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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1902
Page
5
The city council met Monday night with Mayor Clark presiding. The annual report highlighted finances, sewer plans, water supply issues, and department needs while detailed upcoming street repairs and committee assignments for the new year.
A large number of the Christian Endeavor Society of the First Christian Church held a social meeting at the pastor's home, Rev. J. F. Floyd. Officers named include President Bh Reed, Vice Edith Anderson, Secretary O N Bright, Treasurer Margaret Adderson, Assistant Patterson, Organist Bliz Reed, Choir Leader Jobo Floyd. They will begin duties Sunday at 6:30.
Pete Honey a 44 year old farmer died at his home on the Honey farm three miles north of the city after a period of illness. He lived there most of his life with brother George and sister Mary. George died last April and Mary survives. Funeral Thursday at nine at home with burial in Sugarland cemetery. Van Winkle child of Mr and Mrs John Van Winkle died Sunday near Trainor. burial at Osborne cemetery Monday.
Venice sheriff deputies report two youths and two accomplices charged in a recent store robbery and home break in near West and Yeu Streets. They allegedly stole cash and groceries valued at about 85.1 dollars and used the money to purchase goods. The suspects, aged around 17 to 21, had disappeared but were tracked down and were being held for further legal action in Venice. A further charge relates to stealing money from a resident’s home during the same period. The accused reportedly had good reputations prior to the incident. Authorities expect further actions as the case proceeds locally.
Monday evening the local Woodmen for the World camp held a strong meeting at Red Men’s Hall. State Deputy W. E. Cady delivered an eloquent talk on fraternalism praising Woodcraft’s benefits and growth, noting a 12 year member total of 300000 and a benefit fund over half a million dollars.
A fragmented report describes the center court trial of James Scott for robbing Summers’s store. John Scott, previously a bartender, faced charges and a younger defendant James Hoy was acquitted. A deputy testified bonds and payments were mishandled, while another witness was unclear on details.
A state agent located and identified Liddley, a parole violator from Graul county, by a tattoo on his arm. He had fled to Michigan and Vermont before returning, working as a teamster on Brave roads, and is to be returned to the reformatory tonight.
Vanderburg county jail inspection by Daviess county commissioners G M Vanow R I Smith and W B McCarter in Evansville plus notes on jail condition in Washington. They plan improvements and a 4000 bridge project drawing by City Civil Engineer Ec. Faith and other engineers and bids sought. Roads districting and supervision details outlined for Step township and surrounding areas.
The document argues against admitting Chinese workers undercutting American wages. It claims that well paid labor benefits citizens and country, warns that low wages harm capital and labor, and opposes immigration seen as driving down wages. The piece asserts protectionist ideals and critiques the admission of foreign workers as undesirable and harmful to the American standard of living.
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