Why Of It A Washington Republicans Must Think
The Washington Gazette urges Washington Republicans to assess the city campaign as Election Day nears. It attacks Democratic tactics, questions Johnny McCarty's fitness, and argues the Republican ticket offers steadier public policy over the next four years. The paper urges careful analysis before choosing sides.
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Washington
City Treasury
Johnny McCarty
City Hall
Mr. McCarty
Cnap
the Herald
Care of the Streets Shows Savings After 1905 Campaign
The 1905 city campaign claimed waste in street costs. Treasurer's reports show a three year street-force saving of 2317.65 despite gravel street work expanding infrastructure. Officials credit efficient budgeting and nonpartisan staffing, contrasting with prior Democratic use of the street department for patronage.
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East Main
State Road
FitzGibbon
Grove
Bedford Road
Grand Avenue
Dewey Avenue
van Tress Street
Council Street Committee
M. McGehee
Debated City Bonded Debt Figures And Reporting
A letter argues that a Democrat newspaper distorted the city treasurer report by omitting key figures. It claims bonded debt fell from 84 300 to 62 500 under Republican leadership while the same period saw direct debt rise to 62 500 and accuses the Democrat of masking changes from readers.
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Democrat
Sunday Observance and the Modern Sabbath Debate
Agitation over Sunday baseball renews talk of keeping Sunday as a day of rest and worship. Advocates fear the old Sabbath is fading except among a shrinking minority. Even church members show laxity, and writers lament the shift from sacred observance to recreation for many. The Indianapolis News argues the old appeal to workers remains central.
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Iit
Indianapolis News
Sunday rest versus rising Sunday amusements debate
The editorial argues extending Sunday work erodes a day of rest and questions the push for Sunday sports. It notes holidays have reduced overall work hours and that workers’ liberties are unlikely to be curtailed by Sunday amusements. It contrasts laborers, railroads, printers with vaudeville and baseball workers and mocks churchmen’s hypocrisy.
Public Health Boards Praised for Local Records
The Republican party of Washington and Daviess county lauds the city and county boards of health for their good work and strong records benefiting the community.
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Republican Party
Washington
Daviess County
Sanitation progress and sewer question in Washington
The piece lauds modern sanitation and health officials for raising the health standard in Washington city and county. It warns against returning to old Democratic control and criticizes a possible revival of corrupt local governance after the 1905 election.
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Washington
Fire Apparatus Cost Compared Between Administrations
The piece contrasts $425 and $2,000 hose wagon purchases, arguing the Republican modern fire fighting apparatus costing $1,900 provides superior value. It highlights the fifty gallon chemical tank, 200 feet of chemical hose, and rapid response capability credited with numerous saves. It also notes cost efficiency and station maintenance under recent Republican leadership.
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West End
Washington
Knights OF ‘Columbus
Main and
Fourth Streets
Butt
McCormick
Central
City Officers' Salaries Set by Law Timing
The article notes a law framework fixing city officers' salaries and directs attention to a specific time when salaries must be determined by authorities. It emphasizes that salaries are to be established at a designated point per legal provisions.
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Waich
City Council Passes Salary Ordinance Amid Cuts
The council approved a four year salary plan for city officers starting January 1 with reductions for the mayor clerk and attorney, and smaller cuts to the treasurer and county officers. The measure aims to reduce running costs while offsetting lost revenue from saloon abolition.
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Allen
Forssythe
Police Murders Prompt Call to Repeal Board Bill Protections
A Bridgeport shooting sparked by an attempted collection of a board bill is condemned as an unjust, dangerous police practice. The editorial argues laws shielding innkeepers from debtors are unfair and urges repeal or broad application to all trades. It laments gun use by officers and predicts reform limiting armed police in general.
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Bridgeport
New Alabama Law Seen Regrettably Narrowing Voting
The proposal disenfranchises Black voters and also targets the ignorant and poor white men. It argues the average informed voter cannot distinguish between these groups, suggesting the state is better off restricting voting for both classes.
Sanitary Sewer Question Sparks Political Clash
The Democrat gravely notes that the sanitary sewerage issue has dominated council discussions for over a year. If true, it is odd that the democratic platform makers did not address the matter in their platform.
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