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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1909
Page
4
The Gasetts and Herald public newspaper records a weekly Saturday edition dated January 2 2009. It reflects the Gazette and Herald publishing company as the issuing body for the period.
The Washington Herald quotes the Elkhart Review arguing Indiana Republicans are not one man or one idea. It says the party would have faced a Republican legislature and governor if the people had acted against domination and demanded independence from party officials.
The South Bend Tribune critiques a Louisville paper’s treatment of “ambulance chasing” lawyers and argues Indiana’s bar admission rules are too lax. It urges constitutional amendment to raise standards and curb the practice via a statewide referendum.
An old Herald subscriber quit reading the paper over editorials on temperance legislation. The paper withholds the patron’s name, noting he was a minister, to avoid further discussion and preserve the point of the act.
The Herald argues a newspaper is a business, not a charity, and readers’ patronage funds it. It condemns coercion against the press, defends temperance debate, notes Adams and Allen counties' votes, and critiques Democratic stance on local option and Brewer Fleming amid Indiana politics.
The Elkhart Review cites Gladstone from 1894 arguing that true regeneration comes from people and moral sentiment, not state action. It warns that creating laws to erase woes by coercion is a fallacy and that laws require public support to matter.
The Democrat remarks that court orders can be defied and judges may err. He notes a recent jail sentence for labor leaders and predicts the U S Supreme Court will review whether the lower court’s construction of the law is correct. The speaker argues judges are fallible and may overstep.
A South Bend Times editorial urges restraint as Democrats and Republicans clash over policing laws and alien voting in Indiana. The piece notes promises from Democrats to reform the metropolitan police statute and criticizes “peanut politics” amid calls to unseat a Lake County Republican. It cites Governor Hanly as an opposing force and discusses local option regulation debates.
The text critiques temperance politics as a party issue, urging nonpartisan regulation and warning against making temperance a campaign weapon. It cites Indiana papers on governor Hanly and defends fearless press reporting while condemning mercenary journalism.
The legislature meets Thursday January 7 as Governor Hanly and Lieutenant Governor Miller serve until January 11. Miller serves four days as presiding officer of the senate due to constitutional timing, with terms beginning on the second Monday in January.
The South Bend Times notes a historical printing method where the first word on each page echoed the last word of the previous page, called a catchword. It helped readers catch the new page and originated from forerunner sheets that bore a signifying word at each end, evolving into the paper’s name.
The Fort Wayne News notes John Mitchell’s long reputation for abiding by the law and urging others to do so. His arraignment and punishment for contempt of court surprised the public and sparked questions about the event.
In a protracted dispute the country faces upheaval as Mitchell steps down from his post amid calls for loyalty tests. A special election in Van derburg county fills the state senate vacancy caused by Walter Hegeman's death with Edgar Dutre winning the Republican nomination by party lines. The temperance issue did not sway the vote, as both Democratic and no Republican nominees pledged support for repealing the county option law.
The Linton Citizen comments on Democratic legislators soon voting to replace Senator Hemenway. It warns lawmakers not to be influenced by John W. Kern and Bucra matria ImdIata as ballots take place.
Missi Jane Dagan of Indianapolis visits grandmother Mrs. Margaret Sause and extended family for Christmas. Dr. McPaperson of Washington and Peter Sinnott show improving health as local residents travel to Washington and Cannelburg for business and church events. A Can nerburg Montgomery basketball game is set for Saturday and residents report Christmas meals delivering warmth to rural carriers.
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