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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1905
Page
1
The piece denounces the city’s evening post office plans and a $25,000 fine against meat packers. It accuses the administration of running the street lights for political gain, criticizes candidate selections and elected officials, and notes street force expenses totaling $457.50 for the month with prior elections costing $237.55 in August. Demands western presidential candidate and condemns parade of candidates and race track factions.
The Linton Record notes opposition to a six cent levy for a new city hall and urges using funds to reduce city debt. The Herald cites official reports to argue the figures. Linton residents discuss Greene County court house moves while Bloomfield papers doubt Greene county feasibility.
Washington faces a high local levy with rates 29c above Vincennes and 71c above Greencastle, placing it among only sixteen of eighty-four Indiana cities with higher taxes. The piece questions what the extra spending yields for residents.
A contemporary notes Columbus benefits from a street light system lowering lightning costs to 5051.26 while Washington spends over 10000. It cites Columbus water costs near 1350 and a Columbus debt of 96000 versus 56000 in Washington. Columbus sinking fund last reported 7300. interest and sinking fund collections differ. Civil tax rate in Columbus is 98 cents per 100, versus 1.62 in Washington.
A regular Washington Indiana city council meeting discusses a state act on municipal corporations. The mayor, acting as police judge, would collect docket fees for violations and report all such cases since the act took effect, with funds paid into the city treasury. The motion to require a formal report faced opposition and was adjourned amid debate on authority and city finances.
Last Saturday near Aranuviy in Barr township two Doling children and their mother Mrs Bolling were nearly fatally injured when two horses bolted from a buggy. The buggy overturned, the mother trapped beneath, and the frightened horses dragged the vehicle. Mrs Bolling suffered suspected internal injuries and back pain, while bystanders led the horses away and saved the children. The incident occurred as the team turned a sharp lane near the Buckley schoolhouse. one local man, John H. Walker, helped secure the animals.
W B McCracken, agent for Standard on Company, narrowly escaped serious injury when his wagon brake failed on a Bedford road hill. The wagon toppled into a ditch, narrowly missing him as horses torn free and the wheels narrowly cleared McCracken. He and partner Tendune then continued to Montgomery after the incident.
Ex congressman Robert W. Miers of Bloomington Indiana says he will accept the Democratic nomination for Congress in the Second District if a convention approves. He notes defeat last fall was due to a statewide landslide and expresses readiness to run against Chaney if nominated by his party.
Citizens question why the mayor as city judge collects fees under a new law. The council faced procedural tricks as it tried to probe the mayor's transactions and the old docket records. The piece condemns parliamentary maneuvering and reaffirms public access to official records.
Chief Joseph E. Stubbs reports from 300 townships indicate Indian wheat production in 1905 may exceed 28 million bushels, up from 123 million last year. The average yield per acre stands around 17.5 bushels, with many townships reporting 20 bushels and others 15 to 30. Corn yields are projected to exceed last year by about 30 million bushels, aided by higher per acre productivity. acreage also grows. Apple crop forecast exceeds 2.2 million bushels as new statistics begin collection.
The Washington Circuit restores Rev. Ward to a leadership post after a period of vacancy. Local church officials and parishioners welcomed the decision, citing continuity of services and community outreach programs in Washington.
In the Linton district a series of church appointments followed a busy Indianh conference at the M. B. church. Rev I E Care of Jeffersonville named presiding elder. Rev Elay Campbell assigned to Indianapolis. numerous pastors and parsonages reorganized across Vincennes and surrounding areas. Bishop Turner preached. several ordinations conducted. entertainment sites for next conference discussed. A separate Knox County land dispute case seeks restitution over a $37 per acre purchase miscalculation totaling claims around $1,120. A meteorite discovered near Kiss Home in St Antony weighs about eight pounds and prompts offers up to $400.
Fred Graf son of Otto Graf and Miss Irene Kein of Pittsburg plan to marry in Pittsburg in October. Graf, known in Washington, left six years ago for Cincinnati to join Western Union Telegrap h company. He now serves as foreman in the operating room. the couple will visit Washington this winter for a few weeks.
Mason Allen and family left Tuesday for San Diego California to live. Mr Allen resigned as superintendent of the county poor hospital because of ill health. Alkanah Allen also left for California. They will be away for two or three months.
Judge Hought appoints Elmer E Hag Hi as receiver in Walnut mill matter after Graves and Oliphant clash over management and finances. Graves alleges partner negligence. proceedings seek to liquidate personal property and lease the mill month to month. Also notes Rally Day at Baptist church and local notices including water works resignation and monument unveilings.
Eleven leaders of a manufacturing firm were arrested in New York City for violating the contract labor law. Four English file setters were detained on Ellis Island during the inquiry to furnish essential evidence.
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