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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1900
Page
4
Fragmented text appears to reference Washington location and officials with garbled names and terms. The readable fragments mention Washington, a county or city office, and an apparent legal or administrative matter under consideration. Details and clarity are insufficient to identify a clear action or outcome.
A lengthy editorialish column discusses expansion and territorial policy, referencing Porto Rico and the Philippines, with opinions from Senator Beveridge and publisher figures. It reviews congressional actions, constitutional questions, and political party behavior, noting local ward meeting disruptions and hospital appointments in Evansville.
Local Democrats and Republicans debate nominations for First ward council seats and sheriff. Washington Democrats name J M Lemmon as captain with Parks for representative and Hale for sheriff. Republicans cite four strong First ward candidates but fail to unite. Public sentiment hints Hale Clark or Tom Small may win sheriff, while intra party feuding colors the county convention scene.
Fragmentary notes reference individuals McCormick Berry Clay McCors Gilley Wallace Donaldson and Al Donaldson aiding in township preparations set to commence in April.
A House debate on the Porto Rico relief bill features Richard Cannon of Illinois praising constitutional fidelity while supporters argue the measure addresses urgent need after a tornado and war. The bill imposes a 15 percent tariff on imports from Porto Rico for two years to fund relief, with Democrats charging favoritism to trusts and Republicans insisting emergency conditions justify the step.
A congressman defends keeping the Philippines under U S sovereignty arguing the constitutional model applies to new territories. He contrasts past expansion with current duties to pacify and educate the islands while criticizing opponents for citizenship and retreat notions.
Lawmakers debate relief funds for Puerto Rico after disaster and the possibility of bonding or free trade measures. The speaker contrasts current military governance with potential civil rule and questions how best to allocate US treasury funds for the island's recovery.
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