Coal Roads Victorious as Federal Court Rules Hepburn Act Unconstitutional
The U S federal court in Philadelphia dismisses government suits to enforce the commodities clause of the Hepburn Act against Pennsylvania anthracite coal roads. Judge Buffington dissents. Bonaparte argued for the government. The ruling questions interstate regulation and federal overreach, signaling possible Supreme Court appeal.
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Philadelphia
United States
Tifenit Court
Pennsylvania
Iepburn
Buffington
Bonaparte
United States Supreme Court
Dulles
Congress
Gray
Ion
Forest fires menacing Duluth area threaten towns
Bulletin reports widespread forest fires spreading from Foxboro Minnesota toward Duluth areas with crews battling blazes. A fire reached Washburn Wisconsin causing about 100000 dollars in damage. Hibbing crews overwhelmed as St Louis County Fair buildings burned and other structures catch fire.
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Duluth
Minn
Foxboro
Washburn
Wis
Hibbing
St. Louis County Fair Association
Majestic Stock to Stage Special Players
Manager AL Fy Boe announces special players for Majestic Stock upcoming show at the Majestic theater. Jost from Chicago joins to assist in securing extra actors for the Washtfont company. George Leens will portray the American consul at St Petersburg. Alex Copie and Award Co. Warfrafe gain roles as Russian generals, bringing seasoned experience to the production next week.
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AL Fy Boe
Majestic Theater
Shi¢ago
Severa
Ingtan
Georee Leens
St. Peterstate
Alex Copie
Mr. Award Co. Warfrafe
Travel Thirteen Miles: Failed to Find Comrades
Warshaw Ind Sept 10. Thoows Nichols of seven mile attempted to locate the annual reunion of the 30d Indiana Volunteer infantry after a misprint announced the gathering. He searched Warsaw and surrounding routes but found no event, realizing the reunion was not scheduled there and returned home with badges from past years, including one he earned at Kekeman last September.
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Kist News
Warsaw
Ind
Nichols
Seven Mile
Indiana Volunteer Infantry
Kekema
Wright Sets Record at Fort Moor Meet
Wright established a new sprint and mid distance record yesterday at Fort Moor Ames by clocking fast times amid windy conditions. The director oversaw drills as athletes posted strong marks, with Lispenads and other runners placing well in the event.
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Washington
Meeting on Kikers bids and sidewalk contracts approved
Board meeting discusses Lakeside dike delays and fall schedule. Bids open Oct 1 for dike work. sidewalk contracts awarded on Antoinette Street, Maple Ridge, and Hillside Avenue with multiple bidders and exact per foot prices. Sewer project approved for alley between Montgomery and Holman. Weather permitting aims to start dike by Oct 6 and finish by Dec 1.
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Frank Rangail
Becker
Perton
Antoinette Street
W Ton Syne
Savannah Street
George Wilheim
OL Gailmeier
Moellering Construction Company
CW. Gallmeier
Hart Street
DeWald
Creighton
Victoria Avenue
Widwood Avenue
Montgomery
Holman Streets
Barr
Lafayette
Postmasters End Their Convention in Indianapolis
Indiana postmasters wrapped up their fourth class national and state meeting in Indianapolis with resolutions and officer votes. New officers include President J. E. Gibson and Vice President Frank W. Krire, with M. A. Perry as treasurer and others forming the executive group. Delegates to Des Moines will be FW Britz and P. E. Barber. A call urged reducing political influence at small post offices to protect efficiency. Margaret Thill of Dayton dies at hospital. survived by husband Benjamin Thill and ten children. Dayton ties listed.
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Ind
United States Circuit
The
Indians League of Postmasters
J. E. Gibson
Jamestown
Vie
Frank W. Krire
Wavelaw
Trark 8
Barber
Daleville
B. A. Bush
Bernalds
Emittee
Rotary
M.A. Perry
Centerpoint
FW. Britz
P. E. Barber
National League of Postmasters
Des Moines
Tira
Tablos
Smalls
Weather Forecast Summary for Midwest and Great Lakes
Forecasts indicate generally fair weather for Friday and Saturday across Michigan and Indiana. Winds become light to moderate, variable at times, with no significant precipitation expected. Temperatures likely mild, with pleasant conditions for outdoor plans.
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Washington
Coe Eridas
Ohfo
Vent T Fresh
Sevenwest
West Wipe
Michigan
Indiana
Thursday Weather Forecast Promises Rain Likely
Fragmented weather notes describe rain likely before Sunday with unreliable forecasts. The garbled text mentions clouds, a warmer mood, and hourly readings, but the overall sense is unsettled conditions and possible showers across the coming days.
Probe Deepens as County Board Hears Fees Inquiry
Warsaw Indiana reports the Kosciusko County Board of Commissioners authorized County Attorney Andrew G. Wond to examine county books for improper fee collections by former or current officials and to file suit to recover funds if valid. Democratic officials have pressed for an expert audit while Republicans defend the records. former Treasurer J. J. Babcock and Treasurer A. F. Unrles are cited amid ongoing disputes over allegedly illicit collections.
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Warsaw
Ind
aAndrew G .Wond
Wood & Howser
Court House
Kosciusko County
Board of County Cammissionees
Coun
Democratic
Board of Quuncy Commissioners
Democrata
Teane
Ther
Jama J. Babcock
Aifier
A. FE
Unrles
Tio
Hiss
Ley County Council Reduces Tax Levy Across Board
Ley County Council approved supplemental appropriations for the 1937 fiscal year and cut the overall levy by about 4500 compared with the previous year. The county budget includes a 298 dollar appropriation for a Ming class circuit case and 200 dollars for prosecuting crimes. The tax rate drops 2 cents per 100 dollars of taxable property, with a new levy set to 30.65 cents per 100. Road and other line items adjust accordingly.
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Bist
Columbia City
Indy Fort
Cone
Ming Cass
Nora Eannes
Tory Gwan
Geavel Road
Beometrl County
Bryan Lands on Cannon in Historic Across-State Tour
The Nebraskan was whisked through Illinois and Indiana into West Virginia as he traveled, drawing great crowds at each stopping place. Public interest surged as supporters greeted him along the route.
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Illinois
Indiana
West Virginia
In uproar over Hanly seek to adjourn session without action
Indianapolis Sept 10 Governor Hanly in Indiana faces a volatile Republican party over a special legislative session. Despite talk the legislature will pass a county local option law opposition grows with several county leaders vowing not to vote. Adams a leading Republican editor accuses Hanly of threats to call another session while party division widens and Southern factions resist. The dispute centers on the county option measure and the governor’s handling of the session with backlash from party men and editors.
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Ind
Hanly
Thomas H. Adams
Vincennée Commercial
Adams
Watson
Hanty
Bryan at New York City Sept. meeting sparks controversy
Reports from New York City detail William J Bryan’s Sept. 10 tour arriving at Carnegie Hall where he attacked Joseph G. Cannon as a tool of predatory interests. He claimed Cannon’s wealth at a million dollars and denounced alleged legislative failures while outlining his own political positions during stops in Toledo and other cities.
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Agenkor Joseph
G. Cannan
House of Representatives
William J. Brian
Linals
Cannon
MO. Aryan
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Bryan
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Canehon
Bran
Denis
Eller
Matton
Thole
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Olney
Ula
Rev Sam Small to Campaign Across Seventh Ward
The world famous evangelist Rev Sam Small visits Auburn and Fort Wayne for Democratic campaign events in the Twelfth district. He plans sermons in Fort Wayne on Sunday and Monday and speeches in Decatur and Auburn, with prior revival work in Indianapolis. Democratic leaders including Judge Edward Rourke and William Goodfellow host large meetings in the Seventh Ward. Small promotes Roosevelt era reforms and Democratic ticket support.
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Ollyur
Ae Small
Indianapolis
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Br. Small
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Lncal
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Decalun
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Valle
William Goodfellow
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Bryan
Jnige Cowrke
Bera
Brin
French
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First County Option Law Seeks Local Saloon Vote
Indianapolis officials discuss a proposed county local option law enabling a saloon vote when 10 percent of legal voters petition the county commission. The measure targets a county election within 20 to 30 days, modeled on other states and aimed at fast, simple adoption during a special session.
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Bent
K. Tinton
Teas .Com
Oller
Minon
Board of County
Booths and Co. finances trigger receivership in Chicago
Rumors of A Booth & Co financial trouble in LaSalle Street led to a federal court receiver being appointed for the firm. Alfred E. Booth of Baltimore and Linen Thread Co of New York named as complainants. W. J. Chalmers, president of Commercial National Bank, named as receiver with bonds set at $000. Company liabilities cited at $2,500 and capital inadequacy blamed for inability to meet obligations. A related claim of $45 against an unrelated bank surfaced amid possible fraudulent misrepresentation.
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Booth & Co
LaSalle Street
Aundee Bethea
Federal District Court
Linen ‘Thread Company
New York
Alfred E. Booth
Baltimore
W. J. Chalmers
Commersial National Sate Lepestt Company
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Ingsan
Ce National
Phiasiphil
Perry
Tane
Father Thiele Home From Europe
The Rev. Father Thiele of Bl. Fevers Catholic church and the Rev. A Moench of Mishawaka returned from a four months European tour. A parish committee of thirty five met their pastor in Lima Ohio yesterday after a Pennsyvania train trip from New York to escort him home. He found the trip interesting and profitable visiting principal places on the continent.
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Mishawaka
Europe
Father Thiele
Lima
New York
Thiele
Indianapolis Races Highlight Close 2:15 Pace Race
Native wagons and drivers compete in Indianapolis with Tal Sert and W Wand among top finishers. Lon 3o Denard shows strong early pace, while 2:15 class contenders like Ward and Waterman vie for supremacy. Minor Heir sets a fine record at Milwaukee trials.
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W.wand
C.D. Geniok
Hlelit Norsas
En Vittorg
Ward
Tae
Ura Rovine
Election to be held for subsidy vote at LaGrange
A local civic notice outlines an election to be held in LaGrange to decide on a subsidy measure. It notes a meeting of commissioners and mentions likely rescheduling, with a subsequent council meeting planned this month. The notice references petition status and a date related to the next session.
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Pas Fithian
Elsomiloth
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