Flags Will Flutter Senate Passes Flag Bill for Schools
The Senate met in a brief patriotic session on Saturday and approved Capt. Wallace Foster's bill requiring school corporations to obtain flags for all schoolhouses not already supplied and to pay for them from school funds. Foster presented silk flag handkerchiefs to pages and doorkeepers and, after passage with an emergency clause, honored Page Ulysses Barr by presenting him a large flag amid cheers.
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Senate
Wallace Foster
Capt. Foster
Ulysses Barr
New Acts Expected to Become Laws by April 10 1907
Deputy Secretary of State Frank I. Grubbs says the general assembly acts will be published and become laws on or before April 10 1907. The 1907 codification will cover about 280 chapters and roughly 500 pages, with 220 acts in hand and 163 to 183 pages in proofs already reviewed.
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General Assembly
Frank I. Grubbs
Codification Commission
Grubbs
Loss of Life Suit Filed Over 1906 Horseshoe Bend Wreck
Edward Doyle administrator for Michael Doyle sues for 10000 in Monroe circuit court over the Mo non train wreck near Horseshoe Bend on March 17 1906. The complaint alleges excessive speed track flaws and negligent railroad operation caused Doyle’s fatal injuries after being ejected and later dying in July. Doyle left a widow and six minor children.
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Horseshoe Bend
Monroe
Edward Doyle
Michael Doyle
R. G. Miller
Doyle
French Lick
Chicago
Edward
Mabel
Blanche
Leonard
Raymond
Emmett
Pittsburg Wins In Consolidation Of Two Cities
The Supreme Court of Pennsylvania upholds the act authorizing the consolidation of Pittsburgh and Allegheny City. Pittsburgh gains all it sought. Allegheny pays costs. Justice Brown delivered the decision.
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Pittsburg
Pittsbur
Allegheny City
Supreme Court of Pennsylvani
Act of the Assembly
Allegheny
Justice Brown
Pittsburg Gains Status as First Class City After Annexation Ruling
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court upholds a consolidation plan approving annexation between cities with borough adjustments. Pittsburg rises to sixth largest U S city, area 38 miles, population about 600 000, with taxable base around 6000 000 000. Litigation spanned over two years from trial to final state ruling.
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Cpapead
Regina Eyre
Gus
Allegheny
Pittsburg
United States
Pennsylvania
Washington
Southern Indiana Engine and 11 Cars Wreck Near Linton
Early Wednesday a washout caused freight train No. 23 to derail three miles north of Linton. Engine No. 318 with Homer Dowden at the throttle plunged into the ditch along with 11 cars. Dowden suffered painful injuries but survived, while other trainmen escaped serious harm. Dowden resides in the city and was brought home Wednesday afternoon.
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Southern
Indiana
Linton
Homer Dowden
Policeman Shoots Boy Burglar in Bloomington
Charles Carr a 14 year old known offender was shot twice by Patrolman Shinn in Bloomington while fleeing from a burglary at Carter Perring residence. One bullet pierced his breast and another lodged in the abdomen. Carr, living with his grandmother, has a history of theft and an earlier burglary at Kahn's clothing store netted about $25. He is not expected to recover.
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Crook
Charles Carr
Shinn
Bloomington
Carr
Carter Perring
Kahn
Forty four? Lodges send reps to district Knights meet
Forty four members of Palestine lodge Knights of Pythias attended the District Meeting on Wednesday night. Representing the Drigy Team, Highteen members and lodges from Tunnelton Fort Ritnar Leesville and Golitie participated. in all 34 lodges were represented in a fine meeting.
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Palestine Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Tunnelton
Ritnar
Leesville
Golitie
Cyclone Touches Ground on Blooming ton Outskirts
A cyclone passed near Bloomington Tuesday night during a thunderstorm. It touched the eastern outskirts, moving a 150 foot wide path for several blocks. The Episcopal rectory suffered a torn chimney and smashed windows, while two barns and outbuildings and fencing were destroyed, with damages around 2000 dollars. A thief tale follows with Wells and Wells’ manhunt and capture at Campbellsburg.
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Bloomington
Hedding
State tightens game fish laws and hunting rules
The recently adjourned General Assembly shapes the states fish and game laws. Dove shooting is banned year round while open seasons for squirrels woodcock and waterfowl are set with specific dates and bag limits. Private pond fish sales are legalized with affidavits. residents may hunt on their land without a license.
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General Assembly
Fish and Game
E. E. Earle
Marion County
State House
Fisheries and Game
Fish and Game Commissioners
Hidden Storyteller Southworth Brought To Opera House
Mrs. E. D. Southworth, famed novelist of The Hidden Hand born December 26 1819 in Washington DC, rose to fame writing for women. The Hidden Hand serial appeared in The New York Ledger in 1856, later sold millions of copies, and has been translated widely. Eugene Moore’s new версия adaptation is set for Stone Opera House on Saturday March 20.
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E. D
N. Southworth
Washington, D. C
Henshaw Seminary
Baltimore Saturday Visitor
New York Ledger
Robert Bonner
Dexter and
Maud
Eugene Moore
Stone Opera House
Landslide at Fort Ritner Delays Train Engine No 1472
The B and O S W engine from St Louis pulled into Grand Depot Wednesday covered with mud up to four inches thick. The mud la mped trees and right coaches as it passed near Mitchell Indiana. Engineer Frank Evans drove the engine through the mud after a landslide near Fort Ritner a wreck was narrowly averted. Mrs Cynthia Knight of Pleasant Run was in the city yesterday.
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St. Louis
Grand Depot
Cincinnati Post
Mitchell
Ind
Suesday
Frank Evans
Evans
Ft. Ritner
Walsh Optimistic On Southern Indiana Railway Progress
J. R. Walsh of the Southern Indiana Railway remains confident the rail line will be completed, stating in Chicago today he sees the project advancing and potentially attracting aid from a strong line. The Postoffice Department addresses a racial issue, saying it will not impose a color line on white and black railway mail clerks working together, noting dormitories are available for all clerks at terminals.
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J. R. Walsh
Southern Indiana Railway
Dr. Walsh
Chicago
Big Four
Star
Railway
Middle West
Wicker Bari den Bringhans prep for 1907 season
Bob Wicker of Columbus American Association, Will Bariden of Canton, and Matt Bringhans train at Wilson's Hall for the 1907 baseball season. Wicker weighs 204 pounds and will trim to 170 by May. Rariden, 19, 168 pounds, praised for throwing and fielding, but needs batting and baserunning work. Bringhans hopes to play outfield but may take an infield offer.
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Bob Wicker
Columbus
Ohio
Will Bariden
Canton, Ohio
Matt Bringhans
Wilson’s Hall
Wicker
Rariden
Canton
Bob
Rev Hyde Goes South For Health Vacation
The M E church shows strong support for Pastor Hyde by granting a month off and funding a trip south for health. A special meeting raised a purse from one hundred to two hundred dollars, enabling Mrs Hyde to accompany him to St Augustine Florida for restorative sunshine and fresh air. Meanwhile Chicago star Ed Reulbach seeks an unconditional release from the Cubs after owner Murphy allegedly refuses a new contract though a three year deal remains valid.
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M. E. Church
Bro. Hyde
Reulbach
Chicago
Bedford
Cubs
National Commission
Murphy
Hack in Creek Disaster Swamps Salt Creek Road
Charlie Farmer, the Oolitic hackman, drove along Spion Kops road when Salt Creek flooded the road. At midnight he carried Bedford passengers, then sent them by boat as the stream rose. The hack crossed and was swept into a field, horses saved. The hack remains in deep mud awaiting retrieval by boats.
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Charlie Farmer
Spion Kops Road
Salt Creek
Bedford
New Laws on Highways and Connecting Turnpikes
Legislative notes outline multiple highway measures. Bills authorize county boards to extend gravel and macadam roads up to five miles by petition of freeholders, adjust petition thresholds by township size, and allow bond funding including attorney fees. Other provisions require friction locks on wagons, standardize material purchases, adjust rural mail route repairs, and set tax levies for road upkeep. Greene county towns Linton and Bloomfield clash over county-seat status as Jasonville pursues a separate county plan.
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Board of Commissioners
United States
Board of County Commissioners
Indiana Republicans Claim Victories in Sixty Fifth General Assembly
An Indianapolis corresp ondent reports that Indiana Republicans nearly fulfilled campaign pledges during the Sixty Fifth General Assembly. The piece contrasts GOP reforms with Democratic opposition, notes new laws on railroads, banking, taxes, depositories, and anti trust measures, and criticizes Democrats for opposing key reforms while courting liquor interests. The act’s promulgation is expected around May with state officials expediting publication.
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Democratic
Woodfill
Roemler
Gannard
State Board of Health
Railroad Commission
Daily Shippers
Indiana
Cavins
Cox
Indianapolis
Kelley
Tax’ Board
E E. E. Moore
Andrew
Metropolitan Police
Thhey
County Seat Battle Forecast In Indiana Region
Territorial rift centered on Greene Sullivan and Clay counties with Jasonville as potential seat of government. Analysts doubt Linton or Jasonville will win, forecasting Jasonville may ally with Linton to unseat Bloomfield based on population numbers. Also notes Mrs. Whittaker's return from Indianapolis and a crude anecdote about a funeral with floral tributes and a cook’s quip.
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Greene, Sullivan, and
Clay
Jasonville
Linton
Bloomfield
For Sale or Trade 80 Acre Bedford Farm Ad
For sale or trade an 80 acre farm located miles from Bedford on Gravel Road near a school and church. Features extensive fruit. Terms require one third down with the balance on easy payments. Address listed as J. W. D. at No 2003 W 18th Street Bedford Indiana.
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Bedford
W. 18Th’ Street
Ind
Notice of final settlement in Deckard estate
Addison Younger as administrator of Ora Deckard deceased has filed final settlement and vouchers in Lawrence Circuit Court February Term 1007. The examination and action of the court are set for March 15. Heirs creditors or legatees must appear and show cause why the accounts should not be approved. W.H. Martin, Attorney.
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Henry Achilles
Lawrence
A. WK. Sears
W. FP. Clark
William 3 B. Chrisler
Lawrence Circuit Court
Stanley T Chrisler
William B. Chrisler
Circuit Court
Stanley T. Chrisler
Minerva Owens
Erastus Owens
Nurtin & Martin
Citizens Trust Company
Amanda Estes
Martin & Martin
Addison Younger
Ora Deckard
Admr
W.H. Martin
Atty
State of Indiana Lawrence County Case Notice
State of Indiana Lawrence County court record from Lawrence Circuit Court May Term 107 contains Complaint No 5990 with docket details readable as a legacy legal notice. The fragment notes a judicial action filing in Lawrence County and references the May term.
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State OF Indiana
Lawrence County
Lawrence Circuit Court
Notice To Non-Residents in Lawrence County Indiana
The filing of a complaint to quiet title to real estate in Lawrence County Indiana is announced. Defendants listed include Teas G Irwin Lowrey Sally Lowrey and others now deceased or nonresidents. They are required to appear at the May Term in Bedford to answer or demur by the first Monday in May, 1907.
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Sobeen
Lawrence Circuit
William Howard Guthrie
Lawrence County
Indiana
Guthrie
J. Hickson Smith
Trena Barnett
Charlie Harnett
Alexander & Harris
Charlie Garnett
Soltice
Lawrence
Bedford
W.E. Clark
John’ Lowrey
Sally Lowrey
Thomas Henry Lowrey
Hannah Jane Lowrey
Lowrey
Eliza Lowre
Susannah Lowrey
William Harvey Lowrey
H Nis
Devs
G Irwing
John Lowrey
Timbal Tate Lowrey
John Low- Hunter
Dt A Lowrey
Rey . Hawait Ted
Suenonal M
Ihiam Harvey Lowrey
State Co
Pndi
Lawrenee
Poliana
Loleden
Boone Leonard
W. E. Clark
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Uheltonville
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William EL Clark
Claits
State of India
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