Indiana Legislative Committee Cuts State Aid Totals
A visiting committee reduced specific appropriations by 2.04 million dollars from requested 2.73 million, with Indiana University and Purdue among the major losers. Regular maintenance funds were mostly preserved, while many state institutions faced deep cuts. the report also notes looming debt maturities and near treasury insolvency. Indiana University and Purdue get 32,500 annually as mill tax relief.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Indiana General Assembly
Indiana University
Purdue
Joseph M. Craven
Madison
James J. Nesterville
Anderson
Miles J. Furnas
Winchester
Marshall
Furnas
State School For the Deaf
Eastern Hospital
Northern Hospital
Southeastern Hospital
Indiana State Prison
Southern Hospital
Indiana
Tuberculosis
Indiana Reformatory
Indiana Woman’s Prison
Gov. Marshall
Gov
Hanly
Adjt
George W. McCoy
Indiana National Guard
Quartermaster General
Supreme Court
State House
State Fair Grounds
Bureau of Printing
State Board of Health
State Board of Accounts
Indiana Horticulture Society
W. H. O’brien
State Board of Agriculture
State Normal School
Terre. Haute
James Williams Bound by Court After Overcoat Theft
James Williams in city court faced a $10 fine and ninety days in jail after presenting a frail receipt as proof of payment for an overcoat allegedly stolen. Bailiff Dan Kintz fired two shots during the incident as Williams fled in a wild break for liberty. Williams had joined Minnie Lawson's touring company to double from cooking to stunts. James Holman, hotel porter chief, owned the coat. The Lawson group recently had another member jailed. other cases include Glenn Swan fined for public intoxication, Allen Potter fined similarly, and Frank Douglass released for plain drunkenness. Amie Lapplidt’s assault case continued thirty days.
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James Williams
Liberty
Dan Kintz
Minnie Lawson
James
James Holman
Wayne Hotel
Williams
Lawson
Holman
Glenn Swan
Garrett
Allen Potter
Wabash
Fairfield Avenue
Huguenard
Frank Douglass
Amie Lappliddt
Prize Awards at Sheldon Meeting Highlight Corn Sowing and Sewing
At the Sheldon educational meeting on January 17 prizes were awarded for corn sowing and sewing. Winners include Thomas Henry and M Welbaum in Corn Yellow, Matt Springer in Mixed, and Mrs Clara Boshler in Sewing. Officers elected: President M M Walbaum, Vice President George Buskirk, Secretary William Springer, and Ladies' Auxiliary led by Mrs Margaret Busink.
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Sheldon
Thomas Henry
M. Welbaum
Cass Rowe
Matt Springer
Henry Schuler
George Snyder
Clara Boshler
Jennie Newlin
Jennie Webster
M. M. Walbaum
George Buskirk
William Springer
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Margaret Busink
A. L. Elzey
E. E. Drury
Loopshire
Arthur Welbaum
Mr. Drury
S. Reed
Fred Keil
Blanche Harber
Veronica
Lucille Harber
Drury
R. K. Erwin
Fort Wayne
Edna Joker
Lulu Buskirk
Two Girls Die After Fire At Lemont Street Jail
Chicago reports death from a jail fire set by two imprisoned girls Stella Maxwell 22 died in Joliet Hospital. Freda Kampka gravely ill. The pair had been arrested on fur theft charges after attending a Lemont dance. Firefighters broke into the jail to rescue them.
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Chicago
Lemont Street
Stella Maxwell
Joliet
Freda Kampka
Lemont
Grand Jury Advised Over Law Violations at City Meeting
Fragmentary notice notes a grand jury inquiry into alleged law violations at a city meeting after a principal’s actions. details are incomplete in the OCR.
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Grand Jury
Jenizans
W.C. E
Will stake his standing on Lee
Indianapolis January 19 The resignation of United States Marshal Henry C Pettit and the endorsement of Edwin M Lee by Senator Beveridge stir Republican party reorganization in Indiana The move could determine which faction Taft will recognize for federal patronage Beveridge plans to push postmaster appointments and Lee as state chairman hopes to unite factions with Will H Hays Remy and Bennett also named for chairmanship
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Indianapolis
Henry C. Pettit
United States
Edwin M. Lee
Republican State Committee
Beveridge
Indiana
Taft
Pettit
Lee
Senate
State Committee
Will H. Heys
Sullivan
Hays
Charles F. Remy
Henry W. Bennett
Colorado Solons Defined as Head of Family
In Derver Colorado the state house jolts to a bill defining head of a family. Rep Louise Kerwin of Denver explains it grants a widow supporting a family a $200 personal property tax exemption. The chamber's men react with surprise and a soft peace settles over proceedings.
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Derver
Col
Huh
Louise M. Kerwin
Denver
Dove of Peace
Health claims for Elec tric Elders and blood purifier
An ad asserts disease germs kill many yearly and praises Elec tric Elders as grand protection. It promises rapid relief from chills fever and malaria and offers money back if not satisfied. It also touts a massive five foot ice piercing shell for the States.
Indiana Senate Clears Skunk Bill and Financial Measures
Indiana senate passed powers skunk bill protecting fur bearing animals while the house debated a 1.5 cent tax levy for the sinking fund. Grube backed county auditor vote on ties. Harlan third degree bill approved. bond interest plan referred. House saw partisan clash over state debt levy with Cravens Carr Merriman leading Democrats and Eschbach Greiger Republicans.
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Indianapolis
Indiana Senate
Senate
Board of Trustees
Harlan
Clark
Heuck
Secretary of State
Stephen A. Powers
Angola
Finance Committee
Eschbach
House
Rport
Cravens
Carr
Merriman
Greiger
Fiance Dead Two Widows Lament In Bigamy Tale
Miss Cora Guthrie travelled from Allegheny Pennsylvania to wed James S. Snyder of Indiana Harbor but found him dead after a fall from a hospital window. Police identified two claimed wives Mrs Harry Thomas of Loraine Ohio and Mrs J S Snyder of Maundeville Pennsylvania and investigate if divorces existed.
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Hammond
Ind
Cora Guthrie
Allegheny
James S. Snyder
Indiana Harbor
Snyder
Bigamist
Harry Thomas
Loraine
Ohio
J. 5. Snyder
Maundeville
Foley Kidney Pills touted for kidney and bladder relief
A Fort Wayne couple report severe back pains and kidney troubles improved after taking Foley Kidney Pills. The ad claims quick, effective relief for kidney and bladder disorders.
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FOLEY
Buckley
Fort Wayne
Ind
Indiana House Debates Liquor Option Law Vote Split
In the Indiana House Democratic caucus Leonard Close and Jacob Butcher announced they would oppose the Proctor Keeney option bill. Oliver Higgins and James Merriman also expected to vote no, citing dry constituencies and party resolutions. A public hearing on the option bill was set for today at the state house with anti saloon groups expected to attend.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
Leonard B. Close
Johnson
Jacob Butcher
Adams County
Wells County
Oliver P. Higgins
Boone County
James B. Merriman
House
Ben Johnson
Martin County
Senate
Francis C. Tilden
Greencastle
Milton T. McCarthy
Frankfort
Samuel D. Royse
Terre Haute
Royse
Tilden
McCarty
Charles Lieb
Rockport
Robert E. Proctor
Elkhart
Nicholson
Morals
Bsa
Proctor
State House
Morals Committee
Anti-Saloon League
German Alliance
John J. Keegan
Samuel Benz
Crawford
Perry
Keegan
Masselink
Voris
Crawfordsville
Harry G. Strickland
Greenfield
Knightstown
J. Mason Duncan
Clay
Owen
Duncan
Abraham Halleck
Rensselaer
Halleck
Michael Grimmer
Hammond
Indiana Senate Debates Bills on Dissolutions and Public Roads
Indiana legislators discuss a measure to allow voluntary corporations to dissolve with two thirds vote after notice and state filing, ensuring all obligations are met. Other bills cover interurban line poles, whisky sale restrictions, court venue procedures, and a county road board plan with cash road taxes and district superintendents.
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Indianapolis
Ind
George W. Curtis
Mt. Vernon
Wpon
Secretary of State
Committee of the
Senate
Lake County
House in Session Adjourns After Readings Amid Complaints
During a session, Al Dill introduced by Representative Four and another by Representative Tingla were withheld from reading this morning as members said they had never seen them. The legislative visiting committee submitted its report to both houses and both adjourned until the next session.
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Seasion
Four
Tingla
Ends Winters Troubles with Bucklen's Arnica
The passage notes winter brings frost bite and chapped skin and promotes Bucklen's Arnica as a remedy for these conditions, claiming it relieves sores and skin irritation. The tone resembles a period ad urging relief from winter ailments.
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Buckien
Arnica
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