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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1909
Page
4
The Washington Gazette issue notes its weekly publication from The Gazette and Musali company dated Saturday June 5 1909. It presents public news in a period tone and identifies the publishing entity and edition.
The Messenger of Owensboro Kentucky reprints a sketch of Joseph Hamilton Daviess by Fayette Dunlap. The editorial notes disputed spellings of Daviess and recounts three counties named for the colonel, including Daviess County Indiana and Joe Daviess County Illinois with Galena as county seat.
Mr. Boyd of the Democrat argues for a city park near Washington to unite county residents, noting the lack of gathering spaces, declining county fairs, and weakening city country ties. He contends a park would boost social life and pay for itself through community benefits.
The Bloomington Telephone disputes The Herald's criticism of the local option election. It contends the city’s dry majority cannot be less than 221, noting eight city voting places show this margin while six precincts lie in the countryside.
The Bloomington news coverage shows a mixed county vote with aDry majority of about 419 countywide, while city precincts and nearby townships split. The University area and Bloomington city contributed to a close result, with some country voters crossing into city precincts creating ambiguity about the city’s overall status.
Describes a mob mindset in Monro County fueling violence against accused Black people. Contends armed farmers with clubs acted outside the law and should be jailed, noting lawlessness remains lawlessness whether in a "good" or "bad" case.
The mayor urges courage and vigilance as saloons close. He warns against illicit alcohol sales after closures and vows to revoke licenses for violations. Public support backs strict enforcement, with the mayor and police expected to curb illegal joints. The address highlights the value of remaining licenses and the stakes for violators.
The Bloomington city council refuses consent to restore the hitchrack around the courthouse. The decision halts a historic feature tied to the area’s past and prompts local debate on preservation vs modernization.
Boone county voters returned a large majority against saloons as a county unit while some residents favor the status quo. The piece notes road quality as a quiet benefit of prohibition and highlights recurring dog depredations and a rabies scare, with references to Pasteur treatments and urban epidemics in nearby Indiana towns.
A fragmentary account notes Joe Baller of Texas invoking the constitution in Congress while a later writer mocks the topic. The text cites Watt’s lecture on Abraham Lincoln and a broadcast by Colonel Watterson and a mention of Hodgeville Kentucky.
A Kentuckian lecturer is accused by Democrats of presenting a Watterson character study in prose as a poem, drawing parallels to Lincoln. A neighbor’s discovery this week prompted reflection on the piece as an enduring, celebrated oratorical form.
In Atlantic City the brewers believe the anti saloon movement is waning while many doubt the shift. Ripley county voters chose wet. Milan women provoked a near riot by bell ringing near a church as police intervened. Daviess county temperance efforts faced noisy opposition. Governor Marshall faces party tension as Republicans dispute office appointments.
Citizen sentiment in Daviess County, amid push for a strict law on saloons, prompts officials to enforce the majority choice. A post office inspector who escorted a woman for a minor postage clamp case was promptly dismissed by Judge Anderson and sent home.
The Democrat defends Governor Marshall against Republican appointments claiming the law allows such actions. Critics call the governor not hide-bound and question the reasoning. The piece frames the political friction and defense from Democratic sources.
The Wisconsin governor faced a bill to make profanity a criminal offense, a move mocked as overreach. Critics argue public manners should be gently discouraged, not criminalized, while noting broader anti tobacco and liquor laws reflect intrusive state meddling.
Senator LaFollette voted to raise the barley tariff from twenty four to thirty cents per bushel, citing Wisconsin’s role as a major barley producer and regional interests. He contrasts with other senators as protecting constituent concerns over broad principles, while critics accuse all politicians of protectionism for their sectors.
Memorial Day began as a tribute to fallen soldiers but has broadened to honor all who served and to become a general holiday. The essay notes the nation’s need for holidays to ease nervous strain from constant activity and cites Memorial Day’s expanding meaning and observance.
Porter County voters approved a wet measure Thursday in a six-saloon area while students at Valpar College did not cast ballots. Local officials reported turnout remained low among the student population.
The mayor asserts that the community must accept the state law prohibiting saloons for two years, noting it gives residents the power to decide the local liquor stance despite differing views. He emphasizes honoring the law rather than arguing its merits or demerits.
In 132d anniversary of the flag adoption on June 1 readers are urged to observe Flag Day. The piece notes growing recognition yet argues for stronger civic remembrance, urging public displays, proclamations, and private observance to honor the emblem of freedom.
A fragment from a Lawrence County column honors an octogenarian, noted for thrift and accumulation, and reflects local praise for a respected community figure.
A weary father planned a fair division among seven children to reduce disputes and litigation. Three trusted commissioners sealed envelopes with deeds, shuffled them, and handed each child a tract. About 80 000 dollars in value was distributed. the elder kept 342 acres to ensure comfort during his remaining life.
A reflection on local option votes shows moral questions lose weight against party politics. The piece predicts statewide prohibition will influence the campaign as Republicans and Democrats align, with the Anti saloon league aiming to keep temperance laws in force.
Rabbi Samuel Sale of Shaare Emeth in St. Louis argues against prohibition, urging proper temperate use of God given faculties and warning that prohibition teaches disrespect for law. The St. Louis Times labels proponents as the trumpets of temperance.
Notice All dog owners who have not paid the dog tax are warned that ten days from May 25 I will turn my books over to the prosecuting attorney. Pay taxes at my office up to the limit and govern yourselves accordingly. Grant Keith, trustee. Washington township. For sale Pure single comb Brown Leghorn eggs 15 for 75 cents. D G Murphy Washington Ind R R 3.
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