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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1906
Page
2
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Cyrus E Davis is named the Democratic candidate for the Second district in a lengthy critique noting his demagogic style and long pursuit of the nomination. The piece contrasts his wealth gained after 1896 with claims of poverty earlier, argues his speeches mislead voters, and questions his fitness against Republican rivals.
The Vincennes Sun printed a flawed set of resolutions from Daviess county Democrats. Ex Senator Purcell and Mason J Niblock, both regular Democrats, were duped by populist rhetoric. The municipal ownership plank, pushed by O Neall, aimed to lure remaining populist voters and misrepresent conservative sentiment.
The piece argues against electing U S senators by direct popular vote, asserting that senators are effectively chosen by state legislatures and warning that direct vote proposals would shift power to party conventions. It contends conventions lack oath-bound restraint and questions whether past Indiana senators would benefit from direct elections.
The piece vents about Indiana political figures from Voorhees to Davies County Democrats and Republicans, arguing neither party’s leaders should face tainted-dollar accusations. It notes Voorhees’ legacy, McKinley era federal service talk, and cross-party respect amid bitter state politics, urging reflection on our state’s political history and appointments.
An editorial critique accuses The Democrat of biased reprints from The Herald and mischaracterized excerpts. It questions journalistic ethics in crossroad politics and asserts the paper’s own flaws in reporting.
An editorial complains that the Bekirgore and Ohio Southwestern Railroad should appoint a capable head of advertising and notes the superior speed of Cincinnati to St. Louis trains 6 and 11. It mocks the railroad’s managers for ignoring effective promotion and laments newspapers’ neglect of timely time cards, while criticizing the advertising department’s stubbornness and costly prerogatives.
The piece argues swift court action as a remedy to curb lynch law and crime. It cites a Kansas City raid as an example of addressing crime quickly and removing leaders responsible for spreading violence.
The article argues lynch law arises from slow courts and urges swift, sure statutes to prevent mob vengeance. It compares the US with England where capital cases are resolved quickly, condemning mob violence as cowardly and intolerable. It notes some court delays but says mobs exploit anger and poor example from leaders worsens anarchy.
The Indianapolis Star condemns charivari hoodlumism as vulgar disrespect to marriage. It notes incidents in Washington and warns that hoodlums use weddings for pranks risking tragedy. Police support is urged to prevent outbreaks of this ruffianism.
The paper notes upcoming shifts in city minor offices after a preliminary council meeting. It labels the selected individuals as good men but insists proof comes through their work. It warns Republicans in city service must perform or face criticism equal to Democrats.
Opinion notes growing support for high saloon licenses driven by reformers and cautious brewers. Detroit reports 249 license applications this year as brewers back tenants who run saloons, raising concerns over proliferation. The piece suggests harsher laws may follow if current limits fail to curb the spread.
A man found crying at the cemetery gate explains his sorrow stems from about a dozen townspeople who should be buried there yet remain alive. His remark reflects a morbid humor about mortality in the old town.
The piece argues for equitable financing of a city sewer system by charging unimproved lots as if improved, contending that vacant land slows growth and should bear public improvement costs while discouraging holdouts.
A garbled excerpt discusses holders of unimproved property and their shortsighted wait for profit. It criticizes owners who fail to improve and sell at higher prices, labeling such behavior as a public enemy and implying a westward shift of activity due to economic pressures.
A Chicago or New York Review column questions reformers who preach virtue but live otherwise. It cites Gorky and a Russian actress tied to moral controversy, noting public rebuke of Hypocrisy. The piece contrasts private life with public preaching and questions the integrity of moral leaders.
A partial summary notes optimistic Indiana agricultural prospects with higher wheat acreage and robust oats, amid a favorable spring climate. It cites political vacancies and nominations in Indiana districts, contrasting Republican and Democratic candidates. It also paints San Francisco Chronicle warnings of earthquakes and revisits the resilient yet fragile nature of mountains and earth forces.
The article explains that tectonic forces in mountain ranges keep uplifting, breaking, and stacking rock layers. It says earthquakes arise from slipping when pressure becomes intolerable, followed by long quiet periods. It ends with political commentary and a band reference.
The Herald debates graft claims and favors for Democratic leaders Ogden Spencer Inman and Padgett. It argues Cyrus B Davis would not have won Daviess County over those men and notes the Sun's disagreement with The Herald on credit to honest democrats. The piece also cites the Indianapolis Star on Indiana bank circulation growth and references a Democratic convention in Daviess County backing Davis for Congress.
The Indiana Democratic convention struggled to form a ticket with Cyrus E. Davis and Brett Bretz amid deadlocks over Greene and Taylor. Davis failed to secure the nomination after three ballots, while Bretz came near, and Dixon’s faction urged a split vote to break the impasse.
The article discusses campaign rhetoric and party loyalties, noting Davis and Davis county figures, trust-busting actions against the Standard Oil Company, and calls for reform. It cites debt figures across Second Congressional District counties, highlighting Daviess, Knox, and Owen counties as examples while contrasting Democratic and Republican performance.
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