Parks and Saloons Clash Over 500 Foot Rule
The city faces a showdown over a 500 foot distance between saloons and public parks. The mayor argues no new saloons near parks, while existing ones may remain. Critics say the law intends to keep parks free from saloon influence and protect public spaces for women and children. The dispute ties to park management, contracts, and rising civic costs, including track elevation and bridge funding. The piece ends with a weather warning from the newspaper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bookwalter
Board of Public Parks
McGregor
Park Board
Notoriety Comment Attributed To Prosecutor Hooton
Prosecutor Hooton said he had gained all the notoriety out of the Rhodius case that he desired and that notoriety is not creditable to him.
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Hooton
Track Elevation Sparks Budget War in Indianapolis
Report says Mayor Holtzman’s push to elevate tracks in Indianapolis causes overcharges and delays. City and county face added costs for Vandalia line bridge work at White River linked to Kentucky avenue elevation. Citizens accuse administration of vague contracting and misleading costs while council members Eppert and Gasper questioned the true total and fairness of the plan.
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Eilmen
Eppert
Gasper
Kentucky Ave
Holtzman
Indianapolis
Massachusetts Ave
Vandalia Railway
White River
Kentucky-ave
The Gillespie Decision and Its Impact on Law Respect
The piece argues the Indiana Supreme Court erred by voiding a murder verdict due to a juror dismissed after sworn in, leaving the jury unexamined and jeopardy begun. It warns such loopholes undermine respect for justice, noting public shock over the Gillespie murder and broader concerns about law’s majesty. it ends with a digression on social scenes involving milliners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
James Gillespie
Rising Sun
Gillespie
Jones
Downey
New Marion County Judges Named Lawson Harvey And Charles Hanna
Gov Hanly appoints Lawson Harvey and Charles Hanna to Marion county superior court benches. Harvey previously served as superior judge, praised for judicial temperament and integrity. Hanna is a young, law minded candidate from a family of judges, expected to reflect credit on the office and community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawson M. Harvey
Charles T. Hanna
Marion County
Hanly
Harvey
Bar Association
Hanna
Governor selects Harvey and Hanna for county judgeships
The governor chose Judge Harvey and Mr Hanna for county judge posts, defending the picks against criticism of favoritism. He consulted senators, bar members, and other lawmakers before approving the appointments, asserting the men’s excellent character and fitness for the duties.
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Harvey
Linton A. Cox
Thomas Daily
Cox
Hanna
Daily
Gov
Hanly
Messrs. Harvey and
Representative Daily
Hugg
Indianapolis Bar Association
Ohio Sit Uation Debate Reflects National News stance
Across the nation, press discussion on the Ohio situation proves News was near right in saying the contest along the eastern line held little significance.
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Ohio
Horse Case Sparks Debate in Local Humane Society
The local Humane Society faces criticism as President Messing delays.prosecution of Misses Kenny and Clune for mistreating two hired horses. The piece argues officers must uphold the law publicly, warns about trust eroding, and notes broader city tensions and political hits surrounding Pittsburgh and Indianapolis.
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Humane Society
Messing
Kenny
Clune
Rabbi Messing
Hope for the Senate Brings Boxer's Hopeful Tone
The Kansas City Journal notes Mr. Briggs, the new senator from New Jersey, is a fine boxer. It suggests the Senate may hold its own with Mr. Roosevelt, hinting at political strength and vigor in the capital.
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Senator Foraker
William H. Taft
Briggs
New Jersey
Senate
Roosevelt
Kansas City Journal
Hotels list shows Indiana citizens registered by town
A traveling man at the Claypool recounts dining at the hotel. He notes a long register of Indiana guests from towns like Rushville Crawfordsville Lafayette and many others. He recalls a homely meal with bread butter fried ham eggs potatoes pies coffee and cream, praising simple country hospitality.
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Indiana
T. A. Coleman
Rushville
R. W. Ray
O. F. Crockett
Crawfordsville
R. M. Smock
Lafayette
C. E. Boulden
Frankfort
Jacob Joel
D. H. Adams
Portland
N. G. Faul
Chas. Harrison
Richmond
Ben Short
Hartford City
Lorraine
Carl Carpenter
Franklin
Jack Winchester
William Brooks
Lebanon
Ol Smith
Bloomington
William Stephenson
Kempton
J. C. Jordan
George Murphy
J. M. Hart
Kokomo
F. M. Hawley
Danville
F. Holland
Warsaw
Co. L. Bodenbaum
Hazlewood
J. G. Wilson
Zionsville
William Hert
North Vernon
W. H. Dodge
Will Brown
J. N. Moore
B. S. McNutt
Brazil
Grand
W. B. Walsh
M. Bernhard
Fort Wayne
C. B. Head
Plainfield
J. W. Yakey
G. P. Hendron
Columbus
H. Cc. Jones
Terre Haute
William Freasendson
G. H. Palmaer
Sheridan
Anna Keeley
Muncie
H. E. Cook
Shelbyville
A. J. Adler
Evansville
Claypool
J. E. Henry
B. T. Keesling
Logansport
K. Needing
Anderson
Robert Harding
Nashville
Uttle Hotel
York State
Roosevelt to seek permission before entering 1904 race
Dispatches from Washington say candidates will allow Roosevelt to participate if he desires. The idea of the president waiting for permission to exercise his judgment strikes readers as humorous, reflecting a distant view of presidential prerogative.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Kansas City Star
Question on Nicaragua's regional role in Central America
The Chicago Inter Ocean commentary argues that if Nicaragua possessed greater upper body strength and stronger character, it could form a formidable coalition in Central America. The piece reflects strategic speculation about regional influence.
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Nicaragua
Central America
cChicago
Inter- Ocean
Precaution Amid Hearst Reputation Appraisal Gap
A Precaution notes that before admitting Hearst's reputation is damaged to 2.5 million dollars, a jury would likely require an appraisal of the affected property. This reflects cautious legal reasoning on reputational injury and valuation.
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Hearst
Detroit News
Washington Wonders Revival of Shakespeare Interest
The Herald of Washington notes a revival of interest in Shakespeare in the city. The piece wonders which District the observer hails from, with a light dig at the Baltimore Sun.
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Washington
the Herald
Baltimore Sun
Taft satire cited over Gatundan foundation stability
A sharp Ohio Sun comment questions Taft’s stability by proposing a symbolic test on a Gatundan foundation, hinting at political criticism of Taft and foreign policy. The quip reflects contemporary sarcastic tone toward Taft’s administration.
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Gatundan Foundation
Taft
Ohio Sun
Untimely Thought on Death and Time by Aldrich
Poem fragment in reflective voice questions days of week and month of year when death or burial will occur. Imagery centers on a bier, a widow preparations, and a midnight carriage, conveying somber mood without explicit events.
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Central Union
Itorial Reoma
Indianapolia Tel. Co
Bet Sigkhes Business Ofice
Thomas Bailey Aldrich
Musical shaves and odd hair truths from a 19th century column
A New York Press excerpt blends humorous bits on barber shop ambience with reflections on sight and sound. It notes a barber’s piano accompaniment and varied reactions to music during shaving, then shifts to squibs on hair straighteners in Japan, blushing men, and sensory perception by the blind. The piece closes with a Lent lecture taunt about Islam and a militant prayer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Press
Huber
Fool Killer in Alabama Shooting Sparks Slander Suits
A practical joker shot in Marion Ohio on April 1. Several jokers face potential slander suits, illustrating the fool killer’s vigilance over his duties and responsibilities.
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Alabama
Marion
Ohio
Sui
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