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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1907
Page
2
A scattered clipping discusses claims of anarchy in Evansville tied to political tensions and past trials in Boise. It questions whether law and order prevail, noting police interventions and comments from local officials on civic disorder and the state of local governance.
A historical editorial argues Evansville Mayor Boehne failed to seize opportunity amid saloon battles and labor unrest. It credits his actions on Sunday openings and police commands as gestures toward reform but contends his hesitation fueled city chaos and tested his leadership.
An unclear excerpt references authorities and a tense crowd ahead of a bloody climax. It alludes to mistaken men gathering and a call to apply a law named Ayneky, with timing noted as forty eight hours prior.
Citizens weigh three options for the Washington Light and Water plant with the city as owner, control through trustees, or a court receivership. Proponents argue for municipal ownership to end perceived management failures and ensure transparent operations, while opponents warn of risks and misstatements.
The first deadly accident in months occurs when ten year old Verniclene Carlisle is struck by a streetcar near the opera house. He dies half an hour later from brain concussion and a crushed chest after being carried to Bonham's undertaking rooms. An inquest will be held Saturday night. Also reported is the sudden death of Rev. J W Shouse of South Washington, found dead beside a horse in his barn. He was a Civil War veteran and longtime local pastor with two daughters and a son.
The Herald defends partisan journalism as essential in the county and criticizes independents who object to party activity. It argues both major parties have virtue and urges continued engagement in political campaigns.
Mrs. William McKinley widow of the late president suffered a stroke and paralysis and is unconscious with little hope of recovery. Dr. O E Porteman and Dr J B Eyman report no immediate chance of survival as Surgeon General Rixey rushes to Canton on a special train to be with her.
The Harrison township school held its commencement at Glendale on Friday May 81 with graduates announced. J M Smith presided. students delivered poems and orations on topics like America and education. music and applause marked the program as teachers and officials praised the year’s work.
A Saturday disturbance near Arch Yazel drug store between Bona Jeep, Padgett brothers, and Sun brothers prompted gunfire and a sulfurous odor. The druggist appeared to hand out drugs as tensions rose. no damage beyond a small flare of gas and no arrests were reported.
W M Isbell of New York and Mrs Isbell examined the interurban route from Odon to Washington to determine machinery needs for construction. Grading is expected to start before fall with the initial road segment between Odon and Washington. Orman H Gabel, secretary of the Southern Electrical Construction Co., accompanies Isbell to review the full route for required equipment.
The general assembly of the Southern Presbyterian Church at Birmingham Alabama Thursday adopted the Charlotte articles of agreement calling for a closer relation of churches within the Presbyterian system. The vote was 96 to 94 after an official count. North presbytery at Columbus Ohio adopted resolutions condemning divorce evil. The Corey affair was mentioned by the committee chair as showing public conscience awakening on the subject.
By finding of Judge Houghton the county treasurer must collect city taxes as he has done for two years. The suit sought construction of the cities and towns act, which assigns the duty to the county treasurer.
The Twice-A-Week Republic of St. Louis offers three full years for $1.31 in eight-page papers. The subscription deal runs through May 31, 1909, and is pitched as the remarkable offer from the oldest semiweekly newspaper in the United States.
A garbled notice from The Republic St. Louis Missouri offers weekly three ears for a dollar and urges renewal before June 1 to extend current subscriptions. It names Raymond Burt n and Charles Morgison and mentions Laogootee in unclear context.
Real estate transfers listed include Lucinda C Morgan Whitlam Graves and Henry Drury to Washington. Catherine Stump to J W Scholl. Neal and others to Stella M McQafferty. Harned to F M Harned and E C Faith with lots in Washington. various wives and widows property records. Also postal weekly list of Washington post office names and marriage licenses Lett Ward Sheair Bonham Christenberry Dobbs Matthewson and Neidig divorce suit Neidig Martha.
The Daviess circuit court in Indiana 1907 records the undersigned Robert Bah r as duly qualified as executor of the last will and testament of Sheah Gilley deceased of Daviess county Indiana. The estate is stated as solvent. Hastings Allen Hastings attorneys.
In the Ray versus Goffman case judgments were entered totaling 769.30 and 608.20. Lucas W. Prince received a judgment of 61.40 against John B. Williams. Mrs. E R Seagille of Chillicothe Ohio visits Mrs. E H List.
By a vote of thirty en to s f the New York senate passed a bill fixing at two cents a mile the rate of passenger fare on all railroads over 150 miles in length. It now goes to the governor. Mrs. Sarah Hartley is here from Mitchell visiting her son.
A brief sale notice lists low shoes priced at 2.00 and grade oxfords at 2.50 and 2.00, indicating discounted footwear options. The OCR text presents price points 2.50 and 2.00 for assorted oxford styles.
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