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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1912
Page
4
A Washington club woman argues for a sanitary sewer system to prevent pollution of Hawkins Creek and White River. The piece notes current dumping into storm sewers and questions water treatment at local filters, urging readiness and action to protect public health.
A Washington paper advocates developing Eastside park as a family recreation spot. It urges community leaders to press for funding, highlights benefits for mothers and workers, and calls for broader public support and stronger campaigns.
Indiana observers report distress among state officials and Governor Marshall allies over the party platform. They urge Ralston and other leaders to push a more progressive appeal to voters and address omitted public utilities and school issues.
In a critique from The Indianapolis Star, George W. Stout denounces Democratic handling of Indiana state finances from 1908 to 1912. He cites rising expenditures, use of debt sinking funds, and contrasts with Republican fiscal restraint, arguing Democrats fail to curb extravagance and question the true economy of their governance.
Mrs L H O Donnell presents a paper before the Monday Afternoon Club on Eastside Park. The talk notes the 1909 city purchase from the Commercial club during Mayor Robert Russell’s term, detailing acreage, location, and value, and argues for parks as civic gifts from wealthy citizens while contrasting attitudes toward millionaires.
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