Supreme Court rules on power of attorney for remonstrances
The Indiana Supreme Court reversed the Cochel v Reynolds case ruling that voters cannot delegate to an attorney the decision to remonstrate against saloon licenses. A power that lets an attorney decide which applicants to challenge is invalid unless explicit direction to sign against specific or all applicants is stated. The ruling emphasizes the police power of the state and limits on delegation by voters.
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Charles Cochel
Lewis C. Reynolds
Supreme Court
Cochell
White County
Monon Township
Baker
Lawmakers Propose Cap on Lawyer Fees in Indiana
Representative Adan Ray of Shelby proposes a bill to cap legal fees in trials at 100 dollars for prep and 25 dollars per trial day, with special limits for will cases to curb contest practices. The bill sets tiers of 50 dollars for estates up to 5 000 dollars and 75 dollars up to 10 000 dollars, not to exceed 150 dollars in wills. Big lawyers oppose the measure while legislators show notable support.
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Adan Ray
Shelby County
Indiana
Census reveals Indiana town populations and gains
The census lists Indiana towns with recent population numbers and ten year growth. Corydon shows nearly a 100 percent rise since 1890, drawing cheers for the town and reflecting wider shifts in the region.
Paid the $25,000 to Free Kidnapped Son
Edward A. Cudahy, Omaha packer, paid $25,000 in gold to kidnappers who held his fifteen year old son for ransom. The boy was returned unharmed early on the morning of the 21st after Cudahy delivered the payment and then went home. five hours later the abductors brought the boy back.
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Edward A. Cudahy
Omaha
Neb
Mr. Cudahy
Ratification of Hay-Paunceforte Treaty by Senate
The Senate ratified the Hay-Paunceforte treaty on Tuesday the 20th by fifty five to eighteen. It remains Americanized with U S control of the Nicaragua Canal upon completion and authority to police it, though fortifications are barred unless war with a foreign power necessitates it.
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Senate
Hay
Pauncefort
United States
Nicaragua Canal
Great Britain
Indiana Supreme Court Upholds Quail Protection Law
The Indiana Supreme Court declares the quail protection statute constitutional in full. Penalties apply to anyone possessing quail after December 1881, with fines enforced for violations.
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Supreme Court
Indiana
Death of Catherine Kopp Longtime Pleasant Ridge Pillar
Catherine Kopp born in Germany on Sept 4 1818 married to Michael Kopp Sr. She mothered 16 children with 12 living. She helped establish Pleasant Ridge church and served in Lutheran German Brethren and United Brethren churches. Died Dec 16 1900 at age 82 with large funeral. survivors include George Dick Mary Hauswald a brother sister 76 grandchildren 51 great grandchildren.
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Catherine Kopp
Germany
Michael Kopp
Lutheran Church
German Brethren Church
Pleasant Ridge
United Brethren English Church
George Dick
Mary Hauswald
Pleasant Ridge Church
J. C. Mills
Rockport Citizens Form League After Murder and Lynching
Citizens of Rockport meet after a murder and lynching to form a Citizens' League aimed at improving morality and reducing crime. They pledge to support a single town ticket of top locals with officers alternated between the leading parties.
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Rockport
Cleaning Up School Loans in County
Auditor Watson is selling delinquent school fund loans to recover losses from past mismanagement. The Rachel Miller loan of 1400 dollars was cleared and sold to Alice Miller with a deed dated December 5. The county was kept whole by selling the land at an appropriate price. This showcases ongoing efforts to straighten finances and prompt interest collection.
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Watson
Rachel Miller
Alice Miller
School maid promises kiss to first pupil each day
The Greenfield Republican reports a Decatur county story about a pretty school mistress offering a kiss to the first pupil each morning to encourage early attendance. It notes that older boys sleep on the schoolhouse steps and farmers beg her to delay the reward until after hog feeding season to ensure pork ready for winter market.
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Greenfield
Decatur County
Death of Mrs Barrow at Corydon after long illness
Mrs Mary Barrow aged 61 died Friday near Corydon from stomach cancer after years of suffering. She leaves husband and six children. Funeral was held Saturday from the family home with a Lutheran minister delivering the sermon. Burial followed at Grable burying ground.
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Mary Barrow
Strother Barrow
Corydon
Louisville
Pearch
Lutheran Church
Grable Burying Ground
Census figures show Indiana towns by population
The Louisville Times item reports 399 Indiana municipalities with 357 under 5,000, 23 between 5,000 and 10,000, 14 from 10,000 to 25,000 and five above. In the Third District Corydon 1,610 Huntingburg 2,527 Jeffersonville 10,774 New Albany 20,627 North Vernon 2,823 Paoli 1,186 Salem 1,995 Scottsburg 1,274 Tell City 2,680. Corydon may be smaller than expected.
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Indiana
Corydon
Salem
Paoli
Orleans
Scottsburg
Mitchell
North Vernon
Tell City
Rockport
Cannelton
Jeffersonville
Louisville
Huntingburg
New Albany
R. R. Depot Improved at Corydon
Under Capt Briffett a new freight house platform depot covering water tank and improvements have beautified Corydon station. The growing railroad aims to equal a trunk line and increase business yearly. Good roads are needed to move products to town in bad weather.
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Corydon
Briffett
Manhattan Minstrels entertain Corydon crowd
The Manhattan Minstrel Company of New Albany performed in Corydon on Saturday. The turnout was good and the acts were well received with singing and negro impersonations praised as superior. The troupe included Ralph Fogal, E. C. Kenney, B. J. Dawson, W. J. Sabiie, W. C. Jones, Walter Shrader, M. K. Sillings, J. J. Caufield, G. H. Day and Leland Kemper.
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Manhattan Minstrel Company
New Albany
Corydon
Ralph Fogal
E. C. Kenney
B. J. Dawson
W. J. Sabiie
W. C. Jones
Walter Shrader
M. K. Sillings
J. J. Caufield
G. H. Day
Leland Kemper
New Middletown Welcomes Fresh Arrivals as Boom Continues
New Middletown experiences a population uptick with new residents moving in. Misses Pearl Shuck and Etta Chappell work as clerks for Heckle man. John Marsh broke his arm while playing on the school ground. School closes for a week of vacation. Profs Zenor and Kannapel oversee improving school progress.
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John Marsh
Profs
Zenor and
Kannapel
Cure a Cold in One Day Laxative Quinine Tablets Ad
An old advertisement touts a one day cure for colds with Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. It promises refunds if ineffective and features E. W. Grove’s signature on each box. Price noted as 25 cents.
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E. W. Grove
Gallium ranked highest among metals by value in 19th century claims
A chemist notes metals priced beyond gold and silver era figures with gallium forecast at 77 500 a pound. The piece then shifts to a legislative push for stricter divorce laws as marriages dissolve easily in some counties, drawing public attention.
The Dance Debate in Corydon Church
A Corydon minister denounces dancing as the devil’s child and urges pulpit reproof to halt the trend. The writer contrasts Christ’s example with modern revelry, arguing the church must take a firm stance or risk moral decay.
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Corydon
Christ
Simon Peter
A. D.R
County Warns Colored Outsiders to Move On
The Marengo Observer reports Crawford county will not enforce expulsions of people of color. Officials say they will warn and advise them to relocate when attempts to claim residence occur, avoiding immediate action.
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Crawford County
Marengo
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Nicholson Law Remonstrances
Census of Indiana
Citizens of
R. R
Manhattan Minstrels
New Middletown
J. Gordon
New
Middletown
Pearl Shuck
Etta Chappell
Heckleman
Little
Elizabeth
Laconia
Mauckport
New Amsterdam
Lanesville
Ramsey
Depauw
Public Square
the Modern Dance
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