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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1916
Page
4
Article notes Charles G. Setrit as editor and lists department and editor counts, indicating a newsroom leadership framing.
Indiana editors unite behind Charles W Fairbanks as the ideal Republican candidate for the national ticket. Advocates cite his Indiana roots, steady temperament, statecraft, and alignment with the nation’s traditions to resist agitation and promote a constitutional republic.
The Evansville Courier reports from Washington on James Watson of Indiana. His unexpected dexterity influenced the debate as Congress considered seating the Phippings and blocking Wilsons measure. Watson’s actions are presented as pivotal to the contentious passage.
Reconstruction of a disputed report shows members of the Travel ery Protective association and other bodies denying support for a suffrage proposal. Critics claim the resolutions were misconstrued by a committee while advocates press the issue in several counties, with Marion County singled out for its unusual stance.
Fragmentary text shows a vote around 2 000 in a 43 000 turnout with women's clubs opposing a scheme. It records strong condemnation expressed at polls and references a federation or federation of women clubs.
The piece notes surprise over Senator Kern possibly seeking a second term, detailing Democratic disappointment with his indecision and stance on federal dynamiters. It observes he leads Indiana's Democratic state ticket, with lingering questions about favored replacements and party preferences.
The Washington edition of the anti saloon league publication accuses Muncie Valparaiso and Washington of disorder from wet to dry policy. It cites murders in Muncie and appeals to the governor for intervention while deeming reports from Washington as false and politically motivated.
The piece denounces Rev Shumaker for alleged pressure tactics and innuendo against Oscar Bland, Indiana politics in the Second district, noting Bland’s past votes on the county option bill and his Republican nomination. It argues against public labeling and praises Washington’s lawfulness and temperance stance.
The Indiana congressman Cullop faces criticism for backing a 100000 appropriation for a Bicknell Knox county public building. Florida Democrat Clark highlights the pork while Vincennes merchants fear local backlash and the building remains unused after years. A broader debate on party responsibility and two party system follows amid sensational political discourse.
An Indianapolis conference panel debates charity costs pensions and government pay, warning of politicians courting public money while teachers seek pensions. The piece notes election results in West Virginia and contrasts Bryan Roosevelt with earlier leaders, ending with commentary on immigration, trade, and European policy.
The fragment references superpatriotism and the United States as an opportunity for a future for themselves and their children. It mentions men and women wanting to be there and make a life, with oblique allusions to strains of migrant or immigrant sentiment amid a winter setting.
A pageant depicting Hawizton and Trudiana university scenes drew about a thousand spectators. The production featured 12 scenes with 300-plus women in sky-hued costumes and a culminating parade led by a rider with the nation’s shield. Proclaimed a half holiday, May 19 will close stores and host daylong exercises with over 3,000 students taking part.
Report from a Texas field notes a new test well shows a good flow with estimated oil or gas output. The Bert Feet site in the yard produced promising results, with no indications of immediate recovery, and the well is expected to be purchased by Highland Fuel Company.
An obituary notes Christopher Kramer of Vincennes aged sixty six. Born in Osnobrick, Hungary, he moved to the United States and worked for the Southwestern railroad as a foreman before later taking up residence and claiming Vincennes as his life. He left behind Mrs Kramer and three daughters, with four of his six children dying in infancy.
Mary Sampson of 1609 W. KL Street Washington reports kidney discomfort from lifting and bending. After taking Kidney Pills recommended by a doctor, she improved within a box and credits the remedy with lasting relief. Foster-Milburn Company Buffalo NY handles distribution.
Trustees warn Bogard township will transact business Tuesdays and Thursdays at Williams store and Washington township at harness shop Main and North streets. James E Gilley trustee Veale township will hold first and third Thursdays monthly for business of the trust. Stanton Barber trustee.
Van Buren Township trustee Aheltatmees will transact township business at his Eaglesville office on Wednesday and Saturday mornings each week. CLARK serves as trustee.
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