Women Win Vote Rights In Indiana Presidential Elections
The Indiana House approved the Maston woman suffrage bill 67 to 24, sending it to the governor after Senate passage. It grants women voting rights for presidential electors and many state and local offices, with separate ballot boxes for women and registration equal to men, ending with broader implications at the constitutional convention. The session also considered other administration measures, tax reforms, and new public works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
House
Senate
Supreme Court
Indiana National Guard
Blackmore
Goodrich
Nejdl
Pure Food and Drug Department
State Highway Commission
State Department of Banking and Insurance
Auditor of State’s
State Statistician
Conservation Commission
Public Service Commission
State Board
Oil Inspection Department
Indiana
Law measures Advancing and Failing in Legislature
The article notes a proposal to build a road from a county seat to a railroad station, challenged as unconstitutional. It reports the Senate’s defeat of the McKinley bill restricting liquor sales and hours, and House passage of a state library commission plan along with firearms regulation. It also covers bills killed, including a three year quail protection proposal with fines.
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Senate
Indianapolis
State Board of Accounts
House
State Library Commission
Conceal Flash in Guns Aims and Attempts Across Nations
The article surveys efforts by French and German forces to quiet both flash and noise from guns. It notes Germany’s use of chemical additives to dull flash but increase smoke, and France’s mechanical approach. Since 1909 Maxim’s silencer sparked progress, but practical warfare silencers remain elusive.
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Nicolas Flamel
la Nature
Maxim
Gold from floor to ceiling at New York assay office
The New York assay office is described as the world’s leading institution for refining and valuing gold. The article notes vast stacks of gold bars and coins from domestic and foreign sources, with 15 large melting pots processing gold to 999.5 fineness and bars cast in standard sizes.
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New York
United States
Mannheim A Major German Hub On Rhine River
Mannheim, with 200000 residents and 90000 in nearby Ludwigshafen across the river, serves as South Germany’s chief emporium for coal, petroleum, cereals, tobacco, sugar, coffee and timber. It also hosts chemical works, electric machinery plants, iron foundries and auto factories. As a Rhine navigation leader, Mannheim tops the upper river and ranks second only to Cologne on the lower Rhine.
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Ludwigshafen
Mannheim
Germany
Cologne
Lower Rhine
Violet Scented Seaweed Grows on Manyishvik Lakes
A violet scented seaweed forms beds in the Caspian basin on the Manyishvik peninsula. The pleasant odor wafts across nearby lakes and drifts over miles of shoreline, attracting interest from local observers and explorers.
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Manyishvik Peninsula
Caspian Sea
Day for Patriots Promises Colorful Inaugural Pageantry
Washington awaits Woodrow Wilsons march on March 5 as a patriotic demonstration. Floats will highlight national growth and war triumphs while grandstands along Pennsylvania Avenue loom large for officials and crowds.
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George Clinton
Washington
Woodrow Wilson
Pennsylvania Avenue
White House
Democrat Seeks Readers to Watch Next Issue
On account of the sickness of our linotype operator Russell Fuller the Democrat cannot furnish local interest items this issue Readers are urged to watch the next issue for updates and notices from the paper.
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Russell Fuller
the Democrat
Maps Save Many Millions in National Progress
The geological survey builds a vast topo graphic map system of the United States with 1.2 million square miles already mapped. Contour lines show altitude in 10 to 100 foot intervals, aiding planning and efficiency. A Lackawanna railroad relocation used the map to locate a twelve million dollar project, reducing field surveys to a desk calculation.
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The
Geological Survey
United States
Lackawanna Railroad
Charles Frederick Carter
War and fortunes from wartime Britain sparks concern
The Scotsman reports booming profits in munitions, shipping, coal, and farming. It notes trawler skippers and families buying luxury cars, while potato growers profit from price rises and speculative land deals. The piece warns against profiteering as the nation fights a great war.
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Great Britain
Edinburgh
Lincolnshire
New Transparent Glass Combines Clarity and Strength
A new glass material uses a thin transparent celluloid layer between two glass sheets. Welded under high heat and pressure, the sheet resists bullets and bricks, yet remains as clear as plate glass.
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Popular Science Monthly
For Sale or Trade Car and Mule Team Ad
For sale or trade a five passenger touring car plus a good team of mules wagon and harness used but good auto. Contact W. L. Slinkard.
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W. L. Slinkard
For Sale Or Trade Pony Harness Buggy Saddle
One fine pony with harness buggy bridle and saddle offered by W. L. Slinkard. Described as well broken and safe for children. Local notice advertising available livestock and equestrian gear.
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W. L. Slinkard
Lost car tire casing reported along route between Koleen and Worthington
A 30x3 auto mobile tire casing recently vulcanized went missing on Saturday February 17 between Koleen and Worthington via Switz City by ferry. Finder should return to the Democrat office for a reward.
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Koleen
Worthington
Switz City
Retin
Finder
Democrat
Senate fights over county assessors and compensation act
Indianapolis February 24 Senate clashes erupt as Republicans push administration measures after prohibition and suffrage actions. Culbertson accuses threats from Republicans to block Democratic bills. Bills on county assessors, workers compensation, and primary rules face defeat or reconsideration. Governor Goodrich urges action. women’s lobby remains active after suffrage victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Senate
Goodrich
House
Nejdl
Pure Food and Drug Department
Culbertson
van Auken
Chambers
Gemmell
Representative MacNagny
Green
Legislative Council of Women
Statehouse
Notice to Teamsters over Letsinger lots dumping
Property owner Ewing Shields invites dumping on two Letsinger lots just south of and across from the library for dirt ashes old brick and similar material. Prohibits dumping logs brush or decayed plant or animal matter and requests compliance.
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Letsinger
Library
Ewing Shields
Telegram Service Move to Illinois Central Station
Effective March 1 Western Union telegrams day letters night letters and cables will be handled at the Illinois Central station. Office hours run 7 00 a m to 6 00 p m. Parties desiring to file telegrams at Monon station may continue to do so. Change made for convenience of public. Phone No 233.
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Western Union
Illinois Central Station
Monon
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Gentry
Indiana University School of Medicine
Medical College
Harker
Supreme
State
Dilworth
Board of Trustees
Michigan City
Vigo County
National Guard
Patriots
Lafayette Square
Lafayette
Rochambeau
America
Great Inauguration Committee
Uncle Sam
Inauguration Committee
Washington Monument
Capitol
Government Geological Survey
Britain
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