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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1912
Page
3
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The article attacks the Washington Democrats for city and county spending while praising Republican periods. It cites current balances, tax revenues, and expenditures, arguing the present administration spent far more without delivering improvements, and questions the record of state governance as well.
As school ends, many youths face entry into mills and shops where beginnings are meager but steady effort and obedience matter. The piece stresses disciplined apprenticeship, loyalty to craft, respect for authority, and perseverance to rise to trusted roles beyond mere wages.
A columnist denounces fiscal mismanagement noting the records fail to verify even a single assertion. The piece teases economy talk as humorous while urging accountability for bond issues and tax decisions.
Dispatches say Senator John W. Kern may name Indiana’s favorite Democrat Governor Marshall at the Baltimore convention. Garfield’s Chicago speech of 1880 is recalled as he placed John Sherman in nomination, noting the calm level beneath storms of passion and the measured heights of progress.
An opinion argues that the fate of the republic rests not with a public gathering but with four million republican firesides. It urges thoughtful voters to cast ballots in November after calm deliberation, believing the verdict will determine the nation’s future.
A Herald summary discusses Hardy’s position on the Daviess County soldiers' monument and calls for a suitable site near the granite pile. It also critiques voter registration burdens, cites local views from the Indianapolis Star and Terre Haute contractor notices, and comments on partisan campaigning.
The Loogootee Tribune questions the rush for a four year cycle and a constitutional amendment for direct senatorial elections. It calls for factual disclosure of state economy records to let voters judge and notes deficits from the Dolly Madison breakfast fundraising in Washington. The Democrat argues Democrats’ long association with deficits worsens Indiana’s financial plight.
The editorial lauds the city for restoring a healthy treasury with over $20,000 in the strong box after starting with debts, notes improvements to the electric light plant, and cites county and state finance concerns. It argues previous administrations left tangled finances and predicts gradual curbs on overspending.
Colonel A. M. Hardy writes from Los Angeles to The Herald regretting that the $30,000 appropriation for the Daviess county soldiers monument will not be fully spent. He argues for a $26,000 movement under a $20,000 contract and urges the most beautiful design honoring local soldiers including Captain McCarty and Captain Childs. He notes a cannon donation bill and contemplates placing it before the monument with carriage and balls. Hardy signs from Washington and hopes to visit Indiana during corn shucking season.
Arrangements were completed by Firman Rodarmel manager of the Washington B P O E ball team and Charles Cushing manager of the Southern Indiana Glass Workers team of Loogootee for one game on Sunday June 23 to be played at Loogootee A special train will likely be chartered to carry the local club and rooters to Loogootee.
The Greenfield Republican argues there is only one consistent position for Indiana Republicans on temperance and that is support for county option.
A Monticello Herald hint suggests using the liquor license remonstrance law to require signatures only from registered voters. If valid, the rule would enable applicants to collect remonstrance signatures now while many state voters are disqualified.
The Tipton Advocate notes that Republicans cast a larger share of the vote than Democrats in recent registration. It argues Indiana is turning Republican and suggests Democrats see no good reason to register.
The Waterloo Press reports Democrats favor an equitable tax scheme targeting ward politicians who claim election board and sheriff pay for party services. The reform aims to curb pay checks tied to political favors and shift compensation practices.
Critics allege the Democratic state administration left Indiana with a depleted sinking fund of 1 197 000 dollars after taxes were collected and spent, raising questions about fiscal economy and accountability in the next campaign.
A columnist notes that voters must reassess party alignment after the Chicago convention. The piece argues Republicans are preparing for the race as evening approaches and urges readiness to join the GOP as it moves toward the final stretch.
In a Tipton Tribune excerpt, a Democrat faults Speaker Champelark as unfit for the presidency. The piece argues party interests pushed him, claims no major reforms were achieved, and warns Republicans would exploit his nomination as Baltimore approaches.
Charles Stumpy, east Main Street meat dealer, completes home improvements on State road adding an electric lighting system and water-pressurizing engine. The setup uses four small dynamo gasoline engines with a storage battery to power lights and water, powered by a crank stem and supplying ample daily use. Lintfeld Palmer Co. installed fixtures, creating a modern, self-contained residence scene.
Richard Trowbridge, a Civil War veteran and former South Washington resident, died at his Bicknell home on Tuesday. He left a large family, including son John Trowbridge of South Washington. He was between seventy and eighty years old.
The Rev WLR Plinemer will preach at St Johns Episcopal Church next Sunday morning at ten o clock with services in the evening.
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