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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1906
Page
4
H. E. Barnard of the state health board finds tin canned goods superior to glass in avoiding artificial coloring. He notes tomatoes cherries and several fruits were pure while some mushrooms and corn samples showed sulphurous acid or saccharine. Deception includes mushroom pieces and stems and soaked peas canned as green peas.
The supreme court ruled that a special election for city officers is required when a ward has a tied vote for a councilman. The decision preserves older laws and allows old officers to remain held over under the constitution. Mr and Mrs Db Weimer of Montgomery were in the city Monday.
Indiana's May mean temperature reached 63.7 degrees across 58 stations, 0.2 degrees higher than last year. Mt Vernon posted the highest 67.9 while Laporte was lowest at 59.3. Logansport recorded the month’s high daily 9, with Auburn and Maury sharing the low at 26. Rockville led monthly precipitation with 5.36 inches, while Mt Vernon had 0.87 inches. The state averaged 2.29 inches of rain for May, with 14 wet days and winds from the southwest.
Washington National Bank leads Indiana banks on the national roll of honor for 1905 with surplus and undivided profits equal to capital stock. Indiana totals 17 banks on the list, including German National of Vincennes at fifth in the state. The roll is based on official reports to the controller of the currency, as of August 25, 1905, amid a national rise in banks and a 6.38 percentage point year over year increase.
Chris Harker, a well known young farmer near Jasper, was injured while adjusting binder machinery when the needle that ties the knot pierced his hand. The machine tore out needle and thread, taking flesh with it. Earlier a daughter died in a burn accident and a barn with its contents burned recently.
An investigation in Oaktown Knox county finds liquor sales continue after the town banned saloons and stores. Much of it is sold at drug stores with prescriptions not covering the amounts shipped to store proprietors.
Elnora plans a public Fourth of July picnic with fireworks and a band concert. A music contest will award 25 dollars. John W. Brill serves as secretary of the planning committee.
A freight train and a passenger train collided on the Louisville and Nashville line near Middlesboro. Nine people were injured and one person was believed fatally hurt in the wreck, according to initial reports.
The agrarian commission of ninety nine was selected Tuesday in the lower house, marking the second stage of agrarian legislation in the Russian parliament.
The Eagle accuses the Bryan movement of being funded and guided by Wall Street financiers. The piece argues that endorsements from Indiana Missouri Arkansas and South Dakota mask a concerted effort by Belmont and allied financiers to control Democratic nominations in 1908. It stresses the role of high finance in shaping state organizations and warns this does not reflect genuine popular support for Bryan.
The House sent the agricultural appropriation bill to conference after adopting a substitute amendment to the Beveridge meat investigation amendment. Minority Leader Williams energized the debate with a semi humorous speech.
The Interstate Commerce Commission in Washington resumed its inquiry into railroad coal company relations. President Berwind and Secretary Chase of the Berwind White Coal Company were among the witnesses examined.
Dr. W. T. Harris resigns his post as commissioner of education and on the preceding Tuesday the president appointed Dr. Elmer E. Brown of the University of California as his successor.
Abductor John Kean, arrested Monday, received a twenty year sentence on Tuesday in Philadelphia. The case was described as the fastest disposition in Pennsylvania court history.
The house committee on foreign commerce defeats changes to the pure food bill declining to alter wording that would affect blended whiskies. The result preserves the current status of bottled-in-bond whisky amid ongoing debates over labeling and definitions.
The Democrats of Maine hold their state convention today in Bangor while the Vermont Republican convention convenes in Montpelier.
Representative Chaney introduces a bill to end the current pension system on July 1 1908 and replace it with service pensions. The measure aims to cut bureaucracy, save about $800000 annually, and extend pensions to Civil War veterans for ninety days or more with widows receiving $12 monthly.
A. M. Ae of Wood Ind recounts years of severe lung hemorrhages with no relief from several physicians until using Folley’s Honey and Tar. He claims his lungs are now sound and urges use in advanced lung trouble. Foley’s Honey and Tar stops the cough and prevents serious cold outcomes. Sold by Smith & Winton. Joseph Soder of Montgomery visited the city on Tuesday.
Foley's Kidney Cure claims to restore sound kidneys and cure all kidney and bladder diseases. It strengthens the whole system and is sold by Smith and Winton.
J. P. Pinns, a former U S army lieutenant stationed at Fort Davis, took his own life by jumping from the steamer Ohio as it traveled from Nome to Seattle.
W H Allen returns home to Plainville Tuesday after a six month visit at West Point Mississippi.
A House measure passed Tuesday granting California 5 percent of the net proceeds from public land sales. The bill directs allocation of funds to the state treasury.
It was announced Tuesday that Peruvian troops had entered a portion of the eastern region of Ecuador, a title to which was recently submitted for arbitration to King Alfonso of Spain.
A. A. Herren of Finch Ark praises Foley's Honey and Tar as the best cough and lung remedy claiming it cured consumption in early stages. The product is sold by Smith and Winton. Arthur Rogers of Ohio plans a visit to his brothers in Alabama and Sam Rogers remains a presence in the city. L. C. Rodgers of Branchton Pa. notes disability but the ability to work when necessary, crediting Foley's Kidney Cure for improvement.
Ray M. Lance a Chicago publishing house representative died by suicide in Fort Wayne by shooting. Authorities report the incident in the city where the man resided and worked, noting no further details are released pending investigation.
The Rev. Thomas A. Goodwin, Indiana's most noted Methodist minister, died Tuesday in Indianapolis.
In Evansville court, Andrew Williams faces charges for shooting Marshal Robert Williams of Boonville. The defendant's mother testified on Tuesday that she fired the shot.
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