Registration Law Shows Its Results Across Indiana
Discussion of Indiana registration law after the recent election notes hundreds of illegal votes prevented by the act. Vigo county reports indictments for illegal registrations while Lake county shows reduced naturalizations and fewer illegitimate votes, Fort Wayne sees limited issues and many abstentions. The piece argues the law is needed nationwide in large population centers and should be amended rather than repealed.
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Indiana
Terre Haute
Vigo County
Fort Wayne
Supreme Court of the
Settlement of Wage Controversy Among 52 Railroads and 30000 Engineers
The arbitration board’s decision ends a long wage dispute east of Chicago, praising the public interest as paramount and endorsing peaceful settlement over strikes. Both sides accepted the compromise, recognizing it advances precedent for future labor disagreements in railroad transportation.
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Chicago
Board of Arbitration
Indiana Progressives Rally Quietly Favors Beveridge Nomination
The Indiana Progressive gathering at the state capital signals a shift away from the main Republican faction and hints that Beveridge, not Roosevelt, may be their presidential pick in four years. The event shows continued division among conservatives and a readiness to redraw lines for the next campaign.
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Indiana
Roosevelt
Beveridge
Progressive Party
Oyster Bay
Fort Wayne Street Railway Faces Regulation Push
The Federation of Labor cites safety concerns including lack of air brakes fenders and car jacks. The Fort Wayne Board of Public Safety will meet company officials to enforce ordinances while track work limits service and aims to end public complaints.
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Fort Wayne
Federation of Labor
Traction Company
Board of Public Safety
State Charities Board Seeks Legislative Focus
Indiana board of state charities plans a threefold reform for next year including a colony system for the mentally ill, a state penal facility for short term offenders, and improved care and adoption pathways for dependent children to move orphans from orphanages to private homes. The colony model is favored to keep mentally ill from overcrowded institutions and to hasten permanent homes for orphans, viewing orphanages as temporary shelters rather than homes.
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Indiana Board of State Charities
Marshall
Indiana Democrats pursue pledged reform measures in line with platform
The Sentinel reports a Saturday meeting in Indianapolis where Democratic leaders discussed enacting year’s reforms into law. The piece praises leaders for honoring platform commitments as covenants with the people and notes Bryan’s comment that democracy is on probation, dependent on keeping promises.
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Indiana
Sentinel
Indianapolis
Bryan
Fort Wayne Delegation to Indiana Better Roads Congress
Fort Wayne will send a representative business delegation to the Indiana Better Roads congress in Indianapolis this December. Local interest in highway improvement has grown, noting Allen county’s past gains and the ongoing road question requiring broad effort for further development.
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Fort Wayne
Indiana Better Roads Congress
Indianapolis
Allen County
Proposals for Penal Reform Face Transport Expense Hurdle
The charities board favors a penal form to divert offenders from county jails to healthful work programs. It argues work replaces idleness and links with undesirable company, but worries arise over transport costs for moving short-term offenders to the facility and back. Expense may make the plan untenable.
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Charities Board
Candy expense sparks scolding over Indiana campaign funds
The Republican state ticket candidate claimed $6 for candy for stenographers at party headquarters. The election figures suggest such small frugality contrasts with larger political expenditures by Republican campaigns in Indiana this year.
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Indiana
Tribute to Judge Sawant by Ait County Bar Association
Ait County bar members voiced a solemn tribute to Judge Sawant, honoring his leadership and service with personal reflections and formal commendation during a recent gathering.
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If Bel
Sawanteran
Judge O'Rourke Treasured Memory of His Legal Career
A judge reflects on a priceless memory from his long career in the law, describing it as one of the most cherished moments he has lived through.
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O’rourke
California wrangling over electors for Wilson or Roosevelt
California voters continue a fierce debate over which candidate will receive the state's electoral votes. Though the outcome cannot affect the national result, the issue remains a serious concern for local voters amid post election tensions.
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California
Wilson
Roosevelt
Ohio woman elected Colorado county clerk ambitions quieted
An Antwerp Ohio woman who moved to Colorado and has just been elected county clerk and recorder is cited as an example that recognition can come away from home. The piece notes that prophets are not always honored in their own country and recalls Ohio’s strong opposition to equal suffrage a few weeks earlier.
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Antwerp
Ohio
Colorado
Kealing to Lead Indiana Federal Patronage Chief Role
Announcement states Joseph B. Kealing of Indianapolis will officiate as Indiana federal patronage chief for the Taft administration. Republicans seeking office must see Kealing to obtain a regular appointment. tenure is short but confidence is high in his artistic and decisive performance.
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Joseph B. Kealing
Indianapolis
Indiana
Taft
Verdict in New York gunmen case seen as moral catalyst
A New York jury convicts four gunmen in the Rosenthal murder, a verdict viewed as signaling a possible public awakening in the city. The outcome suggests that only a severe penalty could reflect the gravity of the crime and may have a salutary moral effect.
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New York
Becker
Rosenthal
New York City
Columbus murder hearing crowds cause injury in rush
In Columbus Ohio a frenzied dash to witness a seedy murder hearing left dozens jostling inside the court room and a woman sustaining a fractured arm amid the scramble near the witness stand. The scene underscores a troubling display of crowd behavior.
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Columbus
Twelfth district democracy plans march to Washington
The Twelfth district democracy proposes to travel to Washington next March and see Governor Marshall inaugurated as vice president. The plan aims to position at least one district member for prominent national stake over the next four years.
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Washington
Marshall
United States
Indiana Aims to Stage Inauguration Show for Governor Marshall
Down in Washington discussions center on George F. Schutt a former Fort Wayne man as chairman of the Wilson Marshall inauguration committee. Indiana is to furnish a fair proportion of the inaugural show and is competent to stage the entire performance in honor of Governor Marshall.
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Washington
George F. Schutt
Fort Wayne
Wilson-Marshall
Indiana
Marshall
Slot Machine Robbery in Schneider Ind Scheduled Heist
Two men posing as deputy sheriffs robbed all slot machines in Schneider Indiana last evening. Authorities say only the robbers and the proprietors benefited significantly from the thefts. The investigation continues as police pursue leads.
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Schneider
Ind
Indiana Governor Race Addresses State Jobs Reach
Mr. Ralston faces the challenge of extending 154 state jobs across Indiana so every Hoosier who believes they deserve one can access government employment. The issue highlights the breadth of state coverage and the political stakes in the gubernatorial contest.
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Ralston
Indiana
Litman Predicts Progressive Victory Two Years Hence
Mr Litman, third party nominee for Congress, declares belief that the progressive candidate in the Twelfth district will win in two years. Yet he acknowledges he lacks enough votes to secure success.
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Mr. Litman
Congress
Christmas shopping season begins early this year
The notice urges readers to start Christmas shopping promptly to avoid crowds and frustration, highlighting benefits of early planning and reduced stress during the holiday rush.
Evansville Plumbers Face Antitrust Suit Over Price Trust
Samuel N. Grant sues in Vanderburgh County to dissolve a alleged trust among Evansville plumbers and two supply firms. He seeks 3000 dollars in damages, alleging price fixing that has driven him from 33 years of work. Plaintiffs include Master Plumbers Association and three Evansville firms.
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Evansville
Ind
Vanderburg County
Samuel N. Grant
Master Plumbers Association of
Peerless Selling Company of
Indiana Supply Company of
Indianapolis
Master Plumbers ‘Association
Crawford Bros.’ Sanitary Plumbing Company
George Green
Gottman & Weber
H. Jr. Newman Company
John E. Woolley & Son
W. J. Bloomfield
O’donnell Steam Heating Company
August Schmitt & Sons Co
Evansville Plumbing Company
George Houston
Ben Newman
Monon passenger train wrecks near Ellettaville
Monon train No. 3 on the Chicago Louisville line derailed when baggage car wheels opened a switch at Ellettaville Indiana thirteen miles north of Bloomington at 3 20 this morning. Coaches and four sleeping cars overturned but no serious injuries with conductor Richard Strain of Chicago avoiding harm.
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Lafayette
Ind
Monon
Chicago
Louisville
Ellettaville
Bloomington
Richard Strain
Case dismissed in Blauth embezzlement case
Evansville Indiana November 25 The case of John W Blauth former cashier and bookkeeper of the Evansville Trust and Savings Company charged with embezzling about 45000 was dismissed in circuit court at the request of Prosecuting Attorney J W Sappenfield Blauth had argued false entries were not his writing and shortage existed when he took charge A prior jury failed to reach a verdict with five for conviction and seven for acquittal
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Evansville
Ind
John W. Blauth
Evansville Trust and Savings Company
J. W. Sappenfield
Blauth
Train hits handcar near Richmond kills worker
One man dies and another injured when a Chesapeake and Ohio passenger train strikes a handcar carrying six bridge carpenters south of Richmond Indiana. Perry Shilts 21 of Richmond died after being hurled fifty feet and Walter Witts of Richmond suffered back and leg injuries. Other crew members escaped by jumping clear.
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Richmond
Ind
Chesapeake & Ohio
Perry Shilts
Walter Witts
I O O F Club Elects Officers For Coming Year
The Three Links club of the I O O F met Sunday afternoon and elected officers for the coming year. President J W Thompson, vice president Charles Hosier, secretary E Harter, treasurer Albert Barbier. Executive committees named two members from each of three lodges: Home lodge A I Cook and O E Shaffer, Fort Wayne lodge No 14 Disser and Burnham, Harmony lodge Harley Smock and Frank Corgish.
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Three Links Club
J. W. Thompson
Charles Hosier
E. Harter
Albert, Barbier
Home Lodge
A. I. Cook
O. E. Shaffer
Fort Wayne
Disser
Burnham
Harmony Lodge
Harley Smock
Frank
Fall injures Toledo man in cellar accident
W N Ainsworth purchasing agent for the Happ company commission house of Toledo fell into a cellar at his daughter's home 1030 West Washington street at 6:30 Sunday evening. He sustained a left shoulder sprain and torn wrist tendons, with observers noting his escape was miraculous given his size.
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W. N. Ainsworth
Happ Company Commission House
Toledo
Harry A. Brinsley
West
Washington Street
Assault case in Kendallville court pleads guilty
Kendallville Ind Nov 22 Reuben C Christlieb of Swan township paid $19 45 for assaulting Frank Christlieb of near East Gage last Monday The case was tried in Justice E P Lash's court Thursday afternoon at 2 30 o'clock The defendant pleaded guilty to the charge.
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Kendallvile
Ind
Reuben
C. Christieb
Swan Township
Frank Christieb
Ner Ege
E. P. Lash
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