Taft Sworn In Amid Snowstorm Blasts through Capitol
Taft took the oath in the senate chamber as a fierce blizzard snarled Washington. Wires were down isolating the capital and trains were stalled on Maryland roads. Mrs Roosevelt and Mrs Taft moved between the White House and union station as the city endured ankle deep slush and a gale.
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Washington
Taft
Senate’ Chamber
Roosevelt
White House
Union Station
Oyster Bay
Capitol
Committee On
Western Union
William Howard Taft
Theodore ‘Roosevelt
White ‘House
Inaugural Sees Kratos Tagging In Nin And Allswir Communications
In a cryptic report the inaugural event centers on Kratos tagging in Nin and the broader Allswir communications network. Details remain unclear as fragments describe shifts in signaling and organizational ties.
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Kratosk
Nin
Allswir Communications
Repeal Drive Fails as Kleckner Bill Lacks Constitutional Vote
Indianapolis reports Gov Marshall signs metropolitan police repeal amid emergency clause and public accounting bill. Senate passes Sunday baseball bill 26 19 and expected to be signed. No liquor legislation enacted. Wells near beer bill fails for lack of majority. Democrats face criticism from Babcock over state finances and spending as eight and a half million in appropriations shown with looming $85 000 shortfall.
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Indianapolis
the. Kleckner
Sweehey
Sullivan County
Babcock
House
Senate
Chamber
Bilheimer
Election fragment hints at large county seat contest
Fragmentary OCR notes reference Jay and Sullivan, a large majority, and county seat saloon in a dry context. No clear dates or entities beyond these names. Summary captures leading terms without fabricating specifics.
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Jay
Sullivan
Residents seek fix to dangerous switch on South Main street
A concerned petition to the common council alleges improper construction of a streetcar switch on South Main Street causing quake-like shocks when cars pass. The issue was referred to the board of public works after officials acknowledged faulty switch construction and a prior promise to remedy.
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South Main Street
Board of “Public Works
Arnold
BTL Rey
Riddle
Railway
Leininger Plans Artificial Ice Plant with Chicago Firm
Leininger to install an artificial ice plant at his Ace Cream shop with a Chicago firm. The plant will be built at Mr Leininger's location pending approval and installation dates.
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Ee ‘Williant Laininges
Chicago
Benstalled
Divorce Case Hearing Reveals Husband Temper and German Roots
In the Superior Court a Buchter divorce case featured testimony about Mr Buchter's temper as he was described pacing and cursing. Witnesses testified to incidents including a 3 cent land purchase dispute and remarks about German heritage. The trial continued with further examinations expected tomorrow.
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Buehter
Ness
Jennie Buehter
Jacon C.buchter
Superior Court
Ayere
Buchter
Libraries Add 31308 Books and 106 Borrowers in Six Weeks
The public library reports a six week period after reopening added 31308 new books and attracted 106 new borrowers. Readers flocked to the circulation room as circulation rose and BLT read ers increased.
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The
Publics Library
Remodeling of Miles Tombstead mansion progresses with ornate plans
The work on the Miles Tombstead residence on Franklin Street advances rapidly as interior woodwork, decorative tropical scenes copied from Miles win house, and elaborate finishing touches rise. The exterior balustrades near completion.
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Miles Tombstead
Franklin and
Streets
Myranklin Miles
Winhouse
Court to rule on business versus residence telephone service
A petition seeks an injunction to compel Home Telephone Co to restore service at the Mast home after a dispute over whether the line is business or residence. Judge Van Pléet in chambers on the trial calendar for the April term will decide if a temporary injunction stands and define what constitutes business versus residence service for telephony.
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Pereads
Pléet Ink Chambers
Otto
Masts
Cone ‘Pany
Superior Tribunal
Dily
City Council Advances Water Franchise Contract
The mayor cast the deciding vote to advance the Elk Hart Water Co franchise contract to a second reading amid objections. Councilman Hartman movd to copy the contract for all members. seven members supported, four opposed, with a joint meeting planned next Wednesday to review engineer Maltby’s plans before final action.
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Greene
Hartman
Concilman ‘Keeley
Ince
Haa Deen
Cal
Geraghtyy
Hiliott
Keeley
Burhans
Lounsberry
Swaffield
Hazelton
Nees
Burbans
Lownie
Berry
Comimén Cotineil
Sdate
A T. Maltby
Wakhart
Wichart
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Shap Natio
Diyrce
Theis
Teron
Guinge
Bysthe
Retir Hammes
DR. Miles
Hart Water Co
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