Four Years of Woodrow May Bring Better Times
In the local reading notices the paper comments on a political shift and expresses hope that Woodrow Wilson’s four years will surpass Grover Cleveland’s. The Huerta government faces rebellions in Mexico. A Senate passes a bill extending county school superintendents’ terms amid Democratic control. A cross-border incident near Douglas, Texas leaves four Mexican soldiers dead in a running clash with U.S. officers. no Americans injured.
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Woodrow
Grover
Senate
Marion County
Douglas
Texas
Recognition of Huerta Regime Deemed Murderous
The speaker argues recognition of Huerta’s government equates to endorsing murder. He insists the United States should delay recognition until a clean-handed leader sits in the Mexican presidency and denounces the usurper regime.
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Huerta
Mexico
United States
Indiana Legislature Hikes Sheriff Prison Fees
The Indiana Legislature approved a higher rate for boarding prisoners at 60 cents a day up from 40, and set a 25 cent in and 25 cent out fee for locking in and releasing prisoners. The changes aim to encourage sheriffs to process and maintain detainees.
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Indiana
Senator seeks move of Ripley County seat to Osgood
Senator Zearing of Marion County introduces Senate Bill 527 to relocate the Ripley County seat from Versailles to Osgood. He cites personal convenience for rail access to Osgood versus six miles to Versailles. The move to build a new courthouse is questioned, as locals promise stronger reasons than the Senator’s accommodation needs.
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Zearing
Marion County
Senate
Ripley County
Versailles
Osgood
Ripley
Not To Infants Credit
An Indiana Star editorial urges saving babies over hogs. It notes a proposed $85,000 for a Mothers’ Baby Book to aid infant care, while a hog cholera fund of $25,000 passes with little opposition, prompting criticism of state priorities ahead of an international infant mortality congress.
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Atate Board of Health
Sande
St. Joseph County
Ternational Congress For the
Buffalo
Tudiana
Eis
Change of Administration As Taft Retires Wilson Becomes President
In a peaceful transfer the presidency passes from Taft to Wilson. Taft’s record receives praise for duty and honesty, while critics call him a dismal political innovator. Taft’s influence as a teacher and constitutional guardian may shape future leaders and deter demagogues. God’s will and fate are cited as guiding forces in the transition.
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Taft
Woodrow Wilson
Mexico
Wilson
United States
Mr. Taft
White House
Talvs
Irill
Indiana Utilities Bill Seen Meritorious Overall
The Indiana Legislature passed a utilities bill with strong features but some critics warn of loopholes favoring certain interests. Without reading the full text, the paper notes overall merit while acknowledging unresolved questions.
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Indiana
Diplomats Skip Mexico City Luncheon Over Madero Assassination
Foreign diplomats in Mexico City led by United States minister Henry Lane Wilson refused to attend a luncheon hosted by Mexican Secretary of State de la Barra to hear an official explanation of the Madero and Suarez killings. The comment asserts that the assassins must not gain any official cover or justification.
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Mexico City
United States
Henry Lane Wilson
Senor de la Barra
Madero
Suarez
Oscoe area to gain court house presence soon
Oscoe residents anticipate a courthouse relocation or construction nearby as officials plan to establish a judicial center. The weeklong visit to Indianapolis by J. C. Row GR Kemper and others signals regional interest in a new county seat facility. Continuous local updates noted residents and families traveling for events and health matters.
Dr. King's New Life Pills Advertisement
An old style health ad promotes Dr. King's New Life Pills as a remedy for constipation. It claims the pills stimulate the liver improve digestion and purge poisons from the body with a price of 25 cents at E. B. Schultz.
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Dr. King
E. B. Schultz
Local residents visit Cincinnati and nearby towns
Henry Haverkos arrives from Cincinnati to see old neighbors. Mrs. Smeddninck and Mrs. Lampe return to Cincinnati after visiting here. Mrs. Hittel and Rise Aona Bichbold visit Elizabeth Roth then return to Cincinnati. Several residents travel for business and family visits to Indianapolis Detroit Danville and Lawrenceburg.
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Henry Haverkos
Cincinnati
Joseph Smeddninck
Henry Lampe
Andrew Hittel
Rise Aona Bichbold
Wiliam Hoelker
Henry Brandes
Indianapolis
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Promises Skin Cure Promise
A Gladwin Michigan man cites twelve years of skin trouble and $400 in medical bills before Bucklen’s Arnica Salve cured him. The ad touts Bucklen’s as best for skin diseases, curos and bruises, with a 25 cent price and a local recommendation from K B Schultz.
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Jobo Deye
Gladwin, Mich
K. B. Schultz
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