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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1906
Page
2
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A Pike County Republican editorial rebuts claims of no representation for Daviess, detailing historical legislative allocations from 1895 to 1905. It argues that Daviess has had lawmakers, but no senator, and asserts a Pike County backed candidate would also represent Daviess in the Indiana General Assembly. The piece defends the law and discusses debates over Sunday saloon hours and local option concepts.
The piece criticizes a Democrat critique of Evansville mayor Boehne, arguing the Herald condemns the mayor’s stance yet tolerates the offense. It asserts the paper’s conclusions were clear and urges full enforcement of all laws, warning against selective enforcement or media manipulation.
The piece argues against a local option approach to liquor regulation, noting state laws govern licenses and sale hours. It contrasts sumptuary and penal laws, explains city and township powers to restrict traffic and levy licenses, and criticizes contemporary critics for misrepresenting state rights and local governance.
The new Evansville police judge dismissed the saloon keeper charged with violating the 11 o'clock closing law after the proprietor swore his watch showed one minute before 11 while the arresting officer’s timepiece showed 11.
The piece argues that saloon timekeeping and backdating clocks violate the 11 PM time rule and that city officials, including Mayor Boehne, must enforce the liquor laws. It discusses court authority, judge removal, and the need for government clocks to govern timekeeping in Evansville.
A Herald excerpt urges Republicans in Daviess County to campaign on candidates' worth, not personal attacks. It emphasizes unity after the primary, conserving strength for the fall race, and fairness to reflect the party's true sentiment. It warns against unhelpful attacks and stresses individual accountability and integrity.
A Bloomington convention show of support for Governor Hanly emerged amid divided views on his methods. Delegates adopted a resolution endorsing the governor while debating wording to avoid implied condemnation. Second district Republicans face mixed sentiment on his leadership and future prospects.
In this proclamation style remark, supporters praise the governor as a public officer who acts decisively to remove evil, with Republicans largely united in approving his methods. The central point stresses that the people judge the outcome rather than the process.
A reader debate claims the current city council Democratic caucus is a personal faction that bypasses non caucus members in city business while defending Judge Gardiner’s election as city attorney. It argues the Gardiner action was proper and contrasts it with present caucus steps.
The county committee will be chosen February 1 with the county chairman twelve days later. The Campbell split shows Padgett's advantage in delegate division while the New Deal faction led by Heffernan fights to reconcile. Evansville police court notes warn against unlawful liquor giveaways. The doodlebug myth is explained and Col W W Huffman of Anderson pleads guilty to civil service campaign subscription charges, fined $100.
The piece praises James P. Goodrich for his reelection as chairman of the Indiana Republican state committee. It argues the role is for capable, steady work, not aspiration, and urges keeping Goodrich at the helm to maintain large Republican majorities.
The note compares saloon counts and license fees in New York and Chicago and mentions a push in Chicago to raise licenses. It also suggests Indiana’s liquor law is relatively liberal compared with other states.
The Washington Democrat hopes the next democratic state platform will fully express the party’s views on state and national questions, while the Rushville Republican mocks the idea. The page critiques Tillman as a blackguard, comments on local figures, and notes civic issues from Indiana’s civil service to railroad mileage book pricing, ending with remark on the mild winter.
The funeral for Pater in Law in Alfordsville was held Wednesday with local residents including Laughlin of Washburner and Miss Grace Horning of Burns City noted among attendees. Several residents visited relatives in nearby towns as Alpha club gathered and local notables were mentioned in travel and visitation notes.
Joseph Specter was at Washington Saturday. Mitchell visitor Robert Walker. Cracken back from Denver. Mrs Amanda McCracken from Loogootee. Dr L McPherson and W Gosling at Washington. Miss Clara Grannan of Loogootee visiting cousin Miss Mary Clark. Edie Garland of Washington visiting. James E Parker and family moved from Boone county to Montgomery near Trainor. Joseph Soederow runs a bakery with his restaurant. John McPherson of Loogootee visiting son Dr S L McPherson and Mort McPherson. Mr and Mrs Newton Cassady of Jasonville visiting Mrs Cassady’s parents Mr and Mrs George Rudolph. Mr and Mrs A J Enk and son Carl of Petersburg spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs John Parker. Frank A L Bally, home from Ilmore due to his son Homer’s illness. A T Brewer appointed manager of Terre Haute Brewing Company moving family to Washington. longtime local saloon operator and former town councilman. Red Men members from Washington attended meeting including many Montgomery residents.
Several residents of Washington area are listed visiting town on Monday including John Steen Glendale George Godwin Harley Taylor Will Alkmah and H. H. McCracken. A newborn daughter arrived to Mrs Claude Huffman. A barn belonging to FE P Heston burned Monday night with 275 bushels of corn hay wheat and farming tools insured value around 800 dollars. Protracted meetings and quarterly services occurred at local churches. The cause of the fire is undetermined with suspected smoking in the barn.
ODON records show Ivan Smiley and several residents visiting nearby towns. Names include Day of Linton, Charles Watson to Linton, Fay Gore Burns City, Noah Fisher to Terre Haute, Zimri Garten and Ezra Mattingly to Washington, and others moving between Washington and surrounding communities.
John A. Miller stayed at Loogootee while Omer Cavnesa visited Ragleaville on Saturday. Charles Cunningham was in Loogootee Tuesday and James Cropp Jr. spent Saturday in Montgomery. Abner Bowman and Mrs. John Satterfield made trips to Washington and Lodgootee respectively. Cropp visits Mrs. James L. Seal in Odon. Mrs. H L Gough visits sister Mrs. W A I McBride in Washington. Mr. and Mrs. R Patterson were guests of Mr. and Mrs. J Cunningham Sunday.
Fragmentary report notes Mrs George Edwards and G I M Ragsdale planning a new barn near Washington with others including H Thomas and Mr and Mrs Perry Singleton mentioned in brief cross references.
Readable fragments record visits by Mrs Bees Lett in Washington and Mr Johnson there Wednesday. Dore Lead spent Saturday with Mr and Mrs AML Miss Sarah Wiley visited Mrs Singleton and daughter Wednesday evening. Mrs George L Hai of Sandy Hook went to Plainville Saturday for a few days. Mr and Mrs C Wallace were guests of Mr and Mrs Ros Trafer Sunday. Mr and Mrs George Scudder visited the Gregorys in Harrison Township Sunday.
The fragmentary item mentions Arch ie Waller and Bert Agan in Washington events plus a rumor of a wedding soon in the area. It notes F F Osman visiting Lafayette, James Dougherty meeting friends, J W Van Winkle at a lodge, and Albert Graber leaving for California for health, with A M Perkins in the Corsnetsville area socializing.
Corning reports J M Vorls visiting Philadelphia on a visit. Bernard Queen returns from Rock Island Illinois after work. Homer Watson returns to Indianapolis after a two week visit with his uncle J M Voris. Mrs Joseph Soederi visits Montgomery and sister William Downey remains in town. A dance was held Monday night at the Gon WHilam Garmerly.
Good Alexander made a notable appearance at Plainville on Saturday as Bethel hosts a revival in progress. Mr and Mrs William Patterson and family visited Epsom Friday. George Summer and Aldren joined Arley Leonard and Howard Myers at the Plainville lodge Friday night. John Kilson has moved to Newberry and will open a barber shop there.
Legal notice fragment mentions Stns et al vs Will der et al regarding ids and derivative claims. No party details or court, date, or jurisdiction provided. Summary reflects an ongoing civil dispute with unspecified motions or remedies.
The notice outlines precinct divisions for the upcoming primary election in Washington Indiana, listing four township precincts with voting sites and boundaries. It details the election board composition, candidate filing deadlines, ballot order, and ballot counting procedures along with observer rights and approval by listed officials.
Property transfers show numerous deeds from owners such as Hopkins and Killin to buyers including Eliza J. Dine, Wm. ChATTin, Martha Hendren, and Oliver Hackler. Transactions cover blocks and lots in Washington, St. Pauls, Elnora, and Kinney additions with prices ranging up to 1690 dollars and totals around several thousand. Names include Mary M. Killin, Edward C. Faith, Ira Bowman, Wm. Griffiths, and George McCormick among others.
A series of birth notices lists mothers and newborns including Cochran East Math Street a son Ernest Osman Lettaville a daughter Drous Dant West End a son Douglass East Math Street a son Miley William A Mildy a daughter and Joseph Ey Johnson a son Keller Center Street a daughter Snider Bedford Road a daughter plus unofficial snippets for Clark Tomis Je.
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