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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1912
Page
4
The Washington Gazette presents a weekly edition of public notices and local happenings issued by The Gazette and Herald company. The issue compiles community updates and official announcements for readers.
A reader argues that claims of hidden illegal liquor dens in Washington are inflated. The piece contends police laxity and corruptable officials, noting possible violations by officers in blind tiger activity and liquor law breaches. It calls for prosecutor and police action based on pending reports.
United States Revolver Association of Springfield asks Indiana officers to draft a law restricting revolver sales. The draft envisions a public registry for firearms with police access, permits to carry after mayor approval, and penalties for concealed weapons by burglars. Also to be a felony to carry while committing violence. Homer Davenport, famed cartoonist, has died.
A partisan roundup cites MacDougal Store as sole agent and comments on recall of judges. Cartoons by Davenport provoke clashes with Democrats, while officials discuss juries, police conduct, and licensing costs amid a tense political backdrop in Indiana.
A deeply critical view argues that wealth and expert defense have distorted justice for Thaw in the Matteawan case. The writer contends ordinary criminals would not receive such treatment and warns the public against the influence of money on legal outcomes and court procedures.
The New York World reports renewed efforts to free Harry Thaw from Matteawan and ongoing legal motions. Thaw killed Sanford White in 1906 and faced multiple trials, a 1908 insanity acquittal, and repeated appeals across courts, with new habeas corpus proceedings pending before Justice Keogh at White Plains.
The notice urges beekeepers to inspect apiaries immediately due to European and American foul brood across many communities. It warns that dead colonies from cold winter conditions are linked to prior foul brood and advises isolating diseased hives, restricting access to comb and honey, and moving dead colonies to enclosed buildings to prevent spread and minimize losses.
A historic editorial argues Indiana political papers ignore the corrupt practices act by printing unmarked articles from party bureaus. It questions who funds and authorizes these columns and warns law violators may face accountability.
The piece links the Titanic sinking to broader public harm from liquor traffic, citing weekly American deaths and a 1911 to 1912 license increase after county local option repeal. It notes a state report by Thomas Brolley showing license trends from 1890 to 1911 and previews a May 11 track and oratorical contest in Evansville with six southern high schools and strong local competition. It mentions Evansville medals and preparations, and details a Washington widow’s death and family.
Mrs. Katherine Foutch wife of William E. Foutch a well known B and O Southwestern conductor died in Webber sanitarium Olney Maryland after two weeks of treatment for heart disease. She was active in the Ladies Auxiliary of the AOH and St Elmo’s Church Washington society mourns her loss.
A jury awarded plaintiff Carrie C Boyd of Otton $240.99 after a third trial against Fielding M Colbert former sheriff of Daviess county. The case concerned a corn crop seized on an execution and sold as property of her husband. Indemnifying bond favored John Dobbs of Elnora.
The Meredith building opposite Temple Court, housing the Von Derschmidt Music Co., is undergoing repairs with a new front as one of the improvements.
The Airdome will begin its season Monday May 20 under the management of the Two Jims J T Layman announces the season preparations include improved facilities and the lot and buildings being ready The opening attraction will be the Dak hap a Weber Mual al Comedy company as per the notice
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