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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1906
Page
2
The Washington Gazette and Herald details its publishing frame in Washington Indiana. It lists subscription rates, delivery options, and mail terms. It notes editor Charles G. Berrett and the editorial office location. The item is dated Saturday June 23, 1908.
The Herald notes the Washington National deposits on the 48th reached 582 451.06 the Peoples bank has 324 605.07 and Washington Loan and Trust 130 621.11 totaling 1 037 674 24. Deposits in 1888 started at 338 025 38 and rose to 420 382 67 by 1896. County growth includes three new banks in Odon Montgomery and Elmore and one at Loogootee all within Daviess county.
The Bedford Mail laments loss of country press individuality as The Washington Herald warns against reliance on The Indianapolis News. The editorial questions News ownership by a Chicago financier, praises its influence yet calls it arrogant, and notes a campaign shaping Republican state press bureau policy.
The press bureau notes a persistent typographical error in many papers misnaming a senator as Beverage. Editors are criticized for sloppy editing while Bedford May expresses a decisive view on a subject it deems vital, even when its stance differs from the writer’s.
The Courier reports a drastic fall in real estate valuation in Evansville from 1874 to 1905 while improvements and personal property show uneven changes. It criticizes city appraisers for undervaluing real estate and notes a minimal rise in personal property, urging scrutiny of tax assessments and compliance.
In Princeton the push to raise the mayor's salary grows as observers weigh the impact of a new law. The Democrat defends higher pay since prosecutions fees must go to the city treasury, while supporters say compensation should match expanded duties under the reform. The mayor’s pay rose from 600 to 1100 dollars to reflect the new system.
The Cincinnati Enquirer rebuts the New York Herald claim that presidents die poor. it defends the honor of the presidency and notes many chiefs retired in comfort. It cites Grant and Hayes as examples of presidents whose finances were not dictated by office.
The piece argues against a pension for ex presidents and criticizes universal support for Roosevelt's potential third term. It recalls Washington's restraint and Harrison's financial independence while warning against party overreliance on a single leader. It cautions Republicans to avoid a one man party and foresee 1912 dynamics.
Local tensions rise as a plan to hire thrashers to harvest grain draws opposition. Citizens denounce dynamite use by temperance extremists, calling for arrest and condemning violence as cowardly and unjust.
A Evansville opinion argues the city’s real estate and personal property valuations for tax purposes lag behind growth. It cites Evansville’s population rise from 25,000 in 1874 to 75,000 in 1905 and compares tax valuations with Washington, accusing local appraisers of neglect or venality and calling for accountability.
The Times laments lack of rugged hands at the convention and criticizes party leaders for doing the work of shaping programs. It warns that Indiana could swing the fall election only if the public forms new enthusiasm, while praising regulars for backing candidates despite platform flaws.
The article defends an ordinance regulating city employees drinking on duty and in uniform, arguing for strict enforcement, immediate dismissal for violations, and public protection. It criticizes politics in Indiana and Evansville real estate valuations, and notes a fire at the Salt Lake Tribune plant with insured losses.
The Vincennes Capital reports on party nominations including a Republican slate for county offices and a Democratic field without a key rival. It argues the public schools should hire competent teachers, favoring married women in teaching roles only if necessary, and endorses women without dependents as eligible candidates. The piece also discusses health lore favoring spring tonics and home remedies like watercress and dandelion for blood and digestion.
The republican party renominated Edgar T. Laughlin for prosecuting attorney at Loogootee after he served eighteen months in office. The editorial pages criticize partisan tactics in county judicial nominations and urge voters to consider the public safety role of judge and prosecutor, urging open, consultative processes for candidate selection.
The Sullivan Times assails Taggart and Bryan affinity as a bid to keep party control. It argues voters should select presidential candidates and policy without elite dictation. The paper calls the platform fair but criticizes soft law enforcement and the weak push for popular senate elections.
The Vincennes Sun reports renewed threats against Saunders of Harrison township Knox county tied to his threshing outfit. A letter warns that running an eight cent machine will trigger an explosive attack while a four cent machine is deemed safe. The writer claims not owning a machine but intends to thrash wheat and vows trouble if Saunders acts.
Postmaster announces advertised letters remaining at the Washington post office for the week ending June 19 1906. Names include women Margaret Blnt Rannie Felds Miss Alice Men Mrs Ima McNeal Amanda Morrison Mrs Gertie Pagget and men Ed Ferdinand Valstine Grenewell Clarence McCormick J H Moler James Moore Lewis Richard eon J D Snider Louis Wilkins Witham Bowman Lomber Company. Also listed are several new suit notices and divorces with names such as Daugherty Bordinetes Sinnott Bassler Gadberry Bean Fundannon Fettic Fields Mischler Wilson Doane Allison Gadberry etc. Advertised letters must be requested with the word advertised and one cent charged for all advertised matter.
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