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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1906
Page
2
Historical newspaper front matter shows publication details for The Washington Gazette of May 19 1906. Includes publisher line, pricing by mail five dollars yearly and weekly delivery rate, office addresses and imprint information.
The piece argues Democratic misrepresentation of county finances in Daviess county, citing auditor records for 1904 and 1905 to counter claims of $426,437 expenses. It defends figures, condemns deceit, and discusses tax revenue, school funds, gravel bond proceeds, and annual reporting. It also covers city council actions, licensing changes, and police conduct guidelines.
The new city council held its first meeting Monday night and set a high standard for orderly handling of city matters. Attendees, previously exposed to noisy and chaotic debates, were surprised by the smooth proceedings and substantial business completed without fuss.
City police force reshaped this week. new patrolmen are well recommended yet untried. Public verdict will judge the change as officers must avoid intoxicants on duty and stay out of saloons, per city ordinances stressing lawful conduct and distinction between felonies and misdemeanors.
Exe Mattingly of this city has been selected as the Republican candidate for state senator representing Pike and Daviess counties. Supporters praise his industrious, conservative record and say he will earn broad GOP backing in the district.
A heated first city council meeting debates two wine-room measures. The Williams proposal punishes officers for saloon visits and intoxication with dismissal, while Horrall’s draft broadens penalties to forbid drinking on duty and sale of liquor to employees. The issue poised to curb saloon activity and protect public integrity.
The Mitchell area encounters a deadly shooting Wednesday night. Authorities in Lawrence County order a rigid investigation into police conduct amid questions over the officer's use of force and whether the incident constitutes homicide. The local prosecutor faces criticism for potential negligence in pursuing a thorough inquiry.
The piece laments changing political winds as city employees back a Democrat. It notes Mr. O Neall resigning as city attorney gracefully and offering praise for successor Judge Gardiner. The author argues political tides shift and people churn with the wheel of fortune.
A public letter from Alonzo Green Smith targets ex Mayor John W. Holtzman for alleged hypocrisy and manipulation within Indiana Democratic circles. Smith accuses Holtzman of orchestrating opposition to the party and questions campaign contributions and funding sources. The dispute centers on leadership and loyalty ahead of key state political battles.
The Washington post argues that voters demanded a real change in city administration and opposes preserving the old Democratic employees. The piece accuses critics of bias and defends the new Republican council's push for leadership harmony and reform.
The Washington Herald contrasts political claims about farm prosperity with the Vincennes Sun view. The piece argues Republican policies spurred industrial revival and farm markets, contrasting eras of low prices and idle workers with renewed demand, markets, and growth under Republican rule.
William Owen summarizes critics and theatergoers lamenting few opportunities for Shakespeare evenings. He notes the low attendance dampening interest in the Merchant of Venice and stresses the educational value of Shakespearean drama despite public sentiment.
Critics applaud Owen's Shylock for fierce menace and deep grief amid Venetian tensions. Bassanio and Portia receive mixed notices as the cast brings Shakespeare to life with vivid scenes and dramatic tension.
The piece argues the Democratic Party of Daviess County left a debt legacy benefiting Republicans, citing railroad shops investment of 50 000, higher tax rates before and after, and a chaotic court house fire. It defends preliminary council meetings as legitimate and warns of a potential power coup by a ruling minority.
The piece discusses party caucus control, county power shifts between Pike and Daviess, and the 1910 senate rotation pledge. It notes Democrat mistrust of old administration, water works debates, library funding, and public works while praising or criticizing local papers and leaders amid a tense political year.
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