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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1911
Page
4
The Washington Gazette presents a weekly edition of The Gazette and Herald, a public newspaper published by The Gazette and Herald company outlining its continued subscription and distribution model.
Public discussion roils Washington over city contracts after a four to three vote rejected Morton lowest bid for concrete crossings. Mayor McCarty denounced the action, saying Morton’s bid was reasonable and below prior costs, while critics accuse council members of bias favoring a Democratic ward. The piece laments political Tammany-like influence and recalls past factional days.
Farmers focus on wheat prices as harvest finishes. The article notes a drop from over $1.00 a bushel last year to about 75 cents now, with unsteady markets and mills running short of stock, while farmers quietly speculate about future offers and demand.
Town debate centers on brick paving for east and west Maid streets and other small projects. City attorney says proposed plans would push debt beyond constitutional limits, risking long term burden on Main Street and prompting petitions for similar assessments citywide.
Property owners should bear the main share of macadam and brick street improvements under the three mile road law. Those already paid should receive fair treatment, and contractors should compensate for reusable materials. The city should extend brick streets with charges applied to benefiting abutting owners.
A city attorney report to the council supports the board of commissioners, suggesting the recent caller’s accusations were unjustified and that the caller should issue apologies. The posture reflects a parliamentary motion toward prudent governance.
In Linton Indiana a Democratic figure Cyrus E Davis was assaulted on the street. Police and mayor reportedly refused action without a warrant or grand jury threat, prompting calls to strip the officer of authority and oust the mayor for inaction.
The Brattle of the Linton Call criticizes the daily for lacking significant content on dry towns and non revenue from Nquor traffic. It claims the Call would have little to boast if Aquor advertisements were withdrawn from its columns.
Congress man Cullop plans to write district soldiers explaining his stance on the Anderson pension bill and its alleged tactic. He criticizes the rush to passage while southern Democrats lead Congress. His letter omits any comment on his vote on the wool schedule, which may appear later.
A plan suggested to form a Republican colony along an interurban route to place a new town outside Democratic council control. Proponents argue it would shield governance from city politics while critics fear fragmentation and jurisdiction issues.
Professor von KleinSmid of DePauw argues high schools create comforts youths cannot sustain after graduation. He says graduates leave school with a dark brown taste, believing life lacks the luxuries once enjoyed and laments college fraternities giving advantages that fade after college.
The startisan methods practiced by council members drew sharp remarks from the mayor, whose expressed disapproval may trigger upheaval within the powers.
Vague, garbled passage suggests William A. Cullop of Vincennes will appeal to Second district voters about his vote on a wool schedule. The fragment hints at recall threats and political maneuvering linked to his policy stance.
The Wabash Statesman faces questions from soldiers over aligning with Southern Democrats and the Anderson bill. Unrest grows among tradesmen risking idle periods, debt, and squeezed savings while shops anticipate stable work. The piece urges cool heads and arbitration to prevent labor strife and to incorporate arbitration provisions into working agreements.
The city official is questioned about his involvement in discarding the so called competitive bed into the same scrap pile used to dump Tom Taggart's small machine. The rumor suggests possible improper conduct and parallels a prior disposal incident.
The Locogoteé Tribune questions why a woman may travel in the sun bareheaded yet must wear a hat when she goes to church. The remark suggests newspaper writers attend church as well.
The local division of the Ancient Order of Hibernians records its opposition to the proposed arbitration treaty with England. They invoke Washington's warning against entangling alliances and stress caution in European diplomacy.
A Washington Democrat editorial urges police restraint on saloon door knocking, arguing time clocks do not close doors and urging vigilance without trampling rights. Vincennes plans a Fourth celebration with a postal savings bank opening. Justice White orders Gompers and labor leaders to appear for contempt in a Bucks Store Range case appeal context amid Indianapolis court remarks.
Advocate testifies in a case before Judge Remster urging the constitutional measure for the people of the state. He depicts personal sacrifice and vows to argue for good government. A ruling is expected by July 14 in the ongoing hearing.
Friends of Charles A. Bookwalter push him for the GOP gubernatorial nomination. His active role in Indianapolis Trade Association excursions has increased his favor across many sections of the state.
The Washington Democrat criticized the Proctor sui generis law and its portrayal by the Forty-ninth judicial district judge James W. Ogdon. The Tribune notes the Democrat’s faulty language and questions the law’s actual operation despite rhetoric.
The fragment hints at how a single critical remark can sour public opinion toward a once approved official or citizen, transforming praise into lasting opposition. It reflects on the power of dissent to reshape reputations.
The Charlestown Citizen notes opposition from Republicans and even Democrats to the new constitution and its adoption method, predicting defeat at the polls. It mentions the coroner awaiting election-day events concerning Tom Marshall, and state accounting staff in Daviess County continuing work despite a circuit judge ruling the law null.
Depend on Daviess county to show its citizens everywhere. In Buffalo during the Modern Woodman convention Dr O K McKittrick was placed on a top committee and discharged duties in a manner that reflects credit on his home county district and state. What county would not be glad to claim such a son.
The report notes that establishing a telephone connection between the two offices takes about as long as completing the curve rails for the Grand Avenue street railway extension.
Dean M. Inmann disposed of the Odon Journal to John Stotts a energetic youth from northern Daviess who will work to improve the Journal by dressing it up. Shoals News plans to install a synotype reflecting energy of its new managers.
A viewpoint reflects on people who sign others’ names to small checks rather than seek lawful work. It notes the temptation of easy money and the moral implications of such actions.
The nomination committee of the Indiana Music Teachers association recommends Professor J M Black for president of the Shelbyville chapter. It is likely he will be elected as the committee’s yearlong recommendation has historically been final. The Washington man could not be chosen due to time constraints from his music advancement work and long service in local high schools.
Reports say Shelbyville honors Mr Black and the deputy county clerk estimates Da viess county will pay 5260 dollars for the next election, up 2060. The rise is blamed on the last democratic legislature.
Indiana state officials announce a new program to improve English. Miss Adelaide S. Baylor will lead the effort, beginning with superintendents and then teachers, to ensure correct thinking and expression. The plan includes a prepared English course and outlines for township institutes to support fall term start.
F R B Waters aged about twenty five of Maryland origin died at 5 30 pm Wednesday in Good Samaritan hospital Vincennes from injuries after being run over by a B & S switch engine at Bridgeport H The left leg was crushed below the hip and the right leg broken above the knee He was brought to Vincennes on a special train from Bridgeport the ride lasting about thirty minutes He slipped under the engine while attempting to step onto the front and no one could aid him prior to the impact His mangled leg was amputated and he remained conscious until removed The body will be held at Vincennes pending word from relatives Waters a civil engineer not a railroad man was employed in rail construction work
Walter Royse, former Washington journalist and Chicago Daily Journal reporter, testified at the Evelyn Ar thurgee trial for abducting Mildred Bridges. The witness described his work and the Chicago press connections amid the case.
The son of Edward Royse of Oak Street, an ex city policeman, built a journalism career at the Washington Gazette then Lincoln paper. Now in Chicago, Walter E. Royse testified about seeing See and discussing Absolute Life, its laws, and a supposed savior figure. The cross examination covered his interviews, the flat, and the Kalama oo details with Agnes Chester.
Mrs Louis Emmick and Miss Mattie Simpson attended Washington on Monday. Claude Simpson spent Sunday with Charles Lett near Wheatland. Mr and Mrs Charles Rommall visited Mr and Mrs John Waggoner Sunday. Otis Smith visited Fred Smith Sunday. Peter Rommel lost a mule by death. Mr and Mrs William Miley hosted C Miley and family. Miss Elva Edwards visits Miss Helen Smith. Mrs Ray Browning returned from Oden after a brief visit. Mrs Pete Rommel and family visited her parents Art and Mrs George Waggoner. A new threshing outfit by Charles Nash arrived and will be used soon. Mr and Mrs WL Yarbrough visited this area Sunday with Mr Yarbroughs parents. Ray Browning and wife hosted a dinner for Barbee Sin and Miss Opha Browning who wed this week at Washington. Able Summitt, recently ill, is able to work this week. Saturday in Washington area saw Fred Smith and sgas Barbee and Julia Smith Ed Weggener Mr and Mrs Frank Emmick Oscar Emmick Lissle Emmick Fy Browning Ciel Miley and son William Clyde Miley Jessie Miley ry Elkins Jameeon Elaon Maud Simpson and Sammitt in attendance.
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