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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1910
Page
4
The Washington Gazette appears as the weekly edition of The Gazette and Herald, a public newspaper published by The Gazette and Gerala company.
A historical editorial argues for decisive force to break mob violence, praising Governor Deneen for using state troops to protect prisoners. It cites Evansville riots, compares U S and Canada, and asserts mob justice fails under strong military or police response. It warns weak officials foster mobs and urges swift punishment for lynch demonstrations.
An Indianapolis paper questions the state board of charities and Governor Marshall over the Jeffersonville reformatory. It defends Superintendent Peyton, labels investigations whitewashes, and notes party dynamics within the board while urging fair reform.
A critical panel criticizes the new reform board for appointing an untried Jeffersonville politician as head of the reformatory. The commentary warns that suspicion and trouble were inevitable and that the incident is far from closed, as noted by the Indianapolis Independent.
City Attorney proposes an ordinance requiring all dogs at large to wear muzzles to prevent biting and rabies risks. The measure likely gains council approval as public sentiment grows against wandering dogs and property damage from canine destruction.
Sheriff Thomas W Box of Lawrence County was fined 500 in an Indianapolis court for drawing a revolver on a man last week. The officer faces an upcoming murder trial, with critics arguing a murderer remains a murderer regardless of his badge.
The piece lampoons Democratic hopes for Republican insurgents amid Ballinger-Pinchot fights. It notes Republicans settle their differences, present a united front, and quell uprisings with quiet discipline while reporters exaggerate dissent.
The piece argues that compromise sustains government efficiency and GOP solidarity, noting how Roosevelt's push against Aldrich sparked brief Democratic enthusiasm before quick term bargains. It contends insurrections rarely change outcomes as the party of moral ideas often ends up imperiling jobs.
Barr township faced a thousand dollar bill last year from dogs killing and injuring stock, mainly sheep. The writer argues dogs must be kept chained to prevent predation, noting the Scotch collie’s tendency to revert to hunting stock and the danger dogs pose to timid sheep.
The Loogootee Sentinel rebuts a Herald story on liquor law violations in Loogootee, defending Washington as a clean city and noting harm in sensationalizing neighboring towns. It cites Robbins as a source and asserts local enforcement has addressed the few violations.
A Lawrence county sheriff, intoxicated, killed a man in Indianapolis about a year ago and has not faced trial. Recently he returned to the city drunk again and, angered by a perceived slight, aimed his pistol at an innocent citizen, raising concerns of a protective police network.
A North Vernon Republican report notes complaints against Major Peyton, superintendent of the reformatory, for wholesale dismissals of Republicans at state institutions.
The North Vernon Republican is accused of misrepresenting Indiana’s state institutions as politically controlled. The piece recalls historic nonpartisan reform and cites General Harrison Fairbanks Hemenway Beveridge and Watson as opposing spoils politics. It urges the party to study its history.
The former Republican state chairman of Indiana draws heavy Democratic press attention for his persistently harsh comments about the party today. The piece ends by casual insult, labeling Hernley an unmitigated ass despite any dramatic flair.
The Fort Wayne News criticizes ex Governor Hanly for planning to push state wide prohibition at the Indiana Republican state convention. It argues his influence waned and accuses him of self serving motives, commercializing the temperance issue to profit personally.
The text condemns smirking writers like George Kibbe Turner for relying on hearsay in a publication about white slave traffic. It argues demand for sensationalism has produced a flood of liars in monthly magazines, and warns readers that such yellow journalism is rot.
The Indianapolis chief defends Sunday barber hours for hotels as a necessity and says the push to close shops stems from barbers union pressure rather than morality. He notes the legislature, urged by unions, passed an unconstitutional law later ruled invalid by the supreme court.
The article notes M S Hastings retires from the judge nomination field out of respect for his longtime friend Judge Gardiner. It comments on political selfishness and flags the incident as particularly conspicuous.
The Kalamazoo Telegraph supports a muraling order for dogs running at large as urged by the Kalamazoo Board of Health and mayor to align with public opinion and health guidance. The newspaper joins a broader editorial campaign on the issue.
A editor argues that many die yearly from mad dog bites in this country and urges stricter muzzling of dogs. He notes England enforces dog muzzling while Sinzland claims no rabies deaths, implying comparative policy relevance.
Northern Indiana Democrats dismiss talk of Governor Marshall as president as chatter not seriousness. The faction fights the movement but offers no solid plan or unity, leaving the Marshall candidacy uncertain.
The state Grand Lodge of the Order of Eagles issues a proclamation threatening fines and excommunication for local lodges that operate saloons in dry territories. The note questions why dry versus wet status matters and whether the policy should be reversed, mocking the stance and the local attitudes toward buffets in wet towns.
A quirky incident describes sportsmen who bought John Spanks' pet deer and released it to be chased by hounds. The text also mentions fighting a boar and trailing to the proper weight, implying a rugged hunting episode with unpredictable outcomes.
Friends of Job Freeman of Linton advocate his bid for the Republican nomination for state treasurer. The Pree man from Daviess County receives support, with hopes Freeman’s entry would attract favorable interest in Daviess and Greene counties.
A long time healer and preacher, who has never drank, smoked, or gambled, has never performed on stage or traveled on Sundays by train or boat. He has never entered a theater yet has a remarkable, unblemished record in his work and life.
A Bloomington Star item notes a chorus of outspoken women in Charlestown calling for one of their number to be appointed deputy town marshal. The piece mocks sensational preachers and irritated townsfolk as it critiques efforts to control police departments.
A new periodical in Indianapolis titled The Public Officials Magazine aims to cover news about individuals who hold or seek office. Its promoters expect strong circulation if current and aspiring officeholders subscribe.
An unwritten law killer in Arkansas escaped execution by pretending insanity but was sent to a prison for insane criminals. He appealed to the governor for a pardon, who refused firmly, stating a sane society requires the inmate remain confined after a murder.
The Indiana Republican Editorial Association will hold its mid winter session in Indianapolis on February 10 and 11 with a dinner the evening of February 10 at the Claypole Hotel. Senator Beveridge will be guest of honor and chief speaker. The meeting is expected to draw notable interest.
A Washington Star exchange mocks political prudence with Senator Sorghum while the New York World critiques beef boycotts and shoe prices. The Chicago News comments on a hairpin count as the Atchison Globe explains how many hairpins a woman uses.
A South Bend Tribune piece argues January is pneumonia month with 250 deaths expected by February 1. It urges readers to avoid dirty air, bodily weakness, and poor habits, and to seek prompt medical help within two hours of symptoms to prevent severe outcomes.
The article recalls Henry Duncan of Ruthwell who founded the parish savings bank in Scotland and offered five percent interest for a stated period. It credits thrift with reducing drinking and improving moral and physical conditions in his parish and urges a postal savings bank system as a fitting international monument in this centennial year.
A Seymour Republican column condemns unlawful sale of intoxicants Friday night and social disorder from drunken individuals. It calls for identifying those who dispensed liquor and punishing violators while urging the community to support efforts to end illegal alcohol sales.
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