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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1920
Page
4
The Gazette and Herald announces its office location and editor in chief. It notes postal office entry in Washington, Indians, and lists business and printing details for readers.
A Bloomington Star article discusses Paul V. McNutt a law professor at Indiana University as a potential Democratic congressional nominee. It criticizes President Wilson and his allies for the treaty defeat and notes Newberry Ford Ford election finance issues. It also covers Hanly prohibition appeals and mentions Bryan Debs and Hearst as possible presidential nominees.
The author argues that direct primary laws force heavy campaign spending and favor moneyed candidates, undermining honest ambition and enabling corruption. Republicans in Indiana missed a chance in 1919 to repeal the state wide primary law added by Democrats in 1915.
prominent Evansville figure John J. Nolan denounces calls for Irish independence and for a hyphenated American identity. He argues Americans must resist allegiance to Britain if it threatens U S government integrity and condemns pro German sentiment tied to Ireland during the war.
Washington March 25 The nomination of Bairbridge Colby as secretary of state was confirmed by the senate with no record vote. Senator Lodge and Senator Jones urged favorably. Washington immediately sought the vote. The new secretary will issue about 4000 passports and oversee department reorganization.
A reader testimonial from Mrs. Milton Bassett of Washington reports long relief from weak kidneys after trying Dean's Kidney Pills. The ad urges buyers to insist on the original product from FosterMilburn Co, Buffalo, N.Y., and to avoid fads or substitutes.
Desperate street clash ends with police firing and mob assault. Officers wounded and three policemen shoot a fleeing suspect after a bar room fight escalates into a capture at a residence. One black man dies, another wounded, and a mob fights to free him.
Sam Pipes, trustee of Marion township Pike county, says he has a baby in his possession entrusted by a woman calling herself Leona Richardson. The child, healthy and blue eyed, arrived after Mina Richardson left last summer for Netroft and died there. The parents refuse involvement and Pipes plans to keep and adopt the child, sparking local comment.
Local coal sellers in Vincennes are pressed by striking drivers demanding a one cent per bushel raise by March 22 to cover costs. The dispute centers on two cent prices charged to customers versus current payments to suppliers over the last two years.
The clipping records numerous small social items with visits by Charis Wilson Calvin Perkins Alfred Grove and Bernard Singleton to Kinola Washington and Daesor. It notes Mr Arney's paralysis death after a Tow day and various Sunday Monday and Friday visits including the Clinton sale at Liberty and a Ford purchase by Seth Bale in Indianapolis.
The column lists numerous visitors and brief social calls across families in small towns. Names include Mrs Marx Sheloh, James Taylor, Mrs James Chestnut, Charles Clinton, Henry Wade, Bert Roach, Mrs Joni Montgomery, Bert Chestnut, Mrs Bessie Ritter, Mrs Frances Riden, and others. Dates are mentions of Sundays and Mondays with visits to Mt Zion, Seymour, Odin, and nearby communities.
In a west end cinema two officers escorted a man inside a theatre. A bystander rose, bowed, and presented an autograph book. The man wrote J. J. Smith with a grave look and returned the book. The scene involved the Prince of Wales in a public encounter.
The Indiana state board of tax commissioners approves new rules allowing reassessment of any property not properly assessed last year. Taxpayers may appeal to the state board before May 1 for reassessment, or April 20 for recommendations by county officials. The measure aims to correct discriminatory assessments and maintain equitable valuations.
District meeting of Masonic lodges announced for Washington on April 5 with attendance by the grand instructor. Glendale Monroe City and Charity lodges to participate with work in the afternoon and evening, Glendale conferring Entered Apprentice, Charity conferring Fellowcraft, and Monroe City Master Mason degrees. A banquet will follow the session.
Countess Marie Tolstoi, niece of the Russian author, arrived in Constantinople as a refugee from Odessa and on Wednesday applied to the American Red Cross for relief assistance.
A resolution to amend the U S Constitution to provide direct election of federal judges was introduced yesterday by Senator La Follette. The measure was referred to the Judiciary Committee for consideration.
Everett Dean of the 1921 class was elected captain of Indiana University's basketball team for next season. The selection occurred at a meeting of this season's team and follows his role as the team's star center this year.
A string of social visits dominates the Vibway notes with Agnes Fuckler Ora Wyers and Gladys Hum among attendees. Family drop ins include the Myers, Faith, Mattie and Audrey, and Will Truedload Aaron Hattary and Talbort, plus Mrs. Julia Witkey and the Wade household. Joe Brock travels to Muncie to see his daughters Lon Sayjers and Harvey Lea Ellen.
Terre dfaute dispatch reports an unannounced inspection by A H Smith of the New York Central and other officials as the final transfer of the Evanville and Indianapolis line appears near. Since March 1 a receiver and New York Central divisions have added motive power and rolling stock, with ten new locomotives ordered for coal traffic growth.
Notice and court filing announce the final settlement of the estate of James Rh. McPherson. Solomon L. McPherson as administrator reports the account in Daviess circuit court and sets a hearing for April 14, 1926 at the Washington courthouse. All interested parties must appear and show cause how the account should be approved.
Mr and Mrs Leary Walker visited Sunday evening with Mr and Mrs Sam Wade of the Epsom neighborhood. Mrs Ike Clark left for Bedford Monday to visit relatives with her mother Mrs Angie McGuire of Concord. Frank Wade attends the state normal school at Terre Haute. Otis O Brien is Papa O Brien as his Auter daughter arrived last week. Mr and Mrs Stanley Sellers visited Mr and Mrs Frank Turk Sunday evening. Guy and Van Allen stock buyers were here Monday. Mr and Mrs J A Groves visited. James Hea Monday. The Traffor aohouse closed Tuesday. Miss Raby Groves, teacher.
A jumble of social notes, visitors, and family ties from Daviess county with names such as Lura Myers Ella Andas and Walter McKinnes. The page includes an appointment notice for executor Thomas Slimp and a Daviess circuit court legal filing against multiple defendants including David Flora and John McClure with unknown heirs listed.
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