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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1910
Page
4
The Washington Gazette objects to Indiana’s public accounting law citing its cost and complexity. It warns against expanding government salaries and offices, urging Republicans in Daviess County to oppose the measure and seek reform or repeal. It compares the trend to German state control and stresses preserving individual initiative in public service.
The piece argues that over a hundred well paid men will be mobilized to promote the new law, ensuring a sustained operation. It predicts examiners will be kept busy monitoring the system, while critics say the Herald opposed the law and that it will cost more than it pays.
A Victorian-era editorial argues suspending meat consumption for thirty days could lower meat prices but raise prices of vegetables and grains as supply and demand shift. It notes tariffs and trusts influence prices, cites population growth and immigration, and discusses a city inquiry into a reporter’s claims about unlawful liquor sales, with testimony showing lack of specific information.
The Herald apologizes to Loogootee for a published story based on unverified claims from D. M. Robins of Martin County Civic League. It admits error after Robins provided formal replies and responses printed with his signature. The paper notes public reaction spurred an official investigation over a paragraph about illegal liquor sales.
In a sharp editorial note the Hoosier paper rebukes a local guardian of morals for demanding the destruction of letters and the return of documents. The piece defends the newspaper against groundless charges and urges Loogootee to accept the editor’s contrite tribute to fairness. It warns against irresponsible, lengthy verbal assaults aimed at newspapers.
The piece critiques Governor Thomas R. Marshall as a potential 1912 Democratic nominee. It argues his gubernatorial win relied on liquor interests and political maneuvering rather than genuine leadership, noting failure to push promised temperance measures and a weak party organization. It concludes Marshall may have presidential potential but lacked display of leadership in the campaign.
In a communication to the Indianapolis Star Hon John Overmyer recounts 1870s battles over the Baxter law repeal and temperance politics. He notes Democratic leaders Hendricks McDonald Voorhees English and Turple backing repeal while Republicans faced defeat. He describes 1875 Senate reversal aided by three Greenbackers and a 1882 clash with Colonel Sumptuary as Indiana GOP leader.
A historic political column recalls the 1908 temperance fight in Indiana. Democrats opposed an early prohibition amendment while Republicans faced a party drift after a heavy post local-option session. The piece argues for a statewide high license or county by county votes, suggesting both parties adopt a unified platform to resolve liquor laws without division.
A reprint from Indiana republican papers argues against turning temperance reform into a party issue. It cites Madison Courier and Winchester Herald noting the liquor question harmed Republicans, urging the party to let existing laws test before further action and warning against partisan moral reform efforts.
The Indiana republican papers argue that the saloon issue is shifting from party platforms to state concerns, signaling a deliberate GOP plan to depoliticize or address the alcohol question beyond party lines.
A civic appeal argues a good citizen attends his party primaries and organization meetings tomorrow. It warns that political interest sustains the republic and electorate indifference endangers the institution.
The Indianapolis Independent argues the state board of charities is partisan but not biased against Democratic state institutions. It says if serious wrongdoing were found in the Indiana reformatory investigation, it would have been reported to Governor Marshall, denying charges of a whitewashing by The Washington Herald. The dispute remains unresolved.
In a sharp aside the governor quips about two issues the tariff and Indiana’s economic administration. He criticizes multiplying offices and rising government costs at taxpayers’ expense, then questions where his promised economy has shown up, noting no public drops in spending yet.
An editorial denounces organized boycotts as un-American and coercive. It condemns saloon and labor boycotts while allowing individuals to cut meat for thrift, arguing that targeting others’ behavior crosses into unjust social pressure.
A Chicago multimillionaire known for distributing his fortune to caaz erable and educational purposes vows to die penniless. He enjoys the process, but his expectant relatives face a difficult future as his generosity continues.
In a recent interview Governor Marshall defends his fatalistic view of politics saying he does all he can yet accepts any outcome. He notes he sleeps through jury deliberations and trusts what will be will be, a stance some deem archaic and ridiculed.
Mr Hastings flatly states 26 will clear the field for Judge Gardiner in the circuit court nomination. Democrats show interest in potential candidates with Padgett and Ogden both examining options though no public bid yet. Fabe Gwin’s selection as district chairman strengthens Padgett in Martin County due to Gwin’s district influence and known Padgett ties.
The Bloomington Star reports buttons reading I don't buy meat, do you? on streets after the federation of labor adopted a one month meat abstention to protest high prices. The piece suggests a retort: I don't buy meat, you shan't.
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