Ralston’s Inaugural Signals Progressive Yet Prudent Course
Indiana’s Samuel M. Ralston delivers a brief inaugural address emphasizing a progressive yet cautious agenda. He supports a new state constitution, a public utilities commission, stronger corporate control, an inheritance tax, and a workers compensation law while affirming a nonpartisan, governing approach for all citizens. The speech pledges responsive government and restraint in powers, aiming to serve Indiana well over four years.
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Samuel M. Ralston
Indiana
Ralston
Public Utilities Commission
Executive Department
Indiana Inch by Inch Plan for Constitution Change Cites Supreme Court Ruling
The piece outlines that Indiana cannot adopt the Marshall plan for constitutional amendments unless the Tidiana court ruling is overturned by the U S Supreme Court. If sustained, changes must pass two legislatures two years apart and then a general election vote, likely delaying action for years. Senator Stotzenberg has introduced a joint resolution proposing many Marshall changes, but its fate is uncertain.
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Indiana
Supreme Court
Tom Marshall
Tidiana Court
United States Supreme Court
Stotzenberg
Gov Marshall’s Final Word on Indiana Affairs
Governor Marshall’s final biennial message to the Indiana Legislature is a clear concise resume of four years in office. He argues for a public utilities commission workmen’s compensation and more stringent tenement and sanitary measures. He also endorses ratification of a constitutional amendment.
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Marshall
Indiana
General Assembly
Supreme Court
Public Utilities Commission
Governor Marshall’s Farewell Message Ranked Strong
The farewell message of Governor Marshall is titled among the strongest written by any Indiana governor in many years, reflecting on the administration after the third conviction enforcement.
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Marshall
Indiana
Public Aid to County Fairs Heated Debate
Indiana County Fair Managers urge legislators to require county commissioners to fund county fairs with a per cent of taxables for premium money. The editorial questions the plan arguing it would raise taxes, fail to retain farm youth, and improperly subsidize fairs despite public spirit among organizers.
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Indiana County Fair Managers’ Association
Indiana
Indiana Ends Governor Marshall Era with High Praise
The passage notes Samuel M. Ralston becomes governor and Thomas R. Marshall resumes private life while praising Marshall as honest fearless and independent. It credits his four-year administration with lofty aims, dedication to public good, and high efficiency in state affairs.
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Samuel M. Ralston
Thomas R. Marshall
Marshall’s
Allen county plan eyed to cut voter registration costs
The Allen county commissioners consider amending the registration law to streamline filings. They note last year's $13 000 cost and propose May registrations with a single October date for those overlooked, plus affidavit registration for absentees.
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Allen County
Wilson voice defends big business in fair field
Speaking in Chicago on Saturday evening President Elect Wilson stated he has no objection to large business as long as growth occurs in a fair field without monopolistic methods and with equal chances for all. no one could fault his stance.
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Chicago
Wilson
Fort Wayne Humane Officer Highlights 1912 Wife Beating Prosecutions
The report by Humane Officer Sehlandroff notes that in 1912 nineteen husbands beat their wives, drawing public attention and leading to seventeen prosecutions. His work, though often underappreciated, ensures offenders are brought to justice and enhances local safety in Fort Wayne.
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Sehlandroff
Schlaudroff
Fort Wayne
Indianapolis board forms committee on Thieme city government plan
The Indianapolis Board of Trade names a special committee to study the Thieme led city government form and report on the proposed measure. Campaign supporters cite that well informed citizens tend to become staunch backers of the reform effort.
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Indianapolis Board of Trade
T. F. Thieme
Fort Wayne
Tts
Fort Wayne to Consider New Post Office Building Purchase
With rising postal volumes in Fort Wayne officials weigh buying the current post office building for sale as a possible site. The plan would repurpose the structure for a young citizens home or another local institution in need of space.
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Fort Wayne
Uncle Sam
A. Young Ciation
Nagine
Reader urges inclusive bond law with public initiative
A Sentinel reader argues that the draft municipal bond bill by City Attorney Hogan should include public initiative as fully as it provides for recall. The point is to enable both launching movements and testing sentiment on vetoed propositions, improving the law by allowing bidirectional action.
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The
Sentinel
Hogan
Indiana moves to enact business form of municipal government
The bill to implement the business form of municipal government in Indiana is the first measure in the current session. It allows ample time for careful examination by legislators and has gained support. The proposal aims to remove party politics from municipal affairs, a change seen as highly desirable.
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Indiana
Gary rally seeks city status amid mayor's Cuba trip
Citizens led by a clergyman plan a home coming for Mayor Knotts after his Cuba visit. Some political rivals question his motive to push Gary toward first class city status as a prelude to a possible third term. The mayor may find the insinuations painful.
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Gary
Knotts
Cuba
Wnatts
Taft Delays Postmaster Nominations and Delays Salaries
The president keeps nominating Indiana Republicans for postmasterships but the Senate shelves them without confirmation. A large backlog of deferred salaries and hopes will await action when Taft leaves office on March 4.
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Taft Solemdly
Indiana
Senate
Judge Richard Erwin Inducted to Indiana Supreme Court
Judge Richard Erwin of this city has been inducted into office as a member of the Indiana supreme court, elected in November. He comes with broad legal experience and high character and is expected to grace the high judicial position to which Indiana’s people have elevated him.
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Richard Erwin
Indiana Supreme Court
Erwin
Indiana
Band to Play At Governor Ralston Inauguration
The Indiana public can expect a ceremony with dignity and Hoosier color as the band is set to perform at Judge Ralston's inauguration next Monday despite earlier worries.
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Wabash
Judge Ralston
Indiana
Philanthropist funds free bathtub for YWCA mothers
In Indianapolis a donor proposes to endow a free bathtub at the YWCA building for the use of poor mothers. The plan is described as a practical and accessible form of real good for those in need.
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Indianapolis
Frost Kills California Fruit Crop. Michigan Peach Belt Shares Woe
The frost that devastated California fruit crops is noted, while observers in Michigan report a parallel toll on the peach belt. Authorities compare losses and timing as western coast growers brace for economic impact and relief efforts.
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California
Michigan
Framers Back Strong Regulation Of Habit Forming Drugs
The framers of a proposed law regulating sale of habit forming drugs pursue a strict approach, arguing the measure is clearly justified to go to the limit. The piece defends bold legislative action to curb risky substances.
Warsaw Real Estate Leader’s Wife Dies at Home
Mrs Ida E Reber wife of Zienzy W Reber a Warsaw real estate man died Sunday afternoon at 4 o clock at her East Center street home after two months of poor health She is survived by her husband and two sons.
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Warsaw
Ing
Ida E. Reber
Zienzy W. Reber
East Center Street
Reber
Foley's Honey and Tar Compound Promises Quick Cold Relief
A reader from Stanton Wisconsin claims Foley's Honey and Tar Compound cures bad coughs and colds without opiates. The letter notes the product heals inflamed air passages, stops the throat's tough bark, and may save a doctor’s bill.
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Foley
Ita Prom
Biggins
Stanton
Wis
Kendallville Man Drives Wife With Stove Poker
Joseph Thornton suddenly became violently insane and drove his wife from their home with a stove poker. Police were summoned and he was taken to the city hospital for safe keeping.
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Kendallvilles
Ind
Joseph Thornton
Mrs. A. D. Guild Dies in Indianapolis
The former Fort Wayne resident died Saturday at her daughter’s home in Indianapolis. Her remains arrived in Fort Wayne Tuesday morning. Funeral services were held Tuesday at Trinity Episcopal Church with interment at Lindenwood. Pallbearers included Frank B. Taylor A. S. Bond Dr. G. A. Leslie F. L. Smock and Arthur Pickard.
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A. D. Guild
Fort Wayne
Oscar Pond
Indianapolis
Trinity Episcopal
Noted Fort Wayne Club Woman Mrs Guild Dies
Mrs Guild a prominent Fort Wayne club figure died after extended illness. She lived in Indianapolis with her daughter Tracy before marriage and was active with the Fort Wayne Relief Union Associated Charities Board of Children Guardians and Trinity Episcopal church groups. Surviving are three children Mrs Oscar Pond Indianapolis Mrs David Creighton Portland Ore and Charles Guild Burlington Ia.
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Guild
Fort Wayne
Indianapolis
Tracy Guild
Trinity Episcopal Church
Oscar Pond
David Creighton
Portland
Ore
Charles Guild
Burlington
Winnebago Man Credits Cough Remedy For Children
W H Chapman of Winnebago Nebraska says his two children suffered a bad cough until Foley's Honey and Tar Compound was used. He claims the medicine cured them before the bottle finished, saving a doctor’s bill. The ad warns against neglecting serious cold conditions and notes the product contains no opiates.
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W. H. Chapman
Winnebago
Neb
Foley
Dreier Drug Co
Honored at a Dinner for Mrs Cleveland and Fiancé
Mrs Grover Cleveland and her fiancé Prof Thomas J Preston arrived in Washington for a dinner at Mr and Mrs John Hayes Hammond residence. Guests included the President and Mrs Taft. Miss Esther Cleveland is expected to join as house guests. The Tafts will host a dinner for Mrs Cleveland and Prof Preston at the White House Saturday night.
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Washington
Grover Cleveland
Thomas J. Preston
Wells College
John Hayes Hammond
Taft
Esther Cleveland
Cleveland
Prof
Preston
White House
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