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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1907
Page
2
The piece discusses public ownership of the electric light plant, its tax and assessment issues, and the political debate in Vincennes. It notes the plant has been taxed against the city’s stock and outlines arguments for and against municipal ownership, including potential impacts on the city treasury and debt.
Ambiguous financial notes discuss a $74,000 payment and a city share in a power plant. The article questions whether the balance sheet justifies the bond debt while proposing possible equity values and obligations to fund improvements.
A local editorial argues conservative estimates place the city's electric light plant value around 50 000 dollars, with projected improvements at 45 000 to 68 000 dollars. It criticizes claims by The Herald on street light costs and urges responsible funding and debt handling to avoid municipal loss.
The speaker questions how banks will recover debts as he outlines plans for a plant valued at $76,000 to $200,000 with a potential increase to new worth in months. He warns banks rely on security and critiques speculators and transactions tied to the Washington J fet company.
An excerpted discussion outlines a proposal by Mr Ash to lease electric plant machinery to the city with the city owning improvements after payment. He hints at a five percent yearly return and rent style payments while keeping control under his supervision. The piece also defends municipal plant ownership against claims of a biased press and cites various local plants with profits.
The discussion centers on the Joe Night plant debt, bondholder claims, and the city’s support to keep the plant running. Proposals to modernize the facility could cost about 45 000 dollars, with city funds already advanced and 30 000 owed to mortgagees, while commentators urge careful steps to improve service without jeopardizing city finances.
The council faces a quarrel over the future of a formerly private enterprise now owned by the city. Critics label it a white elephant while supporters argue it should stay public, with decisions hinging on business viability and political influence.
A Washington area editorial defends local liquor and gambling laws against accusations by the Washington Democrat. The writer notes improved order, no homicides in six years, and claims saloons now mostly abide by laws with no slot machines in operation. The piece condemns hostile reporting as unjust to city officials.
Washington saloon keepers form an organization to enforce liquor laws amid temperance sentiment. The move, spurred by brewery influence and fears of restricting measures, aims to reduce violations as city administration ends Sunday and after 11 PM sales. With about thirty saloons and a small police force, mutual policing may curb illegal activity and districts may be patrolled more effectively.
In the Democrat, Mr. Ash argues the city’s plant is not worse than others, while critics blame long running mismanagement since the old council. The piece notes public contention over the plant’s condition and calls recent praise or proposals as overstated.
Prominent bankers warn against municipal ownership of the light plant as a budgeted $15,000 plan falls short of operating three years. Mayor Russell awaits Ash’s reply while debates on direct ownership stir but risks to city credit and finances loom. The Coca Cola issue and wartime restrictions also surface.
The Evansville piece alleges Elder, organizer of the local carmen union, confessed the strike stemmed from an arrangement with Koch the Knoxville strikebreaker. It skewers labor leaders, questions ministerial conduct, and rails at local politics, editors, and Roosevelt era split.
A planned federal milk investigation will form a commission of government experts to study pasteurization and the District of Columbia and New York milk supplies. Surgeon General Wyman will lead the effort with advisory input from Dr G Lloyd Magruder and other American specialists.
William F. Davis a key defense witness for William D. Haywood faced a long cross-examination. Davis denied Orchard's accusations linking him to the Bunker Hill and Sullivan mine blasts and Cripple Creek plots. He testified about his life, the death of his wife and child, and claimed he hid to avoid retaliation, later changing his name.
The column lists numerous visitors and locals in the city over the weekend. John Again from Danville, Dr. R. B. Wood from Wheatland, James Haughton from Vincennes, and Miss Jennie McCafferty from Seymour are among those noted. Others include L. E. Fuller and Miss Nellie Suffins visiting from Vincennes and Knox counties, and Otis Pritchett visiting from St. Louis. Several residents plan visits to St. Louis and Louisville, while a number of locals were seen at the I. O. O. F. Bedford event and related gatherings.
A compiled notice records marriage licenses for several couples including Walter Hopkins Palmer and Nellie Donaldson Palmer, George W McKnight and Mabel B Gideon, William A Watson and Bell L Allen, Emitt Clogazier and Famous L Hastings, Michael A Miles and Mary C Dosch, Frank A Tewell and Etta B Davidson, Howard Williams and Madonna Wardlow, Alphis Bowman to Hareile Fled, Walvis Byers and Viola O Davis.
Women listed include Miss Bertha Melvin Miss Ata Pipes and Miss Lizzie Sara. Men named are George Bolgh Friend Hal stead Benj Potts E C Faith and Postmaster. Real estate transfers include H M Brickwell and wife to J 4 F Courtney wd pt swy nwa sb th rS da A M Dicks and wife to E E Hindman wd Odon lot in Sarah N Burry l s 2d add 155 Fowler to Mrs A T Foant southeast of the city a aa pute.
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