Legislators Decry Wool Shoddy in House Fight
A heated house clash over a school commission bill and cost savings dominates the session. Rep. Strnwbury introduces a 6 member panel including the governor and state officials, with a decade long supply contract, pitting Durbin against Tarkington as factions argue over misrepresentation in caucus and potential salary raises. A separate measure targets alcohol tied to public procurement, amid broader reform debates.
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Frank Jones
Okey's Hall Scene of Saturday Night Debauchery
A lurid report describes Saturday night carousals at Okey's Hall near Georgia Street, detailing drunken dancing, crowding barroom scenes, lewd behavior, fights, and police circling the venue without curtailing the activities. It notes many young men ending in police court and alleges lack of police regulation.
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Oker’s Hall
Sayre Targets Governor Salary With Knife Edge Move
In a damaged clipping, Sayre in the lower house is depicted as pressing a sharp stance on the governor’s pay. The piece notes Warren Royre of Wabash involved in a scuffle and the treasurer’s watchdog role shaping an amendment to the bill.
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New liner advertisements and political notes on page seven
On the seventh page are upbeat classifieds such as rooming houses for sale furnished rooms to rent and help wanted in groceries and sample distribution. A political item discusses a motion to strip a bill to raise judges salaries and repeal enacted pay increases amid party maneuvering and leaks.
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Weather Forecast and Blizzard Notes From Manitoba
A northwest blizzard rages as Manitoba map readings are studied by Weather Bureau officials. Forecasters predict a Monday night low around 15 below zero with a Monday morning briefing to set expectations. The grim conditions prompt discussion of wind patterns and cautious forecasts for continued severe cold.
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Frozen Woman Found Drifting In Snow With Whisky Bottle
Mary Levi, 421 W Morria nd, was found nearly frozen Monday morning in a snow drift unable to tell her name or address. She staggered along before collapsing and was taken to the station. A half pint whisky bottle was found on her, and she was so intoxicated authorities detained her.
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W. Morriand
S. Sensteave
Explosion at Fox Magazine Cane Plant Kills Eight
Eight charred bodies found after an explosion at the Fox magazine cane company factory in Fostoria Ohio on Monday. The dead include Joseph Durdge James Green and five others named Mikaen Mom pher Hattie Pumel Elena Spence. Three men escaped badly burned as investigators seek the cause of the blast.
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Fox Magazine
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James Green
Mikaen
Mompher
Hattie Pumel
Elena Spence
Man hunts rattlesnakes and buried treasure legend
In Nashville Indiana, local lore centers on Mullis who splits summers between gathering bettles and seeking rattlesnakes and a famed buried kettle treasure said to yield valuable fat. He recounts a Bealliven tale of Indians fleeing whites and burying a ten gall kettle with relics along Weed Patch ridge. The story notes many have sought the hoard, with Mullis convinced it will be found.
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Wastlean Vilekets
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Rognys
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Cathe Beiliven
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Mullis
Veretians Antics of the Sea Stir Venice
In Venice on February 18 the tide ran unusually strong for two days sending seawater over the city camps and drying areas. Gondolas and steamers were trapped in mud as the flood built. The event spurred new arms of the hive and inspired many to talk of secret innovations witnessed by thousands.
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Venice
Roof Collapses at Republic Iron and Steel Mill
In Alexandria on February 16 the rear of the Republic iron and steel mill, spanning two acres, gave way under heavy snow load. The collapse caused extensive damage and left four hundred workers out of work indefinitely.
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Repubblic Iron and Steel Mill
Strike at Columbus hits Woodworkers union walkout
In Columbus Indiana February 16, about fifty members of the Woodworkers union at Reeves and Co agricultural and thresher works struck and walked out at 3 am Monday. They met at Labor hall where National officer Barnatend spoke. The demand is recognition of the union and a nine hour day with ten hours in sight.
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Reeves & Co. Agricultural and Thresher Works
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Track Elevation Bill Drafted by City and Club
Gill Analstant city attorney general May and J McCullough representing the commercial club will draft the track elevation bill to be introduced in the legislature as an amendment to the Le mburger pitt. Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity for 36 hours ending Feb 17 shows light anew and colder Monday night and Tuesday with fair and continued cold temperatures.
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Hill Cry
Hoodooed Intruder Fails to Enter Toslor Home
An unknown person tried to pry open a bedroom window at 650 North Temple Avenue, Los Angeles, of resident L. A. Toslor Monday morning but was unsuccessful. This marks the seventh attempted entry reported in the last several months at his residence.
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Baer Li Coal Baron Collapses After Union Speech
Philadelphia report says Baer Li, a noted Reading coal magnate, suffered a physical collapse following a speech against the coal miners union. The incident occurred in Allinitie City shortly after his remarks last week, with his condition described as precarious.
Turton man jumps through window amid illness
A Turton man, 94, jumped through a large front window during a Monday morning episode at his home. He suffered severe cuts to his face and hands but was not considered dangerous. Dr. Jacob Buehler treated his injuries. Authorities suspect business troubles contributed to his condition and expect recovery without asylum commitment.
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Blizzard Sweeps Nation Causing Delays And Cold
A wide storm system dumps snow and sleet from Texas to Ohio, freezing temperatures plunge to near zero, paralyzing traffic and telephones. Reports from Chicago Kansas City Topeka Columbus and St Louis describe snowbound trains, halted service and power outages amid record cold and icy conditions.
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Open Board of Rade
Sunday Baseball Bills Face Senate Reconsideration
The state senate killed a Sunday baseball bill by nine votes but may reconsider when a full session convenes. The second bill, to allow Sunday play, failed amid absences and strategic voting by senators including Matthews, Starr, Dauamen, Thralis, and Ib gon. Supporters and opponents anticipate further moves as efforts to reopen the measure continue.
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Dauamen
Wwe Uier
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Ibgon
W. H. Watkins
Charles Ruschaupt
Indianapolis
Seventeen Arrested in a Crap Game Raid
Seventeen people were arrested during a Sunday raid on a craps game at Pat O'Brien's soulroom on Atazsachusetts Ave. Players, ages ranging to adults, were found gambling behind a curtain in the rear. The court later issued fines and costs, with stay of fines. Prominent names appeared in the incident and the case concluded with guilty pleas.
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Pat O'Brien
Om Atazsachusettsave
Capt. Hyland
Par o'Brieo
Dormanat
Ed Jackson
Dakat
Wiliam Ressler
saDiers
Pollee Court
O'Brien
Stubbe
Public Hearing on State Charities Investigation Scheduled
Secretary Amos W. Butler announced a Monday public hearing by the State department on charities. Supt. Johnson of the deaf and dumb institute will attend. Hood’s Sarsaparilla is promoted as preventive and curative medicine with claimed merits.
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Deaf and
Hood
Duplicate drafts issued in bank remittance and tax
The Franklin national bank reports duplicate drafts and checks sent to its banks and correspondents, raising concerns after a missing letter package. Consequences include increased complaints at Indianapolis postoffice and rail offices, while a separate note cites a state labor department reorganization proposal with raised salaries for inspectors and officials. A New York company’s 35 percent dividend is noted amid broader financial activity.
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Postonce
Misson ‘Mall
Indianepolia Postofice
Analler
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