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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1906
Page
2
The fragment shows a July 30 1906 issue of The Washington Gazette Washington Indiana listing subscription terms and staff with an early 20th century newspaper masthead. It notes carrier and mail rates and includes staff names and office details. The readable bits indicate a historical local paper record rather than a full article.
A critical examination of the local electric light plant shows alleged favoritism in post office lighting rates. The post office rents include light, heat, and water at $680 yearly for a room with 432 candle power, while a Bell Clothing store meter service at 1,000 candle power costs about $9.60 monthly, raising questions about fairness and municipal management.
The French Lick and West Baden gambling scene attracts broad attention after a feud between Thomas Taggart and William Randolph Hearst. Hotels owned by Taggart face local protection, while outsiders gamble away fortunes, complicating legal action as Orange County residents back the establishments. Governor Hanly and the attorney general may act if conditions warrant, though neighborhood support hinders prosecutions.
A letter by Dr. George Willeford arguing against a Roosevelt third term while acknowledging merit in his reforms. The piece cautions against breaking the two-term custom, stresses party balance and an active political rivalry, and credits Roosevelt Folk and Hanly as timely agents rather than singular saviors.
The Vincennes Sun disputes Evansville tax valuations, noting Vincennes realty and personalty rose from 3.5 million in 1874 to 6.4 million in 1905 while Evansville area expanded from four to seven square miles yet value dropped by 3 million. The Sun argues the Evansville assessors committed fraud or altered the basis of assessment, countering The Herald’s criticism and urging scrutiny of the Evansville situation.
The Sun accuses Vincennes of distorted property and real estate assessments and hints at underreporting gains compared to Washington and Evansville. It notes population and bank wealth inconsistencies, cites census data, and criticizes local taxation defenses while contrasting regional cities and recent manufacturing growth.
An Indianapolis News editorial argues prosecutors must investigate as well as prosecute and urges newspapers to assist by sharing information. It defends current local law enforcement, notes few serious crimes in Washington County, and praises the deputy prosecutor as diligent while rejecting Democratic accusations of widespread neglect.
The Herald rejects the Democrat's insinuations as unfounded and vague. It argues the Democrat speaks without fact and aims to run a quiet local campaign by hinting at things. The public sees through the strategy and awaits real evidence if any exists.
All the world loves a lover as the J. Thomas H. Adame family of Vincentes Commercial ties the knot. Senator Roy E. Purcell of the Sun reacts with playful bids and promises of felicitations, while the couple exchange brotherly jests amid Cupid’s pull.
Indianapolis reports say a proposal would require a ward or township vote to approve retail liquor licenses. Critics call it absurd and corrupting, arguing for sensible regulation instead. Petersburg shows illicit sales despite no retail shops, while Evansville cops were dismissed for drinking on duty.
Discussion questions responsibility for high lighting costs at the post office property after John Murphy's death. Trustees direct the works, with a board member denying sole blame on the superintendent. Critiques political influence on light rental deals and a cautionary tale of avarice.
John endures endless court battles over a will as lawyers drain the estate. Every trial forces sale or mortgage of forty acre tracts to pay fees, leaving him frustrated. At home his wife greets him with concern as he laments the costly legal siege and jokes about his father’s death.
The writer argues to focus on the race without the principals Laughlin and O'Brien, noting both are nonresidents of Washington. It compares deputies Elmer E. Hastings and Henry Bordinett, both of the city, as the practical choice for deputy prosecutor in the event of election.
A column recalls W B Purcell of Vincennes suing a telephone company for destroying maple shade trees on his farm, and Mose Ross of Evansville fending off telecom tree-cutting with a shotgun. It also notes changes to national bank loan limits under a new law and Senator Stone promoting a Lake Michigan to Gulf ship canal as a major midcontinent waterway and trade path.
A fragment recalls two prominent figures named Bryan and Corson Dessard who have grown rich in the past decade while denouncing the republic party. It notes renewed concerns over a saloon at Knox county fair grounds and the timing of the issue this year.
A reprinted pseudo statement from Indiana papers claims a mythical farmer must pay a license to fish or hunt on his land. The article asserts no fishing license exists and no hunting license is needed within one's township, while clarifying that out-of-township hunting incurs a yearly fee. It urges calm despite summer heat.
In Sullivan this week Miss Zoe Chaney daughter of the district's Republican congressman wed a leading Democrat of Sullivan County. In Bedford the daughter of ex-Senator Matthews once a Democratic nominee for Congress married the Republican county chairman of Lawrence County.
A local discussion questions whether a light criminal docket proves lax law enforcement. The piece notes Windennes and Vincennes faces, with Knox county jail crowded and a case involving a house of ill fame, convicting a woman and imposing a heavy fine. It argues that police and courts vary by locality and that an empty jail does not guarantee safety.
The letter argues about a possible third term for Roosevelt and praises Grant’s leadership while expressing concern about concentrating power. It challenges the idea that one man’s fate governs the nation and questions the emphasis on a single candidate for Republican success.
The piece praises Indiana governance, noting seven and a half million dollars of state debt settled in ten years under Republican administrations. It contrasts this with William Jennings Bryan’s past rhetoric predicting ruin and silver free coinage, stating his tax assessment rose from about $5,000 to $70,000 plus other assets.
A letter argues the American public will choose Roosevelt for a second term and rejects the idea of a third term. It states the people trust the president to prevent domination by corporate interests and asserts no man should rule perpetually. The writer warns against monarchy fears and cites Mexican leadership as contrast. GEO. W. WILLEFORD.
Arrangements are completed for a Fourth of July celebration in Washington with a picnic and Citizens band concert at the west end park. The event includes a forenoon setup, a noon meal in the grove, ice cream and lemonade sales, and evening fireworks. Judge Houghton will speak in the afternoon. A merry-go-round will entertain children, and streetcar service will accommodate crowds.
Weekly notice lists remaining mail for women including Mrs Ignatius Bowlng Mrs Henry Bub r Pauline Button and others and men including S C Conner C L Cosgrave Austin Garland and more. Advertised items require one cent postage as per postmaster BE. C. Faith.
Divorce actions include Prince versus Williams and Wade versus Wade. Births listed for Ferguson and Murphy couples. Marital licenses and marriages noted, with McCormick Murphy and Bowling pairs. Also Horton and Atee Bowling records appear among the notices.
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