Snow storms hit Indianapolis and Midwest crops damaged
Reports from Indiana Minnesota Wisconsin Missouri describe widespread snow storms from April through late April. Inches of snow delayed streetcar service in St Paul and caused crop losses with severe rural suffering. A separate note mentions a dead eagle found near Jeffersonville to be mounted after shipment.
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Indianapolis
Ind
St. Paul
Superior
Wisconsin
St. Paul, Minn
Mercury
Wis
Snow and storms slam across central Midwest and Superior
Reports from Sedalia Marinette Des Moines Sioux City St Paul and Superior describe a cold April day with light snow in Missouri and Iowa a northeast storm bringing high winds and property damage in Wisconsin and Minnesota and a heavy snowstorm gripping Superior Wisconsin.
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Sedalia
Missouri
Marinette
Wis
Des Moines
Iowa
Sioux City
St. Paul
Minn
Superior
Week of tax rush hits auditor and treasurer offices
The week brings a final tax paying rush as taxpayers file mortgage exemption affidavits and settle funds. Treasurer Curtis E. Ray and deputies report heavy crowds in the city with lines at the receipts desk. Last deadlines loom with May 1 for exemptions and the final day of April for filings, as rural residents visit town for combined shopping and tax settlements.
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Curtis E. Ray
Ray
Labor Legislation Pledge From Indiana Republican Platform
The Republican party pledges fair and just labor legislation in Indiana that benefits all workers and supports arbitration in disputes. The platform endorses enactment of laws aligned with these principles to be beneficial to labor in all branches.
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Republican Party
Indiana
Republican
Large Clark County Eagle Killed by Local Resident
Edward M. Johnson of the Mart Fisher farm shot at a large bird seen near New Washington. He fired as the bird sailed overhead, and a fish nearly a foot long dropped from its talons. Johnson is brother of David W. Johnson, member of Jeffersonville City Council.
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Clark County
Ind
New Washington
Edward M. Johnson
Mart Fisher
David W. Johnson
Jeffersonville
Johnson
War Department weighs Indiana stone for Tippecanoe monument
Secretary of War hands to Assistant Secretary Oliver the debate over granite for the Tippecanoe shaft. Oliver reviews protests and contract, sends files to Governor Hanly with a request to hold hearings and hear Indiana stone men. The department seeks best material for the money and awaits the governor's reply.
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Secretary of War
Secretay Oliver
Tippecanoe Monument
Oliver
Hanly
Indiana
War Department
U of M Medics Win Two Posts in New York Hospital Staff
Ann Arbor reports praise for Dr Joseph Heiger and graduating medical seniors who traveled to New York to take exams. For the first time two graduates from the same university joined the post graduate hospital staff, Barrows and Stuckey from Lexington Kentucky, competing with Johns Hopkins Harvard Yale and others. Other appointments include Charles Miller Pittsburg Charles Hodge Bailey Boston and Eastman Almira New York. Heitger to Kalamazoo clinic is noted.
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Ann Arbor
Michigan
Joseph Heiger
U. of M
New York City
Post Graduate Hospital
New York
Davie W. Barrows
William S. Stuckey
Lexington
Johns
Kalamazoo Agylum
Indiana Divorces Reach New High in 1907 Record
Indiana records show 3,980 divorces granted in 1907, up from 3,669 in 1906 and 2,885 in 1905, with 28,702 marriages that year. A stray anecdote mentions a senior student rushing through shops seeking a commencement outfit in a brief, harmless scene.
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Indiana
Indiana Bureau of Statistics
Cupid
Brave Little Girl on Jail Roof Delivers Mother’s Heartbreak
Roxie Ratcliff, five, climbed onto the jail roof and walked the cornice in a stiff wind while her mother pleaded for her to come inside. The child inched along the edge above a 65 foot drop before sliding back through a dormer window to safety.
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Bloomington
Monroe Countys New Court House to Be Dedicated July Fourth
The Caldwell & Drake Columbus builders will see Monroe County’s new $200,000 courthouse dedicated on Independence Day after a committee decision. Ex Congressman Robert W. Miers, longtime circuit judge and former prosecutor, to deliver the dedication address with Indiana University President William Lowe Bryan also speaking in the morning. A separate note covers a social visit by Bert Fields and wives, and a weather summary notes the mild 1907-08 winter as the warmest on record for even temperatures.
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Monroe County
Court House
Caldwell & Drake
Columbus
Committee On
Robert W. Miers
Old Court House
William Lowe Bryan
Indiana University
Record Breaking Time Draws Bloomington Parade Interest
Davis men discuss dark horse prospects as Masond gains chatter while Davis supporters show reluctance. Reports suggest Davis could falter before the third ballot amid speculation about nominations and big parade openings.
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Bloomington
Cy Davis
Warkest
Niblack
Davis
Bloomington to Linton political parade over Padgett Davis welman Miers
Bloomington April 30 crowds greet Padgett supporters in a Democratic congressional convention. Delegates from Knox and Greene counties rally for Cullop and Davis respectively while Linton and Sullivan factions converge with bands and banners. Balloting drags through many ballots as Davis Padgett Cullop Wellman Miers contend for the nomination amid disorder and shifting alliances.
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Washington
Mitchell
Charles H. McHugh
Cy Davis
Daviess County
Padgett Rooters
Padgett
Bob Miers
Davis
William A. Cullop
Knox County
Cullop
Salt Creek
Kirkwood Avenue
Bedford Depot
Malott
First National Bank
Philander McHenry
McHenry
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Charley Wellman
Fatal Seventeen
Linton
College Avenue
Doc Quillen
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J. Alvin Padgett
Dark Horse
Mason J. Niblack
Cop Webs
Thase
Niblack
Srt
Sahara
Harris Grand Theatre
W R. Williams
Royal IE. Purcell
Vincennes Sun
Oscar H. Cravens
Bloomington World
Samuel Boyd
Citizens
Greene County
Cyrus E. Davis
Indianapolis
Welman
Sullivan County
Sullivan People
Monroe County
Bob’’ Miers
Alvin Padgett
Charles W. Welman
Lawrence County
Martin
Gwen
Mr. Cullop
Owen County
Martin County
Ind
Walnut Street
Gil Hendren
Hendren
Chaney
Congress
Billy Blodgett
The
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Blodgett
Davis Sa Tear Terre
Esse En Miers
Wellman Ayes Civkasd
Eee
Baas Etetese Eee
Gunn leads ballots in fragmented historical tally
From the 78th to the 84th ballot Jd. A. Gunn received 11 votes from Miers. From the 84th to the 86th the tally shows AVES Oe eat earn 37 Padgett, 20 ½ CULT sad, Lane 22 ½ Wellman, Miers 0, and ue 12.
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Lawrence County
Bob Miers
Miers
Monroe County
Wellman
J. A. Gunn
Bedford
Gunn
R. W. Miers
Gral Evans
Spring
Jd. A.gunn
Lane
Mrs. Jennie Stephens Lee Funeral Remembers Civic Service
The funeral for Mrs. Jennie Stephens Lee was conducted at the Gardner home with Rev. John Randolph Smith officiating. He lauded her charitable patriotism, noting she raised the first Washington Civil War flag and trained soldiers, then nursed a host of orphans and supported pioneer Methodism. Interment was at Green Hill cemetery.
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Jennie Stephens Lee
Joseph Gardner
John Randolph Smith
M. E
Lee
Washington
Frank Hatfield
Dobson
Green. Hill Cemetery
Eye Injury Ruling Upheld in Railroad Work Case
The Appellate Court affirmed a $3,000 judgment for William E. Walter against the B and C Southwestern Railroad, for an eye injury from a flying cold chisel while he worked as a section hand. Judge Roby dissented urging legislative change to allow such recoveries, arguing employers share in misfortune.
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William E. Walter
Orange
B.& C. Southwestern Railroad Company
Roby
Appellee
Worm Stump Hurty Says Parasitic Worm Thrives in Paris Green
The Indiana State Board of Health was asked to name a worm reported by John Nelson of Crothersville thriving in a bucket of Paris green. Dr. J N Hurty, secretary of the board, called it a puzzler and warned humans to avoid the worm if possible, noting it fattens on parts green.
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State Board of Health
John ‘Nelson
Crothersville
Paris Green
J. N. Hurty
Indiana
Fire damages Oolitic home of Jack Foddrill
A two story nine room house owned by Jack Foddrill in Oolitic was destroyed by a fire discovered about 7:20 PM near the kitchen chimney. Firefighters and local bucket brigades confined the blaze to the residence. Nearby landmarks include the Smallwood livery barn and Gunn’s wholesale and retail hardware. The loss is valued at 1200 dollars. strong winds could have caused greater damage.
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Oolitic
Jack Foddrill
Smallwood Livery Barn
Gunn’s
Foddr
Bedford
Tax deadline notice from County Treasurer Curtis Ray
The first Monday in May is the last day to pay taxes without penalty. Books will close and penalties accrue as required by law. Come early to avoid last minute rush. Curtis E. Ray County Treasurer warns taxpayers.
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Curtis E. Ray
Western Union loses suit over failed telegram delivery
The Appellate Court yesterday affirmed a $100 judgment won by Robert A. Troth of Orleans Indiana against the Western Union Telegraph Company for failure to transmit and deliver a telegram.
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Western Union Telegraph Company
Robert A. Troth
Orleans
Ind
Jury Selected to Try Harvey Hinkle in Murder Case
Bloomington Indiana April 29 The jury to decide Harvey Hinkle's murder charge in the McClintock case was chosen after two days of questioning. Miss Edna Rogers testified about Hinkle's jealousy and his habit of carrying a revolver. She described the night of the shooting and identified Hinkle as the shooter before the fatal third shot.
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Bloomington
Ind
Harvey Hinkle
John R. McClintock
Edna Rogers
Hinkle
Edward Martin
Mack Reeves
Gearryman
Jacob’. Young
Walter Robinson
J. M. Robins
Pad Sparks
George Sheeks
Bivens
John Buttcher
Charles Moffit
William Lewis
Peter Gowden
George ‘Grubbs
Miss Rogers
McClintock
Indianapolis Southern Road
Governor reviews Tippecanoe monument stone decision
Gov Hanly said Washington sent papers on the Tippecanoe monument to be placed at the battleground with costs shared by state and federal governments. The documents include the granite contract and petitions favoring Indiana limestone. The matter was referred to Assistant Secretary of War Olivey, with further discussion planned.
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Hanly
Washington
Tippecanoe Monument
Tippecanoe Battleground
United States
White Barre
Indiana
Olivey
Death of Bloomington resident Borland shocks Monroe county
John E. Borland a prominent Bloomington resident about 73 and well to do was found dead in his room this morning cause heart trouble. The death is sudden and unexpected for the longtime citizen.
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Bloomington
Monroe County
Dale Will Be Ready For Trial In Welsh Murder Case
Defense attorney Frank M Vance states State vs Frank Dale will go to trial at the Lawrence circuit court next term starting Monday May 6. The defense expects to be ready and to finish within two weeks. Dale, former Mitchell city marshal, is charged with killing Tommy Welsh.
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Frank M Vance
Frank Dale
Tommy’ Welsh
Mitchell
Lawrence
Dale
Welsh
Bradley to second Hanly speech for Fairbanks nomination
Senator Bradley of Kentucky plans to second Gov. Hanly s nomination of Charles Warren Fairbanks for the presidency. Taft backers doubt the Taft bureau figures and hope for nomination on first or second ballot. Fairbanks boosters deny plans for him as vice president. Dr A J McDonald delayed reaching Bloomington convention scene. Lawrence County delegates to Democratic convention plan to back C E Davis and may switch to Mason J Niblack if Davis cannot win.
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Bradley
Kentucky
South
Frank Hanly
Charles Warren Fairbanks
Indianapolis
Taft
Taft Bureau
Fairbanks
A. J. McDonald
Bloomington
Lawrence County
Bedford
C. E. Davis
Davis
Mason J. Niblack
Hearing on fraud case against Indiana county commissioner ends
In Martinsville Indiana April 30 the hearing and argument in the presentment against J M Blair county commissioner closed and was sent to the special judge James L Clarke for advisement The state declined to proceed against Carlisle and Tackett and a later term adjournment was set Carlisle demanded immediate hearing asserting innocence and impatience with the accusation The court ruled the state must show intent to defraud in county supply purchases a stance that weakens the prosecution Matthews for the state said he would quit if that view stood since the case did not allege intentional fraud
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Martinsville
Ind
J. M. Blair
James L. Clarke
Carlisle
Tackett
Matthews
Superstitions blame a widow's chicken for Bob Wicker's slide
The Chicago American notes groundkeeper Charles Kuhn's belief that a widow's chicken shot by ex-Cub Bob Wicker caused his slump. Players in the West Side crowd recall the incident, claiming Wicker's luck vanished after the shot and eventual trade to Cincinnati.
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Chicago American
Charles Kuhn
West Side
Bob Wicker
Cub
Pirates
Cubs
Lefty Leifield
Pittsburg
Kuhn
Wicker
Bob
Roosevelt Holds Trump Card Over Battleship Plan
The Washington Post reports President Roosevelt may veto measures from Congressmen who secured public buildings for their towns if Congress does not back his new battleship idea. The House debated the civil service bill today while Minority Leader Williams criticized Republicans for not removing tariffs on wood pulp and print paper.
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Washington Post
Roosevelt
Congress
House
Williams
Creamery Costs and Organization Guidance From USDA
U S Department of Agriculture study shows many creameries fail from too few cows and poor organization. Typical 28 by 43 foot buildings cost 800 to 1400 dollars, with hand separator plants around 1200 dollars and whole milk plants near 1950 dollars. Total costs range 2000 to 4250 dollars. USDA offers plans, machinery lists, and organizational guidance.
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United States
United States Department of Agriculture
Department of Agriculture
Dairy Division
Washington, D. Cc
Mrs Leslie V Abbott to Visit Sears Family in Canton
Mrs Leslie V Abbott of Canton Illinois will arrive tomorrow to visit her parents Mr and Mrs A K Sears and other relatives. The note highlights her role at home as she helps with dishes while her husband enjoys meals.
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Leslie V. Abbott
Canton, Uls
A. K. Sears
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