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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1909
Page
4
The Gazette and Herald prints the weekly edition dated Saturday July 3 1900. The public newspaper summarizes local news and notices from the Gazette and Herald company.
A letter discussing the county option law and its fate before the supreme court, arguing courts must remain independent and free of populist bias while noting the growing tendency of higher courts to adopt broader interpretations of law. It warns against allowing popular clamour to override constitutional responsibilities and emphasizes checks and balances. The piece also contrasts urban and rural dynamics, stressing the country supplying vital energy to cities while maintaining judicial restraint.
Jono L. Moorman, a Northern Indiana newspaper man and local politician, warned that despite twentieth century progress, national rule over cities may come. He predicted a move toward free cities where each municipal government largely makes and enforces its own laws, especially in larger urban centers. He cautioned rural communities differ from big population hubs and that laws governing personal habits may not fit all contexts.
The dispatch alleging an Indiana Anti saloon league push for statewide prohibition to force Republican alignment is dismissed as a Democratic fabrication. Key figures Judge Artman and ex Governor Hanly are not seeking a new party, and Beveridge remains a placeholder. The piece argues the anti saloon effort aims at temperance laws, not party realignment.
An anonymous Indianapolis Star correspondent minimized reports of rabies danger, calling such accounts fables a humbug while noting a Brad book from Chicago. The remark reflects skepticism toward rabies warnings and public concern.
A letter attacks anti muzzle advocates and defends strict dog control. It cites rabies cases in dogs, calls for mandatory Pas teur treatment, and asserts England eliminated hydrophobia with dog muzzle laws and quarantine. It appeals to eminent physicians and veterinary authorities to rebut anti muzzle statements.
The editor notes that Washington and Daviess county residents have shown courtesy to motorists with few complaints. While no serious clashes occurred, the text warns speeding remains a constant temptation even among the most conservative drivers. Local authorities urge strict adherence to safe driving.
The notice urges drivers to curb speed on brick streets to avoid public dislike and potential arrests. It notes few fast driving arrests have occurred in the city but warns there will be consequences if speeding continues.
The Vincennes Capital endorses Washington's park site purchase, praising the council for a wise deal. The land, affordable and well located near the business district, offers country feel while accessible to residents, with expectations of tax gains and revived farm gatherings attracting regional trades.
In Linton the town endures a plague of red ants while local shops offering red-eye drinks are dissolving at an alarming rate. The combination paints a tense picture of dwindling commerce amid a pest problem affecting daily life.
A Worthington town marshal fired four cannon crackers and shot a boy in the hip after the youth ran away. The marshal claims it was an accident and aimed only to frighten him. Residents call for accountability, urging punishment and penitentiary.
The liquor interests may challenge the county option law as unconstitutional, though doubts linger about their willingness to pursue the case. The outcome depends on whether legal grounds exist and if opponents have the resolve to pursue it.
The Vincennes city council forms a committee with the city attorney to draft an ordinance restricting roaming dogs. The current Washington patterned dog law fails to address the issue, and leaders argue dogs should be confined to their owners' premises like livestock.
The article notes Trinity Springs will attract Washington visitors and improve hotel accommodations this summer, predicting it may become a major western summer resort. It also reports two accidental firearm incidents, one injuring a boy in Worthington and another killing a woman in Cincinnati, both blamed on accidental discharge.
A fragmentary editorial mix cites firearm design and accidental discharge concerns, warns saloons to close, notes July’s Sunday holiday, and critiques Mary E. Banti’s defense of schools for Chinese pupils. It questions moral foundations and public attitudes toward dogs and Chinese education amid social tension.
The text notes Senator Shively is gravely ill with Bright's disease and fears surround his recovery. It states Governor Mare would appoint a temporary successor until the 1911 legislative session when two seats would be up for election, including Beveridge's successor.
The Vincennes Capital notes the legislature refused funds to preserve the Harrison invasion site. It urges immediate action to protect the historic house, arguing its loss would darken Vincennes history. It calls on the water company to consider preservation and for a merchants association to convene a meeting to explore options.
Evansville endures ongoing street car strikes with two dynamite incidents on the tracks injuring none seriously. A citizen committee found no merit in the car men’s case while a regional agitator and a socialist leader are blamed for prolonging the dispute.
Vincennes has begun abatement actions against a dog nuisance while Washington has not acted. The city faces ongoing pressure to slow the problem, reflecting a long taught lesson about Vincennes being slow to change or respond.
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