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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1911
Page
4
The Washington Gazette is a weekly edition of The Gazette and Herald published by Tae Gee and Herald company.
Barr township voters again oppose a one per cent subsidy to aid the Vincennes Washington and East o n Traction Company. The defeat stems from jealousy and graft fears, with supporters urging the road will benefit Washington and the region once built, despite opposition from smaller towns.
Local merchants urge a special trade day to draw buyers from surrounding areas to Washington. Proposals include reduced prices on home goods and a grain price incentive to attract wheat farmers to ship via the city, with a pooling plan to offset cost. The Herald offers support to promote the move and boost Daviess county patronage.
A fragmentary notice notes confusion over ownership rituals tied to King George, suggesting no one in Washington expresses regret about participating in the ceremonial duties. The text hints at a broader debate on colonial loyalties and historic symbolism amid unclear details.
The Reverend Hosken praised the contractor and the workers during remarks at the services for the corner stone laying of the Westminister Presbyterian church. He noted his intention to spend much time on the building project and commended the men involved in the construction.
The discourse praised workers under difficult conditions for their conduct. The Rev Mr Hosken noted few men stray from the narrow path and predicted those who persist in profane language will be relegated to the rear. The minister lauded the workers before local citizens as a noble and encouraging effort.
In a fragmentary note the reader compares the democratic newspapers stance on wool legislation. Differences exist between free wool promises and the bill passed by the house, which imposes a duty equal to one fifth the sale price. The writer questions William A. Cullop's support for the measure.
The senate finance committee sent back to the senate two measures the wool schedule revision and the farmers free list bill with instruction to report by July 10. Chairman Penrage explained the committee chose an early report saying ten months were needed to properly consider the wool schedule and hearings, so it was better to report now than July 16.
A Washington reader notes that even with parks to the east north west and south residents still feel there is no place to go, contrasting with Indianapolis which is said to be better equipped with park facilities.
The mayor rants against police overreach claiming to act as judge and executioner while defending a bluff excuse given after a near midnight talk with officers. Citizens question discipline channels and accuse saloon allies of bias as the chief’s authority is debated. The first act of the current legislature is ruled unconstitutional and the Proctor law awaits ruling.
A portion of a sailor's body was found on the deck of the Trecked Maine with water reduced to about fifteen feet below the exposed mass of iron and steel. A full interior investigation of the wreck will be conducted though the War Department had planned to move the Maine to New York harbor under its own steam, a feat now deemed impossible due to the vessel's wrecked condition.
Bloomington opens several saloons minutes after the court granted licenses. The Bloomington Star editor is hinted to be involved in a notable local development.
A Democratic remark contrasts wolves feeding on a wounded big wolf with accusations of innuendo and scandal. The speaker denounces rumor mongers as cowards hiding behind a screen while calling for open, honest discourse about political figures and corruption.
A citizen asks what Washington’s mayor will say when he meets the former Indianapolis mayor in the city tomorrow. The remark hints at a social drink at a Proctor saloon, suggesting informal dialogue and local courtesy in civic exchange.
The former mayor laments his political downfall amid references to Ike's Mexican rebel, bankruptcy fears, and strained police relations. He claims to have found new allies in the Proctor clan, but predicts his gab and swagger will not aid him in the future as he recalls past scrutiny from saloon laws and a city auctioneer.
A Democrat letter argues the recent liquor law cut Washington saloons from thirty four to eleven, while one surviving manager claims sales remain unchanged due to stricter dispensing. The writer counters this, suggesting the drop reflects temperance sentiment and a shift of spending to families, not increased efficiency.
Congressm an Cullop introduces a bill granting a $50 monthly pension to any surviving Mexican War soldier who served at least thirty days. The note contrasts this with the unmentioned progress of the dollar a day act for Union soldiers, previously promised after Democratic control of the House.
Tom Marshall faces final court action as Democrats in the lower house approve a wool import tariff at 20 percent of value by a 221 to 100 vote. The piece notes a broken pledge and references Kern and Cullop in the Senate and House.
Upon returning from a two week vacation Congressman Cullop may struggle to defend his stance as voters in the Second district recall his push for free wool while aligning with a group favoring only a small reduction.
Longtime mill and shop workers express strong respect as foreman Henry Marsh leaves. The farewell shows to the world that the era of harsh discipline is fading, with colleagues wishing him well for years of labor together.
Bloomfield Democrat highlights health officials urging constant room ventilation with one window open to ensure air circulates freely around the body. The piece notes blame on objections to airing rooms and counters the claim that night air is carbonic acid dangerous, emphasizing benefits for life and health.
A fragment discusses air charges in breathing passages containing about four percent carbonic acid while night air holds about four in a thousand. It notes that water draining inside a closed sleeping room can carry exhalations from sleepers sufficient to poison a rabbit, based on experiments.
The Commoner prints charges from William J. Bryan claiming treachery within the Democratic party and by outside plutocracy figures during three presidential campaigns. He asserts some committeemen betrayed him and that platform support wavered after elections, but praises the party rank and file.
A piece arguing for creating at home and community work for boys to build habits of industry. It cites William J. Miller and Atlantic observations on urban youth, noting many city youngsters avoid labor, rely on servants, and lack a steady work habit. It laments the shift toward leisure and the janitor system reducing useful labor.
Marion county grand jury charges T J McNamara with home destruction complicity tied to the Los Angeles Times case. William J Burns faces kidnapping charges, James Hossick noted as a co defendant. The panel reviews witnesses and evidence and surveys Indiana officials actions in the dynamiting and kidnapping matter.
A court report notes no evidence to sustain charges against Walter Dyw J A G Badorf W F Ford and Frank P Fos and urges discharge. It calls for trial in open court eight indictments in kidnapping and dynamiting cases while one juror disputes with a minority recommendation.
Wednesday a meeting of fishing and hunting enthusiasts in the Meredith hotel discussed forming a fishing and game protective association. Jacob Sottung outlined state plans to remove invasive fish via seining and gigging, issue permits, and create brooderies for trout and pike with a goal of releasing 20 to 30 million game fish next season. Lottung spoke of shifting enforcement to cooperation over prosecutions and issuing five seining permits to local men, bringing Daviess county totals to ten.
D Hovey visits Lawrenceville with the L D Hovey Development Company to secure a drilling rig for a well on the Dave Wirts farm south of town. The recently formed group aims to develop the county oil potential and secure oil lands and leases, planning to start drilling as soon as equipment is secured.
William E. Tuitelat of Vincennes is named chief deputy of the State with Stasistizian Brolley. The prior chief deputy Mr Dutton resigned recently. Also notes a for sale listing for a restaurant outfit and a 30 acre tract near Montgomery, plus a funeral attendance by Stint J P abero from Chicago for Alexander Moofe.
Hugh O Donnell drove to Indianapolis with Louie Brooks of Loogoot ee on Wednesday.
John Keller aged seventy nine prominent citizen and retired coal operator died suddenly Tuesday at 8 30 in the rear yard of the family home 205 Suit Street from likely apoplexy Miss Margaret Keller witnessed his collapse and alerted the household He had been in poor health for years born May 13 1802 in Germany he came to Washington in 1861 and married Elizabeth Altmeir two years later They raised twelve children with two predeceased and other survivors listed in the notice including Mrs William Madden Indianapolis Mrs Frank Gillick Evansville and several Keller children in Washington Lafayette Reno and Moline Illinois Nevada and Illinois addresses.
Andrew J. Kempf and Miss Mary Agnes Dowd married early Wednesday at St. Marys Catholic Church in Washington. The license was issued the day before by Circuit Clerk Wallace who delayed filing the blanks at the groom's request. news of the marriage only surfaced after reporters found the records on Thursday.
Construction for the Vincennes Washington and Eastern Traction company proceeds with a large shed for machinery east of Vincennes. Scrapers and other gear cover the site as crews rush operations. The Frichton to Vincennes line may open by Knox county fair time, with rights of way satisfactory to the company and farmer interest rising in Barr township. A directors meeting reviewed legal matters with no public announcements.
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