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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1909
Page
4
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A moral critique argues against Senator Cox's compulsory voting bill. The piece warns that forced elections erode liberty, likens it to regulating church attendance, and cites Indiana's anti-cigarette ruling as precedent for restricting overbearing laws. It advocates boosting interest in partisan affairs instead.
Persistent supporters aim to mandate a general compulsory primary election law in Indiana to nominate all state officers and United States senators. The proposal would bypass state nominating conventions and shift senatorial selection away from legislature. Critics warn it may silently erode legislative choice while reflecting party will rather than constitutional process.
A discussion argues against compulsory primary elections in Indiana counties, warning they burden minority parties and may force tickets chosen by those seeking nominations rather than the best candidates. The piece defends a militant minority to check majority power and preserve strong party organization in national politics.
An editorial lambasts the Thornton Haines acquittal as a disgrace to New York justice. It argues the case reveals flaws in the jury system and questions whether unwritten laws justify leniency for murder. Haines is labeled a conscienceless assassin, while sympathy for his alleged motive is condemned.
The case involves Captain Haines and his brother Thornton Haines over the murder of Annis. Allegations claim Captain Haines acted with personal vengeance after Annis allegedly stole his wife. Thornton Haines is accused of aiding and abetting and faces a potential spur of trial.
The text denounces the Haines verdict as a mockery of law and society. It laments that criminals ride from justice to freedom, calling Thornton Haines a bloodthirsty scoundrel who deserved life imprisonment in prison.
The President’s lawsuits against newspapers provoke calls for restraint in reporting. The public and private discourse would be influenced as writers are urged to temper statements. The editorial arena faces heightened scrutiny over words and accountability.
The passage condemns Governor Marshall for proposing a sweeping law to grant him power over Indiana's appointive and elective officers. It portrays the plan as revolutionary and autocratic, with the governor claiming authority to remove without cause and to dismiss elective officers, reserving only the right of appeal to the Supreme Court. It ends with a provocative question about removing the Supreme Court itself.
The Democratic state chairman Stokes Jackson boasted of raising hell with the Republican Senate majority and driving House Republican Wickey from office but since the legislature met there is little sign he intends any action beyond loud talk.
The piece claims eighty percent of Indiana Democrats favored John W Kern for senator, noting scant reliable evidence aside from Indianapolis press praise. It questions why Kern should be the party’s choice over Shively and suggests both are second-rate politicians swayed by shifting party winds. Major Menzies is cited as the best Democrat yet remains without a chance.
Ex Governor Hanly voices great pleasure over Benjamin F. Shively's election to the U S Senate and praises Crawford Fairbanks for sharing in the success. The remarks raise questions about the day’s political harmony amid opposition.
The article argues Governor Marshall rejects a mansion and supports a modest governor’s house funded by the state. It notes his inconsistency, citing his stance on housing expenses and a possible suit to recover rent, and warns voters to distinguish between furnishings and rent appropriations.
Discussion among Republicans in the Second district centers on nominating William A Wallace, clerk of the Davis circuit court, for Congress next year. Wallace shows a willingness to avoid endorsing violence against anyone proposed as a candidate.
In a political note the author reflects on party favoritism and the question of who should represent Knox County. It argues that if Wallace is deemed the man to carry the district to Washington after an unexpected accident, it will be his duty to accept the commission.
A fragment notes a saying about politicians and criticizes their blundering effort in Indiana to pick a successor for Senator Hem enway, warning that they may make fools of themselves when guiding political power.
In Indianapolis this week charges of bribery surface in Indiana senatorial elections. The Fort Wayne News laments the timing as the reform party faces a painful moment amid speculation, while Elkhart Review notes the story was denied but acknowledges Kern’s possible forthcoming statement may clarify the situation.
The Herald notes Shively's uncertain path as he assumes office while dismissing talk of unfair treatment toward John Kern. Kern is labeled as a perpetual follower lacking leadership and constructive qualities, with defeat attributed to poor winning strategy.
The Elkaart Review reports the Indiana Democrats claim the party’s honor requires substituting a local option law to make ward and township the unit if existing law is repealed. They say the party’s platform promises this and the special session test shows duty to voters. Bills proposing broad license reforms risk violating pledges.
Senator Linton Cox proposes a law requiring qualified voters to cast ballots under penalty. The proposal is ridiculed as an unnecessary and impractical measure in line with other ill considered reforms.
The critique portrays Shively as attractive and eloquent but devoid of principles or constructive ability. The piece claims his nomination came under powerful party influences linked to liquor interests, and argues Indiana Democrats made a poor choice for the U.S. Senate.
A contemporary critique argues The Herald failed to advocate county option as a temperance measure. It claims the paper did not present balanced arguments before the election and accuses liberal Republicans of narrowing the law's merits.
The Herald states it did not oppose the county option law on principle though it argued the liquor question should not drive partisan disputes. It notes Republicans lost offices by championing a radical temperance measure and urges avoiding such irrelevancies in future.
A fragment describes John W Kern promising a statement to unite his party after being turned down. The text contrasts his earlier enraged roar with a later, softer image of a dove-like hush as the moment approaches.
The state considers the act as Governor Marshall publicly counsels immediate repeal of the urban police statute while remaining silent on the ward and township option law, a separate Democratic platform pledge.
The passage argues that political defeat is not undeserved and a candidate who laments publicly loses respect from party peers. It notes that politicians must risk loss to pursue office and that public whining harms allies and credibility.
Mrs. Sarah Hedrick wife of ex trustee John Hedrick lies seriously ill at home on North Main Street. Dr Braxton of Loogootee attended. A two year old daughter of Mrs Emma Hull suffers pneumonia. Stock dealer W J McCord out with the grip. Knights of Pythias install officers Charles Burtis C C Harry Jackson VC A Swickard K of R and S James Chandler M of E J C Arvin M of F John Allen Prelate C L Rowland C G W J Gootee I G installing officer. George S Brown near Glendale road suffers a mild stroke. Mrs Parthen Yansey loses home and contents in a moonlit fire. $25.30 in cash saved but destroyed. neighbors help rebuild. Revival at High Rock M E church led by Rev Manwaring adds several members. W E Blagraves of Washington visits. Mrs Lana Newton and family of Mt Pulaski visit F M Wally. Miss Cora Burris of Puxico Mo visits relatives. Allen & Myers install hardware stock under K of P hall and plan a class initiation Feb 19 to celebrate anniversary. James E Billey of Washington Moberly Unit...
Members of the Elizabeth Leedy Rebekah lodge 555 held installation Saturday afternoon. Officers installed included N G Elvira Clark, V G Julia Jackman, secretary Clara Miles, treasurer Mary Senning, chaplain Virdie Allen, warden Lou Brown, conductor W E Arvin, scribe John Senning, R S to N G Eliza Kyle, L S to N G Martha Arvin, R S to V G Ada Boursroughs, L to G Margaret Adams, installing officer Eliza Kyle, with Eliza Godwin as P G.
Edward O Connor of Eaglesville and Dwight Twitty of Loogootes were Friday visitors. Rose Fegan was in Montgomery Friday. Mary Reilly returned from Loogootee after a week with Kate O Neal. Mary Kellett came home after three weeks in New Albany Washington and Whitfield. John Colvin visited relatives near Montgomery. John McCauley and Nicholas Wathen were in Washington Friday. William Burget and daughter Anna Burget returned to Terre Haute after a visit here. Joe Reilly visited relatives in Loogootes Sunday. Agnes and Rose Clarke returned to Washington after visiting relatives. Residents attended a Whitfield festival Wednesday night. A large crowd attended the Corning hall dance Tuesday night. Edward Walsh family attended funeral of Mary Murphy at St Marys Sunday.
Clyde Blackburne known as Blackey and brothers Will and David Dove are in the county jail on petit larceny charges. They pleaded not guilty at police court and face a Monday 9 am preliminary hearing before Mayor Russell. They allegedly stole kettles from the J. & Smith slaughter house near Montgomery and sold them to Jesse Gos horn, with suspicions of further small city and county thefts. Blackburne is about seven ten years old. the Doves are adults.
James F Mackell filed a damage suit in the circuit court against William Kelley Jr and Michael Disser. He alleges a public sale by Kelley and Disser resulted in a mare and colt that were practically worthless and not as represented, seeking $80 damages, $100 judgment and relief. Padgett and Padgett are representing Mackell.
An advertisement urges direct talk about Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs colds and lung trouble. It claims forty years of cures and discourages trying unknown preparations possibly containing harmful drugs. Sold by Smith and Winton druggists.
Daviess County Indiana council will meet in special session Monday February 1 1909 at 1 pm in the auditor's private room. The purpose is to appropriate funds for completing the courthouse repairs for 1909 and to attend to other business before the council. Thomas Nugent Auditor Daviess County.
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