Indiana Birthplace Sparks Debate Over Monuments
A regional discussion pushes memory of state origins into public view as historians and residents debate memorials and the erection of monuments to mark significant events.
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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1917
Page
2
Preservation debate rages over Indiana Old State Capitol
A Salem Democrat attack on preserving Corydon’s Old State Capitol draws counterpoint from Indiana leaders and citizens. The piece cites governors Porter, Ralston, Goodrich and national examples to argue the birthplace building deserves state ownership and care. It notes Senate votes, historical endorsements, and local praise for memorial value and sentiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Washington County
Indiana
Corydon
Sallem
Harrison County
Albert G. Porter
Board of Commissioners
Capitol
Porter
Ralston
Coydon
Commonwealth of Indiana
State House
Goodrich
Indiana Historical Commission
Indianapolis
Indianapolis Star
Independence Hall
Philadelphia
The
Times
News and Star
State Senate
Eivery
Court House
Indiana bill for new Constitution moves toward governor
The Indiana legislature passes a bill for a new Constitution. It calls for 115 delegates to a Constitutional Convention to be elected in September 1917, with the convention to meet in January 1918. Delegates include 100 from existing districts and 15 at large elected statewide. Campaigns begin in 1917 with a single ticket by petition. Mayor Bosse of Evansville seeks renomination. his party and many residents support him for another term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Goodrich
Benjamin Bosse
Evansville
Bosse
Anniversary of James A. Watson and Mrs Watson
County Clerk James A. Watson and his wife Mrs. Watson celebrated their wedding anniversary on January 31. They were married in the same Mulberry Street house where they now reside, with Mrs. Watson once dining in the same room. At marriage Mr. Watson was Deputy Clerk under his uncle the late Dr Alvin B. Smith. now he is Clerk and she his Deputy. They have two children and five grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Independence Hall
Philadelphia
Valley Forge
Washington
William W Corcoran
Washington City
Ambassador Choate
United States
Paria
John Paul Jones
United States Navy
United States Naval Academy
Annapolis
Maryland
Roosevelt
Indiana
Abraham Lincoln
Harrison County
John Tipton
Tippecanoe
Lincoln
Spencer County
Illinois Line
Indianapolis
Morton, Hendricks
Plymouth Rock
Bunker Hill
Farnell Hall
Gettysburg
Bull Run
Antietam
James A. Watson
Watson
Mrs. Watson
Mulberry Street
Cora Conrad
Mr. Watson
Alvin &. Smith
Germany Declares Unrestricted Naval Warfare in Certain Zones
The German government sent a note to neutral powers stating that after February 1, 1917 unrestricted naval warfare will apply in defined zones and no passenger or freight traffic will be allowed. The move defies long standing practice and promises to US and President Wilson officials, potentially pulling the United States toward involvement in the European conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Germany
Wilson
Indiana Anti Liquor Fight Reform Sufficiently Narrowed
An editorial argues the Wright Anti Liquor bill falls short by allowing beer sales while banning manufacture. It suggests the only practical prohibition is a total ban on both manufacture and sale within Indiana, warning against any law permitting sale while denying production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Evansville
Chicago
St. Louis
State Senate
House
Card of Thanks for Daughter Annie
We thank relatives and friends for kindness and sympathy during our daughter Annie illness and death. Special thanks to Bro. Young for consoling words and to Wm. Robinson and Family for support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie
Bro. Young
Wm. Robinson
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