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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1911
Page
6
An instructional piece outlines safety rules for swimmers, stressing never swim alone, avoid water after meals, and avoid diving in. It covers beginner steps like ducking underwater to build confidence, staying in shallow water, and progressing from breast stroke to other strokes while not relying on water wings.
In this object lesson on soil fertility, Hartford papers argue livestock farming as the quickest method to restore worn land. They cite Virginia station experiments showing corn yields rise with crop rotation and manuring, indicating 21 to 60 bushels per acre gains under a five-year rotation of wheat timothy clover hay pasture oats and corn.
A heavy unseasonable thunderstorm drenched hundreds on Saturday night as shops emptied and shelter sought in lobbies and saloons. Lightning and thunder frightened crowds while wind ripped umbrellas from trees. farmers welcomed the rain as crops needed relief from drought, despite street chaos.
Inland observers note Sunday night showers and cool damp air. People kept indoors as temperatures hovered at night, rain returning Sunday morning and again in the afternoon and evening, with clouds lingering over the city.
The piece notes detective W J Burns probing the mysterious eight Indiana legislators alleged to be entangled in a political scandal. It mentions Benjamin Shively John Kern and potential connections to U S senatorship and possible trouble for Hoosier and Ohio lawmakers amid Burns investigations.
Ross Taylor, a Columbus laborer, wrote a request signed by twelve saloon keepers agreeing to refuse him any intoxicating liquor. He aims to quit drinking and seeks support from local bartenders to uphold the pledge.
The Loyal Americans of the Republic held a Thursday afternoon meeting in this city. Supreme Secretary Dd. Cowan of Chicago called the gathering. TV Rutledge of Evansville chaired the district. Delegates from nearby towns attended with J A Thingher of Brazil elected as delegate and Mrs Stayme Hawkins of ghia city chosen as alternate for the national congress.
Dr Winthrop E Stone of Purdue University obtained a divorce from Victoria H Kim in April 1907 in Lafayette. The complaint alleges abandonment and German residence. Stone won custody of the minor child Richard. They married in 1889, Victoria active in Lafayette society and literature, formerly connected to a mystic religious movement.
The Bloomington area returns to wet status as Judge Wilson issues seven saloon licenses following county commissioners' initial refusals on conscientious scruples. Local option tally last month showed a 23 vote majority in favor of saloons, guiding the court's decision.
Curacao rumors claim Venezuela's former president Cipriano Castro may arrive in Willemstad aboard the Dutch steamer Prinz Freddik Hendri. The Curacao government has not stated how it would respond to such an arrival.
Boston June 20 Rev Norman Plass former president and Charles H Brooks general manager of Redeemable Investment Co were fined $2500 each in U S district court for using the mails to defraud. Fines paid. Assistant East will be seen.
A. W. Bruner of the state health board destroyed 630 spoiled eggs at Shoals after a ten day rail haul and twenty days in receivers. The eggs were burned near the railway station. Shipped from Dubois May 16 they traveled a longer route via North Vernon and New Albany. The receiver refused them. inspectors noted improved local compliance with the new law.
Rex Lee Johnson a Linton coal miner aged twenty one rushed to enlist after marrying Myrtle Tavender in a hurried ceremony at home. The bride blocked his Navy enlistment at the federal building declaring the marriage and seeking fidelity over admission to the service.
The Missouri-Indiana Development Co of Washington filed articles of incorporation to develop mineral oil and gas leases and plans drilling soon northeast of the city. Authorized capital stock is 5000 dollars. Directors include Harry Marmaduke J E Mitchell T S Rice E T Berry and B H McFarland. Marmaduke son of Frank Marmaduke of Washington connected with a St Louis investment firm. Well location lies between two farms north of Hole-in-the-Wall in Washington township. A rig will be moved from Bridgeport field to the site.
In Kiev on June 2 authorities published a list of Jews deemed not practicing as pharmaceutical assistants, a requirement for residency. Police enforced the list, giving eight days to leave the city. About 1,600 families face expulsion.
Washington June 20 Postmaster General Hitchcock amends regulations to provide a maximum of 25 indemnity for owners of last registered mail of third and fourth classes starting July 1 Indemnity now allowed only on registered first class matter except international registered mails where 10 is allowed on all classes
LaCrosse Wisconsin June 20 Adliner Lewis Taft cousin of President Taft is reported dead at his home in New York? The brief item notes the death of a relative of the President prompting a short obituary item from LaCrosse.
A fortune of over $150000 is tied to automobiles in the city. Officials estimate about 100 cars, average cost near $1500, total city spending around $19000. Dealers report strong sales this year, with many high grade models totaling well above $1500. Country buyers, including farmers nearby, contribute to a large share of sales.
Crawford county laborer James Cross claims relief from rheumatic toe pain after placing live honey bees in a box and letting them sting his toes for two minutes. He reports swollen toes, a painful ordeal, and eventual freedom from pain, though the account reads as a sensational testimonial.
B and O Southwestern section men protested a longer workday and wage cuts. Some quit, others returned under the new scale of wages with a one hour longer day. Widespread discontent stretched along the road as the pay drop from 1.595 to 1.59 dollars affected east and west divisions.
The new 500 plus foot trestle replaces the one destroyed by fire last week at Newberry and Elijiston. Passenger train 15, arriving at 8 45, crossed the restored structure last night costing about 7000 dollars. Workmen toiled day and night to restore traffic after heavy rains washed away a stretch of track two miles long, delaying trains on the southern portion and forcing detours via Bee Hunter to Worthington.
Fire of unknown origin swept the eastern portion of the B. and O. Southwestern freight depot around 1 30 Tuesday morning causing significant damage before extinguished. The blaze was spotted by night clerk Dede Mills who alerted the departments following a telephone and box 44 alarm.
A fire at the eastern part of the freight house damaged the depot roof and ruined boxes of shoes while a large can of gasoline lay nearby. Firefighters used two streams to extinguish the blaze in about thirty minutes. Insurance covers part of the roughly $300 loss. George Powell, recently arrested for wire desertion, reportedly owned some goods involved.
Mr and Mrs Henry Marsh were stunned Monday when about sixty five B. and O. Southwestern depot workers gathered at Meridian Street to present a cut glass water set glass plateau silverware and lunch cloths in honor of Mr Marsh. Judge Gardiner spoke praising Marsh a skilled mechanic and orator. Marsh recently received a six months furlough from the railroad company.
Four African American men tried to hop a westbound freight near Olney. The largest pulled a long revolver and forced crew back to the caboose. In Flora a police pursuit ended with the main suspect captured and to face a hearing later today.
Police report complaints about late night gatherings described as spooning near school buildings and churches. Residents say couples meet in cemetery grounds and along Bedford road, leading to patrols aimed at ending the activity, even if arrests and public humiliation are required.
A Hope resident’s white Wyandotte hen laid an egg showing delicate white lines forming the words Hope and Ind on opposite sides. The Hope Journal reports the inscription is plain and legible and has been shown to several observers. The story parodies credit with a humorous note about the hen’s “telegraphic” egg.
A thirteen year old boy from Elnora suffered a severe chest wound from a Fourth of July bottle firecracker explode that fractured glass and struck him near the heart. Witness to the display, Lavern Courtney was not a participant, and he is under care as doctors monitor shards near the heart and avoid risky surgery. His grandfather Rev L M Courtney of Washington arrived after the accident and his mother also traveled to Elnora.
Diplomas awarded to St Simons academy pupils for excellence in the Palmer method. Recipients include Clara Zinkan Mary Zinkan Bertha Backes Mary Senford Helen Gordon Esther Kel Jer Rosemary Conlin Agnes Norris Alice Kauffman Mary Kidwell. St Marys pupils Henry Lum Clarence Walters Louise Hutson and Walter Bernes also honored.
Mrs. F J Smith plans a brief trip to Sey Jama to visit friends and enjoy a short respite. The outing focuses on social time and local errands during the travel window.
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