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Newspaper

Washington Gazette

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1909

Page

4

Washington Gazette on Marshall’s reform hints

The Indianapolis News cites Governor-elect Marshall’s alleged plan to reshape state institutions including the Jeffersonville reformatory and Evansville Southern Hospital for the Insane. The piece argues against partisan changes, defends Whittaker’s nonpartisan leadership, and warns against restoring old Democratic control of public asylums.

Indianapolis News Marshall Jeffersonville Whittaker Institutum Southern Evansville Reformatory Wittaker Indiana

Indiana Governor Marshall Delivers Courteous Induction Message

The new Indiana governor’s inaugural remarks are concise and modest, urging citizens to share responsibility for law enforcement. He notes that complaints should not be treated as confidential and stresses that enforcing laws against moral sentiment can cause discontent and unrest.

Indiana Marsnall Marshall

Governor Marshall Urges Reform And Repeal In State

Governor Marshall calls for economy and civil service cuts, urges abolition of county and township advisory boards, and immediate repeal of the metropolitan police law. He opposes party primary voting for U S Senate and criticizes populist calls for direct elections, framing reforms as prudent but controversial.

Lars Jare Marshall Marshall Bays United States Senate Waloh

Inconsistencies in Governor Marshall’s Inaugural and Policy Proposals

The Herald critiques Governor Marshall’s address as principled yet inconsistent with his legislative agenda. It argues repealing the metropolitan police law preserves local self‑government, while endorsing a power to remove elective and appointive officers, raising alarms about democratic principles and executive overreach.

Metropolitan Police Marshall Supreme Court Indiana Hanry Marssall

Governor Marshall's power to remove officers debated

The piece questions a proposed broad executive power allowing the governor to remove elected officials for law enforcement disputes. It warns such authority could be abused if the governor dies or is succeeded by an unscrupulous leader and urges Democrats to align with democratic principles.

Supreme Court Marshall

The Option Petition Debate in County Court

Hugh Rogers comments on the county option petition and a court ruling on continuance. Attorneys Hastings Allen & Hastings urged delay until February, while Judge Gardiner and Mr Sears pressed for a ruling on timeliness and proper filing for January term action.

Hugh Rogers Democrat Herald Allen Hastings, Allen & Hastings Rogers Sears Seara

Debates Over County Option Law and Temperance Leaders

The piece discusses the drafting of the county option law and petition timing, noting potential irregularities and calls for unity among temperance leaders. It cites figures like Gari Minton, Judge Gardiner, Mr. Allen, Dr. Hart, and Governor Marshall while warning against intolerance and urging coordinated action in Indiana politics.

Sears Gari Minton Indya Anti-Saloon League The Herald Gardiner Allen Democrat Rogers Hart M. E. Church Tas

I am the state critique of ex governor Hapaly

The piece condemns Hapaly as an egoist who treated governance as rule by personal will. It notes his failure to inspire approval in a public farewell and questions whether Marshall will avoid repeating such early missteps. The tone is strongly critical of autocratic leadership and self serving motives.

Hapaly Frank Hanly Marshall

Governor Hanly's Farewell to Indiana Legislature

A harsh farewell comment argues Governor Hanly's four years ended with silence and mixed views. It calls him a ruthless party boss who ruled with uncompromising autocracy, contrasting his earlier popularity with party disdain. The piece condemns his style as a warning to others in Indiana politics.

Hanly Indiana Indianapolis Senate House Haaly Frank Haaly Trjuana

Social Roundup at Montgomery and Nearby Towns

Miss Rose Fanning returned home at Montgomery Saturday after visiting relatives. Mary Reilly visited relatives at Longootee. Matthew Kellett and James Kang were at Montgomery. Anna, Bridget Reilly and Ella Donahue joined Katie and Estelle Fanning for a Sunday visit. A large crowd attended a dance at William Smith’s home Tuesday night. Katie Fanning returned home from Loogootee after a short visit. Austin Colvin and sister Mary Colvin of Glendale visited Williams Smith and family Sunday.

Anna Bridget Reilly Ella Donahue Katie Estelle Fanning William Smith James Kang Montgomery John Kellett Katie Fanning Loogootee Austin Colvin Mary Colvin Glendale Williams Smith Family

Local Social Notes From Cornetisville and Nearby

Cornetisville residents and friends visited over the weekend with families including Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Fleenor and Miss Tillie Elis in Sugarland. George Sumoritt and Alfred Ellis of Washington joined Curtis Myers. Mervin Boyd near Epsom was there Tuesday. W A Harding of Odon visited Monday. Curtis Myers attended the Epsom gathering Tuesday. Miss Ines Moren returned from a visit with her grandmother at Plainville. George Rummitt, Freediy and Harrison Eaton attended the Keller sale near Epsom Tuesday.

Leo Willams Sugarland Arthur Fleenor Misa Tillie Elis George Sumoritt Alfred Ellis Washington Curtis Myers Mervin Boyd Epssom W. A. ‘Harding Odon Epsom Ines Moren Plainville George Rummitt Freediy Harrison’ Eaton Keller Sale

Unclear Memo Encourages Experimental Preparations

Fragmentary note warns about experimenting with unknown preparations possibly containing harmful drugs. The text references Foley and urges consideration of drug content, implying risk and caution in consumer products. Specific names and events are not clearly defined.

Dr. O C Fairhurst To Speak At Hyatt Hotel Washington Indiana

Dr. O C Fairhurst will speak at the Hyatt Hotel in Washington Indiana. The event details indicate a guest appearance or lecture setting at the local hotel venue.

Free Consultation Day With Dr Bick January 18

One day only Monday January 18 offers free consultation with all Bick people seeking advice or counsel.

Modern Cure Specialist Claims Verifiable Chronic Disease Relief

A physician named Dr. O C Fairhurst announces extensive experience and a holistic approach to treating chronic diseases. He advertises cures for disorders from rheumatism to cancer, lists associations with the Flower Medical Institute, and promises safe, reliable outcomes using modern remedies and anesthesia. He asserts comprehensive knowledge across all medical specialties and invites patients to seek treatment in Indiana.

O'C. Fairhurst O'C.fairhurst Fairhurst O'Connell Fairhurst Indiana West Flower Medical Institute Boston Mass

Forty years of 4 es bold by South and Winton

Public record notes a commemorative item titled Forty years of 4 es bold by South and Winton, highlighting a milestone tied to two named entities in a local context.

South Winton

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