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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1905
Page
2
The notice details subscription rates and delivery options. It lists carrier and mail prices, with weekly and yearly charges and shorter period adjustments. Published under editor Rorbox and editor Strain on October 21, 1905.
A reader letter lambastes The Democrat for slow reporting on city affairs during the campaign. It accuses the paper of missing key items on the new law docket fees city warrants and licensing, and notes delays in publishing resolutions and saloon license issues in Washington.
The piece argues that during Robert Russell’s term as county auditor the levy for county expenses was historically low. It cites historical tax rates from 1884 to 1903 and notes debt reduction from $85,000 to zero, while shifting focus to city governance and political comparisons.
A city ruling allows city officers to show political interest while policing duties must prevail. It justifies restricting police and fire department involvement in campaigns to protect lives and property, arguing officers’ primary responsibility remains public safety.
The text argues that politicians must serve the people and uphold the law. It stresses that officials should enforce penalties on those who violate mandates. It condemns uniformed police pressuring voters in saloons and similar coercive tactics.
The record shows 1901 to 1904 special acts totals with aggregate annual values and net values. It notes about four special bills per representative, and highlights pensions raised to 30 dollars a month and 24 dollars a month for many veterans with incurable disabilities.
The piece questions city funds for a new city hall and shifts of street department money. It notes August and September expenditures rose by 500 dollars versus last year and claims the fire department hose is partly past its warranty. It asks what justified these costs and cites a 36,000 levy to cover a 26,000 debt.
The 1905 commissioner of pensions report shows only 101 special pension bills passed last session totaling $425,040. Of these 188 were original allowances and 1,312 were increases to existing pensions, yielding a net expenditure increase of $222,084. The loud claims of large pension payoffs are thus overstated.
Monroe county leader Robert W. Miers appears to command the Democratic bid for Congress in Indiana's Second District as four counties Monroe Owen Lawrence and Knox pledge support. Cy Davis Inman and Ephraim Inman face a strong Miers challenge with district reorganizations backing the Monroe state leader and calls for a Bedford Bloomington convention location.
An Rushville Republic item notes local lore that lightning never strikes beech trees, unlike oaks and manys structures. An old county resident says science cannot explain this anomaly and invites proof or explanation to help prevent future shocks.
Montpelier Herald notes public praise of recent warm weather labeled Indian summer, but older residents dispute the timing and say Indian summer cannot arrive before snow falls. They explain the pattern where Squaw winter precedes snow and that historic snows followed by sunlit spells have changed with clearing forests and shifting climate.
The text explains how sunlight and quiet winds marked ideal hunting times for Indians and led to the terms Indian Bummer and Indian Summer. It notes after the first snow fall a pleasant period comes, and people may say the Indian Summer has returned.
The Commoner prints pledges for Democrats to sign promising to uphold the party's honest principles at primaries and the next national convention. Signers are urged to subscribe to the paper to stay informed about Bryan's view, described as a scheme to swell subscriptions.
The Hon Cy Davis of Greene county declares his candidacy for the Democratic congressional nomination in the Second district. Davis is described as having a fluent tongue that should appeal to supporters in the region.
County farmers and gardeners begin digging sweet potatoes as frost looms, with yields lower than last year due to wet weather. Some will store crops for winter while others contract with Heitz of Indianapolis. Crates sell for forty cents, with prices potentially rising to a dollar later. second crops of strawberries and apples appear in parts of Indiana, and a Warrick county farmer digs a nine pound nine ounce sweet potato.
Elkhart Judge Dodge notes absence of provision against musical instruments in saloons. Edward Collins of Goshen is discharged after trial for keeping a musical device in his saloon. Goshen saloonists plan attractions as Nicholson law’s amusement feature is not operative. The charged violation cited Daniel Nicholson law section relating to devices for amusement in saloons. No 1905 act changes affect saloon rooms or liquor sales. only remonstrance amendments.
Marshal Geyer arrested William and placed him in jail fearing possible harm. Officers consider having the young man declared insane. McDougal previously sought treatment at a psychiatric facility for mental troubles.
Mrs. Addie Buckler plans to depart for Los Angeles California next Tuesday after a brief visit here. She is noted as the champion whist player of California and will represent the state at the world championship contest in Boston next spring.
William Dillard a coal miner on southeast Seventh Street was struck by falling slate at the Krather and Dillard mine south of the city. His leg between the knee and lip was severely bruised and he has been unable to go home. Dillard is part owner of the mine.
A large blaze destroyed the Ideal Furniture plant in Washington on a Wednesday afternoon. Fire alarms from multiple boxes were turned in as flames devoured dry kiln lumber and varnish, with a 300 foot hose failing and crews unable to stop the blaze. Losses range from 10 000 to 12 000 on buildings and 6 100 on equipment and stock, with insurance coverage noted.
A devastating storm struck Sorento early Wednesday, killing and injuring many, with forty houses blown away and widespread debris. In Alton and nearby towns floods followed, trains wrecked, and several injuries and fatalities were reported as authorities organized relief efforts and temporary hospitals.
Larry Martin, described as the lucky finder of pearlx, was struck by B and O Southwestern train 12 in Vincennes Wednesday. He survived morning injuries but died in the afternoon, with witnesses saying the engineer did not see him. Police initially took him home before hospital care was arranged.
C D Houchins chairman of Pike County Indiana and Petersburgh postmaster bought several large coal leases in southern Pike County for the proposed Chicago Indianapolis and Evansville railroad project.
The Rev. E. H. Taylor, pastor of the Cory Methodist church, sues for 300 dollars claimed as back pay. He says the congregation agreed to 800 dollars annually, but church officers refuse to pay the remaining balance despite his faithful service.
Alex Brown of Worthington learns a former marriage produced a son named Will, who grew up in California. Brown adopts the son and plans to move with him and his wife to San Bernardino, California, where the elder Brown will reside for his remaining years.
Arrangements completed for farmers institutes in Odon December 6 Elnora December 7 and Washington December 9 10 at the court house. Instructors named L A Stockwell at Odon and Elnora A Summers of Howard and E C Martindale of Hancock. Mrs L F Hunemeir elected great minnehaha of Daughters of Pocahontas at Indianapolis and Mrs Kate Culhan of Bedford advanced to great proprietess. Miss Ethel Abel of Elnora returns home after visit.
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