Power of Governor to be clipped by House in Indiana
Indianapolis January 30 The House moved to amend the metropolitan police law to remove appointing power of police commissioners from the governor and give it to city mayors. After debate Gov Hanly attended as a McCullough bill to shift control faced a defeated indefinite postponement vote 59 to 34 and proceeds to second reading. Senate reception uncertain as committees split. Measurable steps mark a busy week with many bills pending and future passage anticipated.
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House of Representatives
Hanly
McCullough
Senate
Committee On
Madison County
Anderson
Hurty
J. N. Hurty
State Board of Health
State Medicine Committee
Condo
Marion
Hanna
Schroeder
House
State Board of Tax Commissioners
Metropolitan Police
Freuchtenicht
Slimp
Davies County
State
Brown
Ito
Bland two cent fare bill passes senate in Indiana
Indianapolis Jan 31 The senate approved the Bland two cent fare bill as amended establishing a flat rate of two cents per mile with no excess for unpurchased tickets. Railroads pushed to include an excess fare clause but faced no major organized opposition. The vote on passage showed 46 to 0 with Republicans meeting in conference earlier to map strategy. The Roemler primary bill faced continued debate as motions to postpone or substitute the Fitch bill lingered. A subcommittee was appointed to amend the Roemler bill. Also on the agenda was Senator Kimbroughs bill allowing the Michigan City prison to buy raw materials for its binder twine plant, carrying a $200,000 appropriation.
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Senate
Roemler
Hugg
Cavins
Farber
Mattingly
Lane
Pelzer
Kimbrough
Michigan City
Hanly
Two-Cent Fare Bill Advanced in Indiana Senate
Indiana Senate moved the two-cent fare bill toward engrossment after debate between both parties. The measure would bar railroads from charging more than two cents per mile on trains and forbid extra baggage fees. An amendment offering free baggage up to 150 pounds per passenger was discussed amid further parliamentary maneuvering.
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Indianapoli
Ind
Indiana Senate
Kirkman
Argu Iment
Kistler
Ke’ McItion
Ditch Law Battle Looms In Indiana House
Indianapolis Jan 31 The Indiana House prepared for a fight over ditch reform with Kelley of Knox pushing a county surveyor and county duties joint plan while Burns of Montpelier favored township trustees control The drains and dykes committee split with Republicans backing Kelley's bill and Democrats supporting Burns while session attendees crowded to seats amid tense caucus rumors.
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Indianapolis
House of Representatives
Kelley
Knox
Rep
Burns
Montpelier
Dem
Purdue Medical Fight Tomorrow Resolution Passed In Indiana Legislature
State Oil Inspector Conger was asked to report on office conduct for the past year. A committee was directed to study the Purdue medical college resolution. Mr Fleming of Blackford County sponsored it, backed by Indiana university adherents. Indiana men pledge to defeat the Purdue resolution tomorrow as their bill was defeated Monday. The Weaver bill defining voter intimidation passed on third reading.
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Purdue Medical
Indiana-Purdue
Committee On Education
Purdue Medical College
Fleming
Blackford County
Indiana University
Indiana
Purdue
Weaver
Indiana Bills Target Free Lunches and State Boards
Indianapolis January 31 report on a Senate measure to end free lunch at saloons, backed by temperance and saloon interests, with debate over enforcement and potential impact on patrons. Separate discussion notes a governor proposed reorganization of sixteen state boards, raising concerns of a “ripper” bill to create uniform four member boards and politically shift control.
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Indianapolis
Mack
Parker of Allen Fights Purdue Medical School Merger
Special to The Sentinel Indianapolis February 1 The house defeated a resolution ratifying the medical college merger with Purdue University. Indiana University supporters pressed against the Purdue bill aided by indifferent members. Rep Albert R Parker of Allen county voted against the Purdue measure amid a lengthy fight with minority and majority reports filed by Slimp Simpson Stultz Ulrich and Sicks Stephens.
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Stephens
Slimp
Simpson
Stultz
Ulrich
Purdue University
Central College of Physicians and Surgeons
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Fort Wayne Medical College
Eschbach
Read
Gerrard
Condo
Grant County
Indiana University
Elliott
Wayne County
Honan
Jackson County
Sentinel
Indianapolis
Medical College
Friends of the
Purdue
Albert R. Parker
Allen County
Garrard
Eschbaugh
Edwards
Hanan
Burns
Hanna
Indiana House kills Purdue medical gifts clash
Indianapolis Feb 1 The Indiana House cleared its calendar by postponing indefinitely a resolution to allow Purdue to accept gifts from Indiana Medical College Central College of Physicians and Surgeons and Fort Wayne Medical College The vote 56 to 42 ended the bid and the bill to let Indiana University establish a medical school in Indianapolis was also defeated A large crowd filled the galleries including Purdue supporters and Indiana men amid a brief heated debate before the decision was final
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Indiana Medical College
Central College of Physicians and Surgeons
Fort Wayne Medical College
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Senate
Purdue
Indiana
Speaker Branch
Labor Leader Addresses Indiana Senate on Child Labor
Indiana senate adjourned after a Mattingly liquor license bill debate as President John Mitchell of the United Mine Workers spoke on industrial accidents and child labor. Mitchell cited mine casualty figures and urged safeguards while committees prepared pending bills for Saturday session.
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Mitchell
United Mine Workers
Miller
Mattingly
Rente
John Mitchell
United Mine Workers of America
United States Geological Survey
Indiana
General Assembly
Senate Holds 11S East Saturday Session
Indianapolis February 2 The senate held a Saturday session notable for many committee reports and a high rate of bills killed by committees. Third reading roll calls continued as business moved quickly in hopes of adjourning after noon until Monday.
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Indianapolis
Senate
Senate Committee On
Tyree
Charge of Hanly Opponents in State Board Reform
Indianapolis February 1. Reported measure to reorganize state boards would give the governor stronger control. Opponents warn of centralization and reduced legislative influence amid a push for executive power.
Work in the House Approves Livestock Pavilion Funding
Indianapolis February 2 The Indiana House accepted a favorable report on Ratliff's bill to provide 100000 for a livestock pavilion at the state fair grounds. The session also saw bills on a state board of accountancy gambling penalties habitual criminal life sentence and an AFL child labor measure. A Muncie petition urged repeal of cities and towns act for most municipalities. The house adjourned until 2 pm Monday amid reports from Ossian of a school superintendent accused of abusing a student with a rubber hose.
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Ratliff
State Fair Grounds
House of Representatives
Dailey
State Board of Accountancy
Committee On Judiciary
Mack
Criminal Code Committee
Wood
Norwood
American Federation of Labor
Klieckner
Fitch
Delaware County
Muncie
Full Train Crew Law Moves Through Indiana Senate
Indianapolis Feb 5 The full train crew bill backed by railroad unions passed the Indiana senate 41 to 1. It mandates six crews on freight trains over fifty cars and five on smaller freights, with five on passenger mail or express trains of five or more cars. House actions and other measures fill the day as several other bills advance or fail on votes.
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Senate
House
Benz
McCain
Ranke
Tyndall
Indiana
McDowell
Hotel Keepers’ Association
Power of Governor Curtailed by Indiana House Vote
Indianapolis Feb 45 The McCullough metropolitan police bill passed the Indiana House by 76 to 43, taking police board appointments in third fourth and fifth class cities from the governor.
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Sentinel
Indianapolis
MecCullough Metropolitan Police
Indiana
House
House Passes Dozen Bills In Indiana Legislature
Indianapolis Feb 5 Twelve bills cleared the house including a reorganization bill for the state tax board and McCullough’s metropolitan police reform measure shifting appointing power from the governor to city mayors. The session also approved a sheriff’s power to destroy gambling paraphernalia and a limited road tax work cap.
State bill passes limiting railroad gifts to agents
The bill, part of MF act, passed with a vote of AY 92 to 5. The Jackson measure to forbid manufacturers and shippers from giving presents to station agents, trainmen and railroad staff in exchange for favorable treatment was approved. The house adjourned at 1 30 p m.
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Pribery
Progress Made In Kennedy Trial
New witness Perry Johnson testified at Kennedy saloon as the case moved forward. Jurors were sworn and seated, with twelve men selected after hours of preliminary work. The jury line includes farmers, a blacksmith, a teacher, a traveling salesman, and town residents from Fort Wayne and surrounding townships.
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Perry Johnson
Calhoun Street
Fort Wayne Electric Works
Kennedy
Arthur Cox
Ellis
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Johnson
Augsburger
Henry Suedbrink
Heinie
Barnes
Andrew McDaniel
Lynn
Bush Streets
Fort Wayne
Willard Moss
Perry Township
John Burchard
St Joseph
Jacob M. Crabbs
Lafayetta
N. C. Glazier
Hunter Town
J. H. Ottenweller
Marion
Samuel Haiber
Perry
J. W. Fenner
Henry Weicker
Milan
Peter Urbine
Jefferson Township
William Westenfeld
Packard Company
Andrew Blume
St. Joen
Horton
Plumadore
Opening Day of Trial in Kennedy Murder Case
John Kennedy faced arraignment in a Lafayette circuit court on a six count indictment for murder and manslaughter in the killing of Samuel Augsburger last year. Judge O Rourke quashed one count as jurors are sworn and the panel is drawn. Prosecutor Ninde and defense counsel organize their teams as jurors are examined.
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Samuel Augsburger
Lafayette
Wallace Streets
O'Rourke
Dan B. Ninde
William Hurs Willard Moss
John Burchardt
Elm Sanders
George W. Gresley
Frederic Scherer
Henry Bohde
J. H. Otte
Mr. Sanders
M Scherer
George Behler
William Roth
Loui Yoquelot
Aaron P. Henry
J. W. Foner
Henry Rodenbeek
Matthias Peulen
Joseph Dehner
Samuel Haiber
Jacob M. Crabs
Andrew Surfus
Alphonse Corbat
Mr. Bechter
Mr. Rodenbeck
Mr. Paulsen
Mr. Delmer
Mr. Surfus
Prosecutor Ninde
Harry W. Ninde
Harry G. Hogan
Walpole G. Colerick
George W. Louttit
Guy Colerick
Public Sale Near Abcoite Announces March 12, 1907
The undersigned will sell at public sale at their residence one-quarter mile south of Abcoite on Tuesday February 12 1907. Items include a black team general purpose horses 1300 lbs a Mem brino driving mare a three year old colt a mare colt six cows three two year old heifers four one year old heifers OSCSows fourteen shoats a Shunk plow farm wagon two buggies a spring wagon a pair bob sleds a gravel box a fanning mill a set of work harness 200 bushels corn in crib five tons hay. Terms made known day of sale. Sylvester A Stites and Son Auctioneer W E Callison Clerk. Dinner served by Ladies of Abolle Christian church. Caps and gowns will be used by South Bend high school graduates for first time in commencement exercises.
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Sylvester A. Stites & Son
A. E. Smith
W. E. Callison
The
Abolle Christian Church
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