Statewide election law to standardize city terms by 1910
The codification bill will alter officer terms in cities and towns, extending some terms and shortening others, with all terms unified by the end of 1909 and new terms beginning January 1, 1906 for those elected in November. In areas where current terms run past January, new officers wait until those terms end before taking office.
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Codifiation Commission
General Assembly
Monon
Salem
Local Round-Up Sparks Seasonal Hopes and News
A local column blends life tips and notices as spring nears. Wm Cole near Fargo builds a 40 by 60 barn, Peter Jones moves to a new farm, and Jerry Suddarth expands his business space. The Ohio River rises amid flood fears and assessors meet at the courthouse. The community touts English Normal instruction and public dances face new age limits. A March 22 sale by Willi Condra precedes his move west.
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Ohio
Jerry L. Suddarth
Sth St
English
Peter Jones
W. F. Richards
Geo. E. Flanigan
Milltown
M. E
Sterling Township
Willi Condra
Mortgage reduction affidavits announced for Indiana
The Rockport Journal notes homeowners with real estate mortgages may file reduction affidavits from March 2 to April 29. Eligible owners can deduct up to 700 dollars of mortgage debt from assessed value, limited to no more than half the property's assessed valuation, under state law.
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Rockport Journa
Indiana
Continentals to Open at Opera House With Quillen Contortionist
New Temple Building drug store set to stock fresh drugs and sundries including candies and cigars but no alcohol. The Continentals will debut Monday night at the Opera House with the famed Quillen contortionist, admission free, promising a genuine surprise for English citizens. Roosevelt to visit Louisville April 4 with grand reception planned. Local officials gain term extension to November first, four year offices. Funeral of Mrs A M Froman near Riddle. burial at Lynch graveyard. Ex-Treasurer Jos Bell buys E P Leavenworth farm east of Leavenworth.
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Allen
Opera House
English
Our City
Quillen
Geo. W. Landrus
Tessie Ford
Eld
W. H. Scott
Roosevelt
Louisville
Circuit Court
Cook
Ewing
Jos Bell
E. P. Leavenworth
Leavenworth
Mr. Bell
Tracewell to Stay Comptroller of the Treasury under New Administration
The President announced the reappointment of Robert J. Tracewell of Corydon Indiana as Comptroller of the Treasury, noting his service since 1897 and predicting broad approval in Southern Indiana. The Continentals musical troupe to perform at the Opera House March 20 with a noon free concert and notable uniforms. Also notices of farm listings in Comanche County, a Louisville child’s death from clothing fire, and a legislative desertion bill with penalties, plus reflections on printers in Texas prisons and a parade feature with American flags and a new flag story by George E. Allen.
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Washington
Indianapolis News
Robert J. Tracewell
Corydon
Ind
the Treasury
Indiana
Tracewell
McKinley
United States Treasury
Opera House
Hendrix
Our
Sebastian Cabot
Labrador
Red Cross
England
George E. Allen
Indiana clerks report unreturned marriage licenses
State clerks announce a number of Indiana marriage licenses lack recorded returns by officiants, making them incomplete per law. Those failing to file returns face a fine from five to one hundred dollars. The clerk Elwood G. Boyd notes records for licenses issued include Clarence E. Yates with Annie L. Brooks, George W. Parr with Mary M. Bullington, John Dischley with Christina Bischoff, Earl Alistott with Alma E. Deich, Herbert Smith with Lottie Grant.
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Indiana
Circuit Courts
Elwood G. Boyd
Clarence E. Yates
Annie L. Brooks
George W. Parr
Mary M. Bullington
John Dischley
Christina Bischoff
Earl Alistott
Alma E. Deich
Herbert Smith
Lottie Grant
Signs of Spring and Civic Preparations Ahead
A reflective note urges fathers to guide boys with patience and teach honest work, while a raft of seasonal chores and events paint the town. Blue birds, timely trains, street cleaning, muddy crossings, and spring fashion signal renewal. Local clubs and trades prepare for a busy season as households ready for cleanup.
Invention to revolutionize telegraphy with keyboard typing
A new device proofs a practical invention enabling telegrams to be sent by typing on a telewriter keyboard. The message is automatically printed at the receiving end. Any user can operate it with no special training. It reportedly replaces four skilled operators and is already used on the New York Buffalo line with plans for New York Chicago and Western Union rollout within six months.
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New York-Buffalo
Western Union
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Wm. Cole
Fargo
New Drug Store
Respt
Harry Reports
A.M. Froman
John
Emma Boman
Riddle
Lynch
Comptroller of the Treasury
Oxeaahoma
Comanche County
M. A. Vert
Tawton Oklahoma
P. G. Summers
James M. Bobbitt
Eckerty
Texas
Crawford County
Jesse Melton
H. W. Mock
A. H. Flanigan
Huntingdon
Tenn
W. L. Gregory
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