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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1906
Page
2
Indiana Democrats press for full house cleaning by Taggart era
A column argues Indiana Democrats must finish the reform started by Republicans by seizing state machinery, naming Thomas Taggart John W. Kern and Alonzo Green Smith as the party bosses who would run the government. It attacks Taggart for past actions and links to French Lick, West Baden gambling concerns, and party control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Thomas Taggart
Lick Springs
Kern
Smith
Taggart
Hanly
Green Smith
Attorney General’ S Office
Democratic Party
City Light Rates Debate and Inconsistent Claims
A local discussion criticized a Democrat for misrepresenting the Yeht plant and electric pricing. The piece notes a supposed flat rate since installation and contrasts it with individual usage claims by residents A and B, arguing the statement misreads prevailing charges and service scope.
Plea for Taggart in Indiana gambling controversy
The Evansville Courier and others argue Governor Hanly’s move against Taggart’s gambling houses aims to hurt him politically rather than curb gambling. They contend public concern should focus on the policy outcome, with French Lick singled out over West Baden as the real center of transgression.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
National Democratic Organization
French Lick
West “Baden i
Hanly
Democratic Party
Taggart
Lick Creek
Orange County
West Baden
Miller
Freney
Fountain Head
Hanly and
Meter vs flat rate in electric service debate
The editorial attacks a Democrat proposal to keep a flat rate for electric lighting, arguing meters ensure users pay for what they consume. It notes meters recoup costs via rental and suggests flat rate punishes efficient users like B who burn less light. It questions fairness and efficiency of equal charges regardless of usage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dight
Prohibitionist Newlin Blunder At Sullivan Church Address
The Sullivan Times recounts C. E. Newlin, a leading prohibitionist, alleging saloon violations on a Sunday in Sullivan. He refused to name any specific establishment, admitting only he had no details at the time, exposing a charged misstep and questions about his credibility and law order stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan
Sullivan Times
C. E. Newlin
Christian Church
Newlin
the Times
Sulivan
Marshal Willis
Jean
Iaw
Simple Ugly Fact in Post Office Service Deal
The Indianapolis News headline frames a blunt critique of Taggart's French Lick gambling defense as the post office dispute reveals the municipal light plant under-charges the post office building owners by about one third amid confusing figures and public mystification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis News
Kern
Taggart
French Lick
Post Office
Democrat
Post Office Suffers Inadequate Service From Local Plant
The article asserts the post office has received service from the light plant at a price below production cost. It claims possible political favoritism or personal discrimination but states the core fact remains the plant provides inadequate, loss-making service to the post office.
Municipal ownership study by Plymouth correspondent
William E. Curtis reports from Plymouth on municipal ownership showing the principal theater and street car lines owned by a corporation and managed by officials. Neither enterprise earns profit due to incompetent management and political meddling. a deckhand blames too many cooks in running the transit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiliam E. Curtis
Plymouth
England
Chicago Record-Herald
Bays
Washington Eyes Gradual Rise After Rapid-Fire Car Purchase
Washington officials note a rapid-fire automobile acquisition raises expectations of safer traffic and orderly transit, while acknowledging that a possible accident remains within reasonable bounds of risk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Consumers to Run Plant Under Flat Rate Plan Debate
The passage argues for continuing the plant as is for four years with options for lights on a flat rate or meter, claiming consumers would run the plant rather than the directors, deeming current Democrat logic absurd when a consumer pays less than cost under flat rate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democrat
Aland
Ministers oppose Sunday funerals and board picks
The piece criticizes Sunday funeral bans, praises stockholders electing Thomas J. Axtell and Len L. Whetsell to the plant board, notes assurances of independent management, and argues against political interference in municipal light operations while debating rate structures and profitability.
Debate over flat rate versus meter billing for lights
The author discusses whether to charge by flat rate or meter for lighting, noting minimal cost differences but citing abuse by some customers. The superintendent relayed an incident on South Street where a flat rate user was moved to a meter after excessive use.
Municipal lighting fight stirs Wisconsin party rift
The article argues against unequal city electric rates and urges maintaining a flat rate system. It blames municipal management for discrimination favoring certain customers and cites political favoritism as a cause. It mentions Thomas Taggart and Taft era advice as context for reform efforts.
Rope of political maneuvering and plant board resignations
The piece argues the Pike county delegates aimed to bolster Spencer and that Chappell had little chance in the convention. It lauds the resignations of electric light trustees Henry Aikman and Hugh McKernan as prudent, noting the move preserves responsible management with the new council taking charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles White
Veale’ Township
Veale Township
Spencer
Wealeove
James F. Parks
Lago
Veale
Opinon
Pike County
Hyman Daviess
Chappell
Pike
Nght Plant Board of
Henry Aikshan
Hugh McKernan
Aikman
Mr. McKernan
Messrs. Aikman
McKernan
If Democrats Had Been in Power The Vincennes Sun Remarks
The Vincennes Sun notes the Democrats would have passed many meritorious measures if in power, but the Republican majority defeated them. It adds that Governor Hanly acts decisively when he undertakes tasks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hte
Vincennes Sun
Hanly
Petersburg Judge Thomas H. Dillon Dies Suddenly
Judge Thomas H. Dillon died suddenly in Petersburg on Thursday. He was a warm-hearted kindly man with many fine traits and had earned the esteem of numerous friends. His passing marks a distinct loss to the Petersburg community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas H. Dillon
Petersburg
Placidity of Mitchell Highlighted in Local Commentary
The Democrat prints a photo of Abner D. Colbert, candidate for representative, noting he has never held office yet argues his effort and character. The piece emphasizes the peaceful nature of Mitchell and frames Colbert in a favorable light.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abner D. Colbert
Colbert
Fairbanks on socialism and American individualism
The piece warns that socialism threatens the nation by opposing individual initiative and the Jeffersonian ideal. It argues socialistic influence harms both capital and labor, insisting the laborer can become the capitalist and that leveling down undermines national character and industrial progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hia
United States
Protect the Trees From Spur Climbing by Workmen
City residents are urged to stop workmen from climbing shade trees with their spurs. The act harms private property and endangers tree life. Linemen should avoid climbing, employers must warn employees, and city officers should prosecute offenders.
The Snarling Packers and Roosevelt Conflict
Nelson Morris, a harsh meat packer, clashes with Roosevelt as public opinion backs the president. The people press Morris and associates to run a clean business or lose their meat sales, amid growling and snarling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson Morris
Roosevelt
Hila
Mr. Morris
Indiana AG declares French Lick clash a fight against gambling
Attorney General Miller says the French Lick incident is not a state vs individuals dispute but a contest between the people of Indiana and gambling. He pledges to eradicate gambling joints root and branch, and he means every word.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miller
French Lick
John Kern
Tom Taggart
State of
Indiana
Destructive Lynnville Fire Destroys Town Near Boonville
A midnight blaze in Lynnville near Boonville wiped out 23 residences and stores, with losses estimated at 75000 dollars. Incendiary origin is suspected after the F B Fall Ing general store burned and the Cumberland telephone exchange failed. Villagers, many exhausted, fought flames with no water system while neighbors and farmers aided. injuries included a head gash to Clarence Owen as dawn revealed charred ruins and widespread homelessness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynnville
Boonville
F. B. Fall Ing
Telephone Exchange of
Cumberland Company
Clarence Owen
Pleasant Party Hosted by Misses Wathen and Dosch
A social gathering at Miss Rosch’s east Fourth Street home Thursday evening featured music and games. Refreshments included ice cream and cake, with attendees such as Andrew Baumert and his wife, Gus Brachin and spouse, Norris sisters, Welker family, Wathen family, Shepherds, and several others listed among the guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha Wathen
Anna Dosch
Miss Rosch
East Fourth
Mra
Andrew Baumert
Mia
Gus Brachin
Mary Donahue
Levada
Amy
Anna Norris
Laura Mandabach
Laura
Maggie Stumpp
Maggie
Katie Welmenaur
Matte Carroll
Omle Armes
Currie
Mabel Welker
Mary Wathen
Cora Shepherd
Mattie
Joste Fields
Flora Miller
Mary Eagte
Louis Stumpp
Heirs Seek Court Sale of Estate Farm in Indiana
The heirs of the late Mrs Emmily Bailey file two petitions in the Lawrence county court to sell the estate land. The farm spans over a hundred acres with forty acres of virgin timber featuring some of the finest timber to be found in Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra
Emmily Bailey
Lawrence Effeult
Indiana
Land Tract Defies Buyers Amid Giant Oaks
No tract real estate deal succeeds amid a grove of mammoth oaks and popular trees. Repeated attempts by larger men to purchase the tract have consistently failed.
Large judgment in Daviess court against Inter State Telegraphy of Oden
In a major Daviess circuit court decision Judge Houghrod ordered foreclosure on Inter State Telephony of Oden with a $17,000.52 judgment. Plaintiffs Peter M. Stone Harry H Boake George D Abraham William L Stoy and Walter W Morrison funded the plant expansion with $15,000 in 1904 and seek foreclosure sale within weeks. The case names multiple defendants and involved mortgage notes totaling $15,000 plus interest and fees. The suit also lists personal claims related to other parties including alimony actions and a divorce suit, ending with a note that alimony to Martha Laking may be the largest in the court’s history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daviess
Inter State
Oden
Houghrod
Peter M. Stone
Harry H. Boake
George D. Abraham
William L Stoy
Walter W. Morrison
Ae Security
Intity
Thei
Frank Bell
Indiana
Michigan
Hémeran & Mattinglyers
Stockhghters
Mrs. Martin Home From Clinton Funeral
Mrs. N. W. Martin has returned from Clinton DL where she attended the funeral of her mother and was at her bedside in the weeks prior to her death.
List of letters remaining in Washington post office week ending April 10 1906
In the Washington post office for the week ending April 10 1906 a list of unclaimed letters includes women Essie L. Burch Mrs L Clark Bertha Gootee Ale Ferguson Bulak Harris Mrs Beas McCann Mrs Sallie Moore Miss Julia Wade Phoeba White and men Earl Cooper Harry Cramer Samuel Elaworth Frank Fisher H L Manley Rufus K Lynch P L PoP Mattern Frank Maydell Leo J Maller Wmn Shoemaker A O Selby Bleysmith J A Waterson Jota White Tae Welch Jame Yarbroaut. Advertised letters require one cent for each advertised item. Path Postmaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post Office
Essie L. Burch
L. Clark
Bertha Gootee
Ale Ferguson
Bulak Harris
Beas McCann
Sallie’ Moore
Misa Julia Wade
Phoeba White
Earl Cooper
Harry Cramer
Samuel Elaworth
Frank Fisher
H. Lmnalley
Rufus K. Lynch
Op. Mattern
Frank Maydell
Leo J. Maller
Wmn. Shoemaker
A. O. Selby
Bleysmith
A. Waterson
Jota’ White
Tae Welch
Jame Yarbroaut
Nurder
EC. Path
Poatmaater
Monger versus Monger and Related Civil Actions
Multiple civil suits listed including Mary Monger and the Monger family against each other and Earl A Monger et al, and Fogarty divorce action Eliza beth Fogarty versus Martin Fogarty. Also notices of births and marriages and licenses and other names such as Armes B&O Southwestern Railway company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monger
Mary
Earl A. Monger
Fogarty
Elizabeth Fogarty
Martin Fogarty
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Washington Herald
Ind
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Herald
Democratic National Organization
Peuble
Ught
Jin
Brazil
Light Company
Thomas J. Axtell
Len L. Whetsell
Axtell
Whetsell
Judge Parker
the Democrat
Pobt
Ball Company
Southstreet
Senator LaFollette
Wisconsin
Sam Jones
Dempierdt
Dureau
Mr. Mattingly
Mr. Spencer
Taft
Board of Electric Light Trustees
Mitchell
Birmingham
Madison Courier
South Bend Times
Elkhart Review
Virgin Forest
Lawance
Mary E. Monge
Earl E. Monger
Peoples and Washington National ‘Bank
Citizens ‘Loan and ‘Trust Company
Saya
St. Louis
Detroit
Fle
Trust Company
Wannie Armes
Barton Armes
B. & O. Southwestern
Rallway
Nella J. Armes
Sngs
Mrs. Luking
Jridge Houghton
Martha Luking
Luking
Laking
Daviess Bowlt Court
Mrs. Martin Home
Snider
Oscar Snider
Clausman
Michael Clausman
Soil Carroll
Oliver Carroll
Worrall-Intire
John A. Warre
Norma Mcintir
Billings-Blackwell
Airy C. Billings
Jennie Blackwell
Resler-Funk
Joseph H.realer
Cara A. Punk
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