Public discontent and reform era debates on banking laws and lobbying
The piece surveys a reform mood sweeping major cities as bank laws, auditor audits, and public lobbyist influence come under fire. It cites Ohio governor Herrick calling lobbying deadly to legislation, questions the value of private contractors, and argues for municipal control of garbage collection and by products revenue amid broader political upheaval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erboy Herrick
Ohio
Onids
Cedar Point
Governor Henry Defends Law Enforcement in Indiana Speech
Governor Henry denounces corruption in public franchises and transportation lines, vows to enforce laws, reject passes, and condemn bribery. He cites abuse of charters, calls for accountability, and urges citizens to uphold duty to community and state over party.
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Guverdue J. Brake Phredy
Utd
Eliel Uxdeny
Elosiigs
Gut Wal
Pauls
Henry
Gyney
Indiana
Haply
Ohio
Groundless Proposal Against Water Works Plant Sale
Edward White, president of the water works board, denounces a Stats Zeitung article hinting at selling the oily water works plant. He calls the idea ridiculous and unfounded, saying it merits no discussion or response.
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Sild Tis
Edward White
The
Water Works Board
Stats: Zeitung
Tam
Palestine for Jews Met in Philadelphia Delegates Convene
The sixth annual meeting of the Federation of American Zionists convened in Philadelphia. The group affirmed Palestine as the Jewish homeland and urged reaffirmation of the Basel program of the International Zionist Congress to be held in Basel this summer. Twenty nine delegates attended. Dr Harry Friedemannwald of Baltimore spoke, and reports from Zionist societies across the United States were read. The afternoon focused on endorsing the Basle program and its aims.
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Philadelphia
Federator of
Ignists
Tin Jews
Basle
Swilawtang
Harry Friedsamwald
Baltimore
Glove and Novelty Plant Burned in Iowa City Fire
A lightning sparked blaze partially destroyed the Hawthorne Glove and Novelty company plant in Iowa City. Fire officials reported the SLOVE AND NOVELTY COMPANY fire caused extensive damage and prompted emergency response.
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Slove and Novelty Company
Iowa City
Iowa
Jane
Hawthorne Glove and Novelty Company
Succumbs to Repeated Attacks Pioneer Gold Seeker Dead
Obituary notices recount the death of Abs. Jacobina Wesley Krauks, widow of Carl Kraubes, after years of cerebed apoplexy. Born in Germany, she resided in Fort Wayne, mother to multiple children, with services planned at Waagnel Lutheran church. Other obituaries note Mrs. Sophia Auer and Prileb and Crayce Will, detailing their ages, origins, and funeral arrangements at local churches and residences.
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Abs
Jacobina Wesley Krauks
Carl Kraubes
Sor Lavina Avenue
Mix
Krauhs
Ainty
Re Wes
Witten
Germany
Wayne Mee Ist
Akenchor
Jnuuel Lutheran Chiralates
Krauhe Harvis
Carl, Weary
Fant
Jobo
Tora
Catherlne
Miltife -Krantis
Waagnel Lutheruahire
Willaut
Lehraane
Joly David Letemaan
Ehownn
Bern Mity Og
Warlenberg
Australia
Amelia
Spiu Ritvais
Eovannel Lutheran Church
Henry Sehwardhins
Toner Neges
Aurora, Il
Ieredevick Garns
Jos¢phine Musagung
Catt Eitel
Auer
Winther
America
Pere
Jacob’ Auer
St. Joe Townebin
Pook
Whitley County
Louisa Pook
Mary Sievers
Tidward Aver
Henry Aver
William Aver
Prileb and Crayce
St. Patrick's Catholi Church
Ig Dranna
University Street
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
Two Councilmen Resign From City Council in June
M Bink and Dae Jaigies resign from the city council, with successors to be appointed Friday evening. The article notes duties returning, mentions private affairs and rumored replacements, and recalls a past hog and dog ordinance, along with sidewalk and fountain maintenance actions.
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Hlarton
Tuc
M. Bink
Dae Jaigies
Mitiue Pers
Recution
Sowe
le Council
Siuc Utig
A Day For Ge Murrage Charges
In Haute Ind on June 19 a hearing before the Interstate Commerce Commission examined the charge of demurrage at one dollar per day. Commissioners Prouty and Pifer sat with rail representatives from Philadelphia & Reading Evansville & Terre Haute and others. I M Keeling & Co of Terre Haute, shipper of grain mainly to the south and southeast, filed the charges. Railroads admitted the one dollar per day fee but argued only twenty percent of the amount goes to the railroad. the delay concerns responsibility for the unbailing after forty eight hours and fright storage was cited by railroad attorneys.
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Table Haute
Ind
GO. A. Prouty
J. W. Pifer
Camnaus
Philadelphia
Reading
Ivansville
Benhord Air Line
Charleston
West Carolina
I. M. Keeling & Co
Terre Haute
Gviderce
Appointments Made in Battery Beld at Meeting
At a Battery Beld meeting last evening Cupid Harry Clark announced the promotion results from the recent examination. Corporal Warren Hull was appointed sergeant to succeed Sergeant Moriarty, promoted to lieutenant, and Private William Roebker was appointed corporal to succeed Corporal Hay. Both men have been members of Battery for years and will prove efficient in their new paritions.
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Battery
Beld
Cupid
Harry Clark
Warren Hull
Ae JG. Moriarty
William Roebker
Hay
Religious Tent Meetings Ahead on Jefferson Street
The Rev EB W Allen of the Jefferson Street Church of Christ announces a 9 series of tent meetings on the north side. A large tent has been erected at the corner of the commune to house the gatherings and attract attendees from local communities.
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EB. W. Allen
Jefferson Street
Church of Christ
Catarrh Cure Claim Promises $100 Reward
An early 20th century advertisement touts Hatys Catarrh Cure as the sole positive cure for catarrh, a constitutional disease, claiming it works through the blood and system to destroy the disease foundation and build constitution, with a $100 reward for any failure to cure. Address Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio, urging testimonials.
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Unis
A. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Nrugeiste
Tiall
Teamsters Seek New Steps Toward Ending Strike
Chicago June 19 Another effort to end the teamsters strike is planned. A joint council meeting led to forming a committee to confer with the executive committee of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters and decide on terms to offer employers. The committees will meet tomorrow or Wednesday. President Shen said he would not interfere with the settlement process.
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Chicago
Teimsters’ Joint Council
La-Nights
Alena Brotherhood
Teamsters
Thosi Lye
Shen
Teamsters’ Whion
Pring
Hay Stays Brief at White House With President
Secretly Hay arrived from New York and spent most of the evening with the president at the White House. He planned to attend the cabinet meeting tomorrow and appeared tired but improving in health. Secretary Jett joined them later. The sighting follows a health retreat in Barone. Reuben S. Patterson Chicago report. Civic Federation of Chicago rejects municipal ownership of public utilities, citing concerns over the winter works system. Alexander H. Hewell elected federation president for two years.
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Washington
Hay
New York
White House
Barone
Jett
Chicago
Inne W
Civic Federation of Chicago
Alexander H. Hewell
Federation
Prominent and Demo Rats In Conference
Prominent figures and Democrats in a conference tied to the gubernatorial race are noted amid a chatter of political figures and the press discusses implications for the campaign. The report contains stray phrases and mixed fragments from unrelated ads and events.
Monster Fraternal Demonstration Sought by Modern Woodmen
Alfred O. Croasier, delegate to the head camp, proposes a monster fraternal demonstration at Madison Square Garden New York. The aim is protest against perceived extravagance and officer excess in some life insurance firms. The convention backs changing by-laws and removing incongruent clerks while approving temporary replacements.
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Madern Woodmen
Dunlewvy
Adienapon
Moh
Cleavenger
Colyny
Apna
Alfred O. Croasier
America
Madison
Squat Garden
New York
Swedish Press Demands War Mobilization in Sweden
Stockholm dispatch reports Swedish newspapers openly advocating war and mobilization. They demand cession of Norwegian compensation to Swedes and dissolution of the union. A storthing address to the King is promised, while the Swedish people urge action to sever ties. A large meeting of Swedish residents adopted an address urging the King to respond.
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Philadelphia
London
Te Sladardat
Stockholm
Tke Siediah Car
Christiania
Storthing
Held Shery
Mousey Loan Terms and Court Street Reference
A partial note lists a loan option with 5 1 2 and 8 percent interest and mentions Court Street, with a reference to a lender identified as Kubqe or similar at Court Street. The fragment provides no borrower name or repayment details.
Fire at Standard Oil refinery lights up Lima scene
A tank containing 33 600 barrels of naphtha at the Standard Oil refinery in Lima O fire drew about a thousand men from homes to guard property. Less than a thousand barrels could be pumped before the tank became too hot to handle. The loss is estimated at about 200000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lima
Standard Oil Company
Wayne Dry Goods Muslin Underwear Sale Continues
Muslin underwear sale continued this week at Wayne Dry Goods. Unprecedentedly low prices on all items. Select a vacation lodging from a list in Lake Suate’s book Quiet Summer Jersey. Shore agent offers copies or applications to AJ Smith GB A Cleveland O.
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Lake
Suate
AJ. Smith
GB. A
Cleveland
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