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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1909
Page
12
The weekly edition of The Gazette and Herald public newspaper titled The Washington Gazette is dated Saturday March 27 1909. The issue presents local notices and public news coverage typical of early 20th century community papers.
A local correspondent reports plans for an observance organization to enforce liquor laws in Washington Indiana but the editorial questions the need and warns against undermining local police. It notes past enforcement progress and urges backing for officers rather than self help groups.
An evangelist at the First A. E. church argues it is impossible to be a Christian and indulge in dancing cards or theater. He claims temperate amusement is incompatible with religious duty, while noting many may disagree and that church rules should guide members. The piece discusses how differing church stances influence behavior and heaven’s competition with hell.
A critical reflection on how church rules adapt to modern life. The essay cites the Methodist Episcopal church, noting historic discipline and the impracticality of enforcing archaic dress codes today. It argues dancing, cards, and theater can be harmless with proper limits, condemning zealotry and rigid judgment.
The Anti-saloon league urges immediate county option votes while prohibitionists deride the push. Marion County faces pressure as saloon interests and temperance factions clash over county option and party loyalties in this heated campaign.
A writer attacks the prohibition party as dishonest and ineffective, arguing third party temperance advocates are insincere and unable to advance the cause. The piece claims the prohibitionists have hindered temperance progress rather than help it.
Fred Frick publishes a blacklist of Indiana legislators labeled unfriendly to labor. Included is Senator Mattingly of this city. The piece notes Frick hopes the senator appreciates the compliment.
The text derides Fred Feick and Edgar Perkins as mercenary demagogues and mocks their claims about the Indiana legislature. It questions the influence of their opinions and suggests public indifference to their statements.
A local report notes Mr. Cullops plans to present Bloomington with discarded cannons and a supply of cannon balls. The passage implies a political jab about matching gifts and congressional actions to bolster a prominent figure’s stance.
A Chicago officer fired on a passerby after misidentifying him as a burglary suspect, killing the man and sparking calls that the officer deserves punishment. The slain man supported a fragile wife and infant. the officer expresses regret over the error.
The city of Fort Wayne is accused of maintaining 150 unlawfully dispensing liquor outlets. The text discusses the Cooper verdict and its promised impact on Southern justice and aristocratic arrogance, framing it as a sign of stronger equality and the end of old blue-blood defense.
The amethyst or Zadkiel's stone is touted as a fashionable charm this year. Promoted as a ward against intoxication, it may aid Indiana’s spirit of crackdown on illegal gambling, as officials seek to curb the blind tiger problem.
The Philadelphia North American voices a critical view of Dr Nicholson calling him incompetent and too deliberate while noting his temperance leadership in Indiana. It recalls Nicholson's 1895 legislative role and his influential temperance law praised early on.
The writer argues that open saloons are driven underground where bans exist and blames local people for weak enforcement. Public sentiment, not law, determines whether prohibitions succeed or fail.
Women of New Castle boycott Richmond bakeries after Wayne County votes wet affecting local moral stance. Report notes the shift in attitudes and the impact on business and daily life in the borough.
A local standoff complains that women voters are foolish for engaging in temperance and saloon issues, arguing men should handle politics. The writer claims New Castle’s saloons were replaced by drug stores and blind tigers, and urges women to stay out of public matters.
An Indianapolis Star excerpt contrasts views on tuberculosis care, arguing sunshine and clean air suffice over climate shifts. It notes Denver and California climates as less decisive than generous exposure to sun and air, and mentions Indiana’s own stance. The piece ends with a local anecdote about beer bottle scavenging in Spencer.
The Herald and ex-Senator Hemenway provided a few hundred garden seed packages to readers who called, while Democrats and ex-Congressman Cullop accuse each other of neglect. The shortage left many residents without radishes beans and cabbage, prompting calls for better seed allotments.
In Washington residents seek relief from dyspepsia by daily sand doses for thirty days, while Vincennes Capital notes an ample sand supply. The Democrat laments city salaries for the treasurer and clerk, arguing law prevents changes by the new council after fixes by former officials under John H. O Neall.
A Bloomington World note complains about a salary raise for Prof Robert J Alley and cites a Washington Herald critique. The Mitchell Tribune defends using raise as a noun and mocks congressional fuss while urging Congress to act. The columnists reflect on language errors and political focus.
Indianapolis rapidly gains notoriety as a murder center with growing headlines and investigations drawing regional attention. Local officials and area police departments face increasing pressure to address violence and improve public safety.
Mayor Russell presided as Ella Cichran faced charges of operating a blind tiger in a South Street joint. Judge Hastings argued for the state while Ephenman and Padgett defended. a $75 fine plus costs was imposed, totaling over $100 and paid. The case, first under the blind tiger law in city court, signals stricter enforcement amid saloon closures. The beer was emptied into the city hall catch basin per law.
Royal Nu Henry and Miss Florence Alice McCray were married Friday morning by Rev. A. M. McGuire at the parsonage of the First Baptist Church. They planned a short trip to Petersburg with relatives before settling in Washington. The groom is the son of Mrs. Sarah L. Henry and Milton Henry and lives on southeast Fifth street. The bride is the daughter of Perry T. McCray of Commercial addition.
John Greenswood of Washington was indicted by the Martin county grand jury for murder in the second degree for fatally wounding Andy Parker on a country road near the Hougaton school house east of Loogootee. Prosecuting Attorney Elmar E. Hastings led the investigation as about a dozen witnesses testified.
A grand jury indicted Greenwood for second degree murder after testimony from neighbors, doctors, farmers, and Mrs Grow and Mrs Parker. Greenwood, jailed in Martin County, pleaded not guilty when arraigned before Judge Houghton and faces possible life imprisonment with trial likely this term.
County assessor Sims has sold his store at Eaglesville. An invoice of the stock is being prepared this week. Purchaser is Mr Toon of Odon.
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