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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1909
Page
6
Washington notes a busy week with a general order suspending rules to advance miscellaneous bills, and the house to debate the president's census veto and the competitive examination plan. The session includes consideration of canal zone legislation, agricultural and Indian appropriations, and a quadrennial joint session to verify electoral votes.
District Attorney Sim returned from Washington where he conferred with Attorney General Bonaparte. The Chicago grand jury investigating Morris & Co. rebates is to be extended to include nearly all big packers in the stockyards, with the Interstate Commerce Commission expected to participate.
A duel at Hinston ten miles south of Alexandria pitted Henry and Bud Barrington fathers against Robert and Charles Weatherford brothers. Both Barringtons died and Robert Weatherford was mortally wounded. The fight followed the killing of Weatherford’s dog by Bud Barrington.
William L. Woodson editor of the American Press New York died at St Johns hospital Yonkers from injuries after a fall while boarding a train. His leg was amputated and blood poisoning caused his death. He was a Virginia native to be buried in Lynchburg Virginia.
The community observes the 100th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln's birth this Friday with planned events. Local officials note the date as a milestone in civic remembrance and historical reflection.
The Senate and House fields summarize a week of action with local bills, a Lincoln birthday holiday declaration, and major appropriations. Key items include army and agricultural appropriation debates, a block on opium imports with medical exception, and a District of Columbia bill funding about 11.5 million. The president vetoed the census bill over non competitive appointment rules.
United Mine Workers of America ends its Indianapolis convention with 1200 delegates singing the national anthem. Indianapolis chosen for next year’s session as leaders pledge no malice, burying past differences. John F. Walker accepts defeat but remains supportive. President Lewis foresees a bright future and notes forgiving spirit. Wage scale for Pennsylvania anthracite districts adopted from Scranton conference.
Report from Panama on February 8 notes warlike preparations by El Salvador and Nicaragua’s neighbors. Observers believe President Figueroa of El Salvador and President Cabrera of Guatemala aim to depose Nicaragua’s President Zelaya, with disturbances likely to begin in Honduras and spread to other Central American republics.
Nashville Tenn February 4 After securing two new juries making eleven now in the box the trial of Colonel Duncan B Cooper Robin J Cooper and John J D Sharp was abruptly interrupted because of a lack of ventre men A fifth venire of 500 men was ordered in court on Monday at which time an effort will be resumed to complete the jury.
Nashville February 4 Governor M R Patterson sent a special message to the state senate vetoing the bill that would prohibit the manufacture of intoxicants in Tennessee after January 1 1910.
The American battleship fleet under Rear Admiral Sperry moved toward home from Gibraltar passing Cape St. Vincent Portugal at 10 o'clock Sunday.
Sacramento February 4. The assembly voted 48 to 26 to reject the Drew bill prohibiting aliens from owning land in California.
The legislature passed an anti racetrack gambling bill making pool selling bookmaking or conducting places where bets are made on horse races a felony.
President elect William H. Taft and party left Colon aboard the North Carolina for New Orleans after a ten day Isthmus tour. He praised Canal Zone progress, the engineers’ plans, and esprit de corps, and said the report would be ready by landing in New Orleans.
In Dayton Ohio on February 6 a young woman’s body was found in a cistern behind a vacant house. Identified as Lizzin Fulhart an eighteen year old from Vandalia she had come to Dayton December 29 to seek work and was staying with her aunt. Bruising and a burlap shroud marked the corpse fueling fears the crime may be linked to the recent murder of Mary Forschner and the same culprit.
Nevada senate debated anti-Japanese legislation after the Dodge resolution from the assembly urged a Pacific war fleet and called Japan a menace to American peace. The measure passed assembly unanimously, faced senate committee approval, but was tabled on third reading by Rep. Woodbury.
Rear Admiral Sperry approves the court martial findings against Captain Qualtrough of the battleship Georgia on a charge of intoxication. Findings were not public but rumor suggests dis grace and possible dismissal for the officer.
The legislative week saw the senate and house advance multiple bills and resolutions. Actions included a push for popular US Senate elections, groundhog day framing, anti loan shark measures, and local ordinances on water, tenement rules, and plumber licensing. Weekly totals noted dozens of new bills across chambers.
Indianapolis Feb 4 Democrats debate the Madigan bill proposing only township and ward local option, leaving county option intact. Eleven Democrats including Madigan and Gottschalk back the measure, while anti repeal factions argue the state platform did not intend county option repeal and is not binding.
Indianapolis Feb 6 The new legislature revived bills vetoed by Gov Hanly and passed them with near unanimous votes The measures include allowing county clerks to keep transcript fees and permitting sheriffs to collect in and out fees, reflecting a shift after Hanly vetoes two years ago The House showed clear approval for restoring these vetoed proposals.
The Indiana commissioner of fisheries and game releases a 1116 page biennial report with 300 illustrations, about fifty in color. A bill to print 10,000 extra copies seeks distribution by legislators, while the commission will not distribute copies itself.
Indianapolis February six Judge Pritchard ruled for the state upholding a prima facie case of conspiracy between Mr Marshall and Branaugh to defraud the city This ruling strengthens the state case and broadens testimony to prove the alleged conspiracy
The ratification ceremony for the election of Taft and Sherman will take place in the hall of the house of representatives on Wednesday.
Three more Indiana counties Huntington Parke and Switzerland joined the local option dry zone by decisive votes. Huntington led with a dry majority despite a small brewery nearby. Twelve counties have now voted dry under the Moore law with Wayne County awaiting a major election tomorrow. Preparations continue for elections in twenty counties in four weeks as forty of ninety-two counties trend dry.
Wayne county voters backed the county option for liquor licensing by about 1000, with Richmond city supporting licensing by nearly 2000. Outside the city and Wayne township the anti license majority was close to 1000. The result marks the first defeat of the drys in Indiana under the thirteenth test of the law.
Evansville Indiana February 4 William Kelly a policeman was arraigned in police court and bound over to the circuit court in $1000 bonds for assaulting Catherine Bruce fifteen. Unable to post bail he was jailed. The girl says Kelly arrested her and assaulted her in Claude Walden s barber shop Walden was arrested and held on a $1000 bond. Public sentiment runs high against both men. Kelly recently joined the force.
Anderson Indiana February 8 The disappearance of Attorney W F Edwards grows more puzzling after a letter to his wife says he will never return and includes a deed for his home. Edwards has suffered a nervous affliction for months and friends fear the strain may have impacted his mind. Before leaving he sold his law library and settled all debts.
Large attendance marked the Indiana Democratic Editorial Association mid winter meeting at the Denison Hotel Indianapolis on February 4 and 5. Officers were elected led by President W S Chambers and secretary Frank Gwinn. An invitation to meet at Bloomington was accepted for late spring or early summer.
The undersigned will conduct a public sale at his residence three miles southwest of Elizabeth on the Laconia road. The notice indicates an auction of unspecified items held at the property locale with directions provided for attendance.
On Wednesday February 24 1909 the personal property of John Stafford will be sold starting at 10 am. Items include three horses a gelding stallion and a blind mare in foal two cows to freshen in spring one Poland China sow to farrow in March old Hickory wagon tools farming implements eight acres of wheat 150 to 200 bushels of corn bees furniture and household goods plus one Eureka Telephone Co stock share. Cash for sums under five dollars and nine month credit on larger amounts with notes secured. six percent interest on overdue notes. Auctioneer W A Russell clerk M W Funk.
Miss Angeline Hunt visits friends in White Cloud while Rev W H Todd preaches to about four hundred at Fountain with full houses Saturday and Sunday despite snow. The revival continues this week as locals pray the old maid's prayer. An umbrella claim is posted for description and return.
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