative caucus of 1909. It mentions Mr. Shively's election to the Senate and says the situation is embarrassing to certain Democratic statesmen.
Kin Hubbard presents Abe Martins Brown County Indiana Folks for the season. The collection pairs droll year sayings from the Brown County philosopher with a satire on the modern novel. The sketch is described as deliciously humorous and quaint like Hubbard prior works.
The Herald once editorialized on the democrats leaving office in the county. A neighbor now taunts as some have returned, but warns they must perform better than past county officials or they won’t endure.
The Very Rev Andrew Oester argues self defense as the only legitimate defense for taking a life. He laments U S homicide outcomes, cites juries and public sentiment as factors in high acquittal rates and calls for an education campaign to curb bloodlust and lax enforcement.
The proposal by Governor Marevall to grant the governor authority to remove appointive officials without cause and to remove elective officers for cause is drawing wide discussion. Republicans split, some newspapers like the Fort Wayne News praise the move for strengthening executive power and enforcing duty, while others worry about constitutional balance in a legislature dominated by Democrats.
The piece analyzes Governor Marshall seeking authority to remove officers, warning a weak or corrupt governor could corrupt state institutions. It contrasts local self-government with centralization and questions if Indiana should grant autocratic power, urging cautious legislative action and reflection by the governor.
The Herald defends the people’s judgment against attacks from the Mitchell Commercial while addressing Maine’s forty year prohibition and the broader question of initiative and referendum. It argues that public opinion shapes policy, doubts the misreadings of a newspaper, and notes Maine’s prohibition in name only with limited practical impact. The piece links state policy to local conditions in Indiana and Maine.
The essay argues against broad popular votes on liquor laws and defends trained governance. It cites Washington, D C as an example where autocratic rule by a president and appointed board yields strong law enforcement and safety, contrasting with broader citizen rule in other cities despite a racially mixed population.
The defense and state argued intricate points on insanity and self defense as Menlo E Moore faces manslaughter or murder charges. Judge Cobb warned the crowd after a disturbance as Eph Inman delivered a sweeping appeal for fairness and Moore’s sanity.
The defense argues insanity and portrays Moore as monomaniacal while asserting the state’s punishment of an insane man is improper. Attorneys spar over character and legality as the court adjourns, with crowds pressing to hear Eph Inman and noting costs amid a contentious trial.
Prosecution opens its direct case against Hattie La Blanc charged with murdering Clarence F. Glover in Cambridge Massachusetts. Witnesses testified she was at home when the shooting occurred.
Stockholders of the White River Social Club plan a meeting tonight to elect officers for the upcoming term. The Fraternal Order of Eagles local Judge will also elect officers for 1911 at a Wednesday evening session.
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