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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1914
Page
3
A garbled OCR fragment mentions Bas Business Department and 61 editorial rooms, suggesting a note about office spaces or staff areas though details are unclear. No further context available.
The article critiques Democratic governance, noting the six month tax increase raises $862,236.13 over 1913 while warning the state treasury may run dry after temporary loans. It cites Fort Wayne auto fatalities and questions pedestrian safety and law enforcement, plus commentary on women's suffrage, banking leadership, and the inheritance tax share of $300,000 to fund new public officers.
A local note from Looraars area reports Washington city officials voting to prohibit the sale of fire in the area. The item mentions an ordinance, a fourth of July posting, and a fatal incident context.
A quote warns that the fee of explosives on the nation's day grows so appalling that a future legislature may seek a state law prohibiting or tightly regulating fireworks sales and use. It asserts that all fireworks are not worth a single life.
Plans for a July campaign launch at the Republican state headquarters in Indianapolis outline four days of conferences at the Severin hotel. Hays and Henley lead the effort with 125 attendees including 92 county chairs 13 district chairs and 13 congressional candidates. Twelve organizer crews will tour the state in late August to reinforce county committees and spread organization work.
The speaker condemns expenditures as displeasing to the governor and notes Miles gains from hunting and fishing license revenue. He argues funds come from sportsmen rather than general taxation, contrasting with higher state department outlays and urging a general rebuke to the governor.
Fragment notes layoffs affecting many x b p members in Washington. A cryptic dig at political groups labeling a party as Gone Old Pie.
Knox county commissioners consider paying Steen township farmers back for their bridge expenses If purchased the right to repair the Weaver bridge over White River could be held by the county The Steen delegation led by John T Overbay and attorneys Emison Hoover proposed reimbursement and interest from 1902 The plan followed pressure from Washington and Daviess county officials and the matter was taken under advisement Also included are two local accidents with a boy escaping injury and a toddler receiving stitches after a head wound
A traction engine pulled a burning building from its foundation into the street at St Paul Indiana to stop a fire that threatened the town. Fire loss totaled 7000 dollars with a restaurant pool hall post office and two homes destroyed. Volunteers formed a bucket brigade to save other structures. The fire’s cause remains unknown.
Indiana gossip blares about government waste as the governor questions the state fish and game commissioner's spending. Critics claim broad excess across departments, noting temporary bank loans totaling over 700 000 dollars and looming settlements with county treasurers.
Fred Welsh the English lightweight champion defeated Willie Ritchie on points in a twenty round world title bout at Olympia. Welsh led early, Ritchie surged in rounds five to six with sharp exchanges, and cautions for clinching. Wales regained the momentum in rounds eight and nine to seal the decision.
Ernest Hopewell, 17, son of former councilman Harry Hopewell, worked on a platform suspended by rope on the south side of the city with a crew of Pike County telephone linemen Tuesday. A rope malfunction left him in a precarious position about 25 feet above ground.
Thieves entered John Hedrick's store in Reeve township Tuesday night. Sheriff George W. Harman sent for bloodhounds from Vincennes at Hedrick's request. Loss amount unknown. Bloodhounds arrived at noon as Sheriff Farman, deputy J H McCafferty, and Prosecuting Attorney F A Seal investigated the burglary.
Dry conditions sparked two fires near Wheatland on Monday afternoon. Bucket brigades from Wheatland fought a stubble and straw blaze at Curtis Wheeler farm, saving the house. Soon after, another fire burned fifteen acres of meadow at the Hush McKinley place, likely from a dropped match after lighting a pipe.
James L. Randal of Greencastle William O C J Ball of Terre Haute George I Seider of Richmond and G A H Shideler of Marion named as first board of trustees for the state penal farm to be built in Putnam county Governor Ralston announced Tuesday night. Randal serves one year Ball two Seidel three and Shideler four years. Four year terms follow after initial periods. The act provides a 20009 appropriation for construction and salaries.
An authority on wheat production explains the 1314 crop could reach 900 60 000 bushels due to a favorable season and improved soil, seed, and smut treatment. He notes world demand rising with population and stresses that quality surplus profits farmers when costs are covered, urging farmers to organize meetings via institutes clubs or farm bureaus to boost better farming.
In a plea for data from agricultural colleges and experienced farmers and grain men, a call goes out to study a single wheat variety best adapted to the area. The note urges gathering opinions from knowledgeable locals to inform the effort. The snippet also reports a lodge installation of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows with Albion Elis as noble grand and Don Ellis as secretary, plus a death notice for Mrs. Sarah Potter, wife of Charles Potter, detailing her cancer battle and survivors.
Joseph Chamberlain dies at his London home ending a long career as a leading British politician. Mrs Chamberlain and son Austin stood by his side as the illness, though not publicly declared as worsening, claimed him. His last public appearance was May 6 at his Birmingham home garden party where he appeared frail.
In Daviess County officials note a drop in marriage licenses issued this month as citizens debate politics. Deputy county clerk Herman reports uncertainty over exact counts amid party tensions and a perceived market slump in Martiaze.
A telegram from Washington, Indiana, requesting the chief of police locate John Thomas believed killed, possibly at a railroad station. Washington railroad men and the county coroner could not confirm details, and efforts continued with Mr. Lenion wired for updates.
Voters in Daviess County are urged to register on October 5 for the upcoming general election. The county plans a single registration day this year, with sessions from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m., unless ten voters petition to extend. If turnout is low, sessions may still be extended upon written request.
A Washington led movement seeks talks with C and E officers to restore early morning and late evening trains. Advocates claim timetable makers filled the golden egg and abandoned trains carried more traffic than current C and E trains. Citizens lack train service to Indianapolis and cannot travel from Chicago to Washington in one day.
The article notes a provision allowing certain voters to qualify, granting an advantage to some residents. It states that the changes in one precinct do not affect other precincts in the county.
At Toledo Ohio the Modern Woodmen of America held its triennial convention with representatives from various camps attending. Hopkins in Washington reported the proceedings and plans for the district meeting and a supper and smoker followed the business session with impromptu remarks from visiting members.
A brutal axe murder in Blues Land, a Chicago suburb, leaves Jacob Neslesla, 72, his wife Anna, 65, daughter Martha Mansfield 24, and her two year old child dead. No valuables were stolen and the killer remains at large as investigators search for the missing husband.
The Blue Island case centers on Martha Nesléala and her missing husband William Mansfield who vanished after alleged desertion. Investigators search for Mansfield and for Michael Cherewinki, tied to threats and a recent eviction at the Neslesia residence.
Baltimore's BL and O railroad inaugurated a plan to advance division officers through a course of employment training. The program equips staff for promotion by rotating them through offices such as transportation, maintenance, motive power, accounting, statistics, tonnage, and rates of pay to broaden understanding of company operations.
The suit, filed by Hiram McCormick for Charles F. Trashe son of Will Thrasher, alleges Carl Bricker was given a Bulldog revolver by his father and, with blank cartridges, frightened the Thrasher boy at several homes. The youths allegedly fired at him, causing powder burns and facial injuries. Damages sought total $5,000 plus costs, with a second suit for $250 to cover medical bills.
The B and O Southwestern renews two exclusive fast express trains with crews rehired. The eastbound from St Louis departs at 9 PM and the westbound from Cincinnati at 3 35 PM. The services run as extras with old numbers 8 and 49 pending a new timetable.
Charles Chestnut, a farm hand near Washington, was nearly seriously injured when a team of mules pulling a mower ran away Monday morning. Chestnut clung to the lines and stopped the animals, but his right arm was cut and torn in several places, needing a physician's care.
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