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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1911
Page
4
The Washington Gazette weekly edition dated May 20 1911 presents public news and notices from The Gazette and Herald publishing company. This issue compiles local notices, events, and regional updates in a period tone.
The editorial blasts city officials for lax enforcement of liquor and traffic laws, citing judge James W. Ogden’s grand jury remarks and a pattern of neglect. It urges decisive action, removal or resignation to restore public safety and accountability.
A Muncie Observer letter argues the Republican and Democratic parties have long been entangled with liquor interests and will be defeated at next elections. The writer warns politics cannot divorce from liquor and blames state brewers and a weak governor for maintaining traffic, urging strong public opinion and law aligned with majority will.
The piece argues that state conventions may avoid new declarations on temperance. It predicts Republicans will push rightward and defend the Proctor law, while Democrats content themselves. Brewers hope for silence, but political forces will still move despite that.
Indiana Republicans meet in Indianapolis to map a reorganization plan. The stance emphasizes bottom up leadership, elimination of machine politics, and a clear principled platform backed by honest leadership and widespread voter trust. The piece cites the South Bend Tribune on party reform.
A writer urges Republican leaders to unite and reform the state and county committees. They advocate selecting workers focused on party success and harmony, not internal strife, and suggest a county gathering to plan a harmonious reorganization and energize local workers toward a Republican majority.
A letter criticizes use of funds for two experts auditing Clark county records, noting no appropriation for their pay and questioning who will cover the $8 daily fees. The writer ridicules the Democratic legislature’s economy claim while defending county investigations and humorously dismissing further inquiries.
A Shoals News note defends The Herald against claims it sold editorial columns to drys during Washington local option. It argues the editor will not align with any faction and warns public opinion shifts as temperance pressure evolves, implying future consequences for current supporters.
A brief wry note on state papers gaining readable expression when a governor relies on a hack writer to craft official communications.
Petersburg press notes heated divides over wet and dry laws with threats of personal liberty clashes and public disorder. The excerpt mentions ten Proctor saloons and pending actions as part of the debate on liquor policies.
A chaotic critique argues water filtration failures and saloon funding shape local fate. The author urges legislative action to remove a health official while praising saloons for patronage, claiming the town’s economy relies on them as churches and schools do.
Thomas L. Lewis retires from the United Mine Workers of America presidency then goes back to work as a coal digger at Wheeling Creek mine near Wheeling West Virginia. He accepts the pick and shovel given by admirers at the Columbus convention and defends the city’s credit under a Democratic administration.
The piece portrays Governor Marshall as listening to a sermon like a church official while critics question his plea to bow before the flag and stand uncovered in front of citizens who funded his ascent. The critique argues the governor aids dishonorable homage to a subset of men he would soon condemn.
A sanitation appeals for stricter enforcement against kitchen and stable offal dumped in alleys. Patrols should audit city premises, urge offenders to clean, and seek prosecutions if needed to protect public health during warm weather.
The court holds that the American Indian is not civilized and uses the occasion to pass on citizenship qualifications for certain local residents.
The court ruled against imposing jail sentences on Samuel Gompers, John Mitchell, and Fran Morrison of the American Federation of Labor, holding their contempt findings were civil fines only. The District of Columbia and district courts erred by treating the matter as criminal contempt, a notable stance in this celebrated case.
A Marion County court ruling finds the county commissioners exceeded their authority by failing to concur with a report from the noncommissioners. The saloon may be allowed to return to Marion while the case is dismissed. The Drys appear to have no appeal grounds. The piece questions language and notes political commentary on Governor Marshall and national figures.
The Standard O11 company plans to continue selling its product for roughly six months prior to a forthcoming name change. The move signals a transition phase as branding shifts are prepared.
Congressman Ralph W. Moss signals interest in Governor Marshall's chair but declines to force a nomination. He says he would run if Indiana voters or the state Democratic Party want him, leaving the decision to others and emphasizing modesty.
John J. Walsh a former city resident is appointed the first deputy in the new bureau of inspection created by the General Assembly. Elliott R. Hooton of Indianapolis is named inspector with Walsh overseeing buildings factories and workshops. Walsh’s prior role as chief door keeper of the house last winter helped him gain broad acquaintances and support.
Dispatches argue the court ruling aligns with what trusts sought, prompting questions about the role and reach of law in curbing monopolies. The commentary notes division over government actions and suggests the decision could set a broader precedent for corporate power.
The District of Columbia Supreme Court on its own motion reopens the contempt case against Samuel Gompers John Mitchell and Frank Morrison labor leaders hoping to secure their imprisonment. Justice Wright is expected to pursue the outcome.
American farmers own over two thousand nine automobiles, a figure cited as evidence that some farmers have not yet joined farming full time.
Citizens protest the habit of burning trash in the evening as darkness falls and people seek an hour outdoors. The complaint urges authorities to curb the practice and protect outdoor enjoyment.
A proposed Marion city ordinance would ban glass display and screens in bar windows, keeping the exterior view of the room visible. The mayor reportedly supports the measure but could veto it if passed, a move not unheard of in mayoral practice.
Incomplete text suggests that Hen. Taggart reached his estate or position, but details are obscured. The fragment implies a possible advancement or achievement associated with Taggart, though the exact outcome remains unclear.
Fragmentary notes describe a 1918 Tadiana political scrap with the Taggart slate naming D. J. Crittenbarger of Anderson for state treasurer and Samuel Ralston of Lebanon for governor. The event was overseen by Colonel John H. Spencer as master of ceremonies.
A deputy prosecutor in Monroe County reports a cryptic letter signed Harmony Regulators claiming no more regulation on the McFarley whitecapping case. The note warns with a terse phrase about a “word to the wise” and alludes to potential intimidation.
A young woman in a hobble skirt slowed a Columbus traction car for several minutes as she attempted to board. After taunting, she stabbed the Dobble with both hands and was shoved onto the platform by a man. The scene ends with a mention of a slipper in the home.
Thomas Taggart of French Lick and his rival John E. Lamb of Terre Haute travel toward Washington City amid political maneuvering. The Indiana congressional delegation hints Taggart holds a trump card as Lamb trails to observe. In local news, Eagles members enjoyed a Sunday with a Father Lyons sermon Hackleman address and a warm turnout from friends.
Justice Lamar states imprisonment cannot remedy past acts and notes that in Indiana police courts the policy reflects this view in practice. The remark underscores a critique of punitive emphasis and suggests reforms in handling charges locally.
President Taft reappointed Hon. Frank B. Posey to the post of collector of customs at Eryansville, over Frederick Ossenberz. Posey counts many Daviess county friends who will welcome the news with joy. The Indiana Republican lawmakers met in Indianapolis under the motto Get Together Behind Taft marking a strong platform for the next election.
Dr. W Earl Flynn tells youths to marry when the time is right regardless of money, claiming married couples save more than singles. He adds a humorous note about not burning Standard Oil stock and suggests using it for the coal bin if necessary. A mention of a female con artist, a “blind tiger,” found in Washington with a quip on her escape.
President Diaz will vacate his office before June 1 and an election will be held within six months across the Mexican republic. The move signals a transition and the initiation of a new electoral process in the country.
A Frankfort News excerpt condemns demagogues who warned farmers of tariff protection under Dingley Payne laws. It notes farmers voted to cut costs and saw hog prices fall from 11 to 6. It questions the fate of tariffs under Canadian reciprocity and Payne law protection if duties are removed.
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