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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1913
Page
5
A fragmented Indiana column criticizes motorcycle immorality and praises press freedom amid debates on a post office appointment. It notes Kentucky pensions for Confederate soldiers, Indianapolis figures in tax commissions, and national political maneuvering affecting 1914 campaigns and policy, including press muzzling laws.
An Indiana State Journal letter criticizes Republican postmasters for partisan removals while the federal administration pursues civil service reform. The writer accuses officials of fabricating charges to remove postmasters before their terms end, noting pressure to appear reform minded without true crackdown.
Indiana editors voice discontent with President Wilson and his Washington supporters. Major Menzies faces stiff odds for renomination due to perceived party disloyalty, with local editors predicting he and loyalists may be punished by political leaders in a struggle over patronage and policy.
Fort Wayne brief hints at alleged political pressure on postmasters. Rumors of trumped up charges prompt calls for resignation and a battle over party loyalty.
Fragmented text alleges corruption and resignations linked to a political purge in the aftermath of an administration crackdown. It references civil service concerns, democratic workers, and accusations of underhand tactics within offices and committees.
The district faces a partisan editorial war as Cullop and editors clash over post office appointments and crop policy. The Vincennes Statesman and local papers rally behind or oppose candidates like Finney and Sarter, signaling a heated Democratic contest ahead.
Fragmentary text mentions death fog machines and a reference to Huntington fans and a century of digging bait. The readable pieces suggest a sensational or opaque note about hazards and a final reward, with unclear names or events.
Mrs D Law Welmer rang daughter Leora attended U G B quarterly meeting at Sout Martin Saturday and Sunday. Omer Matthews of Chicago visiting with his parents. Miss Bernadette Matthews returned from Osowatee Thursday. Walter Weimer carried mail on rural route 1. Friegal Allison ill that day. John Thompson went to Washington Friday to visit his mother Amanda Thompson. Eli Jones and daughter Cora Hamilton of Louisville visiting with relatives. Mr and Mrs John D Stodixemers went to Washington Saturday. Mrs Minnie Whedding and children returned to Washington Monday after visiting here. Numerous residents traveled to Washington or nearby towns for visits and school activities.
Local note reports band members from Here the band visited on Sunday. Included are references to Oton Ham Clark and Art ee in attendance at a community gathering.
Mr Ida and Dolla Franklin visited Friday night with their grandmother. Mr and Mrs Michael Witkey visited Mr and Mrs Charles Franklin Sunday. Porter Nicewander, Franklin, Edward Witkey, James Hiri and Luther Thomas joined Jock Franklin Sunday afternoon. Agnes Hackler visited with Alpha Brack. Wesley Brown and Joseph Wiskey with Stephen Critchiow visited Sunday. Lea Resler's family guest Roscoe Franklin of Ofon. Ervan, son of Mr and Mrs Lea Resler, is seriously ill. Homer Wade family and Ton Praghtin Wade visited Sunday. Oscar Hall of Shiloh visited Saturday and Sunday night with A Bechtel family. Henry Byter drove to Odon Monday morning. John Chestnut visited with Delmer Franklin Saturday afternoon. Ernest Franklin of Connettsville visited with home folk Misa Lupy Chestnut visited with Mrs Harriet Chestnut. Edward Wilkey attended church at Epsom Sunday night. John Chestnut visited Sunday with Albert Lamb.
Gornett sville residents visit old homes after forty years while others drop by relatives in Elnora Subdas and Sugarland. Sam Smith of Washington visits. George oe is injured by a kick at a game. Miss Athna Summitt breaks an arm in a horse fall. Rev William Moren makes a Washington business trip. Lorritar and Grace Tooley suffer minor injuries in a runaway. Mr and Mrs Jans Moren host a miscellaneous shower. a fire destroys their house.
The shops will be closed until the first of August as an order reduces operations. Affected departments include the wage route and machine shops with partial reopenings planned for repairs. Estimated outlay ranges from 900 to 1000 dollars for the period, with broad cuts in staffing and a return to shorter hours in the car and related departments.
A company reports on pumping plant construction on a hill with solid foundations and high quality materials. Estimated $2,000 setup plus expert salaries, with two firms bidding to operate tanks. About $16,000 tied in four wells and the pumping plant. Oil appears in a 122 foot water well supplying boiler needs, and a well is drilled to 30 feet with optimism for success next week.
Drawing on the Wuertz farm south of Washington reveals three wells in operation. Pumps started Tuesday morning with well 3 delayed by power damper completion but finished in the afternoon. Company estimates daily output of about 25 barrels and potential annual income near $8,000 at oil price around $1.30 a barrel. Permanence appears to be the aim as construction continues.
Hunter Burke, a rising Louisville attorney and son of Matthew F. Burke of Washington, underwent appendectomy in Paris Illinois. Gangrene developed and his condition remained serious as news reached Washington. M. P. Burke and family were visiting Paris when the operation occurred. Burke left Paris for Louisville after learning of his son's condition.
Franklin Fossmeyer aged nineteen son of Frederick Fossmeyer of Vincennes drowned in the Wabash River near Fort Knox about 9 o clock Tuesday evening while swimming.
A fragmented, era voice touts water drawing from any depth and flexible farm engines. The text urges quick decision on pumping methods and implies efficient, affordable access to machinery like grinders and cream separators.
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