21 Sep 1897
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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1897
Page
1
A fragmented report cites a large annual pension and maintenance bill for Washington officials. The text hints at partisan criticism of Democratic and Republican roles in city finances and calls for scrutiny of expenditures.
The text discusses price rises across multiple commodities and silver's decline over a year. It notes displeasure at mentioning negative facts about the Democratic platform and cites various percentages for wheat, oats, wool, tobacco, corn, and meats, ending with a question about the discrepancy.
Sheriff Walter Q. Ballard of Crawford County Indiana arrived in the city Saturday evening and placed under arrest a young man named James L formerly of Epom in what is described as a delicate charge.
A flurry of suits in Martin County Circuit Court centers on the ownership of Indian Springs. Attorneys from Guthrie to Brundage and McKhann press claims while a criminal suit against Baxter awaits action. Writs, deeds, and counterclaims thread through the case as observers and local figures await potential sensational developments this month.
National Bank of the city opens under Bank Examiner George Caldwell from Detroit. About 90000 in deposits is due. experts expect roughly 75 percent to be paid. The suspension follows three months of declining deposits totaling about 350000. cashier James Bailey says depositors may be paid in full.
Fragmentary text mentions a cow, Mathews, Edwe, and a fair in an Indian context with unclear details and several missing elements. No clear events, names, dates, or places are established.
The article notes a demand for peeled sliced and dried potatoes and describes processing methods and temperatures. It contrasts this with political analysis from the Corydon Republican on tariffs and the Dingley bill, claiming renewed business activity as evidence of revival despite Democratic delays.
Reported Friday night break in at a post office ends with arrests of Verge Weadows and Frank Jenon near High Rock for disturbing a religious meeting. Constable Prater made the arrests. Mayor Spencer set costs, which were paid.
An Indiana tale explains why the Versatiles lynching site became known as Gordon’s Leap. A young doctor candidate allegedly pursued by a mob fled a steep cliff, escaped, and slid into a ravine where he vanished, later pursued through the countryside to Indianapolis for legal action.
Veale Township notes describe a busy social scene with a rainy day and a gathering of Pleasant Hill youths at a local event. Mentions Stnekey of Petersburg, Stuckey, Vincennes visit, and a Sunday sermon by Rev. J. Ni Bloe who left for a week with his father near Indianapolis.
A reader criticizes Chicago Inter Ocean reprint opinions and argues newspapers influence juries. The letter urges media restraint from pretrial discussion to protect fair justice and reduce biased public opinion by lawyers and courts.
A reader questions the Advertiser about a suspected tax dodger and a pending lawsuit linked to fraudulent tax returns. The piece notes Knox county officials connected to the so called tax ferrets faced re election losses, cites Robert Jacobus as President of the Commissioners, and mentions Thornton-McClure and Bryan in relation to tax collection and political stances.
The Knox county electorate approved officials actions to collect omitted professional taxes as part of a local enforcement effort. Despite some opposition, notable tax dodger Joan B. LaPlante of Vincennes faced multiple trials and fines, with the latest verdict upheld on appeal amid ongoing court cases.
The Supreme Court in an opinion by Justice Monks reversed the Knox Circuit Court in the case of the State on the relay of Lt Goodman against Lambert Halter. Goodman, prosecuting attorney, sought to collect a penalty from Hab er for listing false tax returns. The 1801 law fixed the penalty and the court held that the statute of limitations does not apply. Suit may be brought when fraudulent returns are discovered. It also affirms citizens must list all nonexempt property and penalties may be collected even without a specific request from assessors.
Sheriff Walter Ballard arrested a man in Marengo who matched the description of the sandbagger who robbed Dr. Adams of Evansville on an L N train, with the doctor dying hours later. The arrested man, unnamed, wore a watch believed to be Adams’s and awaits further developments in Engheb jail. Also a health ad promotes Shaker Digestive Cordial as aid for indigestion.
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