County option law repeal faces cautious opposition in Indiana
The Weekly Sentinel reports mixed signals from Indiana lawmakers on repealing the county option law. Senator Wood of Lafayette demands a high license law if repeal occurs, while many Democrats are poised to support maintaining the county option. Samuel M. Ralston of Lebanon cautions against repeal without a fair trial, urging patience and test of the law’s county unit framework.
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Indianapolis
Senate
Wood
Lafayette
Samuel M. Ralston
Lebanon
Ralston
Mayor Hosey urged to crack down on city liquor dives
A call for a rigorous police campaign targets about a dozen worst liquor dives alleged as hubs of crime and vice. Officials cite beggars and hoboes as evidence, urging enforcement and tax collection to end delinquent properties and force payment under state law.
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Hosey
Sale Offers Deep Discounts on Suits Across Range
A vintage listing advertises suits priced from 8.00 down to 2.50, with tag lines noting 6.00 and 5.00 sale points and final markdowns below 3 dollars. The fragment implies a store promotion highlighting rapidly reduced prices.
Public Support Shifts To Dr. Wiley In Pure Food Fight
Washington sentiment strengthens around Dr. Harvey W. Wiley as supporters from medical associations trade groups and state authorities back his enforcement of the pure food law. Physicians cite preservatives as health risks and officials say Wiley’s views align with medical authorities. The enforcement push gains retailers support and a broader belief that strong regulation will boost prosperity.
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Washington
Harvey W. Wiley
Bureau of Chemistry
Department of Agriculture
Dr. Wiley
Wiley
Council of the
American Medical Association
Sees Business Revival Optimism From James J Hill
James J Hill asserts a bright outlook for U S business in a New York office interview. He sees no menace, plenty of money, and a spring revival across all lines with notable building activity and strong farmer prospects.
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James J. Hill
Northwest
New York
Mr. Hill
Police plan crackdown on disreputable saloons
Chief Ankenbruck and Mayor Hosey back a new enforcement push targeting disorderly dives. Patrol reports cite bums, criminals, and minor access at saloons, with many allowing women and immoral commerce. Lawful closures and license scrutiny loom as county commissioners consider stricter controls.
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Ankenbruck
Hosey
Board of County Commissioners
Wireless telex demonstrations spark global interest in Marconi
A fragment recalls Marconi's early wireless telex demonstrations that fascinated the world for months, marking a turning point in communication technology. The piece hints at a rapid ascent of his discoveries and public excitement.
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Marconi’s
Wireless telegraphy saves sinking liner and boosts sea safety
A collision at sea between the steamer Republic and the Florida sent distress messages via Marconi to nearby transoceanic liners. The Baltic carried almost 1,700 passengers to New York with at least six deaths. The episode underscores wireless' dramatic role in rescue at sea and public interest in the technology.
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Republic
Florida
Marconi
New York
Delinquent taxes could fund voting machines and jail work
The speaker urges Treasurer Scheiman to collect the $185,000 in delinquent taxes and bring it into the county strong box. The funds would finance voting machines and advance plans for a new jail, a project the commissioners will soon need to address. The argument rests on law and the treasurer’s obligation.
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Scheiman
Allen County
Fort Wayne Saloons Emphasize Virtue in Local Rhetoric
A humorous distillation expresses extreme praise for Fort Wayne saloon owners claiming they are models of order lawfulness and virtue. The passage satirically credits proprietors with deportment benevolence and the seven chief virtues, highlighting the town’s drinkery scene.
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Fort Wayne
Labor Leaders Refuse Pardon While Prohibition Tide Shifts
Gompers Mitchell and Morrison of the American Federation of Labor face long jail terms for contempt after defying an injunction. They oppose pardons, arguing it would confuse the case. Chicago’s saloon count drops by 1,000 since 1905 as temperance sentiment grows and license fees rise.
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Messrs
Gompers
Mitchell and
Morrison
American Federation of Labor
Wright
Washington
Chicago
Benzoate of Soda Use Sparks Food Standard Debate
An expert commission ruled that moderate benzoate of soda in foods is not deleterious, but many reject the ruling. They contend the preservative itself and the preserved substance both pose health concerns, arguing legalization would lower food standards.
Tax Collector Aids Duty With Seizure Writ Move
A tax collector backs a moving van to a residence armed with a writ of seizure to help delinquent taxpayers meet their obligations to the state. The drive is framed as a duty to society and to enforce collection.
Reluctance to serve jury in Carmack Cooper case cited
Nashville citizens show hesitation to convict Colonel Cooper of murder or to free the slayer of Senator Carmack. Friends survive Carmack and Cooper has shown what he can do with a gun. Jurors may feel reluctance to serve in this case.
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Nashville
Colonel Cooper
Senator Carmack
Carmack
Cooper
City beggars and peddlers surge under new administration
Histories note that under Mayor Berghoff nuisance peddlers fakirs beggars and vagabonds were nearly abated, but under the present city administration these elements of humanity have grown in scale and assumed forms likely unseen before in this locale.
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Berghoff
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