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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1906
Page
2
The Washington Gazette issue notes staff names Cranes G. Seratt and the 1906 July 28 date. It references editorial rooms and the business office while reporting routine notices and community items.
A Washington Democrat defends Thomas Taggart over his long tied gambling ties at French Lick Springs. The piece argues Taggart profit from a weekly thousand dollar casino income and defends the party leader while denouncing critics as biased.
The First district Democrats and independent press react to Thomas Taggart's invitation to attend the district nominating convention in Petersburg Augusta. Rumors of party infighting surface as factions urge internal cleanups and question leadership tied to brewery interests and past misconduct.
The article claims Taggart benefited from hotel earnings tied to a gaming house and allowed illicit activity to resume because it brought a thousand dollars weekly, undermining his pledge last winter to end the gambling disgrace.
The Indianapolis News criticizes Tom Taggart and allies for French Lick gambling ties that funded a party chairman while arguing the state’s suit hinges on technical legal questions. The piece says Taggart and counsel understand the merits remain unsettled and anticipate eventual state victory.
An Indiana editorial condemns Thomas Taggart as hotelier linked to a gambling house, noting violations since 1901 by the West Haven Hotel company. It argues the auditor’s findings show criminal acts and urges Democrats to reconsider Taggart leadership amid partisan claims.
John W. Boehne, new Evansville mayor, flips from immediate liquor law zeal to a one year grace for Sunday sales. He orders nightly saloon closings at 11 but delays Sunday enforcement until January 1, 1907, while hinting at a plan to balance law and practice.
The article reports a heart to heart between Mayor Boehne and Chairman Taggart about a plan to purify Evansville morals. The mayor then unveiled a public project aimed at moral improvement, addressing an anxious community.
Mason J Niblack of Vincennes weighs in against La Follette’s attack on Hemenway. The piece argues Taggart should not resign and critiques La Follette’s egotism. It also notes Hobson’s letter about a shooting, malaria drainage in Daviess county, and the August 1 nomination convention for joint representative from Knox Gibson Vanderburgh.
The piece notes state tax assessors failing to perform duties with Evanaville showing 33 900 000 in real estate valuation shrinkage over thirty years. It highlights population growth, expanded land area, and predicts Governor Hanly will be a leading campaign speaker statewide possibly visiting Washington in October.
The passage recalls Governor Claude Matthews pledging his private estate to enforce Indiana laws and risking opposition legislature to reimburse him. It notes Alonzo Greene Smith as attorney general who opposed Matthews’ crackdown on the Roby gamblers, yet Matthews persisted. Smith later remained a Democratic leader and ally of the national party chair.
A Democrat editorial critiques credit for drainage costs and leadership in Daviess County. It argues landowners paid the price to drain their lands and condemns officials for claiming credit. The piece notes political dynamics between Democrats and prohibitionists and questions the party’s stance on leadership and policy.
The text details a case of severe dermatitis from contact with toxic plants. It notes exhaustion, sleep on a streetcar, skin peeling, and sensitivity near the ears. A doctor urges legal plant eradication, masking hazard to dense communities, and recommends sulfuric acid treatment. Immune individuals should assist in destruction.
Warren Bigler Auditor of State for Indiana announces a thorough examination finds the French Lick Springs Hotel company engaged since 1891 in repeated violations of Indiana law. The notice orders immediate cessation of unlawful gambling and related activities and demands written acknowledgment of compliance.
The First district Democratic chairmen relay a Taggart notice that Congressman Towne cannot attend the Petersburg convention due to a pressing engagement. They instead want Taggart to arrange his own involvement to keep him away from Petersburg.
The Democrat notes that Indiana liquor laws allow communities to regulate sale or ban it, with enforcement varying by local sentiment. It argues the mayor and tax laws aim to equalize taxation, though not perfectly, and remarks on John Hyman's death and character.
Dr E B McKee describes his ivy poisoning experiences and treatment in the Pacific Medical Journal. He details a five leaf Virginia creeper distinction, a Cincinnati exposure, severe burning and spreading rash, and relief from a lead acetate in diluted alcohol wash. He notes washing with diluted alcohol to remove poison and describes two weeks of nervous symptoms after the incident.
Farmers across Bartholomew County report an unusually favorable corn season with ample rain and steady weather. Grain raisers and dealers expect a crop well above average, rivaling the wheat yield, and rain has not hindered growth this spring and summer.
Pike County commissioners awarded the contract for a bulldozer project to a local firm after bids were reviewed. The action initiates the equipment purchase as part of county road work with details pending final paperwork.
Contract awarded to Hoy and Son, contractors of Loogoo tee, for construction of a new county infirmary at a consideration of 315000. Work to begin immediately.
John Hyman, known as Millar to older Washington residents, died of general debility at Loogootee aged about seventy. He saved money diligently, lent it at interest, and lived frugally earning a reputation for honesty as a lifelong bachelor. Funeral set for Saturday at Loogootee.
Miss Cara Katterjohn a stenographer for the school board barely escaped serious burns when a trolley wire touched a telephone line at Princeton high school. Workmen wiring a new traction line on Water street sent an electric current into the telephone box as she answered a call, burning her hands and shocking her. the box and equipment were ruined by the current.
Alonzo Terrell of Mitchell files for divorce in Lawrence circuit court after noon Wednesday alleging marriage in 1897 in this city and separation in 1905. He accuses Helen Terrell of cruel treatment abandonment and long absences in Texas. He claims she slept with a revolver and threatened to kill him. He seeks a hurry up divorce.
Odon school board members C A Pickett G Henderson and A A Lane fled with the county auditor on a joint bond of 10000 for a school addition. The bond is rejected and they must provide separate bonds of 30000. The treasurer must bond 18000 and the president and secretary 6000 each. Bonding to be furnished as soon as the board is notified.
Dr C H Yenne Tan’s horse escaped Wednesday afternoon after Mrs Yenne and daughter Edna were berrying at Aikman’s grove. The buggy ran loose to the road, struck logs, and toppled into a gully. Mr Yenne pursued in a second buggy to assist.
Miss Ada Johnson of Johnson township Knox county was found dead at 6 o'clock Wednesday morning after several months of dropsy and fever trouble. The death is attributed to a sudden attack of heart disease while she slept.
Mr and Mrs Samuel Brown of Seymour awoke to their sixteen month old baby crying. The child’s right middle finger had been bitten by a rat that sprang from the bed and fled the room.
A fragmented OCR glimpse mentions a named sagated def and a reference to a rat hunt. It also alludes to Biden and claims twenty seven deaths, though the fragment is unclear and lacks verifiable context.
Grand jury last week indicted George Com Samuel Elswick and Chates with multiple charges. Elachik faced four counts for selling to a minor and obstructing the view. Valin had three counts including selling to a minor and keeping saloon doors unlocked. Andrew Beck and Nitjs Patterson were charged with selling to minors and Sunday open status.
The report notes a general strike in Ruesta is in labeyance as authorities weigh delaying action to avoid starving peasants by tying up railroads. Premier Stolypin advocates stronghanded reform and patriotism until the next parliament session.
The article lists attendees including W A Wallace Thomas Nugent Ira Bowman Leigh Sanford Lute Bonham Claude Menafee Charles Morrison Ray Stone Frargk Von derschmidt Arthur McCord Joseph Ash Ray Noble M Walk gr John Rooney William Brooka Alex Mc Gehee Bert Wilson and Voodson Tharp at Mt Olive Ice Festival in Veale Gran on Thursday evening. The festival continues this evening.
In a letter to reception managers in New York, W. J. Bryan suggests funding the event by popular subscription or securing money from questionable sources, favoring the dollar subscription plan. He is presented to King Edward at Buckingham Palace upon request.
The young son of E. Ben Dayton of Veale Township was severely injured earlier this week when his leg was caught in a thrashing machine. Doctors report the knee and bones of the right leg broken and the leg badly torn, with possible amputation.
Local critics argue that granting a new trial for Aaron McCabe who was sentenced to death for killing Martin Clark stems from racial bias. They claim failure to hang Black offenders for white victims fuels violent crime.
Mrs Robert Broughton III was murdered in her Barbourville Kentucky residence while sleeping. An African servant who stayed at the house was arrested as a suspect, claiming an intruder killed the woman during a break in. Police contend the incident is under investigation with defenses asserting innocence.
Fassett A. Cotton state superintendent of public instruction released the summer schedule for teachers institutes across Indiana counties. Davis County Institute will be held August 27 to September 1, with sessions likely expanding instructional programs for local educators.
Allen Mathly, an African American man, confessed to assaulting Miss Ethel McLane in Mayfield Kentucky. A large crowd gathered around the jail on Thursday and forced guards to take him away to prevent lynching. It is unclear where he was taken afterward.
Scott Bryan a twenty two year old carpenter has enlisted in the United States army and has been sent to the barracks at Columbus Ohio for training.
A contempt charge hearing for Mayor John Sono of Cleveland has been postponed until July. Details remain sparse as the case proceeds in the court.
The Washington post office advertises letters remaining for the week ending July 24 1906. Women named include Mrs. Wi ll Abbott Miss Essie Henderson Mrs. Sam Harlen Bettie Levin Mrs. Eliza Reed Mrs. Nora Stone Miss Bette Ward and others. Men include Jake Burlett Stephen Clements C. C. Griffiths H Gundelfinger Harry Hamer Clarence Mellen Logan Smiley and F Winger. Postmaster E C Faith notes a one cent charge for advertised matter and asks that callers say advertised.
Mrs Jobo Simpson welcomes a daughter and Mrs Melvin Ragsdale welcomes a daughter in the births notices.
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