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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1906
Page
5
The text suggests Bryan will stop his presidential campaigns to pursue more lucrative advertising and stage opportunities. It frames his actions as a strategy to maximize box office revenue and publicity.
A condensed report speaks of nominees described as capable honest informed and steadfast. The passage emphasizes unanimous confidence in their fitness for council service, portraying them as reliable and rock solid choices for local leadership.
A fragmented tract discusses attitude toward incendiary rhetoric in the North and memories of the Civil War. It recalls Confederate losses, mentions Lee, Johnson, and Tillman, and reflects on Union restoration, racial tensions, and political violence in southern counties amid a disputed election climate.
The piece criticizes Democratic editors and politicians for misrepresentations while praising Republican policy and transparency. It discusses pensions, party loyalties, and alleged payback through press scoops, highlighting tensions in Indiana county politics and media coverage.
In a Vincennes Sun column an editorial argues the paper speaks with sound judgment yet supports Bryan for expediency. It condemns sowing discontent that could grow into armed revolt under a socialist banner, warning of revolutionary influence.
Readable text shows Knox county levy for 1907 taxes including gravel road repairs at 46.65 per 100 dollars while Davies county lists a rate of 35.65 with gravel road repairs included. Weather remarks precede the tax figures noting warm days and cooler nights signaling autumn.
Report notes a loud cannon expected in the latter October period. The message mentions Uncle Joe Cannon as a looming figure connected to the event, suggesting preparation for a notable show of firepower.
Fragmentary reminiscences discuss Roosevelt administration’s stand against big trusts. References to Standard Oil, sugar and tobacco trusts and aimed reforms are noted as shaping political pressure and legal actions in the early 20th century.
Gheeve Smith and Bayar discuss Alonz Green Smiths defense of William Bryan on railroad government ownership. They warn that Bryan or a like candidate could shape the nations policy while urging caution against alarmist appeals to voters. The piece notes Hearsts support and predicts the next U S president may be Bryan or an equal advocate amid party tensions.
A harsh critique of socialism denounces its street orators as spreading misery by portraying workers as starving while elites prosper. The piece argues socialism fosters doom and revolution, rejecting election of a new government and railing against attempts to overhaul the system.
The text quotes Mr. Aviliam J. Bryan arguing for state ownership of local lines while trunk lines would be federal. It questions how ownership would be divided among trunk lines, branches, feeders, and interurban routes, and asks which lines the general government would own or operate, and how states would manage or buy remaining lines.
The finance committee led by Councilmen Wise and Johnson proposes trimming the general levy five cents and boosting the sinking fund five cents, keeping total at 1.25 per 100. They also plan to use time deposits to extinguish debt and payoff five percent bonds held by Washington National Bank, with further actions slated for the next council meeting.
The writer argues that federal control over two thirds of railroad mileage would centralize power in Washington. He warns of rate manipulation and lack of independent redress, urging Mr. Bryan to specify which trunk lines to buy and the price and share of mileage.
The text outlines penalties for election bribery including fines from 300 to 1000 dollars, disfranchisement, and ineligibility for office. It covers candidates, hired poll workers, and others engaging in influencing voters with money or rewards, and notes consequences for false witness and election voiding upon conviction.
A provision states a witness who may have been a party to the matter can testify as an eyewitness without being prosecuted for related offenses. Such testimony cannot be used to bring charges against the witness, nor affect his trial or punishment for the offense in question.
Chap Hughes has typhoid fever. Michael Zinkan was at Odon Saturday. Public schools start Monday September 1. Parochial schools opened with large attendance. Harry Fisher works in Terre Haute machine shops. L B Spaulding gains a new delivery wagon. Several locals drive to Linton Sunday for church. Mrs Charles Hartley of Washington visits Bramble parents. Weimers attend U B conference at Odon. Etta McAfee returns to Indianapolis. Arias Hipshur Bert Baker families attend U B conference at Odon. Milton Walker returns from Warden BC. Rev J M Inman new U B church minister to preach Sunday 10 30 AM all welcome.
Mrs Clarinda Myers is 111. Farmers sow wheat. John Keith from Epsom visited Wednesday. Frank Garner from Plainville came Sunday. Mr McMcBride confined to his room with typhoid. Walter Chandler erecting a new dwelling. Mrs Martha Myers visiting Plainville this week. Miss Myrtle Eaton visited Miss Mae Bissey Sunday. Ed Kindred of Epsom passed through town. Misses Ethel Bales and Delpha Wilson of Epsom here Sunday. Rev C E Ward will preach at Mt Zion Friday night Sept 14. Mrs Edward Wilson and daughter near Plainville. Charles Elkins of Edwardsport to move into Dr G R Tubbs’s vacated house. School opened Monday with 30 enrolled. Elmer Buzan is the teacher.
John A. Miller and Abner Bowman traveled to Loogootee and Washington on consecutive days. Lydia Satterfield visits Washington neighbors while Drusilla Clark visits Indianapolis. The Perkins family plus Alvin and Calvin go to Loogootee. a dance at Tom Calvin’s. Joe Roarty attends Louis Zinkan sale near Montgomery. Miss Margaret Smith hosts a reception with guests including Mr and Mrs John Toy and Mrs Ellen.
The Sullivan Times notes a Democratic county committee proposal to end corruption and seek agreement with Republicans drafting stipulations. The paper questions sincerity of Republicans while urging a solemn contract to observe state laws and curb graft.
Miss Mary Egan and her brother from Sugarland visited Mike Cosgrave Sunday. Also present were Lamb, Mrs. Margaret Fanning and Jim Hannah Manning of Cincinnati. Mrs. William Bennett of Washington joined her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Kellett.
Thomas R Raney son of James Raney a Martin County pioneer died in Terre Haute on Friday August 31 from brain congestion. He was 60 years old, in the upholstery trade and owned second hand furniture stored at Marshal Illinois. He married twice and had two children Mrs Ay Larice of Shoals and Ernest Le Raney of Montgomery. His first wife Jennie Sefrit died years ago and his second wife Leona Wainman died eleven years ago. He left two brothers
A messy note reports James Goodman accused by wife Sarah F. Goodman of cruelty and failure to support, seeking custody in a divorce filed Friday. The item also lists Vincennes fair racing events scheduled September 19 to 21 with multiple trots, paces, and purses.
David Core leads a petition to build two and a half miles of gravel roads in Elmore Township. The route runs along the Rock road past the Rowan schoolhouse with the Brock road at Ball e. Nearly the required number of signatures has been gathered.
Leo Trappler of this city, employed by Jones Brothers on the Vandalia construction west of Brazil, was seriously crushed Wednesday evening. While standing on an engine, a following car of rails jolted forward, crushing his right leg. An ambulance took him to the Decker hotel, where doctors Gifford and Black amputated the leg.
Medical staff report smooth recovery after surgery with no complications expected. Patient is in stable condition and demonstrations of improving vitals observed.
Rebecca Collins files for divorce from John Collins alleging they lived together until March 1902 when he abandoned her leaving no support. She asks custody of their daughter and restoration of her maiden name Rebecca Seals with Hastings, Allen & Hastings as attorneys.
Horace A. Smith offers 2% miles north west of city a public auction of farming implements mules a brood mare hogs a milch cow 45 acres of corn hay and other items. Sale starts 9 am terms: cash for sums five dollars and under bonds for larger rights with six month credit at six percent if unpaid at maturity.
In the Daviess circuit court October term 1906 Rebecca Collins vs John Collings complaint No 1128 Now Jones the plaintiff by Hastings Allen Hastings filed her complaint with affidavit that the defendant’s residence is unknown and inquiry failed The defendant is summoned to appear November 1906 at the courthouse in Washington and answer or demur to the complaint witness seal date September 12 1906
The plaintiff filed a complaint to quiet title to real estate in Daviess County Indiana. Defendants listed include Mary Gibbons heirs and others not residents of Indiana. They are required to appear by November 10, 1906, or default judgment will be entered.
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