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Newspaper
Connersville Times
Location
Connersville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1906
Page
1
Per year in advance subscription terms listed for readers dated Wednesday June 15 1908. The notice informs customers of payment timing and annual rate structure likely for periodical delivery.
The long hold up of the pure food pill in the House after Senate passage draws criticism of Speaker Cannon. A Washington report notes Watson led a delegation to Vice President Fairbanks to urge action. Watson claims Indiana congressmen back the bill and that it will pass this session to end the delay. Powerful interests profiting from adulterated foods opposed restrictive legislation.
The piece cites a Globe-Democrat note on a local Illinois Democrat type favoring regular Democrats but persuading Republicans to rebel. It, plus Indiana examples, criticizes the New Castle self supporting water and electric plant for overextending town debt. It argues the public bears higher rates and interest after a costly coal strike resolves amid bickering and waste.
The Fayette circuit court heard the Walker LeBoyteau bastardy case for a second time after a venue change. The prior judgment favored Pearl LeBoix at 5000 dollars, then 300 dollars on retrial with thirty days to pay. Defendant seeks to vacate the latest judgment while a new attorney, Baverdoo Burris, was admitted to the bar and joins the defense.
Cambridge City Tribune notes the Democrats nominate Rev Kuhn of Richmond for Congress, calling a noted minister’s path from clergy to politics a poor political move. It records Holland Heck and wife’s son born today, and the Heck family living on the Webster farm.
Connersville loses 8 to 6 to the Cincinnati Shamrocks in a poorly played game marked by errors and erratic fielding. Hassett and Young stood out for the locals, while the Shamrocks capitalized on miscues and baserunning to secure the win and bragging rights.
John P. Brown of Centersville, leader of the International Society of Arboriculture, wins a victory over the forestry bureau authorities in Washington. He reports a fruitful talk with Gifford Pinchot promising no further antagonism and orders subordinates to end hostilities as he heads home to Indiana.
John P. Brown of Connersville Indiana secretary of the National Society of Arboriculture criticises the Forestry Bureau and speaks with Secretary Wilson in Washington. Wilson says he welcomes criticism as it leads to improvements in the service.
Remains of Mrs Anna McNutt and her mother Mrs Vermillion were laid out at their South Central Avenue home in Higginsport Ohio. The funeral procession moved to the C T & D depot for the transfer to Higginsport for burial with pallbearers named from the community.
The marriage of Wheo Cooley and Miss Miugate Ronan was solemnized at the Baptist church parsonage with Rev. Ho EL Wilson officiating. A reception followed at Fayette street. the couple will live with Miss Ronan's parents.
Washington report says Representative James E. Watson and several colleagues resist a favorable committee report on the ship subsidy bill. Pressure mounts from subsidy advocates as President Roosevelt and other officials urge support, with Watson vowing to stay firm and oppose a report this session. Speaker Cannon commends Watson’s stance.
George Cline, aged resident of East Connersville, was stricken yesterday with a sinking chill but recovery came with prompt medical aid. His son James L. returned from Santa Cruz, California after years apart. Miss Bess Spirka hosted the Clio club outing with twenty five ladies in a basket dinner ride to Sparka grove southeast of the city.
Mondas Evening News reports Mr and Mrs Charles Melhorn celebrated their twentieth wedding anniversary at their home 617 West 5th Street. About eighty guests attended the formal reception with a punch service by Miss Pearl Jeffries and Mr Glen Norris, a heart shaped ice cream service, carnation favors, and gifts of cut glass and silver indicating high regard from friends.
An 82 year old woman, Mrs Martha Waltz, suffered a severe jar while attempting to get out of bed two miles east of Milton. Doctors believe no bones are broken though she was badly shaken.
Martin Wagner came back from Laurel after spending several days with his relatives.
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