Political cross party support for 60 million road bond
In Franklin County and across Pennsylvania committees of over 1,600 leading citizens from Republican, Progressive, Democrat, Socialist and Prohibition groups organize to back a 60 million road bond amendment. William A. Hensel and William C. Sproul cited, urging non political, long term funding with auto revenues offsetting costs, warning of decay if the loan fails.
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Franklin County
Lancaster
D. F. Mages
Progressive Party
William A. Hensel
Hensel
Pennsylvania
Commonwealth
Lancaster County
Iam
Delaware
William C. Sproul
Weeks
Loan Will Reduce Road Taxes On Highway Improvements
The article argues that motor vehicle fees will cover the $50 million loan plus interest and sinking fund for highway work and support Sproul roads. Fees rose from 600000 to 800000, with a projected 1200000 next year, suggesting a 100 percent increase in two years as roads improve and farmers use more transport.
Road funding debate pushes constitutional highway amendment
Objections to a proposed fifty million dollar highway bond focus on graft risks, but proponents note the era of transportation growth requires accountability. The piece argues road funds reach actual road work, urging voters to approve the amendment to issue bonds for Pennsylvania highways while stressing public oversight and honest expenditure.
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Pennsylvania
Union
Commonwealths
Army of Good Roads
Patchwork Roads to Fix State Highway Funding
A speaker warns that if each Legislature only appropriates one-twentieth to one-fortieth of needed highway funds, large parts will be wasted on needless repairs. Counties would receive only a fraction, resulting in patchwork roads and no coordinated modern highway system.
Pennsylvania Restructures Power Over Local Laws
A proposed amendment to Article Three Section Seven of the Pennsylvania Constitution seeks to tighten limits on local and special laws. The measure lists many areas including labor regulation, county and city matters, elections, schools, taxation, and corporate charters, and clarifies that general law must govern powers and privileges without bypass.
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Pennsylvania
Senate
House of Representatives
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
General Assembly
Proposed constitutional amendment on local law and debt limits
The document outlines a proposed Pennsylvania constitutional amendment to regulate local laws concerning counties boroughs and townships. It details restrictions on special or local laws, charter creation or modification, taxation, debt issuance and interest requirements, and authorizes certain municipal borrowing with voter approval thresholds. The text preserves provisions about railways waterworks and educational funding.
Pennsylvania Proposal Seeks Amendment To Judicial Election Timing
A concurrent resolution proposes amending section three of article eight of the Pennsylvania Constitution. It would set when judge and officer elections occur, retain some current odd-year timing, and allow a different day by law with consent. The measure outlines transitional provisions for judges in current terms.
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Pennsylvania
House of Representatives
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Senate
General Assembly
Pennsylvania Joint Resolution Four proposes tax uniformity amendment
The document details Joint Resolution No. 4 proposing to amend section 1 of article nine of the Pennsylvania Constitution. It discusses making taxes uniform within territorial limits and allowing graded taxes, with General Assembly power to exempt public property used for public purposes, religious worship places, burial sites, and purely public charity institutions. It is signed as a true copy by Secretary of the Commonwealth Robert McAfee.
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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Commonwealth
Senate
House of Representatives
Commonwealth of
General Assembly
Robert McAfee
The
Fcea
Mingra
Per- Bone
Robert McAfher
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Robert McNafoe
Hell
Actu
Robert McAfeh
Orphans Court Notice on Sale Interest in 111.47 Acres
John M. Leech announces to all concerned that on November 10 1918 the Orphans Court of Indiana county will consider confirmation of sale of an undivided one third interest in 111.47 acres of land in Conemaugh Township to Cone maugh Coal Company for 2333 dollars. The land is part of allotment No 1 from a 1911 order for private sale. Administrator Br. Barbart notes previous sale and October 22 date.
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Orphans’ Court of
Indiana County
S R. Warhart
Margaret Harbison
Conemaugh Sownghio
Todinon County
H. P. Calhoun
E. B. Harhart
W. T. Cline
A. M. Newry
Conemaugh Coal Company
Gale
BR. Barbart
Watt
H. B. Moyer
Eizabeth Stormer
Conrad Stormer
Young Township
Pennsylvania
Clarksburg
Jacksonville
Lewis Clawson
J. A. Gallagher
Blacklegs Creek
J. H. Bugle
Indlang County
Ward
Mary Stormer
Rule on Heirs in Indiana County County Court Notice
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania announces a proceeding in the Orphans Court in Indiana County. The document lists multiple heirs by name and residence, including Hess descendants and intermarriages, commanding their appearance before the court to address matters of inheritance and succession as part of a formal probate action.
Real Estate Sale Notice in Brushvalley Township
Notice of sale for the estate of Sucinda Hells deceased in Brushvalley township Indiana county Pennsylvania. Appraised at sixty cents per acre totaling six thousand two hundred sixty dollars. Court and official dates from 1914 and 1942 included.
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Sucinda Hells
Brushvalley Township
Dewits
Brushvalley
Indiana
Pennsylvania
J.telford
Court of Indiana
J. Blair Sulton
Gobh
Jefpiles
Short
Phyllie
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Citizhnas
John M. Leech
Orphans’ Court
INTER
Lucinda Hess
Commonwealth of Tennsylvania de Blanche
Chandler Avenue
Jolnatown
Anote YW. Mwep
Frank N. Ress
Milo
Sumter County
Kansas
1. M. Heas
Peabody
Marion County
Kate Hess
B. W. Underwood
Homer City
Indana
Pennsylvanis
H. B. Boyer
Eiizabeth Stormer
Steving
Indiana Roller Mills
Hetrick, Wilson & CO
Indiana, PA
American Lime & Stone CO
Tyrone
Bellefonte Tyrone
Union Furnace
Trankstown
Spring Meadows
Indiana Dye Works
LeVine
Cinderella
Sloves & Ranges
Avery
Peterson & Company
Myers, Correll & Tyers
Proprie Automobile
Hasting
Nixon Alley
Bell
Geo. D. Leydic
Undertaker
North Sixth St
W. F. Frederick Pianos
N. Sixth Street
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