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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1905
Page
2
In Terra Haute the Star newspaper lauds a steadfast stand for law and decency amid gambling concerns. The item emphasizes persistence and civic pride as a symbol for the city.
The article discusses the trial and conviction of William J. Goss for bigamy. It portrays him as an average man of good reputation who betrayed family, property, and community trust due to infatuation with a woman, and reflects on judgment and public perception.
The article condemns tax appraisal of banks in Knox County, arguing the county board fixes capital stock and surplus at eighty percent while Vincennes banks are assessed far lower. It contrasts Vincennes banks with Washington National, noting Vincennes banks have capital stock around 1000000 and large surpluses, while the local bank lacks 50000 in capital yet faces higher taxes. The piece calls the Vincennes assessment too low and Knox officials' handling open to severe criticism.
The Terre Haute Star pursued an investigation into Albert Myers, a reputed gambling kingpin. Police refused access to Myers’ premises, the paper obtained a search warrant that yielded little beyond an unused slot machine, yet the paper pressed for deeper scrutiny and secured a second warrant revealing a hidden room connected to gambling activities.
The renewal discussion of repairs to the Daviess County courthouse recalls a 25 year old scandal surrounding the building project. Observers say the stonework was a palpable fraud with rotten stone uncovered by court action. The flawed construction is cited as a blow to local Democratic organization and a mark of public mistrust.
A report discusses Alfred Totterman convicted in New York for the murder of a woman he wronged and exhausted by evidence. He was sentenced to death but commuted to life. The piece notes his military medals for bravery at sea, highlighting the contradiction between valor and murder. It ends noting savage traits may lurk in even the bravest.
Local newspapers critique Vincennes banks tax assessments as unfairly low compared to Washington, D C. editors compare capital stock and surplus figures, noting Vincennes banks at 110000 each with 100000 capital and two surpluses, while Washington National shows 80000 capital and 100000 surplus. Knox county board of review defends its figures, asserting the assessments reflect year opening figures and that city loans have been consistently paid.
Fragmented report discusses Caleb Bow era, Newport mayor Helmbold, and reactions to alleged prejudices in Kentucky courts. It mentions figures like Gilbert Hendren, Marcus Mattingly, and Carnegie, plus county attorney pay and church roles, highlighting political tensions and legal scrutiny surrounding 1900s era figures.
Local reports describe heavy rains damaging crops and sparking flood fears in Vincennes, with thousands of acres affected. In Brail, J Gilman of Hyzera and others are tied to a murder investigation with warrants issued for William Burton and Mrs Cardwell. Evansville records a fatal scalding of a 2 1/2 year old, while Owensboro notes the burial of Robert Mathieu for a double murder and the grief of his young children at Elmwood Cemetery. Weather damages include a severe electrical storm and lightning striking homes, telephone lines, and causes widespread destruction in several towns.
A garbled passage discusses banks in Vincennes versus the Washington National Bank. It notes the Vincennes banks are the strongest in the area and mentions national banks with a suggestion of financial strength comparisons across the United States.
Editorial praises transfer of Powers case to federal jurisdiction from Kentucky state courts arguing it will ensure a fair impartial trial. It condemns the Believ al faction driven prosecution as partisan persecution and calls for a public safety committee to oversee the process.
Auditor Thomas Nugent presents the apportionment by the auditor of school revenues to Davis County school corporations. The report covers tuition revenue from local taxation and revenue from liquor licenses, outlining how funds are distributed to each district.
Joshua A. Palmer sues the B and O Southwestern railroad for $500 damages claiming 163 hogs valued at $15 each were to be carried from Washington to Cincinnati. The complaint alleges the common carrier failed to deliver the hogs safely. 18 of the hogs were lost. Hastings Allen represent the plaintiff.
In the Fender v Cross suit a motion for a new trial was filed by both sides as attorneys argue for cause. The case involves land title questions and may proceed to trial in a later court, though the current court has not yet ruled.
John W. Madden and his two children arrived from Cornell Bluff Iowa where he had been living. He left that town twenty nine years ago and plans to make a new home on a Glendale area farm with his children.
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