Indiana Legislature Rails Against Vandalism and Buoys Gavel Origins
Indiana lawmakers considered 34 bills on January 12 including exempting life insurance from taxation and pensions for Oliver Morton’s widow. Senate received a historic gavel carved from the old state tree, with a hickory handle from Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage, as Lt. Gov. Haggai accepted it. A nonpartisan committee to visit state institutions passed the measure.
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Doings of Hoosiers Dispatches Update Bishop in Illness
Fort Wayne reports Bishop Rademacher is seriously ill from a grip attack. Rumors of derangement due to parishioner deposits are denied by cathedral officers who confirm a $105,000 debt tied to cathedral and library hall improvements. The bishop improves at St. Josephs hospital under care.
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Beating Union Labor by Subletting to Nonunionists
Terre Haute Indiana January 17. The conflict between the Central Labor Union and the Terre Haute Brewing company widens. The contractor building a cold storage house for the brewery says union carpenters are not employed. instead each worker is a contractor who sublets the carpenter job, allegedly relieving him from the agreement to hire only union men.
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Bishop Chaatard Improves After Stroke
Indianapolis reports Bishop Chaatard recovering steadily after a paralytic stroke last Thursday. Attending physician Dr Brennen noted noticeable improvement and expressed optimism about the bishop's healing.
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Rushville notes and local updates spread through county
Local items report visits between Indian and Rush counties, road conditions, school attendance concerns, a divorce and name restoration, and plans for a revival meeting. Mentions lessons from Judge Gause and state veterinarians, a town clerk appointment, and a forthcoming farmer institute with a strong speaker slate.
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Officials Signal Bond Signing and Term Expiry
The document notes that J B Herkleas and another party intend to sign the new bond. It also states that Mr Cox's term ends in 1900.
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To My Friends announces new assistant salesman post
I have accepted a position with R E Henley as assistant salesman and invite all my friends to call and visit. I assure you of cordial welcome and courteous treatment at all times. Resp't
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Indiana House passes measure under suspension of rules
Indiana House and Senate move quickly as the session includes 42 new bills. A House bill authorizes court summons through the press in delayed civil cases. senators report on licensing for soldiers, attorney fees, township salaries and teacher licensure. a gas well leak bill holds owners liable. Separate item: Terre Haute worker George Johnson fatally cuts throat, after illness fears.
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Five Cent Special Sale Announcement
E J Dunn promotes a 0 cent special on Saturday January 28 featuring a five cent sale with goods valued at up to three times their cost to purchasers. The notice highlights bargain prices and a one day event.
Beveridge Wins Indiana Senate Vote In Separate Sessions
Indianapolis Jan 18 Both chambers cast ballots for United States senator with Beveridge Republican leading Turpie Democrat in both senate 28 19 and house 57 37 Four absentees due to sickness. Senate limited to two bills. house debated township reform and convict labor bills. bill 21 regulating patent rights passed without dissent. No afternoon sessions.
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Vesuvius Eruptions Reach Unprecedented Proportions
Naples reports Mount Vesuvius eruptions reaching unprecedented proportions with lava flow and streams of fire in all directions. No serious damage reported yet. Also in Madrid, the Alicante returns from the Antilles with Spanish troops. Caroline reaches Cadiz.
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