Platform measures not to be cut down at joint session
A joint House and Senate committee on platform measures meets Monday to ensure every pledge is brought before the chamber without trimming. Labor legislation, sanitary rules, mine inspection, and reduced hours for women are key topics, with debates on compulsory labeling and arbitration limits.
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Democratic Committee On
W. W. Spencer
Spencer
House
Senate
Denison
Charles Lieb
Rockport
Indianapolis
Harry G. Strickland
Greenfield
Democratic Platform Committee
Labor Commission
Virginia Lockwood
Fiddler Opens Court With Violin Music
Deputy Sheriff William C. Smith an old time fiddler opened the circuit court in Columbus Indiana with violin performances. He played Wild Horse Turkey in the Straw The Irish Washerwoman The Snab Tailed Dog The Brown County Girl and Old Jim Crow as court proceedings began.
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Columbus
Ind
William C. Smith
Brown County
Strange question leads to court as will contest unfolds
In Columbus Indiana on December 27 the question "Are you still out of the ark of safety" surfaced in a will contest involving Mrs. Catherine Barger. Former councilman Augustus Miller testified that the phrase meant have you been saved, while contestants claim she is of unsound mind and her will is challenged.
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the Sun
Columbus
Ind
Ark of Safety
Catherine Barger
Augustus Miller
Prefers Bill to Limit Saloons in Indiana
Rev. W. Co. Helt of Evansville heads the National Reform League and has prepared a bill for the Indiana legislature. It would limit saloons to one per 1,000 residents and set licenses between 750 and 1000 dollars.
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Sun
Evansville
Ind
Rev. W. Co. Helt
National Reform League of America
Indiana
Tractions Break Passenger Records in Columbus Route
Columbus Indiana December 27 former passenger traffic records on the Indianapolis Columbus and Southern traction company line were shattered Saturday as the road carried more passengers than ever before in a single day.
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Columbus
Ind
Indianapolis, Columbus and Southern Traction Company
Kingans Boost Red Cross Endowment Drive Reach
Kingan & Co employees contribute a record 180.45 to the Red Cross endowment fund, plus 130.45 and 50 earlier, totaling 180.45 from the firm. The total fund to date stands at 4221.01 with 42 210 per capita coverage.
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Kingan & Co
Red Cross Endowment Fund
John H. Holliday
Kingan Establishment
Red Cross
Church Receives Unnamed Benefactor Gift of 10000
Rev A C Ormond announced at the First Presbyterian church in Mishawaka Indiana that a benefactor donated a fund of 10000 dollars. The donor’s name was not disclosed. The report notes the amount and the private nature of the gift to the church.
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Mishawaka
Ind
A. C. ‘Ormond
First Presbyterian Church
New Jersey Women Propose Thumb Ring Law for Married Men
Trenton group Cupid Wings asks Governor elect Wilson to back a bill requiring all married men in New Jersey to wear a thumb ring publicly identifying their status. Penalties include two years in prison and a $500 fine. The club, with jewelers’ help, promotes the measure and hints at a sister bill for wives.
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Trenton
N. J
Cupid Wings Club
Wilson
New Jersey
Charles Howell
Retirement Plans Stir Washington Congress Vote Test
In Washington a looming retirement plan clash heats up as Congress nears action. Representative Goulden pushes for a straight pension while foes back the Gillett contributory bill. A nationwide employee poll may guide votes as debate proceeds.
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Congress
House
Joseph A. Goulden
New York
Goulden
Representative Goulden
Gouilden
Llewellyn Jordan
United States Civil Service Retirement Association
Senate
Negro Held as Murderer in City Stabbing
John Jackson was arrested on Monday on murder charges in the stabbing of Harry Elliott who died at City hospital after signing a statement before death. Detectives Morgan and Stewart secured the suspect.
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Blonday
Harry Elliott
Elliott
Jackson
Morgan
Stewart
Fire Chief Horan Succession Post Pledged in Chicago
Mayor Busse named First Assistant Fire Marshal Charles E. Seyferlich as successor to the late Fire Marshal James Horan, who, with twenty three firefighters, died in the Morris & Company packing plant fire. The relief fund has reached one hundred fifty thousand dollars.
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Chicago
Busse
Charles E. Seyferlich
James Horan
Morris & Company
Seyferlich
Horan
Two Die In Italian Vendetta Case
Two men died within two days in what police deem a vendetta. Angelo Apetta died after a morning quarrel with John Ambrosia who drew a revolver and shot him. Francisco Christiando died Sunday after being shot by his brother in law Francisco Manarino, who fled to Baltimore before arrest.
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John Ambrosia
Ambrosia
Apetta
Francisco Christiando
Francisco Manarino
Baltimore
Former Trustee Oberting Sued Over County Funds
Lawrenceburg Ind December 27 Attorney General James Bingham filed suit Monday against former trustee James Oberting for five thousand dollars alleging illegal use of county funds. Oberting claims the funds were used to defend a damages suit brought by farmers whose lands were seized for road purposes.
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the Sun
Lawrenceburg
Ind
James Bingham
James W.oberting
T. E. Uregg
G. W. Campbell
Oberting
Gift Dress Bomb Fire Wounds Woman
In Columbus Indiana on December 27 Mrs Charles Watson wore a Christmas gift dress when it caught fire. She was seriously burned and the dress destroyed.
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Columbus
Ind
Charles Watson
Higher Your Vote Better Your Prize
Christmas shopping winds down as readers are urged to stay engaged with subscriptions. The note implies social invitations while friends finish holiday purchases and are now free to visit.
Father Urged Son Not To Hunt Then Dies In Accident
William Koehler of 2123 East Tenth street and a leading German in the city saw his son William Koehler 17 killed while hunting in woods southeast of Broad Ripple. The family, including brothers Edwin 11 and Carl 16 and Paul 17, had begged him to let them go despite his fears.
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Broad Ripple
Williamoehler
East Tenth Street
Koehler
Edwin
Carl
Paul Koehler
Motivation For Voters And Ambition In The New Year
The piece urges driving vote-getting efforts with optimism and energy. It ties ambition to action, noting that desire alone is not enough and urging persistent effort. It ends by presenting a tempting prize of 2000 dollars in gold or a Maxwell car to spur participation.
Strike While Iron Is Hot in The Sun Contest
A candidacy pitch urges persistence and relentless energy to win The Sun contest. The speaker cites Bert Swiggett and claims 99 percent success when sticking with ventures, urging supporters to push subscriptions and avoid lulls. It warns rivals bluffing opponents to fear and encourages steady campaign, noting decisive action over noisy threats.
Fraternal Orders Spread Christmas Cheer in Terre Haute
Elks host Christmas at the county orphan home with gifts for orphans. Knights of Columbus visit St Ann's orphan home. Santa Claras provide two Christmas trees in the superior court room. Association stopped accepting more funds after ample money arrived. About 1000 children received Christus meals and treats. Jail inmates enjoyed a special dinner.
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Santa Claus
Knights of Columbus
St. Ann's Orphan Home
Santa Claras Association
Cox
Through Trains to South Bend Jan 2
Beginning Monday January 2 solid trains will run between Indianapolis and South Bend with no car changes. The Lake Erie Western railroad schedules two trains daily each direction from Indianapolis at 7 a.m. and 6:15 p.m. and from South Bend at 9:45 a.m. and 4 p.m.
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Indianapolis
South Bend
Lake Erie & Western Railroad
Democrats Will Select Property For New Indiana Club Home
The Indiana Democratic Club board will choose one of four properties Friday with the real estate committee at the Commercial Club. The proposed four story building would cost about 50000 with amenities such as bowling alleys a swimming pool and billiard rooms and an auditorium for 1500 to 2000. The lease on current headquarters expires February 10 19. If no home is chosen temporary quarters will be found.
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Indiana Democratic Club
Wetzel
East
Vermont Street
Charles Remster
Frank J. Gavin
Elliott R. Hooton
John E. Hollett
Frank S. Fishback
Albert Sahm
Frank P. Baker
Eugene Runyan
William T. Patten
J. T. Alexander
L. H. Oberreich
James E. Berry
W. M. Fogerty
Edwin E. Thompson
R. E. Springsteen
Kh. M. Ruiston
Fred Hoke
Frank
Gavin
Park Board Moves to New City Hall
The park board relocated from the Saks building to the new city hall on Tuesday, marking a move to the municipal headquarters and signaling an administrative transition.
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Park Board
Saks
City Hall
Tragedy near Ford Street as boy dies from rifle blast
Frederick Bi derbrand sixteen, last seen with a gun on North Rural Street, dragged the weapon and disappeared into underbrush. An explosion followed. the hat flew, and he lay in the snow with the back of his head blown away. His father was formerly president of the Retail grocers' association.
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Ford Street
Frederick Biderbrand
North Rural
William
Retail Grocers’ Association
Boy Dies From Fall In Indian Tree Accident
Allen Fay Spear 12 son of Ray W Spear of 69 Audubon road died Monday of a cerebral hemorrhage caused by a fall from a tree more than a week earlier. He had been recovering from injuries after stepping on a decayed limb while playing in a tree on December 17.
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Spear
Audubon Road
Freak hog found in Hartford City incident
Frank Armitage found a six foot hog while preparing to butcher in Hartford City Indiana December 27. The creature had two extra feet attached to its hind legs indicating a rare anomaly.
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Hartford City
Ind
Frank Armitage
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