State Visitation Report Seeks Broad Cuts in State Spend
The legislative visitation committee urges sweeping reductions in state expenses including salaries and many so called extra employees. Most departments face sizable appropriations cuts while the auditor of state has minor reductions. The panel targets the treasurer office chief deputy pay and reduces higher court demands. A $35,000 cut is proposed for the state statistician office.
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Indiana
Legislative Visitation Committee
Visitation
Auditor of State
Special Legislative Committee
State Statistician
Sheriff in clash with commissioners over jail upkeep payment
Sheriff Woessner confronts county commissioners over a $27 charge for paper under jail carpets. The board ordered pap ering and carpet cleaning totaling about $80 but refuses $27, insisting the sheriff cover $20.
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Woessner
First Ward Democrats Set Meeting at New Club Home
The First Ward Democrats will meet Tuesday night at the Democratic club's new home on the corner of Rural Street and Roosevelt Avenue at 8 o'clock. All Democrats are urged to be present.
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Democratic Club
Rurel Street
Roosevelt Avenue
Widow seeks third Civil War pension in Indiana
Mrs. W. Black of Taylor township Harrison county eight miles southwest of New Albany and now of Valley Station Kentucky seeks a third widow’s pension after three Civil War soldier husbands. Evidence is being gathered to support the claim and no difficulties are foreseen.
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New Albany
Ind
5. W. Black
Harrison County
New Avany
Taylor Township
Black
Valley Station
Grookedest Gar Line Conductor In Indianapolis
Lexington avenue residents claim the street car line is crooked with only two cars crowded at peak hours and a jokey conductor. Mat McCarthy, longtime employee, is famed for shouting grab a strap at curves. Hedington avenue residents seek improved service.
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Lexington Avenue
Indianapolis
Mat McCarthy
Street Railway
Hedington ‘Avenue
Delicate Women Gained Health With Nervine Remedy
Mrs Maud B Oplinger of Philadelphia testifies that after being a nervous wreck she recovered splendid health through Dr Miles Nervine. The ad argues that many women suffer from nervous system imbalances and that Nervine restores strength to the entire body.
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Miles
Maud B. Oplinger
Philadelphia
Penna
Bland argues sparks liability bill for railways in senate
Senator Bland pressses a bill to hold railways liable for farmer fire damages caused by locomotive sparks. He says current law shields railways if they use an adequate spark arrester, and that minority relief would help landowners though the majority report fails to provide relief. The minority report was defeated 20 to 16.
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Senate
Senator Bland
Bland
State committees scale back higher education requests
The public health department faces a $10,000 cut in its requested funds for the office force. No recommendation is made on the railroad commission. Indiana University sees a large reduction from nearly $700,000 asked to about $235,000 proposed. Other institutions also have their funding requests trimmed.
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Harry
Railroad Commission
Indiana University
Adams County Delinquent Tax Sales Ended This Year
Decatur Ind February 9 There were no delinquent tax sales in Adams county this year. The last delinquent taxpayer paid up last Saturday. Treasurer Lachot is commended for his success in tax collection and for keeping the office open late to aid workers who cannot pay during normal hours.
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Decatur
Ind
Adams County
Lacot
Lachot
Back to Minors Ivor Wagner Declines Major Draft Return
Columbus report states Ivor Wagner, local pitcher drafted by the New York Americans last season, will not be returned to the major league club. He plans to continue with minor league play rather than rejoin the major pitching staff.
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Columbus
Ivor Wagner
New York Americans
Pearl Found in Oyster at Oyster Franks
A diner at Oyster Franks on 113 Alabama Street choked on a large white pearl found in an oyster. Pearl dealer Oyster Frank offered $100, but the finder William Castle declined. The gem, pea sized, is on display at the restaurant with a prior similar find noted years ago by Dr Basil E Grembel.
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Frank
Alabama Street
William Castle
Castle
Oyster Frank’s
Basil E.grembel
Caatle
One Bromo Quinine in Daily Cold Cure Ad
An old newspaper item touts a singular remedy named Bromo Quinine for daily cold relief. The short blurb promotes the product as a quick fix for common winter ailments and stresses its availability to readers.
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Carses
Street Car Hits 16 Cattle in Indiana Collision
A stockyards street car in Plainfield, Indiana struck a drove of 16 cows owned by Luke Duffy, injuring two that had to be shot by Bicycle Policemen Hall and Simon. The cattle were being taken to the abattoir when the motorman reportedly lost control while descending the White River bridge incline.
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Luke Duffy
Plainfield
Ind
Stockyards
Duffy
White River Bridge
Fire destroys garage as 14 cars burn in Overbrook
Fire in Philadelphia Overbrook garage owned by Herbert Hackeler started by a dropped match in gasoline. Fourteen automobiles were destroyed with an estimated loss of 75,000 dollars.
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Philadelphia
Herbert Hackeler
Overbrook
Carnival Dinners Attract Large Attendance In Tomlinson Hall
The Fair view Settlement carnival opened at Tomlinson hall attracting about 200 for the first dinner with another today. Meals include beef loaf and potato dishes with admission 25 cents. Tonight Capt Newton Hardin and his 16 zowaves perform with drills and pyramid building at 8 pm admission 20 cents, half for children. The program features music by Beiser’s orchestra and readings by Rosemary Pfaff and Mrs Gossom. Proceeds aid the settlement’s poor.
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Fairview
Tomlinson Hall
Newton’ Hardin
Rosemary Pfaff
Beiser
Mark Pfaff
H. F. Gossom
Mrs. Gossom
Abruzzi Plans Himalayan Expedition Departure
Rome February 9 The Duke of Abruzzi will embark on an expedition to the Himalaya. The voyage includes a new aim as part of his broader planning for high altitude exploration and scientific study.
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Abruzzi
Rome
Duke of Abruzzi
Himalaya
Brother of Admiral Sampson Found Dead in Maryland Home
Sampson, brother of the late Admiral Sampson and father of Harry Sampson, was found dead in bed at his Md. home. The indictment of Georgie E. Sampson for Harry Sampson’s murder may be affected by his death due to heart weakness and case excitement.
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Admiral
Sampson
Mace
Sre
Georgie E. Sampson
Harry Sampson
George Sampson
Emmanuel Founder Heads Back East From Coast Tour
Dr Elwood Worcester founder of the Emmanuel movement completed a coast speech tour with a Sunday address at St Pauls pro cathedral. He began his return journey east at 10 o clock yesterday morning for Boston, Massachusetts to resume duties as rector of the Emmanuel Episcopal church parish.
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Elwoot
Worcester
Emmanuel Movement
St. Paul's Procathedral
Boston
Mess
Emmanuel, Episcopal
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