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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1906
Page
2
Wheat prices steady as Cisne and Washington areas report light market activity. The June 9, 1906 edition notes Saturday trading patterns and local price notes from the Washington Gazette and Herald.
An editorial from William R. Hearst’s papers attacks the advisory committee chosen by Haggart as corrupt and dominated by corporate interests. It views the committee as a tool of stock-jobbers, lawyers, and Wall Street parasites, undermining genuine democratic principes and signaling a betrayal of the people by the party.
An opinion piece rebuts a claim that Republicans deserve credit for reducing Indiana’s state debt. It credits tax laws enacted by a Democratic legislature and highlights 1895 Republican retrenchment led by Josiah G. Allen, noting past investigations into state institutions' costs and efforts to curb expenses.
The piece credits the 1895 Ways and Means Committee for cutting needless expenses and putting the state on a debt free path. It lauds nonpartisan boards for Indiana institutions, salary reforms, and broader economy under Republican leadership, noting repeated debt reduction and improved state finances.
In Indianapolis this week Indiana Democrats held a calm convention with all nominees chosen by acclamation. Observers saw no doubt about fall election outcomes as party managers filled the slate with little opposition. The mood mixed pessimism with a faint hope that something unpredictable might still occur.
The Herald notes readers may see extensive coverage of Dr C L Rowland’s withdrawal from the democratic county ticket for coroner, but asserts the event is of trivial moment. It defends its reporting as necessary to gather facts and protect the paper’s reputation with its Daviess county readers.
Report from a party gathering shows no discussion of Governor Hanly and his policies. Delegates and leaders were quiet as John Kern and Democratic rivals faced pressure from hot heads over temperance and saloon votes. The letter counsel prevented open attacks, but the convention signaled its stance on the governor’s course.
The Evansville Courier endorses nonpartisan management of Indiana institutions, criticizing Gov. Hanly’s pledges and alleging scandals at Southern Hospital for the Insane. The piece urges Republicans to back reform, arguing nonpartisan boards are overdue and that partisan control has harmed state institutions.
A 1900s Indiana analysis argues Republican control reduced state costs in benevolent, reform, and penal institutions from 1893 to 1903, cutting per capita expenses and saving about 389k in ten years, helping pay off roughly 7 million in bonded debt. It contrasts Democratic claims with record savings and emphasizes fiscal restraint and higher fees reform.
A commentary argues Indiana Democrats drift toward Bryan with a preemptive pledge two years before the national convention. It recalls Hearst’s Push and laments past leaders McDonald Hendricks Voorhees as era ends, blaming current activists for party capriciousness and alleged gold influence.
The piece notes General Jackson is dead and rebuts Herald disparagement calling Jackson a patron saint of democracy. It defends the comparison to Grant, acknowledging admiration in part while denying intention to disparage.
The county party dispute centers on a withdrawal letter said to be from Dr Rowland. He and county chairman Mewilfland offer conflicting accounts of posting and recall. The matter involves press reports in The Herald and Denocrats denying the withdrawal claim.
Patrginian Wise found Lewis J. Gay asleep in weeds near the Atlas flour mill after 77 o'clock Saturday night. The overdose and drunken sleep led to police action and a jail sentence for vagrancy in Vincennes Capital. The piece criticizes the police handling and questions propriety of punishing an intoxicated elderly man who posed no clear harm.
A worn veteran argues against aggressive enforcement of intoxication laws in public, urging tenderness toward old soldiers who drink. He contends police overreach punishes a weary ex‑soldier more than the offense warrants, and praises privacy of home use.
A long editorial critiques the legislature’s $150,000 plan to buy land for a village to care for epileptics. It cites the Newcastle site in Henry County as overpriced and contrasts it with southern Indiana options, noting mixed support from officials and the governor.
The passage recalls Senator Arthur Pue Gorman as a brilliant leader who leveraged party organization and shrewd politics. It notes Democrats facing loss of a favorite figure while praising Gorman’s strategic mastery and influence in late political life.
Os smith of Wheathill underwent an appendectomy Tuesday afternoon and is much improved. Doctors had considered surgery unlikely a few days ago before deciding on the operation.
County commissioners report the poor infirmary is in excellent condition, visited recently to assess stock and care. They say it is better kept and better supplied than ever before, marking a notable improvement in the facility.
The auditor's report to the county commissioners on the school funds was approved. It details the amount available and the fund condition, with a note that the May end has some red ending.
Fragmentary OCR hints at a summer entertainment program in Lounth with plans for a performance around July. The garbled text mentions a broadcaster and a local venue but lacks clear names or dates.
The Democratic state convention at Indianapolis named the 1908 Indiana ticket. Most candidates were nominated by acclamation with little contest, and the platform denounces Republican control, calls for tariff reform, trusts limits, pension equalization, and stronger regulation of public utilities. William Jennings Bryan is urged for president.
The text outlines a platform promising to recover diverted funds, regulate private banks, and eliminate city corruption. It mentions a law to fund railroads and the appointment of mine officials by miners, with a joint conference between producers and lawmakers.
Reports from across the state indicate rains improved growing crops after a drought. Wheat is saved from total loss, corn and vegetables show rapid growth, market supplies increase and prices ease as farmers benefit from late-season showers. Concerns remain about excessive rain causing sand deposits in river bottoms.
Daviess county sends fifty one students to Terre Haute for the summer term at the state normal. County Superintendent McHenry lists Barr township names and other attendees with many familiar local surnames among the list of participants. Harrison township appears unrepresented in the county roster.
The Pike county Democrats chose A. J. Henring editor of the Winslow Dispatch as their candidate for joint representative at a convention in Winslow on Tuesday. Dr. Peter L. Coble of Dubois county is the candidate from that county. The two counties dispute the honor under a long standing alternate seating rule.
A chaotic accident at Shoals involved a roller driven by a boy. he and another rider were thrown from the machine. The ten year old sustained injuries as bystanders described a frightening electric bolt.
The note directs stores to remain open each evening starting next Monday. No further details on locations, hours, or reasons are provided.
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