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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1914
Page
5
Widespread calls for constitutional revision appear in editorials while debate centers on modern demands versus ancient provisions. The piece discusses clemency cases, governors pardoning murderers, Roosevelts stance with Perkins, and local Indiana political maneuverings including Terre Haute and state leadership questions.
A Petersburg reader defends independent editorials and questions party labels. He cites Shakespeare and historic figures James D Williams and Benjamin Harrison, arguing for fewer clear laws and a strong, representative government, urging Democrats and Republicans to defend constitutional limits.
The Hendricks county Republican convention in Danville drew one of the largest crowds with about one third of 900 voters as former progressives. Four progressive leaders from 1912 were chosen for county offices: Wall for treasurer, White for surveyor, Shirley for county assessor, plus two others from Putnam and Clay counties. Fulton county also saw a progressive turnout with Dr. Wilson A. Smith addressing the meeting.
In Indiana, critics condemn the state board of accounts as an expensive political machine led by Gilbert E. Hendren Greene county. They allege high daily wages for public accountants and poor results from the public accounting program, calling the law an expensive failed experiment.
Letters received at the Republican state headquarters in Indianapolis show Civil War veterans and former Progressives aligning with the GOP. Joel B. Garrison of Hendricks County urges unity under the Eagle to oppose the Democratic party, noting his lifelong Republican faith and Civil War service with Sherman.
Benedict Burton, formerly a Pullman conductor and state field examiner for the state board of accounts, wed Miss Gertrude Chappell of Petersburg at the Presbyterian manse in Pike County. The bride, daughter of Stephen R. Chappell of Terre Haute, is active in Peters burg society. The couple plan to reside in Washington.
A man identified as Charles Hollon, residents Evansville, was arraigned in city court for petit larceny linked to red brass theft from railroad shops. He pleaded guilty, bond set at 200 dollars, and he remained jailed awaiting the September term. lawrence is the patrolman who arrested him Thursday morning.
Mack Bunch an employee at Hincher Manufacturing has been rendered fit after nine weeks and received a $100 check covering a policy carried in the local Knights of Maccabees order.
Alma Robinson and Ethel Miley were arraigned Friday morning for prostitution after being jailed Thursday by Captain Gates. Miley's case was sent to the juvenile court while Robinson was fined $10 and costs.
The piece ridicules Washington D C and Daviess county for seeking Knox county help to repair the White river wagon bridge. It recalls Vincennes historic spanning of the Wabash and argues Illinois should not fund Washington's bridge. It urges a settlement with Knox county and a truce with neighbors.
A Washington resident, Henry Meise, confirms an earlier endorsement of Dean's Kidney Pills noting lasting relief and no need for further use. The testimonial, dated years ago, is reasserted as proof of merit. Sold for 50 cents at all dealers, Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY.
Plans and specifications for the hospital building improvement, prepared by a Vincennes architect, will be submitted to the Daviess County Medical Society at their monthly meeting for review and inspection.
The Southwestern railroad company had its claims presented to Gardiner Tharp and Gardiner for four cases. Compromises were already made in every case. Sums awarded include $5,500 for the Anderson widow, $3,250 for Summers, $3,000 for Pickett, and $1,264 for Ulrich.
Walter Groomer, thirty four, was seriously injured Tuesday morning near Wheatland when a large dirt clod from a dynamite blast struck his head. More than 500 feet away workers blasting stumps on Frick ditch sent a clod flying about 500 feet. Groomer was treated at home by Mrs. Tade and Hendrickson and is expected to recover.
Knights of Pythias, Tuesday night, elected officers for the next six months. Ward as S A Ward as vice, Walter Wallace as vice commander, Dr. C J Burris as Prelate, Adney Morton M of A, Harry Palmer J G, Charles Connaughton O G. Indianapolis representatives to be W N Beleher and A C Wise with alternates C M Burris and J B Ketenem. Installation set for next Tuesday under A M Kelso as installing officer.
Stamps stolen near Petersburg were found concealed in a dilapidated box car at the B and Southwestern yards during inspection work. A foreign money order book with blanks removed and a registered envelope identified the property as belonging to post office officials. W H Allen deputy postmaster will return the stamps to authorities.
Justice Ackerman a longtime Odon resident dies after a long illness. Born in Ohio in 1841 he was a Civil War veteran with Company TD Sota Indiana volunteers. Survived by his widow a daughter and a foster son.
A receiver for a Vollmer sanitary store was filed in the circuit court by Reins & Mera of Cincinnati. The complaint alleges the defendant is insolvent and owes money to the plaintiffs. Hastings, Allen & Hastings are the plaintiffs' attorneys.
A Saturday afternoon fire on J. W. Wilton’s farm east of Washington destroyed seven acres of wheat one acre of meadow and fencing worth about 185 dollars. The blaze burned for about an hour threatening nearby shock grain and fields.
Mrs. Sadie P Clawson of Indiana Pa reports chronic stomach pain bloating headaches and constipation. Her daughter recommended Chamberlains Tablets after her own success with them and she says they helped when nothing else did. Sold by all dealers.
A new Ford automobile owned by John B. D. Smiley, John Sims, and A Mumaw of Odon overturned in a street corner. Damages were substantial though no further injuries are listed.
Drillers struck a pocket of gas at 125 feet while boring for water on John Hart’s farm in Barr township. It is unclear if further exploration of the field will occur.
Edward William Kelly longtime Sullivan jeweler died at his 239 West Washington Street home after a lingering illness. Born in Dublin Ireland September 12 181c he served four terms in the 27th Indiana Army including Chickamauga Bull Run and Antietam. He moved from Evansville to Sullivan in 1867 and operated a jewelry business solo except for two years with James Catlin. He married Emma Maxwell and leaves two sons Charles W Wells of Chicago and Larry Stelly.
Daviess county delegates will travel to Gary for the state convention of the Ancient Order of Hibernians on September 1 and 2. Daviess ALO will be represented at the meeting.
Mrs Richard Olp of Spencerport New York says the medicine cured her headaches and nervousness and restored her to normal health. For sale by all dealers.
Jerome Reese of Hostord township filed for divorce from Mary B. Reese in the Davis County circuit court. They wed September 4, 1998 and separated June 17 of this year, with charges of cruel and inhuman treatment.
Mrs W of Good suffered another heart attack during Strickland GJu lin's lecture at the chautauqua Tuesday afternoon. She received medical attention and was removed to her home by automobiles for further care.
Elnora Hardware was sold this week to AL D Goosey of Odon. Goosey traced his farm near Washington to the deal, linking his holdings to the purchase.
Dr. Thomas A. Figler of Greencastle, a Democrat, is named assistant state veterinarian to replace the late Dr. William B. Archer of Spencer.
Kirk Henderson of Elnora and Nel Henderson of Madison township obtain a license. Banta Padgett of Washington and Iva Padgett of Washington receive a license. James Eston Eaton Rudyard of Washington township wed Daisy Catherine Rudyard. James Madison Walsh of Washington and Mary Dessa McKernan of Washington obtain a license.
Trustees Frank Swann and Daniel I Myers announce weekly and biweekly office hours at their residences in Vealo Township to conduct township business. They request contact on the specified days for any matters or badiness.
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