Governor Marshall backs public utilities commission plank
Governor Marshall urges Indiana Democrats to push a public utilities commission in the party platform. He says such a law would curb abuses by gas, electric, water, telephone, and transportation firms, with a New York style model offering grievance redress and mandated improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall
Indiana
Public Utilities Commission
State Raiway Commission
Interstate Commmerse Commission
Public Service Commission
New York
Tudiana
Democracy in Indiana faces a test of party control
The piece warns of a power struggle within Indiana’s Democratic setup over state and national conventions. It argues the aim of a faction is to capture delegation influence for personal gain, urging the right Democrats to seize the state convention and thwart bossed agendas in Indianapolis’s March assembly.
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Tidiaia
State Committee
Indiana
Tom Taggart
Taggart
Marshall
Hidiana
Great Assembly of Democrats
Tnisianapolis
Boehne enters aggressive bid against party bosses in Indiana
Congressman Boehne declares war on bossism and moves to nominate for governor from Indianapolis. His campaign signals a sharpened, ideologic struggle that could energize voters and force delegates to carry clear credentials into the state convention. His stance promises to mobilize party workers and sharpen contest dynamics in Indiana democracy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boehne
Indiana
Indianapolis
Mr. Boehne
Socialists Inaugurate Municipal Government In Schenectady
In Schenectady New York a socialist administration led by Mayor George R. Lunn outlines a program aiming to improve public health education economic security efficiency and social services. Proposals include pure milk supplies tuberculosis prevention community nursing and a comprehensive plan for parks playgrounds and school based social centers.
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Schenectady
N. Y
George R. Lunn
Linn
Tle
Health Department
Travar
Maver
Ddis
Carey Ant
Uaianee Paorbeds Praore
Hitchcock Moves Toward Federal Telegraph Control
The Postmaster General's Sunday night statement signals a push to federal ownership of telegraph lines, a move not foreshadowed in his latest annual report but pressed to the front by White House and congressional surprise. The piece also references the Trenton tragedy, noting a deadly roadhouse revelry and warnings about drink and debauchery. It contrasts the evolving telegraph policy with existing postal savings bank and parcels post efforts and calls for records to match recent violent days.
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Miehcack
White House
Taft
Witehcoek
Emba
Postal Savings Bank
Parcels Post Enterprises
Imight
Parcels Post
Ma. Uiteheack
Hitchcock
Congress
Capitol
Trenton
N. J
Allen County Courts Resume of the Week's Happenings
In circuit court the Pennsylvania company paid two fines of 100 dollars each for locomotive safety device issues. Several affidavits by Indiana Railroad Commission inspector Henry Zink were dismissed as devices were repaired. lawsuits include Levi M. Jackson suing for goods and alienation damages. A divorce suit by Carl Kinsey cites domestic disputes. A new road petition for Johnson stone road is filed. A trapeze performer, Mrs. John Hi. Rohan, is granted a divorce and changes her name to Warner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Company
Henry Zink
Indiana Railway Commission
Harry Hilgemann
Levi M. Jackson
William D. Schoffman
Grace P. Thomas
John Hi. Rohan
John T. Thomas
Warner
Lotz
Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne Litigation and Local Court Actions Highlight City Affairs
Carl Barnhart drops suit against Fort Wayne and Northern Traction. sues city for injuries from a traction line shock on Hugh Street. Daisy Adams testifies in divorce suit. case vigorously contested. A new trial request in Karl Griswold assault case postponed. Bridge project bids planned for Combs Street to Edgewater Avenue across Maumee River with 265 feet span and $60,000 budget. Louise Brandl and Karl Brandl divorce granted with alimony and child support. Lillian Stein granted divorce from William Stein and maiden name Beamer restored.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Barnhart
Fort Wayne and Northern Inciana ‘Vuraction Company
Fort Wayne
tHligh Street
Lee
Traction
Daisy
Adama
Tillman B. Adams
Hein Pitterly
Karl Griswold
Dei Tersonville
Combs Street
Maumee River
Edgewater Avenue
Lakeside
Louise Brandl
Karl Brandl
Lillian PD. Stein
Wiliam D. Stein
Beamer
Griswold appeals ruling grants bond pending appeal
Earl Griswold becomes first man allowed to remain free on bond while appealing a circuit court felony conviction in Allen County. Judge Rourke heard the new trial motion, with defense lawyer S. M. Hench arguing eighty reasons for grant. The new law lets convicted defendants bond for bail in all offenses and delays incarceration until the higher court rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Griswold
Liiberty
Court of Appeals
Circuit Court
Allen County
State Penitentiary
Reformatory
Griswold
Ciicnit
Earl Barnhart
Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne and Northern Indiana Traction Company
Homer van Meter
Divorce and civil suits filed in circuit and superior courts
Florence Havert accuses Louis Havert of worrisome drinking and abuse as she seeks a divorce and support for their four year old daughter. Harper and Eggeman bring the suit seeking big damages. William Roback sues Vacili Popoff for 5000 dollars over a false arrest and embezzlement charge he says led to acquittal. Charles August Willson named receiver for Wayne Manufacturing after 200 dollars owed to Lute and Schramm. Mary Wettler granted a divorce from Albert Hettler on cruelty and abandonment claims. Townsend represents Wettler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence F. Havert
Louis T. Havert
Harper and Eggeman
William Roback
Vacili Popoff
Popoil
Phil B. Colerick
Charles August Willson
Wayne Manufacturing Company
Lute and Schramm Company
Wells Street
St. Mary's River Bridge
Mary Wettler
Albert Hettler
Cress
Thomas
Townsend
Judge grants new trial in debauchery case
Judge Edward Rourke orders a second hearing for a nineteen year old accused of engaging with a twelve year old girl despite alleged consent. The defendant, previously convicted by a circuit court jury and sentenced to the reformatory, may face further review with no new evidence expected. State's Attorney Hilgemann signals submission to the court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Rourke
Earl Thiswold
Jeffersonville
Hilgemann
Wileemann
Criswold
Circuit Court Hears Thom Appointed Assistant Prosecutor
Judge Ed ward O Rourke names Albert E Thom retired prosecutor to aid Prosecutor Tarry Hilgemann in the murder case against William T Walker. Thom’s fee comes from the prosecutor's fund. Thom has followed the case since arrest. Campbell wills property to wife Gertrude Stolz Campbell as executrix without bond. Ward bonds to support his child, release from sheriff custody. Belle Grady sues Dr Charles H Eckert for 2000 over a joy ride injuries in taxicab assault. Hartman will probate. Joseph Nicholas Hartman left all property to wife Carolina L executrix without bond.
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Edward O'Rourke
Albert E. Thomas
Dan
Tarry H. Hilgemann
Klgemann
Campbell
William A. Campbell
Ciircuit
Gertrude Stolz Campbell
William Ward
McNamssack
Toledo
Schonefeldt
Fort Wayne
Belle Grady
Charles H. Eckert
R. B. Dreibelbiss
Hawthorn and
Ryan
Joseph Nicholas Hartman
Carolina L
Prison admissions at Wells County jail in 1911
Bluffton Indiana reports seven ty three prisoners received by Sheriff Freeman Carlisle during the year ending September 30 1911 per annual state audit.
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Bluffton
Ind
Wells ‘County
Freeman Carlisle
Atate.cha
Flag Day Observed At No 3 School In Zero Weather
Washington township pupils and parents held a flag raising at No 3 school with Old Glory hoisted on a 50 foot pole despite frigid conditions. Visitors included County Superintendent Felger and Trustee Edgar Myers who spoke on education and character, with a noon feast and music marking the day.
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Washington Township
No. 3
Ernest A. Warner
Felger
Edgar Myers
Flo
Lowther
Leonard Stakes
Anguat Delaprange
Philip Sowers
William Wammmeier
Christian Kammeier
Christ Prange
Charles Prange
William Hazzard
John Oswald
E. M. Myers
F. G. Felger
Ernest Beineke
William Eineke
Ida Kammnncher
Charles Beverlein
Jesse Kitsmiller
Grace Oswald
Leolon Wazzard
Lizzie Stolte
Richard Lowther
William Oswald
Mary F. Snyder
Oscar Kimmerer
Emile Nitzsche
Will Nitzsche
Butler Hotel Man Found Dead in Sleigh Accident
Richard Moughler, nine year proprietor of the Cofton hotel in Butler Indiana, was found unconscious in a sleigh before a sleigh race. He died moments after at Dr Shumaker's office, death believed from an apoplectic attack. He was unmarried, survived by two sisters and two brothers.
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Shumaker
Moughler
Mary Bratton
Mandy Jonathan
John
Daniel Moughler
Second Inquest Declares Kendallville Man Mentally Deranged
Kendallville Indiana January 16 George Donovan of Kendallville was again proven insane at a second inquest before Squire William Trump and doctors J W Hayes and W Carver in Albion. He will be committed to Richmond hospital soon. Born in London twenty nine years ago he is married. He believes people are prejudiced against him and plans to appeal to the British consul for redress.
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Kendallville
Ind
Cgeorge Donovan
E. P. Lash
William Trump
J. W. Hayes
W. ¥. Carver
Albion
Richmond
Dowting Street
London
Memorial services for Mrs. W. N. Ferris in Columbia City
Memorial services for Mrs. W. N. Ferris wife of the local Baptist pastor were held Sunday afternoon. Rev J F Vichert of Fort Wayne was delayed and could not attend. Rev F G Browne of the M E church led the service with Rev L L Shaffer and Rev Browne giving addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia City
Ind
W. N. Ferris
J. F. Vichert
Fort Wayne
F. G. Browne
M. E. Church
L. L. Shaffer
Rev. Vichert
Huntington Grand Jury Expected as Court Opens Second Week
Huntington Indiana January term enters its second week without a grand jury call yet from Prosecutor Otto H. Krieg. Rumors of investigations persist and public opinion holds that a grand jury will be convened to consider alleged violations.
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Huntington Grand Jury
Huntington
Ind
Otto H. Krieg
Cook
Appointment of Administratrix for John B. Kelly Estate
Notice states the undersigned is appointed administratrix of the estate of John B. Kelly, deceased, late of Allen County Indiana. Baldan is named as supposed to be polvstt. Mrs August. All be Administratrix, Hench Attorney for the estate.
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John B. Kelly
Allen County
Indiana
Baldan
August
Petition for Stone Road in Madison Township Allen County
Notice that a petition for re establishing a stone road in Madison Township Allen County Indiana was filed in January 1912 and will be presented February 7 1912. The petition lists freeholders and voters from Township 29 North Range 14 East seeking a 32 foot wide macadamized road with a 21 foot road bed and nine foot stone paved east half, eight inch drainage tile, and bonded financing for up to ten years. It appends many signers led by William Johnson and others, and notes connection to Clayton Stone Road and rural mail delivery routing.
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Auditor's Office
Allen County
Indiana
Board of County Commissioners
Madison Township
Alen County
Board of Commissioners
County of
Allen
State of
North Range
Burns
General Assembly
Madison
Towit
Clayton Stone Road
Clayton Stone
Yowashinami
United States
County of Allen
Hidhway
William Johnson
Alice Johnson
Len W. Gresler
Clayton Jzeph Kmenhiser
Ons
W. van Buskirk
Howel
Henry C. Lehnart
Andrew Bushart
William A. Yousa
Willard O. Smith
John E. Gresley
Lawrence Hartzell
Gabriel Adams
Mar
Notice of Final Settlement of Estate
Creditors heirs and legatees of Henry HE. Bue deceased must attend Allen circuit court Fort Wayne Indiana January 27 1912 to show cause why final settlement accounts should not be approved and to prove heirship and receive distributive shares Administrator Frank H Burker was named with legal notices dated December 27 1911.
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Henry HE. Bue
Allen
Fort Wayne
Indiana
Appointment of Administrator for Sybel W. Daugherty Estate
Signed notice states an administrator has been appointed for the estate of Sybel W. Daugherty, late of Allen County. The estate is indicated as solvency remains to be determined. Hartwig is named as administrator with WM. A. Campbell as attorney.
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Sybel W. Daugherty
Allen
Secesnes
Hartwig
WM. A. Campbell
Alga
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Che
Samuel M. Ralston
MR. Hitchcock
Allen County Courts
MR. Felger
Butler Hotel
Frank H. Burker
Ness
Harry H. Hilgemann
Ponek
Ene
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