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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1915
Page
4
A critical tirade denounces William Jennings Bryan as a treacherous politician. The piece links his resignation to premeditated ambition, attacks his character, and mocks his chautauqua persona while contrasting him with infamous figures. It portrays his note to Germany as feigned and condemns his policy stance and loyalties.
The speaker argues women could join a war but refuse due to opposition to bloodshed. She traces education’s role and the shift from subservient to companion status, noting early beliefs that reduced women to slaves and later elevating them through enlightenment.
A Chic 50 Italian man is killed and his widow and two daughters rush to the morgue. The children wash their hands in their father s blood and vow vengeance. The article frames the scene as a test of their restraint against primitive rage.
A Washington council hearing on jitney bus lines drew a petition protesting any interference with their operation. The petition argues for a license and police regulation, asserting strong support for restricting jitney service.
The Washington city council drew fire for a partisan hake as thirty councilors chose a school trustee nominee after Dr. Frank Spink left the post. The Herald condemns the dispute as unprofessional and urges a nonpartisan board to lead schools, arguing the public’s business deserves better conduct and accountability.
The Herald reports Senator Kern from Indiana doubts Joe Frank’s guilt and urges restraint until Georgia courts finish, criticizing judgment by media and urging people to await official due process. Public voices warn against hasty conclusions and defend governor’s short sentence context.
The Independent and The Washington Herald both endorse forming a military organization in every county to defend the country as soon as the flag is raised. The piece argues that citizens should mobilize for defense at once.
The piece recounts mixed public opinion on war with Germany, noting President Wilson’s desire to be guided by public will and criticizing English influence at the Atlantic, as well as calls for war in light of Lusitania losses and political shifts in Washington. It mentions Congress approving war revenue and reflects on Democratic reactions and Bryan’s stance.
The Herald reports that Alfix Kempt, noted for truck driving, renewed his effort to win sericultural honors this spring. A radish weighing over a pound is cited as the notable result, signaling his ongoing competition to set a personal record.
Five youths including Pearl Davis William Fershner and Russell Seeder were captured four miles from Newberry by a citizen posse after breaking into Frank Deek's general store. They were sentenced to two to fourteen years.
Plainville church announcements state services at 11 a m on Saturday night. The first pageant on June 19 will be conducted by Prof. Gladston Yeulle, son of the pastor.
Lincoln family overland route from Spencer County to Sangamon County is argued by Washington Herald witnesses to pass through Daviess County on a proposed Lincoln trail. Local residents cite Portersville ford and a night at an Alien home as part of the trek, urging a state commission to define a historic highway in Abraham Lincoln’s honor.
Squire Hartford faces ridicule as neighbors clash over bait and insults. Jokes circulate about tapeworm signs by Doc McFadden. Reports mention liver trouble, false teeth mishaps, a church collection, and a bet among men going to Martinsville and Bloomington.
Fragmentary OCR note references Martinsville Bloomington and a phrase blind tiger whisk but lacks clear details, dates, or outcomes. Requires additional readable text to identify event, people, or location and produce a factual archival summary.
At a Monday meeting Mayor McCarty and oilmen questioned a contractor’s bid for an office addition at the electric light plant. The council suspended rules to issue a warrant for the disputed amount, while the contractor prepared a regular bill for 325.
A new law expanding township boards power to levy taxes against city and town properties is being challenged in Daviess Circuit Court. Madison Walsh urged action at the city council meeting while towns Odon and Elnora may share litigation costs. If injunction sought, levies in three townships could be affected pending Sept term merits. Homecoming at Allville Christian Church draws strong attendance despite a storm and includes confessions and baptisms after recent painting and carpet updates.
Lightning struck a barn owned by Oscar Billings on Veale Creek Road Sunday, destroying the structure. Insurance coverage partially offset about 4,200 dollars in losses, with details limited by the damaged report.
Da vies county shifts attention as W has been developing the field near Loogootee. A test shot on the Baker farm yielded oil between 100 and 500 feet, with the drillers cleaning the hole at dawn. Nearby ell farm also reports oil, boosting confidence in a promising oil district amid capital interest and early production activity.
A church hosted a children’s program featuring games, short talks, and a choir. The event included a parade of children, a dance exercise, and a concluding musical performance. Organizers emphasized community participation and elementary faith lessons.
After a regular meeting, the council discussed leasing Exid Park to the Citizens Wend. It proposed charging the band 2008 for the lease and an appropriation of 250 to support concerts. The band will study the proposal at a Friday meeting. The Consolidated Bands of Southern Indiana will also be addressed.
Fragmentary notes indicate season ticket sales are being handed to team committees for processing. Names such as Redpath and Troy appear in the unreadable lines, with references to streamers and pennants in a likely sports context.
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