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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1911
Page
4
The Washington Gazette is a weekly edition of The Gazette and Herald, a public newspaper published by The Gazette and Herald Company.
A lengthy political exchange centers on free wool versus protective tariffs. Democrats accuse rivals of breaking campaign pledges while supporting mixed tariff positions. The discussion cites Senator Kern and Representative Cullop, with party leaders debating revenue needs, protection arguments, and the impact on farmers, industry, and trade policy.
President Taft spoke in Chicago to the Western Economic Society on Saturday night outlining goals of the Canada reciprocity plan. He addressed common objections, detailed benefits for farmers, and who opposes the treaty, stressing widespread corn, grain, and trade gains.
Local observers argue that Barr township should back the subsidy for a Washington to Loogootee electric railway. Backers claim nine miles of track and annual payments totaling over $17,500 in the seventh year, with taxes rising to cover the initial $180,000 assessment. Opponents fear costs rise, but proponents insist benefits include reduced taxes and improved highways if the line reaches the area.
The article argues bankers unlikely to fund ventures with little profit potential from Loogootee to Vincennes and warns Barr voters to examine potential loss and gain before endorsing the per cent subsidy. It cites northern Finland towns like Montgomery and Cannonburg as examples of dense interurban growth and urges careful analysis to avoid delaying future hopes.
A verbose critique argues saloon supporters push for widespread barrooms under the Proctor Act, predicting a public upheaval unless higher courts strike remnants of liquor laws. It cites Rev. Madison Swadener of the Anti saloon league praising dry sentiment, predicting a historic fight to remove saloons from communities and constrain temperance politics.
The text argues for statewide prohibition through a Protestant churches alliance, condemns saloons as blind tigers, and predicts political actions in 1912 to place anti saloon laws in office. It cites enforcement failures and stresses the aim to remove saloons from politics and communities. It warns parties ignoring prohibition face defeat and recalls Bryan’s call to settle issues rightly.
A brisk policy note from the inter urban headquarters urges continued payment in installments. The message, directed at gentlemen, emphasizes capacity to withstand additional payments and maintains an optimistic tone about ongoing support.
The Bloomington Star is cited in a critical aside about Christians and moral standards. The piece notes uncertainty about a claim, hints at judgment of the Star, and mentions a liquor question and a public gathering wagon incident involving a man selling liquor or tiles of peer in violation.
The Star denounces officials and citizens who preach virtue yet shield lawbreakers or fail to practice the golden rule. It condemns false promises from candidates and calls out churchgoers who ignore neighbors, urging integrity over public pretense.
A fragment discusses labor, tariff policy, and living costs. It questions whether protectionist tariffs or free trade offer better welfare, contrasting wage levels, purchasing power, and the ability to buy goods with money from two years ago.
A rereading of a political clash shows Governor Marshall urged the democratic editor to back his plan. The governor argues the constitution crisis should be dismissed alongside a controversial figure. Readers are urged to await conference results before final judgment.
Hartford City Times Gateway notes a party promising to repeal remonstrance statutes, aiming to loosen liquor restrictions in cities with emotion elections. It cites Muncie and Muncie’s option vote, blaming the legislature for failing to repeal the law and warns of a future dry season if public sentiment shifts.
Lawyers in Monroe County report no penalty for illegal voting in the Proctor law. Indiana University students arrested for illegal voting were discharged. If translators are correct, can a school boy be convinced the lack of penalty was an oversight by the framers of city and township option acts.
A column condemns late night street activity by children in Washington and notes the existence of a curfew law. It suggests enforcement would reduce toddlers roaming after hours and shift child care responsibilities to the public, while fearing backlash from officials if pressed.
The wrecked Maine holds a buried secret that many years have hidden in Cuban waters. The government faces pressure to reveal the true cause of the disaster and prevent any attempt to smother the facts.
A columnist notes the new police chief pledging safety and sanity for Washington on Independence Day. The piece mocks the Proctor act and urges legal action to permit more saloons and gallon shops, praising the mayoral administration’s focus on projects and crossings.
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