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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1905
Page
2
The Washington Herald announces its fortieth year and lists subscription terms and contact details for the Washington Indiana post offices. It includes office and editorial room information and notes telephone connections for business and news queries.
The Herald notes seventeen Republican county nominations signal party vigor amid rivalries. Indiana governors blocked Taylor’s extradition to Kentucky to avoid a biased trial, sparking public approval for humane action and safe refuge, while rail fare reform debates continue with traveler rebates discussed.
The piece outlines a claim that Indiana Governor Taylor may be pressed to authorize action in Kentucky’s Goebel murder case. It recounts Goebel’s controversial 1899 election, Taylor’s subsequent exile to Indiana, and mentions a $100,000 Goebel-era appropriation for prosecutions, noting the heated political climate and accusations of piracy and bribery.
The Indianapolis News reports Governor Hanly may pressure railroads by proposing a two-cent fare in the mileage book dispute. It notes a Michigan style law allowing two-cent fares when gross income exceeds a threshold, and suggests Indiana roads could adopt the same fare under similar conditions.
The article discusses reactions to Governor Hanly and a two cent railroad fare plan, arguing the public may benefit if enacted. It highlights the Indiana Corn Growers Association formed to promote scientific farming, Purdue University support, and an upcoming statewide meeting in Indianapolis with a train tour for farmers from Vigo Clay Parke Vermillion and other counties.
The piece attacks Mayor Bidaman of Terre Haute citing alleged corruption and ties to saloons, calls for accountability, and accuses him of attempting to reassign the board. It notes a Vincennes incident injuring a society girl and reports police assault cases. It also covers factional editorials against Gilbert Hendren and doubts about a Greene County congressional bid.
Over nine years the corn output rose by 40.6 million bushels due to the agricultural school. In Iowa the Corn Growers' Association helped lift corn production by 40 million dollars. Iowa also adopted a state wide train tour similar to the Indianapolis launch.
Curtis Ballard of Clark County is expected to be brought before the district convention in New Albany on January 2 to elect a Third Indiana district chairman. Tom Hanlon seeks re-nomination. Hanlon reportedly favors W. E. Cox’s bid for Congress, while Judge J. W. Zenor supporters push for organization strength. John A. Sis of Van Buren announces for Republican assessor. Charles A. Greathouse of Mt. Vernon runs for Democratic district chairman with Mayor G. V. Menzies' backing. Dr. Silas Howard of Patoka may withdraw in favor of Greathouse. The Evansville meeting is set for January 2.
Miss Martha Barr daughter of Joseph Barr of Bruceville married Don Slinkard formerly of Edwardsport now in Los Angeles. The ceremony occurred last Christmas day and the couple plans their new home in Los Angeles. Barr’s parents accompanied her to Vincennes for the turn of events. The wedding happened with little public notice as guests awaited the hour, then learned the couple had already wed and left for California by train.
At Harmonie hall Vincennes Miss Aimee Hindman stepped on splinters from her shoe driving into her foot and lodged. She was treated by Dr. Boyd, the slivers removed and she returned to the hall though unable to stand. She left for Evansville Wednesday morning to guest at social events.
W H Whittaker superintendent of the Indiana reformatory at Jeffersonville denies that the prison labor contract with Indiana Chain company violates the 1905 statute. He says the contract was made before the law and that abolition is allowed until July 1 1906. He alleges Samuel R Wells seeks to block future arrangements when the new law takes effect.
Miners walk off at Latta Creek mine in Jasonville after a whistle signals only 25 cars above the tipple, below the 32 required by agreement. Company calls halt and promises to notify when to return. miners say operators broke the deal and will stand pat.
Jatat Brown, a saloonkeeper, was fined and costs by Mayor Wol ford for carrying concealed weapons after a Wednesday morning hearing at Linton.
A local editorial denounces a Democrat writer for personal attacks on Ezra Mattingly a county Republican leader. It defends Mattingly noting his Washington visit for a commission and a village post, and condemns ongoing malice while urging fairness and protest against misrepresentation.
Auditors office and county council met in special session to approve a long list of deficiencies and expenses. The meeting included all council members Jabez A McCord John Nelswanger Andrew J West Thomas Fleener Anderson Veale and William M Young and adjournment was expected at noon Saturday. A bond for George H Williams as gravel land repair superintendent was approved for 700 dollars.
J. W. Orr of Pittsburg and M. W. Mansfeld of Indianapolis, representing Pennsylvania railway interests, bought 117 acres of coal land in Sullivan County from Wiley Gambill for 17000 dollars during a Wednesday visit to Linton.
At a Nashville meeting the Cumberland Loyalist council adopted resolutions denouncing the union with the Presbyterian church.
Governor Hanly asked Daniel Storms to resign as Indiana secretary of state after auditing revealed irregularities dating from July and October settlements. Storms, once a popular figure, faces pressure as lawmakers may pursue removal, while Storms disputes the scope and impact of the findings.
Miss Harriet F Baldwin secretary to General Passenger Agent 2 P McCarty of the B and C Southwestern railroad returned to Cincinnati from a vacation on the Isle of Pines south of Cuba. She says Americans declared independence by lawful means and saw no revolt but natives armed with machetes ready to defend their position. Baldwin gathered notes and photos for an article in the January Southwestern Book magazine.
L A Denny of Greene county visits his son-in-law O W Deckard in this city. Deckard is improving and expected to be out in a few days.
Mayor Penrod instructs that councilmen at large must qualify on New Year’s Day increasing council size to eight. The action shifts membership and duties for Loogootee city government.
The Democrat and Herald dispute whether councilmen elect must assume office January 1 under a new Indiana law. Horralf and Smoot insist they will wait for the January meeting to serve if lawful. They were elected by the people and will appear when required, arguing the attorney general and Judge Howard opinions are not binding.
Thomas G. Carnahan and his nephew Sidney Carnahan escaped serious injury when a newly bought mule bolted and spooked their horse on a Washington to Plainville trip. The buggy overturned, a wheel and dashboard were damaged, repairs run about $25, and both men suffered bruises and stiffness.
Jeffersonville boy George Mung, after hunting, warned children not to touch a shotgun placed on a table. Hank Hambaugh, eight, mishandled the weapon causing a discharge that wounded Delilah eleven and Nelsie younger sister. Delilah died Wednesday night from a head and arm wound. Nelsie remains hospitalized.
Mrs. Florence Watson wife of a noted MC Sterling lawyer was shot and badly wounded at a dance by John Flarity a former suitor who insulted her during the performance Hope for her recovery fades and talk of lynching swirls as the case grows more tense in Sterling Kentucky.
Mr Mason a longtime Evansville resident and scholar died at age eighty six after a long career in education and letters. Born 1840 at Walpole New Hampshire he taught mathematics at Howard College Alabama and later edited the Canmelog Economist. He leaves a wife Harriet and five children with siblings in New Haw. Services were held in Evansville and Oak Hill cemetery.
Washington Masons held a trio of installing ceremonies at the Masonic hall on Wednesday evening witnessed by about 309 people. John H W served as installing officer for the Lodge and Chapter, Robert R for the Commandery, Adrian Hameraly marshal for the Chapter, A Evans captain general for the Commandery, followed by dancing with Dodt's orchestra for two hours.
Washington friends of Bert Hicks learn he has taken charge of the Davis house at Sullivan Indiana transforming it from a loss to a top paying country hotel in smaller Indiana towns. He refurnished the building and enhanced the dining room making it among the finest in the state.
Mitchell Shadrick, seven feet tall, was killed four miles west of Columbia Missouri by eighteen year old Henry Jonas who struck him with a walnut sized stone from forty feet. Shadrick had threatened Jonas’s brother and used a club before the fatal blow. The shot through the ear ended the confrontation and a new coffin had to be custom made in Columbia for the victim.
Milton Huff, a minor, pleaded guilty to violating the pure food laws for selling meat from a hog that died of disease about a mile north of Brazil. Justice Couch fined Huff ten dollars plus costs.
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