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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1916
Page
4
A Seymour Civic article argues that city beauty hinges on tidy lawns and orderly streets. It praises railroad station lawns and suggests a city flower, with residents urged to join a cleanup and paint up campaign to improve health and curb appeal.
The Newcastle Courier reflects on reporters as a tough and ambitious profession. It praises the craft, noting many leaders started as reporters and gained clear expression, accuracy, and observation, while acknowledging criticism of the field.
The passage notes writers wanting high editorial posts without reporter experience. It compares this to skipping college to attend a college without schooling. It argues one must report a fire accurately before discussing a broader war, underscoring the need for practical reporting experience.
The Missourian style attack accuses Ross W Lockridge of lying about 1914 election results on the constitutional convention. It argues the heavy anti convention votes came from educated rural counties and notes Terre Haute’s pivotal role and the influence of Thieme and local interests.
Six million six hundred thousand pike fry hatched at Tri Lakes hatchery in Columbia City were planted in twelve Indiana lakes and several rivers under the state fish and game department. Amounts vary by water body with hundreds of thousands assigned to each site. This marks the first river planting of this species, previously confined to lakes, with additional millions planned for August alongside croppy and perch.
A London and Paris briefing argues the administration will not move toward peace until allied offensive results prompt a new attempt against Germany. If the offensive succeeds, peace talks may come. if not, the United States will seek the best possible terms after further fighting and casualties. Thousands more may die while diplomacy stalls.
The Courier Journal notes a bipartisan tribute in Washington to Joseph Cannon on his eightieth birthday. The piece defends Cannon against attacks as a capable statesman and recalls past criticisms from Republicans and supporters alike.
A Noblesville Times opinion critiques the Anti saloon league of Indiana for temperance campaigning and questions its political influence and endorsement value, arguing local leaders may carry more weight than national voices in local campaigns.
Delegates gathered for a Women's Foreign Missionary Society meeting despite bad weather. Mrs W S Biddle opened the Vincennes district event with speeches by Gertrude Veighlander, a returned missionary from India, and Mrs Jattie Asbury on The Supreme Need. Other brief talks followed. A noon basket dinner supported attendees from Bruceville Odon Plainville Vincennes Loogootee Shoals and Wheatland.
Washington National at the Yop Wn thy Interest Payment of 135.72 to the county treasury for May. Waughington National 135.71. Citizens Loan and Trust 74.10. State Bank 53.62. First National Odon 35.93. Citizens Elnora 12.27. Farmers Plainville 9.43. Farmers Montgomery 8.02. Farmers Odon 8.40. Total interest 4109.14.
McHinles Vance and Vict r attend the Indiana Central Normal at Danville. True love described as the focus of their visit amid state normal school activities.
Telephoned update from Indianapolis reports L. H. O'Donnell recovering from surgical operation and having left the hospital to reside at the Severin hotel in Indianapolis.
The British nation reels from the loss of Earl Kitchener secretary of state for war and his staff when the Hampshire is torpedoed off the Orkney Islands. Admiral Jellicoe confirmed the incident with official notice noting the high casualties and secrecy surrounding the voyage. Kitchener, appointed August 1914, was famed as England’s leading soldier and a trusted wartime figure.
The Daviess County Hospital association created an endowment fund to support the hospital with only interest and profits used for upkeep. Officers were reelected and a finance committee named. Proceeds from Lizzie Hogshead bequest and future gifts go into the fund. May report shows expenditures for salaries, supplies, and operations with balances and receipts listed.
The third contract marriage in New York City history was performed with Misa Fred Kirchway, daughter of the Sing Sing warden, as one party to file a nuptial agreement in lieu of a ceremony.
An outline shows a community program at Killarney with morning exercises, afternoon concerts, and evening entertainment including the Lulla Claussen session. The schedule lists various acts and times, subject to change by announcement.
Reports say a major naval battle occurred in the North Sea near Denmark with heavy losses. British and Kaiser class battleships and submarines were reported sunk or damaged, casualties likely in the thousands. Daniel W. Davis will file a will in Carlisle.
Montgomery column lists residents visiting Washington and nearby towns, including E ONeill and son Patrick, Kennedy, Louis Carpenter, F Sharum and daughter, and A Burris. Mentions burglaries, police efforts, and an upcoming ice cream social for the Brethren church on June 10 at Fanfilfall. Observes visitors from Linton and East St. Louis with families in Montgom.
Local social diary lists visits and guests including Earl Wilson and son Dale at Loogootee. Mrs. Henry Setrit and family hosted guests. S. Smiley and Mrs ha West hosted. John Hopkins and Megidad attended Lyppotes. Padgett family near Porteri hosted weekend guests. Cropp family and Parsons relatives visited.
An elderly patient testifies to relief from backache sleeplessness and weakness after using Doan's Kidney Pills. He reports initial benefit from medicines before trying Doan's at Clapp's Drug Store and says the pills restored kidney function and reduced distress. The man notes he seldom needs them but is grateful for their help and endorses the remedy to others.
A Motadome performer was hurt in an unspecified accident as authorities investigate how the incident occurred. Details on the actor's identity and condition were not released.
The report for the year ending April 30 shows Julius Smith of Rath the incumbent asserts the office is not a sinecure. He logged 598 school visits, earned 490, and details count 161 boys and 125 girls in public schools, with 779 aged 14 to 16 absent. Forty-seven pupils received aid, 211 work days logged, four prosecutions for violations, four successful, and three truants committed to institutions.
Monroe Burress of Washington files for divorce from Edith Burress alleging desertion in Texas on January 2 1914 and requests permanent custody of three children Genevieve nine Paul seven and Mary four who are in his care while Edith is said to be in Bloomington Illinois.
Dr A J Iuane formerly of this city nearly lost his life when his buggy collided with an east bound freight engine at Reynold Brooks crossing in central Loogootee. The horse was dragged about thirty feet though uninjured. The physician received bruises and will remain confined to his room for several days. The local freight crew was switching cars at the time and the bell warning may have come too late to avert impact.
Bloomington news notes Mr and Malott attended the Purdue commencement exercises in Lafayette. Their son Edward Orth, a civil engineering graduate, earned the top average in the entire college this year, receiving a distinct honor for outstanding school work.
Trustee James He. Gilley of Veale Township will transact official business from his quarters above Walter Harness Shop Main and East Fourth Streets Washington. He will hold the first and third days of each month for trustee business at Veale township. Stanton Barbe Trustee.
Jan Buren Township adersigned trustee will transact the asyiot that township at highf ill Eaglesville on Wednesday and Saturday of each week. A. M. CLARK, trustee. Bogard Township notice to transact business on Tuesday and Thursday at Williams store to D M. WILLIAMS, trustee, Epsom.
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