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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1910
Page
4
The Washington Gazette weekly edition from Washington Indiana dated Saturday June 4 1910 presents public news from The Gazette and Herald company. The issue compiles local notices and community updates typical of a small town Gazette.
The speaker criticizes Mr. McCarty as unfit for office, insisting he should lead Washington rather than serve as a tool of Democratic politicians. The piece portrays him as obstructing political tricks and calls for independent leadership.
The editorial denounces Mayor McCarty and the council for using outside detectives to probe liquor sales, arguing such moves must be apolitical and that Hastings, the prosecutor, acted properly. It faults evasive official statements and notes the dangers of political capital from law enforcement actions. Hastings' cautious approach is praised as prudent and necessary to avoid unreliable testimony.
The piece argues McCarty won a strong mayoral mandate as a Democrat backed by Republicans, and warns his private detective probe into liquor dealers reflects risky partisan influence. It urges the mayor to dismiss advisers and align with Prosecutor Hastings to maintain lawful prosecutions and public harmony.
A Paducah Sun piece urges boys and girls to enjoy open country on Saturdays and learn from nature. It contrasts walking coast to coast with observing flora and fauna, urging use of camera, microscope, and field glasses to study botany biology ornithology and entomology through careful outdoor observation.
The passage reflects on boys lying in woods watching birds and insects, and questions whether such woodland observation compares to recognizing people in familiar places. It extols long walks as wholesome, lamenting modern people for not using their legs or senses enough.
The Indianapolis News questions why in Denver women are allowed to vote yet saloon supporters win in local option elections. It suggests capable Denver women do not participate or want the ballot.
The Indianapolis congressman Jesse Overstreet, long noted for industry and local impact, has died. He helped secure the army post and federal building for the city, though his 1908 reelection defeat by a then-joke Democrat reshaped voter memory of his tenure.
The article notes bipartisan thaw after the Civil War era with Union and Confederate veterans meeting amicably in Dixie and a Grand Army of the Republic directive urging flowers for Confederate dead. It also critiques direct primary expenses and cites a Alabama governor candidate who spent 10000 dollars in a failed bid, raising questions about reimbursement if elected.
The Indianapolis Independent urges rapid repeal of the direct primary law, arguing it only works in urban counties and invites fraud and high costs. Officials face heavy and unequal campaign expenses, with Marion County Democratic fees ranging from 100 to 2000 dollars, while Republican costs are less burdensome.
Memorial Day approaches Monday as a call to observe with cheers for the living and tears for the dead, a reminder of gratitude and remembrance.
The Indianapolis Independent quotes John W. Kern denying bribery in the 1911 senate election. Kern asserts eight Indiana legislators were purchased to elect Benjamin F. Shively, and the Shively campaign rebuts the serious charge as unfounded.
The fragment indicates a political dispute where Afr. Kern and Senator Shively are central. The text asserts a smear on Kern and questions whether Kern or Shively holds a tainted title. The brief hints at a power struggle or defamation issue without clear context.
Two boys from prominent Lafayette families developed hydrophobia symptoms after bites from a dog thought rabid last week. An order to shoot all un muzzled dogs on sight was issued, but enforcement by the mayor’s police force was lax, despite public support for the muzzling ordinance.
Indiana Democrats worry about William Jennings Bryan speaking for his old ally Kern. His strong local option views clash with the state platform, making a Bryan appearance unlikely in Indiana.
Reeve township remains prolific in sensations as only two immediate nominations loom for Daviess county this campaign. Republicans and Democrats have yet to nominate state senator candidates for the Pike and Daviess district with both parties expected to seek Pike county this year. Four years ago nominations came from Daviess county. May was unusually cold and forecasters predict unusual weather for June.
The pursuit of aviation feats sparks large cash prizes including 40,900 for a triangle flight through Indianapolis St Louis and Chicago 30 000 for New York to St Louis and 20 000 for New York to Chicago A proverb about silence figures in the editorial critique of Hon John W Kern whose still tongue is called a mosfet in the piece
The killer of Alma Kellner, the Auisville girl whose body was found months ago, remains at large as authorities pursue him across nations. Police insist the assassin cannot escape justice.
The text notes that Roosevelt is a Republican figure whom Democrats avoid naming in conventions and political gatherings as his mention would draw more applause than any Democrat. It emphasizes the contrasting reception of Roosevelt compared with Democratic speakers.
Editorial notes that Ohio Governor Harmon refuses to bow to Bryan demands to name a senatorial candidate. The piece likens it to past bribery cases but insists Harmon's stance shows sound judgment. It questions Bryan's attempt to meddle in Ohio politics.
Oscar E. Bland the Republican nominee for Congress in the second district will host a dinner in Linton on the evening of the 14th for district Republican editors and county chairmen.
A New York World portrait highlights Santos Dumont Curtiss and the Wrights as lean skilled aviators sharing an aero plane face. It notes their grit and calm under pressure and calls a dinner for Curtiss a tribute to his Albany flight. John Jepson visits from New York and plans a Europe tour next week.
The Marion Chronicle remembers General George K. McGinnis and Jesse Overstreet, two Indiana figures who served the state and nation in war and public life. McGinnis, a Mexican and Civil War veteran, rose from private to brigadier general and defended key Union positions at Donelson Shiloh and Champion Hill. Overstreet, an Indiana statesman, shaped currency reform and postal policy, earning praise for integrity and independence from demagogic pressures. Their deaths, in the same week, underscore lasting citizen-soldier virtues in public service.
The passage extols age without bravado loyalty without boasting and industry without pretense as great qualities for a soldier and citizen. It argues these traits make one useful to the republic and shield reputation from shifting styles affecting all social roles.
Washington reports a racy claim stars Lorimer congratulating Shively on Indiana’s stance against crime while Indiana voices accuse lawmakers of corruption. John W. Kern charges bribery but probes halt as Democratic leaders and Marion County officials stay silent, leaving justice unattained.
A garbled mock interview portrays a wild eyed man in a tense moment, asking for food and commenting on a near collision with an Able red automobile, while the Walter figure questions the directions and tone.
EPSOM and nearby towns report residents visiting relatives in Washington and Indiana places while others travel for business. Families relocate residents move to Oden and Wheatland as community members extend visits to sister towns and attend a ball game in Odon.
Clarence Hayes spent Sunday with Eli Simpson and Opha Brownings of Odonts visiting her brother. Maude Simpson was the guest of Lizaie Emmick Sunday. Laura Yarbrough visits Loorootee this week with relatives. Mrs. Leo Greenwell stayed with her mother Mrs. Enos Yarbrough. Mrs. Bel Jones entertained Ole Southerland Jessie Southerland Louise Massey Vina Emmick and Mattie Simpson Sunday.
The seven month old daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles E Blair died of acute bronchitis Tuesday morning in Cleveland and was brought to Plainville for burial. The parents are well known in both communities and at Plainville.
Samuel P Arterburn of Elnora is critically ill with pneumonia and it is believed he cannot recover.
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