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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1906
Page
4
Governor Henry Monday announced the annual Indiana National Guard encampment will run July 18 to 27, an earlier schedule than usual. Local unit organizers expect to attend.
The Sullivan county delegation split over the unit rule. the chair lost the appeal, Davis secured victory on the first ballot with county votes from Greene Owen Martin and Knox contesting. Two Sullivan votes went to Wellman amid protests. Hunt chaired as nominations began. Reporters from Indianapolis News and several Indiana papers covered the scene.
Chairman Padgett and W. W. McCarty met B. F. Shiveley at the 2 S train. Ex mayor Holtzman did not attend citing a secret reorganizing scheme. His absence sparked a tense exchange as the motion to stay away was framed as the first move by the reorganizers.
Kiefers band played the Star Spangled Banner at 1 PM as District Chairman Padgett, with Benjamin F. Shiveley of South Bend, called the Democratic congressional convention to order. Temporary chairman Padgett and temporary secretary Cravens were named. Committee lists span Credentials Rules and Organization Revulations. Shiveley delivered the day’s address praising William J. Brian and the nation’s alignment with democratic principles.
Royal E. Purcell from Vincennes led the vanguard arriving Monday morning with Davis, Matthews, and Wellman following by noon. Matthews opened operations with Hyatt House headquarters and bunting banner while supporters crowded Meredith and Hyatt lobbies as delegates met across Daviess county.
At a regional convention several women occupied seats on the stage. Observers included Judge W. R. Gardiner and district chairman Joseph Harriot Bruce ville, with Judge E. A. Ely of Petersburg an interested observer. The judge seeks the Democratic nomination for state superintendent. Editors and reporters from Shoal News, Sullivan Times, and Cincinnati papers attended, praising Democratic figures like Royal E. Purcell, Kin Hubbard, and local leaders. The piece notes Knox county’s large delegation and profiles of several key delegates and editors. It ends with a somber obituary notice for Daniel Gans Simmons born 1826 died 1906, highlighting his long family life and caregiving.
The biz convention drew a notable contingent of newspaper men to the city, including staff from the Cincinnati Enquirer, signaling strong press presence and regional interest in the event.
H. H. Ragsdale plans to move from Bicknell and take a motorman position with the street railway company. The noted local worker previously lived in this area and will begin work shortly, marking a new chapter in his career.
Miss Helen Gleason and Oscar Stevens were married at Dr Dings home on Saturday evening. They will make their home in Washington.
William Hellenburg aged 25, a second hooker at Hoobier quarries in Bedford, was crushed between two large stones and died a few hours later. Authorities investigated the accident to determine cause and liability.
Conrad X Mosch aged eighty five was found dead at his Vincennes home early Monday. Authorities think heart trouble caused the death.
Esther Tayley, seven months old and daughter of Edward Tayley, died on Monday.
An advertisement extols Pure White Lead and Pure Linseed Oil as the standard paints. It argues skilled painters prefer mixing these components for durability, elasticity, and adhesion, promising the best finish when tailored to the surface. It urges customers to request this blend from their painters.
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