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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1915
Page
4
A fervent editorial urges national preparedness and unwavering patriotism. It argues the United States must maintain power through resolve and a deep sense of duty, warning against pacifism and praising military strength to defend liberty and global leadership.
The article discusses U S attention to Mexico amid ongoing turmoil, noting possible presidential moves to divert focus from tensions with Germany. It suggests renewed talk of armed intervention and warns the public to watch developments closely.
A long polemic discusses U S policy toward Huerta and Villa and the Mexican crisis. It denounces mock democracy and calls for stable leadership while defending religious freedom and Bible reading in schools amid broader cultural battles.
Jeshit Root argues in a New York constitutional convention invocation for wisdom and respect for others rights and opinions. He warns democracy can fail if citizens ignore liberty principles and allow tyranny despite titles. The piece reflects on democracy’s fragile balance and perpetual vigilance.
The Evansville Journal-News condemns a school board order to teach the Bible in public schools. It argues Bible study belongs only as a textbook link to English literature and classic works, not as a state education mandate. The debate centers on whether the Bible has a rightful place in schooling or should be kept separate from public education.
The editorial argues over war timing and policy between the United States and Germany. It contrasts The Herald’s stance with allied views, defends American restraint, and critiques British naval policy and German militarism while urging careful language and independence from foreign entanglements.
An incomplete excerpt shows a high school graduate from Indiana expressing fear about leaving underclassmen and teachers, with garbled phrasing and questions about experiencing life and language usage. The readable text hints at a plea for life beyond school and a critique of communication.
Readable excerpts show wartime era debates over conscription and pacifism, with Indiana tax and university salary notes, Bryan criticisms, graft remarks by a Muncie judge, and a Georgia pardon movement for Leo Frank amid mass protests.
A garbled clipping reflects strong emotion as speakers criticize authorities and public figures. The fragment mentions Kern and a disdain for broadsides, implying heated debate but lacks clear events or outcomes.
The State operates seventeen state charity wards with seven institutions for the mentally afflicted, all at capacity. Enrollment rose with 331 inmates, maintenance costs rose by 11,835.59, and per capita cost fell. One new facility added, Hoke Low has 58 patients, plus 168,250 spent on new buildings. Receipts totaled 282,40 from prison reports.
The Republican organization completed its state wide structure and will conduct campaigns throughout Indiana. District chairmen include Ren C Thompson New Albany and JF Peart Terre Haute among others. secretary is John Gardner Indianapolis. The group plans to open headquarters and expand membership to back a ticket in 1976.
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