Wells bill on telephone monopoly fails in Indiana House
Indiana March 2. The Wells bill to allow one telephone company to absorb another failed 50 to 39 for lack of a constitutional majority. Debate centered on monopoly concerns with representatives citing 420 independent firms in the state and calls for limiting concessions to telephone interests. The House passed six other bills, while the Senate upheld the death penalty and advanced several measures on reading. Governor Marshall signed the McCarty bill enabling Indiana University trustees to operate a medical school in Marion County.
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Night Session of House Opens in Indianapolis
The first section of the House convened in Indianapolis on a March day, marking the opening of the night session as officials reviewed procedures and debated early measures.
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Sunday Baseball Bill Advances in Senate Clash over Governor
The Indianapolis debate centers on a Brosley bill to permit Sunday baseball. The measure passed the house 56 to 39, withSenator Talbott opposing and claiming the bill violates constitutional norms. Governor Marshall previously vetoed House Bill No. 78.
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Trolley Gobble in Massachusetts Unlawful
Boston mass March 2 by a decision of the state supreme court today the New York New Haven and Hartford Railroad company is ordered to dispose of its trolley holdings in Massachusetts by July 1 1909 The decision follows a bill in equity filed by the attorney general in May 1908 and affects Worcester and Southbridge Worcester and Blackstone Valley Worcester and Webster Webster and Dudley and Springfield and the Berkshire Street railways It upholds a prior ruling by a single justice whose decision the New Haven company appealed claiming the trolley lines were held by consolidated Connecticut companies
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Inaugural Eve Lights up Capitol to White House Party
Pennsylvan ia Avenue shone with arches of light from the Capitol to the White House as crowds gathered for Taft’s last golf round before inauguration. Accommodations for 50 000 stood on stands, with precautions against obstructed views by hats. Weather plans noted a misty rain and mild temperatures.
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Death Delays Impeachment Trial to Friday
The impeachment case against John Baker is paused after the death of Mrs. Isabella Robinson in Fort Wayne. Judge Cook will reconvene Friday morning, with plans to complete testimony by Saturday night. Proceedings focus on prior testimonies and potential contradictions among witnesses.
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Repeal Bill Loses by Narrow Margin in County Vote
Proctor Tomlinson reports Measure Killed by a three vote margin upholding current law as county officials declare a decisive victory for the county. The result caps a tense debate with strong turnout and community division evident in the final tally.
County option law stands after 26 to 25 senate vote
In Indianapolis on March 8 the county option law survived as the senate defeated the Proctor Tomlinson repeal bill by 26 to 23 by striking the enacting clause. The session featured long speeches, dramatic votes, and a tense finale with Will R. Wood opposing the measure and Tilden proposing an earlier call to action amid Democratic and Republican lines.
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Gilbert Gase Airing Before Judge on Appeal Rights
In circuit court Monday Harry Gilbert argued for the right to appeal a mayoral license revocation. Judge O'Rourke reserved ruling after hearing arguments by W C Ryan and C J Ryan that the revocation procedure was improper and judicially reviewable.
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Preliminary Skirmish Disrupts Indiana Senate Session
In Indianapolis on March 2, Republican Sengtor Durre argued against a Proctor Tomlinson county option repeal proposal. Democrats led by Senator Yarling attempted to delay proceedings as anti-repeal forces gathered to block the move.
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