Debate Over Home Drinking Laws and Electric Railroads in Jasper County
The Jasper County judges ruling on serving wine at home is criticized as archaic while an appellate rebuke questions its stance. County officials edge toward approving electric railroad franchises with road-rights rules, fare limits, and public need cited as Indianapolis growth driver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jasper County
Indianapolis
Chemin de Iver du Nord
Amiens
Calais Ville
Paris
St. Quentin
New York
Albany
Philadelphia & Reading
Scientific American
Quake the People’s Bank to the Tune of $100000
The speaker jokes about Filipino resistance and criticizes Dr. McKinley’s Civilization Physic while noting a plan to seize $100000 from the People’s bank. The senator quips on laying down arms as the plum tree is shaken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. McKinley
People’s Bank
Veriform Appendix and Wireless Fire in Early 20th Century Science
A mix of medical skepticism on appendicitis and a push for wireless telegraphy experiments. Dr Hutton questions surgical cutting while praising medical treatment. US signal office plans Marconi-based tests across the Potomac. Tesla warns of high voltage discharges possibly igniting air, noting atmospheric chemistry risks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hutton
Atlanta Constitution
United States
France
Germany
English Channel
Signal Office
War Department
War
State
Navy
Potomac River
Fort Myer
Virginia
Washington
Signal Bureau
James Alien
Electrical Review
Nicola Tesla
William Crookes
Misfit Marriages and Divorce Pleas Reported
Emily B Lilly seeks a divorce alleging her husband Christopher keeps her in constant terror. Elisha C Smith claims separation from his wife Cora after their 1879 marriage and 1892 departure. The item notes domestic discord and divorce actions amid other lowbrow ads and filler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emily B. Lilly
Christopher
Elisha C. Smith
Cora
Disorderly City Notes and Court Actions Across Indiana
Reports from multiple towns detail thefts of bicycle license tags and a fatal shooting in Illinois. Henry Spaan to defend Fitz Hicks in an out of county trial, while Albert Barrington faces an alleged threat to kill an officer. S. BR. Nickum reports restricted access to his workshop with only one local reporter. A shanty moved along Meridian street collapses on a streetcar track, delaying traffic. Wm Brisco fined for dress theft with a 30 day workhouse sentence. his wife Maggie pleads guilty with prison time. The Cork Ireland visit of Gen Grant sparks debate on motives and reception. Broad Ripple officers err in nomination certificates risking ticket void. Independents and citizens’ ticket compete for May 1 town election with listed candidates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Brisco
Jennie Williams
Maggie
Th Woman’s
Marshal Levey
Talbott Ave
TI. O. Cotton
Isaac White
Broad Ripple Citizens’ Convention
Citizens
Frank Shields
Frank Watts
George Melick
IF. W. Heady
J. H. Campbell
J. H. Brady
IF. Pierce
Various political and social notes from Indiana papers
A montage of brief items from the Spirit of the State Press and several Indiana papers. Topics include Read's retirement talk, calls for Jefferson history, desire for a street railway disputes history, Bryan comments on party leadership, pugilists' new restraint pact, reflections on public good versus private greed, and an advertisement for Thode’s Sarsaparilla and The Sun’s liners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Read
Lfe
Japorte Herald
Jefferson
Anderson Therald
Indianapolis
Martinsville
Bryan
Terre Haute Tribune
of Chicago
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Bally
King
Ohio Street
Carlier
Esters
SUN
Bers
SUN Telephones
Ind
Lawton
America
Charlemagn
Shafter
T.me
Croker
Platt
Ritter
Fall Creek
Dr. Wood
Norway
Dr. Thomas
Progress Laundry
the Sun
Henry Spaan
Fitz Hicks
Josephine Romhill
Illinois House
Marion County
Albert Barrington
Cincinnati
Chamber of Commerce
Meridian St
Robinson
M. Quinlan
Grant
Cork
Ireland
Emerald Isle
Queenstown
Spirit OF the State Press
Thcod
Samson
Parrott-Taggart Bakery
D.H. Baldwin & CO
North
Pennsylvania
Oriental
Normandy
Point Des Paris
India
Gerard
Dresdens
Accacia
Otto Mueller
Gloria
Princess of Wales
Providence
R. I
Eiadeeiceee
Richelieu
Seeder Ge OS
Sarmeene
Sonata LS
Hiermsdorf
Ifea
Hermsdorf
Lafayette
Barcelona
Unell
Wesh
Gilliam
Silk Hines
Pettis Dry Goods Co
GRAND
Grand Stock Company
Dion Boucicault
Ted Astray
Charles Frohman
John Drew
Henry Arr Jones
Nat C, Goodwin
Maxine Elliot
Nathan Hale
Clyde Fitch
Empire Theater
Merry Maidens Burlesquers
Tohorrow
Zeiss
Urday
Weber & Fields
Music Hall
Dols
Harris and Fields
Daly and
Hilton
Fransion Sisters
Herbert and Willing
Sam J. Ryan
Mourray and
Mack
Finnegan
Terre Haute
Physicians and Surgeons
Amelia R. Keller
South
Meridian Street
W. B. Fletcher
North Alabama St
West Baden and
Moteser & Co
Chicago
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