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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1911
Page
6
Former Senator Ezra Mattingly argues against the proposed Indiana recall provision in a rhetoric filled critique. He contends the recall risks partisan abuse, premium invalid petitions, and destabilizes government, urging adherence to majority will and stable governance over drastic constitutional change. He cites Lincoln era precedent to warn of dangerous unintended outcomes.
Council discussed a new bridge or culvert to aid flood waters and prevent property damage north of the site. Hopewell moved to reject Mahoney petition seeking ground strip west to Mahoney property. Bosch urged sidewalk repairs on South Street. Police chief to notify owners to clear walks. Purchases approved for five electric flashlights for night police. City attorney to begin condemnation against property at southeast corner of West Second and railroad. Committee to study leaving part of Hawkins forest north branch sewer channel for a future bridge. Street commissioner backs plan. Meeting adjourned to next Monday. concrete sidewalk orders expected. Several small claims and payments listed including wages, materials, and services.
Miss Lucia Bogner of the Carnegie Public Library lists new books and magazines on tables for inquiring readers. Highlights include Kinberly Spearman, Cynthia Vance, Molly Abbott Make Believe, Partridge Golden Web, Wilson Manfret Home, and Clever Betsy. Also noted are Adventure and Civil War photographic views among recent acquisitions.
The Fraternal Order of Eagles state convention will be held in Logansport on July 4 7 and an open air program is planned to entertain attendees. A street parade opens the event with prizes including a $25 cup for the aerie with the best seat and awards for the smallest Eagle index and tallest member. Dr Carl G Winter of Indianapolis and Past Worthy President Frank Herinz of South Bend will address the gathering.
The article notes heightened attention to Flag Day on June 14, marking the 150th anniversary of the American flag. Authorities claim celebrations will be more widespread than in previous years, with expected observances across states and communities.
Dr J P Simonds of the Pathological Laboratory reports in the state health bulletin that typhoid vaccination is as effective as smallpox vaccination. British Army data show 21 typhoid cases and 2 deaths among 5473 vaccinated. 187 cases and 26 deaths among 6610 unvaccinated. US Army data indicate 135 typhoid cases in a large group with only one vaccinated case.
A historical reflection on Wall Street noting the enduring yet shifting nature of commerce. It highlights silent counting rooms and longstanding merchant firms, with emphasis on Jewish and Yankee bankers shaping corporate capital over decades.
Farmers face widespread cockle in wheat, seen before milling, causing heavy dockage in sales. Cleaning machines fail to remove it. The recommended remedy is manual removal by pulling up cockle plants in the fields now. A careful husbandman will take this timely step.
A Chicago evangelist told Indianapolis listeners that he would rather see his two daughters fall for poodle dogs than a cigarette smoking man. He predicted smokers would be judged with drunks, and warned gambling and profanity also harm moral standing.
The Ballard hotel at Trinity Springs was sold at sheriff's sale in the West Shoals courthouse on Monday for 8634.50 dollars. An attorney for Marie H. Kelley, who held the mortgage, bid on behalf of the city.
John Walsh of this city proprietor of the Wassingtop Monumental Works supervised the unloading of a car carrying cemetery work at Logadtee last week. The load included several fine granite monuments intended for erection in local cemeteries.
Mrs Frank Case and Miss Etta Gates attended Sunday afternoon initiation at the Knights of Columbus ball. Also present were Mrs Maurice Healy and members of the Loogantae division of the I A O Hu.
Clarence B. Hewitt an engineer on the B & O Southwestern line, resident of Ghilligothe Ohio, was killed Sunday morning at Chillicothe. The belletob the train crew says he was thrown beneath the wheels by a sudden jerk and had no chance to move. He was popular among railroad men and had just been promoted to engineer last winter.
Plainville meets Loogootee Glass Works at Loogootee South Side Ball Park Sunday afternoon. Several local residents plan to attend the game.
The American Wing Association plans to send out reminders to state governors and city mayors about Flag Day observances. The effort emphasizes proper ceremonial duties, national unity, and recognition of historical heritage. The campaign notes coordination with local authorities for events and public commemorations.
An Evansville report claims the Evansville and Terre Haute railroad may merge with the Chicago and Eastern Illinois railway, prompting discussions that the E and I H offices in Evansville could relocate to Chicago. Local business leaders vow to protest if the franchise requires the offices to move.
Claude Everett Banta and Miesi Eschal Marie Burris wed at First United Brethren on West Walnut. The groom, a B. & C. locomotive engineer, and the bride, daughter of Tobias Burris, hosted by relatives. Post ceremony, they traveled to Seymour for a cozy new home. Separately, Winifred Cole and Don W. Harter married at Our Savior Church. Harter, city council clerk, is widely known. reception followed at Arch Street home with out-of-town guests. The newlyweds planned a two-week Chicago trip afterward.
Mrs Charlés Boston Mrs Thomas Dant and Miss Hvaline Revilson of Vincennes set out from Vincennes in a Russell Transfer Co auto for Orleans to attend a funeral due at 2 PM. The car broke down near Mitchell after 3 PM leaving them stranded for hours with only boiled eggs secured by Mr Russell. They reached Mitchell late and missed the funeral. Exhausted they headed home after enduring repeated wheel failures and horse teams to move the car.
Huntington May 22 circus mishap blamed on weather and misread list as students and elephants appeared near the opera house for a graduation ceremony. Only eight students failed to pass, while 247 others are set to graduate at Huntington Opera House on June 4.
The Martin and Daviess county medical societies hold a joint meeting today at Loogootee attended by several focal physicians. Noted specialists from Todianapolis have been engaged to address the assembly.
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