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Newspaper
Connersville Times
Location
Connersville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1906
Page
1
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An 19th century style editorial argues the Democratic party faces a critical choice amid rival Republicans and reformers. It claims anti Democratic tendencies threaten public order and ethics while urging Democrats to unite behind measured reform and oppose Taggartism, portraying it as undemocratic.
A fragment from a political sketch describes the Tapgart gang using misrepresentation to attack Governor Hanly and keep power through patronage. It cites Indiana Democratic divisions, mentions Watson and Watson's succession rumors, and notes opposition to Boss Taggart among Democratic leaders and legislators.
The Republican majority faces a measure that could financially help the Democrats with Indiana Republicans split on the vote. The count ends 101 to 100 as Democrats largely back the increase while three Indiana Republicans join in opposition. A Bellaire Ohio churchboard refuses admission to a speaker known for profanity, prompting debate on audience quality. Photographs by wire have been sent, with credit largely due to European efforts.
The U S Supreme Court upheld Mississippi State railway commission power to fix a 14 cent per mile rate on grain carloads from Vicksburg to Meridian. Justice Brewer discussed broad state authority over railway traffic and signaled potential legislative expansion of powers.
The Dana Gilman murder case advances with rumors of a plot to extort Dona Gilman from her mother. Mrs Gilman moved from hospital to jail while physicians dispute her illness and investigators question family and local contractors about a Milton traction line project.
Mrs. Ossie Hanson, owner of a property tied to a planned sanitarium and hospital, may convert it to a residence. Indianapolis man W P Schuster had spearheaded the lease and transfers with the city and officials but now faces an owner decision.
The Star reports gold discovered in Rush County near Fayette County suggesting exploration may lure prospectors after winter. Joe Indicott claims small amounts can be found with simple tools, but large quantities require proper equipment and legal site access.
Indianapolis Bar Association drafts a depository bill to require banks receiving public funds to place securities with the State Auditor to cover deposits. Banks must bid competitively, offering under 2 percent interest. the best bid wins the contract. The proposal mirrors a bill by Senator Jeln W. Pirks of Plymouth.
Peter Hill reports Henry Veatch arrested today and bond posted to appear tomorrow before Justice Cates on assault and battery charges. In the melee, Hill claims Veatch bit his ear. Henry Stith fined one cent plus ten dollars costs in mayoral court for drunkenness.
Letters remaining in Connorsville Indiana post office for Dee 17 1906 call for patrons to claim by name Warren Bearsas Roe Moilred Isaac Gooden Sr Gross Mrs Preddie Hamilton Dessie Mantove Otis Murry Ray Motoro John C Weisner M K MOFFETT P M Handbags at Shera Metutushs
Justice Reese Jodah and Joseph Ponean execute a deed to Connersville Leo Co to Connersville feo and Cold Storage Co for 0 acres in Fairview town with $18 000.00 consideration and a second deed noting $13 000.00 consideration.
Miss Atta Jones fled Waterloo township with Charles McDaniels after her sisters and brother attempted to stop the move. The couple bought tickets toward Oxford, Ohio, amid family interference led by Elsworth Jones, while Orville K. Jones in Cincinnati was contacted to intervene. The Jones family, prominent Fayette county landowners, worries over the union.
Patrick Fogarty burglarized Devenger's home while the Clevenger family was away and fled with $600 in diamonds and jewelry. He was captured at Gings Station, brought before Judge Sparks, pleaded guilty, and sentenced to one to fourteen years in Michigan City prison plus a $250 fine. Sheriff King will arrange so the hen can eat turkey at the penitentiary for Christmas.
Docket called with cases set for trial including Chandelier Art Brass Co vs Eby 2nd Monday Thayer vs Hubbard 2nd Wednesday J and C Traction Co vs Wells 2nd Friday Groscop v C H and D 4th Monday Shera and McIntosh v Tate 2nd Saturday Reever v Brumflei 3rd Monday State ex rel Williams v Beard J B McParlan v City 4th Wednesday Blake v Light Heat and Power Co 3rd Thursday Demurred cases Peters v Hackman Smith v Cain Clark v Clark Caldwell v Orphia Caldwell.
Mr and Mrs Ed Mahle spent a few days in the city and at Beesons Station visiting John Murphy and family before returning to Milroy this afternoon.
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