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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1906
Page
1
The piece discusses Taggart’s casino at French Lick and state police actions, Kern’s stance and campaign ties, candidate Emison’s gubernatorial prospects, and calls for tax law reform to standardize local appraisals amid ongoing political tensions.
Indiana Democrats discuss Vice Presidential pick for Bryan with Towne of New York as a favored candidate. Robert W. Miers Cyrus E. Davis John W. Lamb back Towne while several prefer John W Kern of Indiana or Benjamin F. Shirley. No mention of Taggart in this connection.
A Democrat lauds Mr. Bryan for making the orator the most conspicuous and popular citizen in the United States. The piece questions other claims, noting Bryan's ally Thomas Taggart and contrasting mentions with Harry Kent.
The piece attacks Thomas Taggart as the de facto head of Indiana’s Democratic organization while exposing tensions within the state party. It notes calls to repudiate the national chairman, cites statements on French Lick and West Baden, and warns of public standards for a public figure tied to gambling interests.
Wheatland town marshal Nicholas Reitman faces a civil suit for false imprisonment and carrying concealed weapons after a dispute with poker player Win Weaver. Weaver, arrested once for poker, was confronted in crowds, and when arrests failed, Reitman pursued with multiple firearms. Local sentiment splits over Reitman whose actions reportedly increased town trouble and drew scrutiny from bondsmen and neighbors.
Judge Ely of the Pike Circuit Court appointed John K. Chappell of Petersburg as temporary receiver for the John D. Carter glass factory. Bond set at 50 000 dollars. Property valued at 80 000 dollars with alleged indebtedness about 30 000 dollars.
Two saloon keepers were arrested in Louisville Sunday for violating the Sunday closing law. Drug stores and soda fountains operated all day with only soft drinks available in the parks.
Agron McCabe, a Black man, was sentenced to death by a Lexington jury after a murder trial that stretched for about twenty four hours. The case drew national attention as prosecutors argued for the harsher punishment.
Five stages in Yosemite Valley were halted in rapid succession by a single highwayman who forced compliance at gunpoint. The holdup interrupted traffic and caused a security alert as authorities investigated the incident.
A notice states Dr Phillips will open an office in Vincennes within a few days. The brief item mentions an upcoming local medical office opening and provides no additional names or dates.
New York Democrats are booming Charles A Towne for second in command, signaling growing backing in party ranks and a potential bid for national leadership.
Report notes that Bryan is considered acceptable for inclusion on the ticket by Nebraskan supporters. The statement frames him as a viable candidate in the slate.
Billings, a noted local pitcher and former Vinccennes student, married Miss Jennie Blackwell at the bride’s home two miles south of Washington on Sunday evening. The groom, son of John W. Billings, is known for his farming area ties and past teaching in the township. The bride came from Dubois county and is described as pretty.
The jury returned a not guilty verdict after a ten minute retirement in the Petersburg cage case involving John O'Neil who faced perjury charges. O'Neil reportedly testified for Alonzo Smith at one trial and recanted at a subsequent proceeding, according to the account.
Governor Hanly explains Indiana’s legal action against the French Lick and West Baden gambling hotels. He details evidence gathering, state authority, and the aim to vindicate the law, noting opposition from casino managers and reactions to Taggart’s leadership and gambling suspensions during visits.
George Schofield, born in England in 1825, died in Dugger after a mining career spanning coal digging in Henderson and dugger Indiana and a California gold prospecting venture of 1849. He sailed around the Horn to California then returned overland, later serving in the Union Army and contributing to the Dugger coal industry before a disabling accident at the Sunflower Mine.
An estate item notes a bequest of about 4000 dollars left by will to Mrs. Michael Ambs, the executor distributing funds to the daughter.
Lucy Thombsson thirteen year old daughter of Joseph Thombsson of West Van Trees street died Monday evening from whooping cough and pneumonia. She had whooping cough then pneumonia, leaving a mother and five siblings. The family came here from Jeffersonville. Funeral at 10 Wednesday morning at home. Burial at Wood Cemetery in Martins County Wednesday afternoon.
The Chicago and Alton railroad was convicted in Chicago for granting rebates to a packing company. Evidence showed a $4 rate with a $1 refund, illustrating the improper discount.
W. J. Bryan informs Senator James K. Jones that he is content with private life and sees no need to pursue the Presidency in 1908 unless circumstances demand it.
A passenger on a train near Wilmington, North Carolina, was shot and killed by another rider after a statement that the last intended killing was over. The incident occurred in the coach as tensions escalated following the alleged threats.
Fifty patients can be received and cared for by September 1 at the state epileptic Institution near New Castle if current plans proceed. The Griffin farm residence, part of state holdings, is chosen as home for Dr. Van Nuys and Superintendent Cloud and is being prepared for occupancy.
The court dissolved Bidaman's restraining order and ruled the council acted legally in impeaching the mayor. Acting Mayor Buckingham moved to reorganize the police and appoints a show board with Reading Hornung and Luckett to run enforcement until Lyons takes office.
In Paoli on Saturday S B Lowe filed an affidavit in Orange circuit court seeking a change of judge from Judge 7 B Buskirk due to claimed bias. The $10,000 slander suit against Col A C Voris is set for July 16 but may be postponed if a mutually satisfactory judge cannot be named, possibly pushing the case to fall term.
A fragment lists figures Mort. Billings Joshua Evans Dr a I Donaldson Charles Kidwell Dr a Wi Willeford William A. Wallace as attendees or members associated with a local medical society event.
Twelve year old Idre Hunter, son of Mia Elizabeth Hunter, died instantly when a Flobert rifle discharged as he climbed a fence returning from a hunt near Bloomington. The firearm fired through his mouth and out the neck, killing him instantly after a hunting trip that yielded a sparrow and a squirrel.
Charles Orndorf aged 36 died from injuries suffered while cleaning a cyclone stacker at his Vincennes wheat thrashing operation. The fan struck his pitchfork tearing away the right side of his face and skull. He leaves a widow and four young children. he owned the thrash er involved.
William R Hearst releases a press interview stating he is not a candidate for the 1908 Democratic presidential nomination. He names possible substitutes and praises Folk Bailey Bryan and Stevenson while noting Texas implications and Rockefeller funds. He also criticizes Tom Taggart and welcomes Indiana actions against gambling interests.
A New York dispatch reports William J. Bryan and William R. Hearst have agreed in principle. Hearst will back Bryan for the 1908 Democratic presidential nomination, in exchange for key party power shifts including sidelining Parker allies and removing Tom Taggart as national chairman. Bryan’s future support for Hearst in a possible New York governor bid is uncertain.
Walter Sproat nineteen son of George W Sproat prominent Knox County man drowned near Oaktown at about four o clock Monday afternoon in the levee washout incident.
Governor Hanly pressed railroad attorneys at a state tax board session to reveal officer salaries to better gauge operating costs. A circular listing questions about property and salaries was sent to railroads, with Simms promising compliance. The board heard requests to lower assessments on the Wabash and others, linking state policy to potential revenue declines and two-cent fare impacts.
Louis William and Albert Miggen of Petersburg are informed they are heirs through their mother who died five years ago to a large Paris estate. Their mother moved to America, married Fritz Hisseen in Petersburg, and died leaving a modest estate. In France a ninety nine year lease yielded later valuable property. upon expiry, building owners offered $2,000,000 to settle all claims. The Miggen brothers were unaware of the potential inheritance.
The Reuben Wells engine, built for the Madison division of the Pennsylvania One, nearly a century ago, has been repaired and shipped to Lafayette to be placed at Purdue University. It will serve as a relic of early Indiana railroading and a major exhibit for visitors.
Official notice announces a search for a site for a government building in Bloomington. Only $6.00 has been appropriated, making a 120 by 130 foot corner lot unaffordable. Citizens expect the project to stall until a larger appropriation is secured.
During a pistol play session not to be loaded Arthur Hall was shot in the left side by Ezra Mitchell at Mt Vernon. The wound is reported fatal and both Hall and Mitchell are reportedly bailros.
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