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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1914
Page
4
A reader summary notes editorials from The Times and Martinsville paper split on constitutional convention tactics arguing for recall and direct democracy versus reverence for traditional Democratic principles. The Vincennes Sun condemns factionalism while recounting past political contests and local arrests in Vincennes and Daviess County.
The article recounts three lynchings in Vincennes with no prosecutions and notes changing Sabbath norms amid Sunday entertainments. It discusses reform efforts in Indiana, British suffragette clashes in London, a Vanderburgh County death penalty ruling, and a glossary of local names with their origins.
Fragmentary report notes Republicans elect a district chairman via state organization rules. It references vacancy filling by representative vote and mentions the Detroit state organization. The passage is incomplete and unclear on full details.
The Sullivan Times notes Second district Democrats were likely to have a district input on a successor to Dr Archer, but the state committee chose Vollmer without district consultation. Edward H. Schmidt may resign as U S marshal for Indiana to allow Democrat Mark Storen to take his place, though no charges exist. Strong critique of Wilson era civil service rhetoric accompanies local party tensions and calls for open meetings in a Kentucky primary context.
A proposal advocates abolishing the law that creates the Indiana board of pardons and clemency in the next legislative session. The move would end the board’s authority over pardons and related clemency decisions.
Carlos McCarty cites a Washington Herald editorial arguing that colleges promote socialist and possibly anarchist ideas. The piece claims emphasis on wealth as measure of success and state redistribution after death influences students, though not all attenders are affected.
The Washington Council Knights of Columbus plan a fall festival and bazaar at their hall Discovery day week October 12 to 17. Members organize booths games and refreshments for community celebration.
A letter to The Herald argues to abolish the pardon board and place power with a single governor figure while noting the Indiana board of pardons has only advisory powers. The writer contends the governor may pardon on his own and mocks the board as ineffective.
The Clarion News questions the value of the public service commission to farmers and small towns. It argues farmers fund most of the salaries and expenses through state taxes and asks what benefits they receive in return. The piece urges Indiana farmers to study the issue seriously.
The piece attacks Democratic newspapers and politicians for backing Bull Moose tactics to split Republicans in Indiana. It notes editors in Terre Haute and Fort Wayne push anti Republican lines while claiming Indiana voters will shift to the GOP as unity grows, and mentions Beveridge as a hoped ally for Democrats.
The movement notes that about 75 percent of 1912 voters in all state sections have returned to the Republican party. Democratic efforts to prop up the Bull Moose faction risk delaying tariff reform and business recovery while criticizing the Bull Moose as a distraction from state affairs. The Democratic press in Indianapolis pushes agitation to undermine the Republican tariff and tax record.
Large turnout for Sunday night children’s day services at Sugarland M E church with attendees from ten miles around. Nat Chattin and committee organized a strong program as revival earlier in March doubled membership and boosted Sunday school and Epworth League activity.
Anna Craig Smart, claiming to be the common-law wife of Irvin Smart, sues the B and O Southwestern railroad company for $500 policy benefits plus six percent interest. She alleges Amanda Smart is an erroneous beneficiary name in the policy and seeks judgment on the insured's funds.
The last session of the County Superintendents association of Indiana met at the training school of Indiana State Normal School on Friday morning. Officers elected for the coming year were A. O. Fulkerson of Daviess county president A. E. Weaver of Elkhart vice president T. T. Martin of Hendricks secretary and J. T. Haines of Hamilton treasurer. The next convention will be in Indianapolis.
William Mes and Williams Brothers died Monday morning at age ninety two. They lived near Be Marye church in Barr town ship. Six children survive, five daughters and one son. The funeral was held Wednesday morning.
Fragmentary OCR summary shows party labels and vote estimates for Pennsylvania Minnesota and the Tow region. It mentions Republican Democrat and Progressive affiliations with unclear figures and formatting. The text lacks clear results or dates.
Richard Neal and Huck Peterson, Washington youths, were arraigned this afternoon on charges of assault and battery with intent to murder. Alfred M Shephard, a street car motorman, says the pair threw a whisky bottle at him as his car entered the switch on West Eleventh Street, injuring his hands and face. The dispute began after Shephard ejected them for fare evasion.
Ernest Dutton, a foreman, was crushed between two box cars on the B. & O. Southwestern near Vincennes weeks ago. Friends report his condition has steadily improved and physicians believe he will survive. He lost much blood in the days following the accident and his wife remained in danger of distress.
The Rev H B Johnsen received hospital confirmation of his son Harry E Johnsen’s death dated June 10 in Vicksburg Mississippi. Extreme weather delays the body’s removal for now.
John Gamble superintendent of the Antieon Sunday school announces a program of songs, recitations, drills, and more by the children next Sunday evening. The public is invited to attend.
Funeral services for William Berry occur at Weales Creek Baptist Church Saturday afternoon. The procession will depart from the family residence on East Van Trees Street at 2 o'clock.
Mrs Gedrze Holsapple died suddenly of heart failure at her home just north of Shoals. The Holsappels had recently returned to Shoals after a weekly visit to Linton Vincennes and Washington.
The three drainage commissioners met at the courthouse and qualified to serve by filing bonds of 5000 dollars each. They agreed to begin surveying work July 6. The commissioners are W. El Cloudston of Greene County the engineer, Milton Bowman and Jonas M. Winklepleck of the count.
John Carress of Lemon Milling Company handled the first wheat of Daviess county in 1814. Frank Farris delivered grain harvested from Charles Keith's Elmore township farm. The sample tested 61.0 pounds per bushel with Farris paid 73 cents per bushel. Washington Mills and Plainville Milling expect new wheat by weekend.
A reader from Homer City reports relief from rheumatism after using Chamberlain's Liniment. He claims the first application eased the pain and one bottle cured him completely, and it is available through all dealers.
A Washington reader, Mrs. CC Honey of Ogden Street, credits Dean's Kidney Pills with ending dull back pains and dizziness after using the remedy on a friend's advice. She notes the pills removed pain as if by magic and improved her overall well being. Foster Milling Co. promotes the product as the same kidney remedy Mrs. Honey had.
An advertisement notes Chamberlains Tablets can improve appetite and digestion. A Detroit man, J. H. Seitz, reports they restored his appetite after impairment, relieved bloating, and produced a pleasant bowel movement.
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